Motus DINO Southern Indiana Triathlon
August 6, 2022, Versailles, IN: Versailles State Park
**NOW OR NEVER? After 14 years, 2022 is likely our last triathlon at Versailles. Do it while you can.***
Register In Person
Online race entry is open through Wednesday, August 3. T-shirt size / availability not guaranteed after July 30. Race weekend entry is in-person only and is $10 additional fee.
Formerly XTERRA DINO Southern Indiana, this race is now part of the movement called Motus. We are excited to be a part of this growing and energetic new series!
Several options are available:
Off-road Triathlon: 1 km swim - 13.5 mile MTB - 5 mile trail run
Off-road Duathlon: 2.5 mile run - 13.5 mile MTB - 5 mile trail run
Kayak Triathlon: 2 km kayak - 13.5 mile MTB - 5 mile trail run
DINO Versailles 5-mile Trail Run: 5 mile trail run
Triathlon, Duathlon, and Kayak Triathlon also have relay team options available.
The course draws praise for it's stellar mountain bike singletrack course - plenty of climbing, technical sections, and sweeping vistas. The trail run route is quite a rugged challenge, especially the first mile!
SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 5
6-8 PM Race Check-in and Registration
7 PM Free Begniiner Race Clinic
Saturday, August 6
7-8:30 AM Race Check-in and Registration
9:00 AM Triathlon Competitor Swim Wave Start
9:02 AM Triathlon Survivor Swim Wave Start
9:10 AM Duathlon Start
9:20 AM 5-mile Trail Run Start
9:30 AM Kayak Triathlon Start
1:00 PM Awards and Prizes, snacks
Check-in, registration, start, and finish areas are all located near the Nature Center / Camp Store and the Boat Ramp in Versailles State Park. Parking is in the paved and grass area between the Nature Center and swimming pool.
Course Information:
SWIM: The swim is a triangle with the long side first, then a hard left turn and a 90-degree left. To finish the swim, make a right around the buoy just off the shoreline at the starting point. The park's lake is shallow and warm, with temperature usually in the 80's. In many sections a swimmer could stand up and take a break.
BIKE: To access the bike course, athletes ride across grass to the "Yield" sign, then go left on pavement to the trailhead. The bike course is a single lap of 13.5 miles. After exiting the singletrack, follow pavement back to the Yield sign, and cross the grass again to the Transition Area.
RUN: The run course is a bit over 5 miles. It begins by running across the grass to the Yield sign, turn right to cross the roadway bridge, and an immediate left onto trail 2 (wooden stairs). The first mile of the course has much climbing and rugged terrain. The middle miles are rolling terrain. The final mile is relatively flat with three creek crossings (which are typically dry but rocky) Aid stations are located approximately mile 1 and Mile 4, where the course crosses a paved road. Duathlon first run will shortcut between the two aid stations, uphill on pavement.
Beginner Racing Clinic
Friday, 7pm, at the race site
Are you new to off road triathlon or perhaps you're interested in honing your transition skills? If you'd like to learn how to get free speed, Mudslingers Endurance Coaching, formerly Braveheart Coaching Chicago, is hosting a free transition and course preview clinic the evening before both the race. One of Mudslingers coaches, Chrissy Halioris, will give you the skinny on both courses and what you can do to have your best possible performance come race day. Mudslingers Endurance Coaching works with endurance athletes who compete in both on and off-road events including triathlon, ultra endurance running, cycling and gravel racing. If you'd like more information shoot owners and coaches Kristen and Al Wade a message at mudslingersec@gmail.com
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