Gateway Triathlon at Carlyle Lake

Gateway Triathlon at Carlyle Lake

Going into its 6th year, Gateway Triathlons on Carlyle Lake will be held on May 17th.

Olympic Triathlon – 1500m swim, 23mi bike, 10k run
Sprint Triathlon – 500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run
Olympic Aquabike – 1500m swim, 23mi bike
Sprint Aquabike – 500m swim, 20k bike

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Corps of Engineers – News Release

CARLYLE LAKE –   3 Disciplines Racing will be hosting the Gateway Triathlon at Carlyle Lake on Sunday, May 17, 2015.  The triathlon will begin in the Dam West Day Use Area at 8:00 a.m. and will consist of two groups, beginner and advanced, competing in a timed swim, run and bike course.  The swim portion will take place on the south side of the main beach.  The route of the run course will take participants East across the Main Dam and Saddle Dam II.  The bike course will start at the Main Dam and will travel North on Clinton and Bond County roads.  While visiting Carlyle Lake during the triathlon, visitors are encouraged to take extra caution while driving in the areas of the triathlon course.

Due to the number of participants and public safety, Lake Road, located adjacent to the Dam West Recreation Area, will be temporarily closed at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015 to accommodate event setup.  The closure will be from the West Spillway entrance to the entrance of Dam West Boat Ramp.  The Dam West Boat Ramp and West Spillway Recreation Area will remain open to the public during the event.

For more information on the event, contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484 or email us at carlylelake@usace.army.mil.