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Sager Creek Triathlon & Duathlon
2025-06-08 07:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | JBU Walton Lifetime Health Complex, 2000 University Drive, Siloam Springs, 72751, United States
SWIM COURSE (600 yard) (300 yards)
• The pool length is 25 yards
• Racers will complete 12/6 down and back laps
We are having to switch to a dualthlon due to repairs to the pool. a 2 mile run will replace the swim portion.
TRANSITION:
There will be a single transition area. You will exit the pool area, walk down a hallway and enter the transition area. There will be a bike exit and entrance and a run exit.
BIKE COURSE (24 miles) (12 miles)
Please take note that when you leave the transition area you will be headed up a slight hill. You will turn right at the end of the parking lot. PLEASE USE CAUTION AND DO NOT HEAD OUT OF TRANSITION AT FULL SPEED. The course will flow down a trail path and out onto the main roads through and outside of town with rolling hills and beautiful scenery.
RUN COURSE (4 miles) (2 miles)
The run initially follows the same course as the bike route until you reach the end of Valley Drive (which travels through the JBU Campus). At the end of Valley Drive, bicyclist go left and runners to right where you will follow the signs making a loop of the JBU campus to the finish line! Please note there is a fairly steep hill on University Street mid way through the run course. During the run course, you will stay mostly on sidewalks and the Dogwood Springs Walking Trail.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
• JBU Lifetime Walton Health Complex
1237 Valley Drive
Siloam Springs, AR US 72761
• Parking will be directly in front of and slightly down hill from the Lifetime Walton Health Complex.
PACKET PICKUP will be held at Phat Tire Bike shop in Downtown Siloam Springs. They are located at 101 S Broadway, Siloam Springs, AR 72761.

Ozark Valley Triathlon
2025-06-21 - 2025-06-22 | Lake Wedington, 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas.
Saturday, June 21 – OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and Mtn Bike Duathlon events. Both off-road triathlons will have a 1,000 yard swim. Gravel bike course is 18 miles, mtn bike course is 12 miles and the triathlon run course is an epic 5 miles. Both the gravel and mtn bike duathlon run courses will consist of a 3 mile Run #1 and 5 mile Run #2 courses.
Sunday, June 22 – Ozark Valley Triathlon (road events) is hosting the 2025 Arkansas State Championships in the international and sprint distances as well as the Arkansas High School State Championship. There is a combined Club Championship competition as well. These are both road triathlon races and there will be a Aquabike, duathlon and team category (International distance only) in the Ozark Valley Triathlon.
OVT road events:

Sprint Triathlon – 400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run (2024 USA Triathlon Arkansas State Championship and High School State Championship)
International Triathlon (individual or teams) – 1,000 yard swim, 19 mile bike and a 4 mile run (2024 USA Triathlon Arkansas State Championship)
Aquabike – 1,000 yard swim, 19 mile bike
Sprint Duathlon – 2 mile run, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run

All events will be held at Lake Wedington Recreation Area. Lake Wedington is located 13 miles west of Fayetteville and is one of the most natural settings for a triathlon in the region. Both spectators and participants can enjoy the natural beauty of the area and combined with unique finisher medals, post-race food, awards and prizes all make this race one not want to miss.
