XTERRA CALOOSAHATCHEE will be held at Lee County’s Caloosahatchee Regional Park (CRP) which straddles CR 78 in Alva, Florida (approx. 15 miles east of Fort Myers) the course will utilize both sides of this scenic 785 acre park,
The bike and run course will take athletes through the shadows of moss-laden river oak hammocks, along the banks of the Caloosahatchee, under canopies of sabal palms and past acres of saw palmettos. Enjoy the views on the south side because after crossing North River Road (CR 78), the trail narrows to a single path, the meanders become hairpins with plenty of roots and ruts begging for attention, with a few overhanging head knockers that can get your attention. (This writer will attest to the ankle grabbing ability of the roots if you let your attention stray!).The trails are not technically difficult; there are some steep cuts up and down the berms that do require your attention. Roots and ruts are numerous. The trail is mostly packed dirt or shell, some soft sand and a few rocky spots.
packet pick up and last minute registration saturday 12-5 pm at race site
Swim: 0.5-miles
The swim will take place in the cool, clear waters of Caloosahatchee river
The route will be in the shape of a large triangle. Swimmers will start and finish on the dock area, swimming in a counter-clockwise direction.
Transition 1
The transition from swim to bike will consist of a flat 200-yard run
on grass to the central transition area.
Mountain Bike: 13-miles
The mountain bike section will take place on the trails within the
boundaries of the park. The trails which are a mixture of single and
double track are semi-technical and include challenging terrain, steep climbs and several fun and fast descents
Transition 2
The transition from bike to run will take place at the central
transition area where the swim to bike transition takes place.
Trail Run: 4 miles
The trail run portion of the race will take place on the trails within
the boundaries of the park
Race day schedule and last minute info
6 am transition open
Body marking
7:30 am race meeting
7:45 am walk to start
8 am first wave start
The swim is 2 loop counter clockwise
Run to transition will be on the right side of the tape
The bike is 1 loop
The run is 2 loops
Water stop a little pass the 1 mile marker
9:45 first athlete in
11 am awards
XTERRA Bike number on front of handlebars
XTERRA Bib number on front during the run
XTERRA swim caps for swim
Pins, zip tides are in the bag
GATORADE, GU, WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE
fill out the form completely, enclose a check made payable to TNT sports marketing. and drop it in the Mail to: 3522 branch creek drive, Sarasota Florida 34235
REGISTER EARLY Guarantee yourself a spot in the race. The race is limited to the first 200 racers.
6 am transition openBody marking7:30 am race meeting7:45 am walk to start8 am first wave startThe swim is 2 loop counter clockwiseRun to transition will be on the right side of the tapeThe bike is 1 loopThe run is 2 loopsWater stop a little pass the 1 mile marker9:45 first athlete in11 am awardsXTERRA Bike number on front of handlebarsXTERRA Bib number on front during the runXTERRA swim caps for swimPins, zip tides are in the bagGATORADE, GU, WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE f6 am transition openBody marking7:30 am race meeting7:45 am walk to start8 am first wave startThe swim is 2 loop counter clockwiseRun to transition will be on the right side of the tapeThe bike is 1 loopThe run is 2 loopsWater stop a little pass the 1 mile marker9:45 first athlete in11 am awardsXTERRA Bike number on front of handlebarsX