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Clay & Evans Win 2013 Oregon Trail Sprint Triathlon

Seventeen-year-old Dominic Clay took the overall win after building a commanding lead with a top swim and fast bike segment in the Oregon Trail Sprint Triathlon this weekend. Clay had to hold off a fast charging run by Mike Rushton, an age-group national champion from Baker City. Another challengers was a dog out on the course that bit his running shoe. Other competitors had to deal with some loose horses on the course; overall, it was a typical spring day for triathletes in Northeastern Oregon. Read more

^ Dominic Clay exits the water well out in front of the other swimmers.

^ Clay heading out on the run.

^ Petra Evans out on the run.

^ Mike Rushton still closing the gap after the turnaround.

^ Women's podium

^ Men's podium

Pictures from Oregon Trail Sprint Triathlon 2013

Race Communique 2 - Oregon Trail Sprint 2013

We are not far off from the start of the triathlon this Saturday and the conditions are shaping up perfectly. Our unseasonably hot weather should taper off at the end of this week, down to temperatures conducive to good race performance. La Grande Weather Service is forecasting our race time temperature to be in the high 50s. They will be providing more forecasts as we get closer to the date.

Here are a few other notes:

Watch for water temperature updates this week.

Race Regulations - Oregon Trail Sprint Triathlon 2013

Race participants are expected to know these regulations for the Oregon Trail Sprint Triathlon on May 18, 2013. This document becomes official the day before the race. Any updates or changes thereafter will be announced before the start of the race.

Governance
USA Triathlon Rules apply for this race. See the attached document for commonly violated rules.

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Most Commonly Violated Rules

Race Communique 1 - Oregon Trail Sprint 2013

Here are a few notes on what to expect for race day:

The water temperature is coming up rapidly as we have been getting several warm days over the last few weeks. With more warmth in the forecast, we are now anticipating water temperature in the mid-60s for race day, which is higher then we originally anticipated in our race guide.
We're rolling out the red carpet, thanks to sponsorship from Carpet One of La Grande. You'll have carpet to run on from the boat ramp to the transition, which will also be fully carpeted.

Welcome from the Race Director - Oregon Trail Sprint Triathlon

I am pleased to be offering the first running of the Oregon Trail Sprint Triathlon, a course I hand picked just over a year ago. While I have visited Wolf Creek Reservoir for fishing, I never envisioned it being a road triathlon venue until about a year ago when I realized what a perfect set-up it offers. The pavement of the wide open country road conveniently ends at the boat launch parking in a beautiful setting book-ended by the backdrop of the snow-capped Elkhorn and Wallowa mountains. Read more

^ View of the Wallowa Mountains from the transition area.

Transition Diagram - Oregon Trail Sprint Triathlon 2013

Transition Diagram

Printable Course Map

Printable Map N. Powder

Printable Run Map

Printable Lake Closeup

Race Flyer - Oregon Trail Sprint Triathlon

Please post the attached flyer anywhere people may be interested in this race. See more information at the event website.

Triathlon Flyer 2013

General Info - Oregon Trail Sprint Triathlon

Schedule

Friday, May 17, 2013
4:00-7:00pm Packet pick-up & late registration at La Grande Ride, Inc. Headquarters

Saturday, May 18, 2013
8:00-9:00am Packet Pick-up
9:00 Transition area open
9:30-10:15 Racer body marking
10:15 Athlete Briefing at the boat ramp
10:30 Swim Start
11:10 Anticipated leaders' transition to run
11:25 Anticipated first finisher
12:15p Awards & Recognition

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