CalamityTriathlon
- Date Sat 12th July 2025
- Time 9:30AM AKDT
- Location Ketchikan, Alaska
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Calamity Triathlon, set to take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in the stunning Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway. This highly anticipated event invites participants to dive into the beauty of Alaska's outdoors with a thrilling course that showcases the breathtaking landscapes of Ketchikan's State Parks. Athletes can compete solo or form teams—whether men’s, women’s, or mixed.
The triathlon features an exciting 2-mile kayaking leg starting at Totem Bight, where participants will paddle around Devil Island and return to Refuge Cove. Following the kayak leg, competitors will take on a scenic 5k run from Refuge Cove to D-Loop and back to Totem Bight. Finally, the race concludes with an 8-mile bike ride from Totem Bight to the finish line at Settler's Cove. Kayak and bike rentals are available through Southeast Exposure, making participation easy and accessible. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the thrill of the Calamity Triathlon while enjoying the stunning natural beauty of Ketchikan!
The triathlon features an exciting 2-mile kayaking leg starting at Totem Bight, where participants will paddle around Devil Island and return to Refuge Cove. Following the kayak leg, competitors will take on a scenic 5k run from Refuge Cove to D-Loop and back to Totem Bight. Finally, the race concludes with an 8-mile bike ride from Totem Bight to the finish line at Settler's Cove. Kayak and bike rentals are available through Southeast Exposure, making participation easy and accessible. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the thrill of the Calamity Triathlon while enjoying the stunning natural beauty of Ketchikan!
Organiser's Description
The Ketchikan Running Club (KRC), Ketchikan Area State Parks Education Recreation, (KASPER) , Ketchikan Parks and Recreation and Alaska State Parks are once again co-sponsoring the return of the Calamity Triathlon which is back by popular demand. Participants can compete solo or as teams, either men's, women's or mixed teams.
The course celebrates Ketchikan's State Parks, with a 2 mile kayak leg from Totem Bight, around Devil Island and back to Refuge Cove. The approximately 5k run leg goes from Refuge Cove to D-Loop and back down to Totem Bight. The final leg is biking 8 miles from Totem Bight to the finish at Settler's Cove. Course maps available at Parks and Recreation or at registration.
Kayak and bike rentals are available from Southeast Exposure for the event. Kayak rental is $20 and kayak/bike combo is available for $30 for the event. SE Exposure is responsible for the equipment transportation. If interested, contact Diane Gubatayao at 225-7851 to reserve equipment. Only 12 kayaks total are available for rent.
The course celebrates Ketchikan's State Parks, with a 2 mile kayak leg from Totem Bight, around Devil Island and back to Refuge Cove. The approximately 5k run leg goes from Refuge Cove to D-Loop and back down to Totem Bight. The final leg is biking 8 miles from Totem Bight to the finish at Settler's Cove. Course maps available at Parks and Recreation or at registration.
Kayak and bike rentals are available from Southeast Exposure for the event. Kayak rental is $20 and kayak/bike combo is available for $30 for the event. SE Exposure is responsible for the equipment transportation. If interested, contact Diane Gubatayao at 225-7851 to reserve equipment. Only 12 kayaks total are available for rent.
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