Come enjoy a multi-sport event in Oak Ridge, TN with the Secret City Triathlon on Sunday, August 12th. Race packet includes performance shirt, water bottle and goodies from local Oak Ridge businesses.
Race starts at 8 AM EST. Arrive at site no later than 6:30 AM EST for ample time for parking, packet pickup and getting ready for event starting promptly at 8 AM EST.
Swim will be five (5) lengths of 100 meter Oak Ridge pool. Unique age-group wave starts will have you racing shoulder to shoulder with your competition. First length will be three lanes wide, second two wide & remaining lengths one wide.
Bike course leaves the Oak Ridge pool West on Robertsville Road - across Illinois Ave to Oak Ridge Turnpike, RIGHT turn onto Turnpike using bike lane to turn-around at Horizon Center. Return same route. Bike Map link: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/41972514
Run course leaves pool area East on Robertsville to LEFT onto sidewalk along Oak Ridge Parkway. Runners will then turn left onto Oak Ridge High School grounds to start two loops around High School Property. Two (2) aid stations will be passed twice for a total of 4. Return to finish along Robertsville Road after completing second loop. Run Course link: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/41975324
Please go to Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau - for details on lodging, restaurants and things to do in the Secret City during your trip! Here is link - http://oakridgevisitor.com/
Summer Daze Train Ride
Secret City Scenic Excursion Train, 865-241-2140
Relax and unwind with the family on this scenic excursion as you take in the incredible history of the area. Trains depart at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. A special dinner train will depart at 6 pm on August 20.
For more information, visit www.southernappalachia.railway.museum
Pool address is 172 Providence Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 for those wanting to GPS or get on-line map directions.
Here is a Google map link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,3748157462034307668&fb...
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