09-10-22
RACE INFO
Come run with the buffalo! This is the only Half Iron distance triathlon in South Dakota nestled within beautiful Custer State Park in the Black Hills.
Race Schedule
Start Location: East side of Stockade Lake
Triathlon--8a.m.
Sept. 9th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Packet Pickup/beach
Sept. 10th 5:30 a.m. Transition Opens
Sept. 10th 8:00 a.m. Race Starts
Sept. 10th 8:10-8:20 a.m. Super Sprint Starts(after oly and 70.3 swim)
Sept. 10th 5:00 p.m.(After all finished) Awards
SWIM Course
Swim is mass start at Stockade Lake in Custer State Park. Everyone starts out in knee deep water. 2 laps counter clockwise for Half. 1 lap counter clockwise for Olympic distance.
BIKE COURSE
2 Laps for Half Distance
1 Lap for Olympic Distance
Lap 1
Leaving the transition, turn right onto US-16 heading east about 12 miles to the park gate. Exit the park still heading east and go about a mile where the turnaround will be. Head back to the gate and then turn right heading north onto Iron Mountain Road. Head north until making it to South Playhouse Road. Onto South Playhouse Road head west continuing until you meet up with US-16 again.
Lap 2
On the second loop instead of heading east on US-16 you will head west back to the Lake and transition area before heading east again. At all road crossings or turnarounds there will be volunteers directing you. So
don’t worry about getting lost.
RUN COURSE
Run Overview
For the run you will leave transition going south on the gravel road until you hit Stockade Lake Drive. You will take a right and follow this road until you come to the first aid station and the intersection of Highway 16A. This is where the first aid station will be. You will take a right on the bike path and head towards the stone bathroom. Turn around there and then take the bike path towards Custer. You will go about 1.5 miles towards Custer and there will be an aid station along the way and the turn around after that. You turn around and when you get back to the first aid station you will turn right onto Lower French Creek Road and head back to transition the way you came. If you're doing the Olympic you're done, if you're doing the 70.3 your 2nd lap turn around is near transition and the finish
Endless Buffalo Viewing
Race Day Nutrition
Endless Buffalo Viewing
Race Day Nutrition
Finisher Medal & T-shirt
Race Day Nutrition
Finisher Medal & T-shirt
$ 80
FAQ
Q: When is packet pickup?
A: Afternoon, 2 - 7 day before the race.
Q: Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
A: No
Q: What will I need to bring for packet pickup?
A: ID card and USAT card.
Q: When can I drop my gear off?
A: Transition opens at 5:30 a.m., race day.
Q: Do I have to pay for a Custer State Park pass?
A: Yes, you will need to purchase an annual pass or a day pass
Q: How many people to a relay team?
A: 2 - 3 people.
Q: Can I register day of the race?
A: No.
Q: What is the water temp at Stockade Lake?
A: Around 69 degrees.
Q: What race day nutrition is available at the aid stations?
A: Bananas, Cookies, Potato Chips, Hammer Nutrition Gels, Powerade, Endurolyte Capsules, Salt Tablets/Sticks.
Q: Can I volunteer for the race?
A: Absolutely, locate the Contact info and shoot Brandon a message.
Q: What if I have a question that is not covered here?
A: Get a hold of Brandon in the Contact info.
Q: Are the refunds?
A: Please contact Brandon the refund policy.
REFUND POLICY
If you wish to withdraw your entry, you must notify us by phone call and email. With the time given with putting this race together, you will receive a refund not to exceed 25% of your registration fee if its before August 24th. Thoughtful consideration goes into this policy. As athletes we do understand injury and life circumstances and how they influence, sometimes negatively, our best laid plans. However, the costs of the event do not subside or change significantly with a withdrawal. Because of the enormous costs associated with the production of an event of the Triathlon we are unable to grant refunds.
We do appreciate your understanding, look forward to your participation in the event, and hope that you give the same thoughtful consideration of the event before signing up.