Ski Lake/ RedBird Farms Triathlon

Saturday, September 2, 2023 Past event

8:00 AM CDT

Enid, Oklahoma

$64.60–$234.20 · 5 races

Sprint, Olympic

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Ski Lake/RedBird Farms Triathlon, happening on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in the picturesque town of Enid, Garfield! This thrilling event offers a range of race distances to cater to all levels of athletes aged 18 and up, including Sprint, Olympic, and Half Iron distances. The swimming segment takes place in the serene Ski Lake, known for its calm waters and athlete-friendly environment, providing the perfect backdrop for your triathlon journey.

Participants can choose from various exciting distances: the Sprint features a 750-meter swim, 12.4-mile bike ride, and 3.1-mile run; the Olympic distance includes a 1500-meter swim, 24.8-mile bike ride, and a 10K run; and the Half Iron challenges athletes with a 2100-yard swim, 56-mile bike ride, and a half marathon run of 13.1 miles. After the race, enjoy a fun-filled fall festival at RedBird Farms, complete with music, delicious food, carnival games, and a petting zoo for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to compete, celebrate, and create unforgettable memories!

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Races

Ski Lake Sprint Triathlon

Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt

Sprint: Swim 750 meters Bike: 12.4 miles Run: 3.1 miles (5K)

8:00 AM CDT

$64.60

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Ski Lake Olympic Triathlon

Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

Olympic: Swim: 1500 meters Bike: 24.8 miles Run: 6.2 miles (10K)

8:00 AM CDT

$96.40

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Ski Lake Half-Iron Triathlon

Incl. $14.20 Fee & T-Shirt

Half-Iron: Swim: 2100 yards Bike: 56.0 miles Run: 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)

8:00 AM CDT

$234.20

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Ski Lake Half-Iron AquaBike

Incl. $13.00 Fee & T-Shirt

Half-Iron: Swim: 2100 yards Bike: 56.0 miles

8:00 AM CDT

$213.00

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Ski Lake Half-Iron Relay

Incl. $14.20 Fee & T-Shirt

Half-Iron: Swim: 2100 yards Bike: 56.0 miles Run: 13.1 miles (Half Marathon) Either 2 or 3 Relay Members.

8:00 AM CDT

$234.20

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Organiser's description

_SPRINT, OLYMPIC, AND HALF IRON DISTANCE RACES FOR ADULTS 18 Y/O AND UP! _

THE SWIM TAKES PLACE IN THE CALMEST, NARROWEST, & MOST FAN-FRIENDLY & ATHLETE-FRIENDLY LAKE IN OKLAHOMA! SKI LAKE IS TYPICALLY USED FOR WATER SKIING - A LONG STRAIGHT, NARROW RECTANGLE W/ SOFT-GRASS BEACH-ENTRY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE COURSE! ATHLETES ARE ALWAYS 20 FEET AWAY FROM SHORE AT THE MOST!!

THE BIKE TAKES PLACE ON THE FRESHLY PAVED ASPHALT OF HIGHWAY 81 - W/ OUTER LANES & SHOULDERS BLOCKED TO TRAFFIC. AND ALSO ON A RELATIVELY FLAT KEOWEE ROAD HEADING WEST TO THE FRIENDLY CITY OF HILLSDALE AND BACK. POLICE WILL PROTECT THE MAJOR TURNS.

THE RUN WILL HAPPEN ON VERY LIGHTLY TRAFFICKED, MILDLY HILLY, COUNTRY ROADS W/ A FALL FESTIVAL FINISH AT REDBIRD FARMS W/ FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! MUSIC, FOOD, HAY RIDES, CARNIVAL GAMES, COUNTRY SHOPPING, PETTING ZOO, HOMEMADE ICE CREAM, AND LOTS MORE!!

RACES AND DISTANCES

SPRINT: SWIM 750 METERS BIKE: 12.4 MILES RUN: 3.1 MILES (5K)

OLYMPIC: SWIM: 1500 METERS BIKE: 24.8 MILES RUN: 6.2 MILES (10K)

HALF-IRON: SWIM: 2100 YARDS BIKE: 56.0 MILES RUN: 13.1 MILES (HALF MARATHON)

QUICK RACE UPDATE:

Friday, September 1st

- Packet pick-up will be from 9am to 5:30pm

@ Mills Family Clinic, located at 108 W Randolph Enid, OK 73701

Saturday, September 2nd

5:30 AM - Packet Pick UP at Red Bird Farm by Big Red Barn

- Go to the timing tent near the Finish Line and big red barn to check in,

- grab your bib and ankle chip, and get body marked.

- You can set up T2 for Run Out, which is near the finish line parking lot before crossing Highway 81 to rack your bike.

- Next drive to Ski Lake and quickly check-in your bike to T1, then exit the Ski Lake neighborhood.

Transition opens at 5:30am

Transition closes at 6:45am

Early Half Iron starts at 6:45am

Half Iron starts at 7am

Olympic starts at 7:15am

Sprint starts at 7:30am

ALL triathletes will rack your bike at T1 on Saturday morning.

- (No Friday night bike-racking as we had previously considered)

- Park on the West side of HW 81 by the big red barn & finish line.

- Volunteers will direct you where to park.

- It is up to you to make the Race Director & Timer aware that you want the early wave.

- We will have Port a Potties by Ski Lake Swim and by the Finish Line

- A vehicle will transport your transition bag that we will provide you at packet pick-up from T1 to T2 after you start the bike course.

- We are scaling back from a huge finish line festival to a smaller plan that includes music, food trucks, barn store, petting zoo, carnival games, and face painting for the kids.