Great Floridian Triathlon XXI ~ Results
EVENTS
- Great Floridian Intermediate Triathlon:- Swim 1.24 Miles, Bike 38 Miles, Run 9.3 Miles
- Great Floridian Triathlon- Ultra Distance:- Swim 2.4 Miles, Bike 112 Miles, Run 26.2 Miles
- Great Floridian Triathlon Aquabike:- Swim 2.4 miles, Bike 112 miles
- Great Floridian Sprint Triathlon:- Swim ¼ Mile, Bike 8 Miles, Run 3 Miles
- Great Floridian Iron Distance Swim:- Open Water Swim 2.4 Miles
- Great Floridian 15K:- Run 9.3 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Description
2011 Great Floridian Triathlon:
Floridia's original iron-distance triathlon, the Great Floridian Triathlon XXI.
The GFT will be one race you do not want to miss.
Events also include an intermediate Distance Triathlon with a 2K swim, 60K Bike and a 15K Run.
Sprint Triathlon with a 400 meter swim, 8 mile bike and a 3 mile run.
ULTRA DISTANCE: Swim 2.4 miles - Bike 112 miles - Run 26.2 miles
AQUA BIKE: Swim 2.4 miles - Bike 112 milesCourse Info
Swim Course: 2.4 miles
A 2.4 mile swim in picturesque Lake Minneola, designated as "Outstanding Waters" by the State of Florida.
Projected water temperature: 72-80.
Swim cut-off is 2 hours and 30 minutes after the start. Participants still swimming after the cut-off time will not be allowed to continue.- - -Bike Course: 112 miles
A 112 mile course consisting of one 112 mile loop along rural country roads.
No major elevation changes, but the first 40 miles has numerous rolling hills and a steep but short climb up Sugarloaf Mountain.
You will also experience a few rolling hills as you return to Clermont after mile 100.
Technical support teams will travel the course and support/aid stations will be located aproximately 10-12 miles apart.
The official bike course cut-off is at 6:30 pm. All participants still on the course at that time will not be allowed to continue and will be removed from the course.- - -Run Course: 26.2 miles
The 26.2 mile course is criterion style, taking runners three laps around Lake Minneola.
Each lap will also have a .6 mile flat out and back section on the South Lake Trail, Support/aid stations will be located approximately one mile apart.
Each support station is equipped with water, thirst quencher, ice, sponges, cola (defizzed), fruit and assorted foods.
The run course officially closes at 1:00am.- - -Directions
Clermont, Florida:
Clermont is centrally located just 22 miles west of Orlando at the junction of US 27 and SR 50.
Major Orlando tourist attractions are only 30 minutes away and the ocean beaches are just an hour away.
Orlando International Airport is 40 minutes southeast of Clermont.- - -Clermont's Waterfront Park:
Waterfront Park is located one mile north of SR 50.
From SR 50, follow East Ave. north one mile to palm street, then take left on Palm Street and travel two blocks west to the entrance of Waterfront Park.
- - -Other Info
Florida's original ultra-distance triathlon.
Race in the foothills of Orlando at beautiful Clermont, Florida.
Clermont is tailor-made for triathlons and its close proximity to international airports, major Central Florida attractions, and the beaches on either coast, make it truly a great destination event.
The GFTs challenging and scenic course attracts athletes of all abilities, from all over the world.
The GFT is a great race for first time ultra-distance racers because here, the athletes always come first!2011 Race Results:
The 2011 Great Floridian Triathlon race results are available at the link below ...- - - 
