Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid

Ford Ironman USA Course

Attention Visiting and Practicing Athletes:

The Ford Ironman USA triathlon course is available for training throughout the year.  Please be aware that the bike and run course roadways contain pavement with cracks, grooves, potholes, frost heaves, and various imperfections.  Be aware that you practice or train at your own risk on the course.  Swimming in Mirror Lake  is also undertaken at your own risk.

Visiting and practicing athletes should also be aware of numerous road construction projects in the area.  Cyclists and runners must obey all detour and road construction signage or instructions.

When cycling, please remain single file.  Avoid forming packs across the lane that impede vehicle traffic.  Cyclists are reminded that they must obey all traffic regulations.  The future of the race depends upon polite behavior.

Thank you for your cooperation.

SWIM COURSE - 2.4 Miles (2 loops)

The two loop swim takes place in Mirror Lake, a calm, pristine lake right in the heart of Lake Placid.  It is an excellent spectator course.  The water temperature is typically in the high 60s to low 70s.  Wetsuits will be allowed

The swim is a mass start keeping all swim bouys to your left.  Each athlete will exit the water and run on the beach before entering swim entrance for second lap.

The ChampionChip system will be used to time the race and to ensure everyone completes 2 laps.  Swim Lap times will be available on the Internet.

After the second lap, exit the water and run down Lake Placid Club Dr. , downhill to transition zone.  There will be carpet on the road.  The swim course will close at 9:20 am. (2hrs 20 minute time limit)

SWIM MAP

BIKE COURSE - 112 Miles (2 loops)

The two loop bike course takes place on impeccably smooth roads.  There is a major 9km downhill (good for the average speed).  The rest of the bike is a mix of some rolling hills and some "small chainring climbs.  Overall, you can move on this course!

  • Exit transition crossing School St. onto Colden
  • Left at the bottom of the hill on Mill Pond Dr.
  • Right on Sentinal Rd. (HWY 73) between the Downhill Grill and the IGA
  • Follow HWY 73 toward the ski jumps.
  • East on HWY 73, you will see the ski jump on your right, climb approx. 2 km follwed by a long descent with nice scenery to Keene.  (9km  + descent into Keene)
  • Turn left on HWY 9N in Keene,
  • North on HWY 9N to Upper Jay,
  • Follow HWY 9N to Jay,
  • Left on HWY 86.
  • There is a 3 mile climb at this point into Wilmington
  • Right onto Haselton Rd.
  • Turnaround in Black Brook at the stop sign approx. 7 miles out and return to HWY 86 in Wilmington.
  • Right on HWY 86
  • Turn left to stay on HWY 86 in Wilmington towards Whiteface Mountain.
  • Right on Northwood Rd.
  • Left on Lake Placid Club Dr.
  • Right on Parkside Dr.
  • Left on Main St.
  • Right on Cummins Rd.
  • Left on Lake Placid High School access drive.
  • Repeat loop
  • After second loop, enter transition from behind the high school.

BIKE MAP AND PROFILE


Run Course - 26.2 Miles (2 loops)

This spectator friendly two loop course passes by the downtown area four times!  This incredible route features some spectacular tree-lined river scenery, coupled with lake side running.  There are a few rolling hills, but overall athletes will find this a fast, fair run course.

  • Exit Transition turning right (south) on Main St.
  • Right on Sentinel Rd.
  • Sentinel Rd. turns into Cascade Rd. (HWY 73). This will take you out of town to the Olympic Ski jump on your right.
  • Left on Riverside Rd. (River Rd.) to turn around #1 and back the same route into Lake Placid.
  • Upon returning to Main St. at the transition area, turn right on Lake Placid Club Dr. and follow it up to turn around #2.
  • Back down Lake Placid Club Dr. to Main St.
  • Left on Main St. and back out for the second loop.
  • After turn around #2 on the second loop, return to Main St. and enter the Olympic Speedskating Oval.
  • The finish line will be located on the far side of the Olympic Speedsakating Oval, as athletes will have the added thrill of running down the finish chute on the same track that Eric Heiden Won five Olympic gold medals back in 1980.

RUN MAP AND PROFILE

TRANSITION AREA DETAILS