Course Description

The Big Rock OD Triathlon is an olympic distance course. The swim is about 1.5 k(.9 mi) in a calm lake, with water temperature between 62 and 68 degrees. The use of wetsuits will be permitted. The bike is a 2 loop 40 k (24.8 mi). route with 2 short climbs. There will be some traffic on the roadways, but it should be light. There are ample shoulders for cyclists to pass competitors without interfering with vehicular traffic. All intersections will be monitored by police personnel. The run is an out-and-back 10 k (6.2 mi) run. the run course is flat and fast!

Aid Stations
There will be 2 aid stations on the bike course and 5 aid stations on the run course. Each station will provide water.

Medical Assistance
Medical assistance will be available at the Start/Finish and transition area. There will be an ambulance available for any circumstance occurring on the bike course and run course. There are three hospitals within minutes of the race site. Paramedics from both the City of Moreno Valley and the City of Perris will be on call. California State Lifeguards with EMT training will be patrolling the swim.

Weather Conditions
The normal weather during the month of May is moderate. The temperature is expected to be 60 degrees at the start and continue to rise into the mid to high 80's by mid-day. There may be some gusty winds blowing in the early to late afternoon.

Location
Lake Perris is located between the City of Perris and the City of Moreno Valley in Riverside County. It is approximately 70 miles east of Los Angeles, 65 miles east of Orange County and 80 miles north of San Diego. It is near the intersection of Interstate 215 and Highway 60. The Ontario Airport is situated 35 miles west of the race site.