Danskin Race Course

Address: Walter E Long Park (click for map of the park and vicinity)

Click on attachment for a view of the race course.

The swim is an out and back course. The course will be marked with buoys all along the way.  Also, kayakers and lifeguards will be in the water for swimmers safety.

The bike takes place along the perimeter of Decker Lake.  Due to high traffic, Tri Zones Training does not recommend riding the bike course.  However, driving the course to become familiar with the course is highly recommended.  Note-when driving the course, the gates will be locked into Travis County Expo Center, so you will need to drive down to Decker Lane and turn right in lieu of driving thru the Expo Center. The course route is:
    • At transition, exit the park via the main gate
    • Turn right on Hog Eye Road which merges into Decker Lake Rd
    • Turn right into the Travis County Expo Center Gate 3

    • Follow the perimeter road. Exit thru Gate 1 and right turn onto Decker Lane

    • Turn right on Lindell Lane (Just before the RR Tracks)

    • Follow Lindell to Bloor Rd--Right on Bloor Road-(Note 90 degree right hand turn, up the hill!)

    • Follow Bloor Road to 130/45 frontage Rd--Right on the frontage road

    • Turn right on Decker Lake Rd--climb the hills with gusto--Cheer on the runners as you will see them on your right running the course!

    • Turn right on Blue Bluff Rd

    • Re-enter the park via the main gate

The Run course is a 3.1 mile route within the park boundaries.  The run route is usually closed until early May. It is not recommended to run the route until the area is mowed and officially opened to  foot traffic which is at the discretion of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.  The course starts off slightly downhill and you'll be able to see the cyclists as they may their final hill climb.  Cheer them on!  There is a challenging-but you can do it-hill climb on the run at about mile 2.5--behind the dam--know after this climb you are on the "home stretch!"--Top the hill, round the corner, and you'll hear the crowds and see the finish line ahead!  HUGE SMILE and throw up your arms! You are a triathlete!


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