Ozark Valley Triathlon

International Triathlon:  1,000 yard swim 19 mile bike, 4 mile run.  Individual and team competitions.
Aquabike (swim and bike only):  1,000 yard swim and 19 mile bike.  Individuals only

NOTE:  The High School State Championship is ONLY for the sprint distance.  The Age Group Championships are both Sprint and International distances for the 2023 USA Triathlon Age Group Championships.

• All competitors are REQUIRED to have a Current USA Triathlon license or purchase a USAT license in order to compete.  
• Adults are one-day ($15) or annual ($50), youth ages 17 and under are required to have an annual license ($10).  There are no one day licenses for youth.
• Racing age is calculated as of Dec 31 of the current year.  Please CONFIRM RACING AGE with Registration Volunteers.
• Lake Weddington Recreation will open at 6 am on race day and there is no charge to enter.  Prior to the race, the park entrance fee is $5 (subject to change).
• Lake Weddington Recreation area is 13 miles from Fayetteville.  Use 15689 Lake Weddington Entry Road, Fayetteville, AR 72704 to obtain directions.  Hwy 16 to the race site has several sharp curves.  Most areas are posted 45 mph.  Please allow extra drive time!!
• NO PARKING ON HWY 16
• Pets MAY be allowed in park or in restricted areas of park - check US Forest Service and Lake Wedington rules prior to event for current regulations.
• Event will be held Rain or Shine
• Courses are marked, but it's the racer's responsibility to know the courses
• Water, Gatorade, oranges and bananas will be available as each racer finishes
• Neutral Bike Service will be provided before the race and at Mandatory Bike Check in at Transition on Sunday.
• Wetsuits:
  • Will be allowed according to USAT rules. A participant can wear a wetsuit if the water temperature is 78 (25.5°C) or lower. If the temperature is 79 (26°C) to 84 (28.9°C) degrees, but you are not eligible for awards. At 85 degrees (29.5 °C) or higher, no wetsuits are allowed. 
  • Announcements on current water conditions will be made before the race.
• All USA Triathlon are in effect.  See below

USA Triathlon Rules - a full list is below, plus the 8 commonly violated.

• USAT Event Rules and Regulations
• Eight Commonly Violated Rules

COURSE INFO:

International Swim Course (1,000 yards)
The swim will take place in Lake Wedington. The course is a point to point in the shape of a rectangle. Buoys will be on the right. The average water temperature in early June can range from 75 to 85 degrees.

Transition:  A single transition area. The transition from swim to bike will include a 200 meter slightly uphill run. 

International Bike Course  (19 miles) 
The bike course is a local favorite of both triathletes and cyclists. The course is on newly paved roads with a rolling terrain. The toughest hill on the course comes at the six mile mark, Weaver Hill starts and finishes gradually, but has a steep section in the middle. After this .5-mile climb, the course is fast with just a few rollers. 

International Run Course (4 miles) 
The run is a rolling, partially shaded, two-loop course on paved roads completely inside the park which provides great spectator viewing. There is one tough hill on each loop that was given several names, but none are worthy or suitable for print. 

DIRECTIONS & PARKING:

• Lake Weddington Recreation area is 13 miles from Fayetteville.  Use 15689 Lake Weddington Entry Road, Fayetteville, AR 72704 to obtain directions.  Hwy 16 to the race site has several sharp curves.  Most areas are posted 45 mph.  Please allow extra drive time!
• NO PARKING ON HWY 16 HIGHWAY. YOUR CAR WILL BE TOWED!
• If you park inside the main park you will not be permitted to leave until the last competitor has finished.
• Parking is available approximately 1,000 feet east of the main park entrance if you need to leave before the race is officially over.
• Racers & Spectators will not be charged to enter the park on race day only.

SCHEDULE

COURSE TIME LIMIT:  Swim – 1 hour; Bike – 2 hours; Run – 1 hour

MINIMUM AGE:  15 years - NO exceptions

MAPS 
International Swim
International Run Map
International Bike Map
Transition Map

AWARDS AND CATEGORIES

Door Prizes, Race Goodies

• Door prizes will include gift certificates and tons of bike gear.
• Post race meal will be provided to all athletes following the race. There will be options for friends and family to purchase food.
• Lots of sponsors’ products and services will be in the goody bag for each participant.