› Swim Course (1500 yards-Olympic, 1300 yards-sprint)
A unique, down current swim in the Deschutes River! The swim start is on the beach area of Farewell Bend Park and exits at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Wetsuits are recommended. The average over the last five years has been 63 degrees.
Notes:
Both races start at 8:00am!
There are separate swim wave starts for juniors, age groupers and Community Challenge participants. The number of waves will be determined by number of registered participants. Waves will be posted in the Participant Handbook.
› Bike Course (12.5 miles, 25 miles)
The bike course will be a (mostly) out and back course. There is an incline on the way out and a descent on the way back in with less than 500 feet climbing in total. The description of the course can be downloaded here (PDF). The Olympic distance course will extend past the sprint distance turn-around by approximately 6.25 miles.
Duathletes: starts will be time-trial style and 30 seconds apart. Duathletes will start in the parking lot next to the transition area.
› Run Course (5K or 10K Run)
Download PDF of 2008 Run Course here
Elevation profile:
The sprint distance race run course is a single loop for the sprint distance race and two-loops for the Olympic Distance race. The surface is a combination of paved and packed dirt surfaces. It is a very flat run with virtually no elevation gain. Bright orange and green irrigation flagging will mark areas where there is any question about course direction. Yellow and black “RUN” signs with directional arrows will also be placed around the course. Runners will cross two foot bridges that are also great spectator viewing locations.
New for 2008! There will be two aid stations on the run courses. Olympic distance athletes will have an opportunity to use the aid station on each loop of the course. The first aid station will be just as runners leave the transition area. The second aid station will be at approximately the 1.5 mile mark (and 4.5 mile for Olympic distance athletes). The aid stations will offer both water and Gatorade.
› Transition Area (triathlon only)
The transition area is on soft grass just outside the Amphitheater. You can see the transition area on the run course map here (PDF). The duathlon will start from the parking lot adjacent to the transition area.
› Spectator viewing
The Deschutes Dash is a great course for spectators to watch the swim, run and the finish. We've created a special spectator map for your family and friends to find the best places to watch you along the course.
