We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual – Great River Challenge, Off-road Triathlon in Northfield MA. The Race will take place on October 4, 2015 starting with a Kayak/Canoe on the Connecticut River and then Trail Run and finishing with a Mtn. Bike over mixed hilly trails at the Northfield Mtn. Recreation Center.The Great River Challenge is a sanctioned USAT (USA Triathlon) event in the non-traditional category, being a Paddle, Run and Bike event. The sanctioning covers the safety of the event as well; making sure your experience is fun, challenging and safe! The timing is run by Fast Track Timing, who use timing chips to ensure accurate segment and transition times so you can have record of every stage of the race.
Captain’s Meeting
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Kayak/Canoe/SUP Leg
5.5 mile race up and back on the Connecticut River starting at the water-front Pavilion near the Northfield Mountain Center.
Paddle Leg
Run
The Running leg will be a 4 mile course (700ft of climbing) of mixed road and trails starting at the river and heading to the Northfield Mountain Recreational Center.
The Running Leg
Bike
The Bike leg will be about 7 miles (900ft of climbing), consisting of mixed hard-pack wide trails and single track.
Bike Leg Single Track pack dirt trail.
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