• The Possum Town Triathlon will be August 17, 2019 at the Columbus Lock and Dam.
• The transition area and swim will be at the boat ramp area.
Swim:
• Starts at 7 am
• The transition area and swim will be at the boat ramp area off Wilkins-Wise Road.
• 600 yard swim will start in a time trial fashion with each athlete entering the water every 3-5 seconds.
• Athletes will start in the order of registration.
• Swim starts and exits at boat ramps.
• There will be safety personnel in the water.
• After exiting the water, each athlete will run a short distance to the transition area, serving as the bike and run transition.
Bike:
• The 17 mile bike is mostly flat and very fast.
• Volunteers and police are on the bike course at each turn.
• There are orange arrows on the roads at each turn.
• Each athlete will bike out and back to the same transition area.
• There are some small speed bumps in the park area at the end of Wilkins Wise Rd, so be careful!!
• Although we strive to make the course as safe and controlled as possible, the roads are still open to traffic, so be aware and careful.
Run:
• The 3.3 mile run will be out and back to the finish line.
• Run is mostly flat, but will be HOT, so hydrate at the aid stations, where there will be water and sports drink.
• Although we strive to make the course as safe and controlled as possible, the roads are still open to traffic, so be aware and careful.
Finish:
• The finish line area will be next to the transition area, where there will be food and refreshments.
• Possum Town Triathlon Course Maps
East Bank Landing Boat Ramp:
• 2463 Lock and Dam Rd
• Columbus, MS
• 39705
• Map & Directions - google maps
• possumtowntriathlon.com - google maps
2018 Results at besttimescct.com: Overall / Age Group
2017 Results at besttimescct.com: Overall / Age Group
2016 Results at: besttimescct.com
2015 Results at: besttimescct.com
2014 Results at: besttimescct.com
2013 Results at: besttimescct.com - (8-17-2013)
2012 Results at: besttimescct.com - first annual