Great Plains Gravel Triathlon

Saturday, August 12, 2023 Past event
8:30 AM CDT
Raymond, Nebraska
$99.00–$150.00 · 5 races
Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Great Plains Gravel Triathlon on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in the scenic Raymond, Lancaster area! This grassroots event invites athletes of all abilities to experience a thrilling off-road adventure amidst the rolling hills of the beautiful Branched Oak State Park, just outside Lincoln, Nebraska. Participants will challenge themselves with a 1000-meter swim, a captivating 30-mile gravel bike ride, and a 6-mile trail run.

The triathlon features various categories, including Individual Olympic Triathlon, Elite/Open Division, Mountain Bike Olympic Triathlon, Relay Team Olympic Triathlon, and specialized divisions for Athena and Clydesdale athletes. With a focus on inclusivity, all participants will be competing in age group divisions based on USAT recommendations. Not only will you enjoy a day of competition, but registration also includes access to pre and post-race vendor tents, fantastic event swag, a State of Nebraska Game & Parks Day Pass, and delicious post-race food and drinks. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your triathlon experience in a supportive and vibrant community!

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Races

  • Individual Category - Olympic Triathlon

    Includes Good Life Racing Welcome Gift

    Category for individual Olympic distance event. Standard age group awards. Not eligible for Elite / Open division overall awards.

    7:45 AM CDT

    $115.00

    Entries closed
  • Relay Category - Olympic Triathlon

    Includes Good Life Racing Welcome Gift

    Category for relay team Olympic distance event. Up to 3 participants per team. Only eligible for team awards.

    7:45 AM CDT

    $150.00

    Entries closed
  • Mountain Bike - Olympic Triathlon

    Includes Good Life Racing Welcome Gift

    Category for any bike outside of road/gravel/cross frames is welcome in this category! Olympic distance event. Mountain bike category specific awards for athletes within this category. Athletes will be reseated into overall age group results when submitting to USAT.

    7:45 AM CDT

    $115.00

    Entries closed
  • Elite / Open Division

    Includes Good Life Racing Welcome Gift

    Category for elite & professional athletes. Top 3 male and top 3 female prizes. Not eligible for individual age group awards.

    7:45 AM CDT

    $100.00

    Entries closed
  • Non Swim Event ( BIKE & RUN ONLY)

    Includes Good Life Racing Welcome Gift

    Not ready for the swim? We understand. It's why we created the Non Swim Event. Racers will Bike and Run only :) Starting after the last swimmer Non Swim Event participants will leave T1 in a time trail format and will enjoy the day like the rest of the gravel gang :) Dont let this fun day pass you by come hang with the rest of us

    8:30 AM CDT

    $99.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

A grassroots, homegrown gravel style triathlon. Elevate your triathlon experience by going off road and racing on the rolling hills in the heart of the United States!

Centered around Branched Oak State Park - just outside Lincoln, Nebraska, athletes of all abilities will tackle a 1000 meter swim, 30 ish mile GRAVEL bike ride and 6 ish mile trail run.

Categories include:

* Individual - Olympic Triathlon
* Elite / Open Division
* Mountain Bike - Olympic Triathlon
* Relay Team - Olympic Triathlon

* Athena & Clydesdale - Olympic Triathlon

* Categories will be based on USAT recommendations:

* Athena / Clydesdale 39 & under
* Athena 40-54
* Clydesdale 40-59
* Athena 55+
* Clydesdale 59+

* All C/A athletes shall remain in their respective five year age group divisions and be eligible for regular age group awards

Included with registration:

* Pre / post race venue vendor tents / support
* Event swag
* State of Nebraska Game & Parks Day Pass
* Post race event food / drink

Presented by Goodlife Brands and Certified Piedmontese

Location

12000 West Branched Oak Road, Raymond, 68428, NE, United States

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