About the Race

About the Course

This event takes place at South Park’s Shadow Lake which is in Downtown Waupaca and easy to find. There will a a 1/2 mile swim, 20 mile bike and 3.1 mile run or a Short course 1/4 mile swim 12 mile bike and 2 mile run. The swim in Shadow Lake, will be out and back. The bike route then travels through the quaint, quiet countryside southeast of Waupaca, past picturesque lakes and rolling hills. The run continues on to the very flat and fast city streets of Waupaca as the final leg is completed.


Paddle approximately 1 mile around Shadow Lake, 12 mile bike and 2 mile run. Paddling participants are not eligible for Age Group awards. Awards will be given to the top three men and women. No relay teams in this category. Kayak or Paddle Board.

Event Schedule

Friday, August 18, 2023

Packet Pick Up & Registration ……………………12 – 8 pm
Course Talk ………………………………………….. 4:30 pm approx.
Kids’ Mini Triathlon …………………………………………… 6 pm
Kids’ Awards ………………….. Immediately following race
Packet pick up & registration closed ……………….. 8 pm

You are responsible for your bike to be in good shape to race. We do not have bike checks. 

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Packet Pick Up & Body Marking ………. 5:30 – 6:45 am
Place Your Bike In Transition Area …………… 5:30 am
Race Start ………………………………………………………. 7 am
Awards …………………………………………. 10:00 am approx.

There will be NO bike check on Saturday morning.

Parking & Directions

The Waupaca Area Triathlon Board of Directors wants to make your experience a memorable one. Our group has worked hard to improve all facets of the event, including parking. Located on this web site is a map of designated parking areas.

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Some general points about parking:

 

Park Address: South Park, 921 S. Main Street, Waupaca WI 54981.

 

South Park – There is no parking allowed at South Park Upper Area after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, and no RV parking or camping at South Park on Friday night. No exceptions. If you’re registering or taking in the Kids Triathlon and Potato Bake on Friday evening you are asked to park in designated areas.

 

Parking on the day of the event.

 

People Arriving to South Park from the South

 

Anticipating that people will begin arriving at about 5:30 a.m. we will have volunteers posted to help direct you. The easiest and most convenient way for you to get to the event and park is to enter the city of Waupaca at the US Hwy 10/22 interchange. After exiting, go north towards downtown. If you come this way we will begin parking people at Site #3 – South Park Lower Shelter. This is a nice lot, very close to the main event area. Once filled, parking attendants will direct people to Site #4 – Shadow Lake Boat Ramp. This site is small. Once filled, you will be directed to Site #5 – Bowersox Park. this is a small passive park with limited parking. However, the park is on a dead end road that can accommodate parking on one side. Finally, once this site is filled you will be directed to Site #6, the city of Waupaca Recycling Center. This is the largest designated parking area. From this area 3 trolleys will transport you and your supporters to South Park.

 

People Arriving to South Park from the North, West and East

 

If you come into town on Hwy 49 or Hwy 54 it may be easier for you to find and park at Site #1 – Holly Funeral Home. Please note that if there is a funeral or other related activity then this parking area will not be available. Once this lot fills then you can park at Site 2 – west side of South Washington St. Your best bet however is to get on to US 10 and exit onto Hwy 22 and make your way to Site #6 – Waupaca Recycling Center.

 

There will also be parking along city streets further north of Lake Street. There is NO PARKING along South Main Street from South Park North to Lake Street. There is NO PARKING along Cty K from South Park, South to the Recycling Center so as to keep the paved traffic open and safe for pedestrians.

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