GRANITEMAN CLEARWATER TRIATHLON
Since 2004 the Graniteman Triathlon in Clearwater has attracted participants from across the U.S. and Canada. Graniteman Clearwater is the second race in a 3 race triathlon series that also includes races in Buffalo and Big Lake. Our Clearwater race takes place at beautiful Warner Lake located just minutes from I-94 in Clearwater, MN. It offers both sprint and olympic distances and features a unique point to point sprint distance swim, a beautiful bike ride through rolling country roads, and finishes with an out & back run that includes both paved and natural surfaces. There is also a park for the kids, live music, great food, fantastic race swag, great awards, and awesome door prizes!
CORPORATE TEAM CHALLENGE
WHO WILL YOU INSPIRE?
We are once again excited to bring you the Graniteman Corporate Team Challenge! This will most certainly help you and your business build relationships, strengthen your team, promote health and fitness, and just have some good old fashion fun!
See our CORPORATE TEAM CHALLENGE PAGE to get all the details on how to get involved!
TEAM CHALLENGE SUMMARY
• Minimum of 5 employees with no maximum number
• Team must be Co-ed
• Enter as many teams as you would like
• Compete for the fastest combined time
• Compete to see which company registers the most participants
If you or your company is interested in being a part of the Corporate Team Challenge, email us at info@granitemanevents.com!
Awards!
The awards ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm. Olympic participants finishing after 12:15 pm that earn an award will receive it, but will not be part of the awards ceremony. Please be sure to check results on race day as we do not mail awards.
Age Group Divisions (Male & Female- 5 year age groups)
Medals for the top 3 in each age group
Athena and Clydesdales
Medals for the top 3 in each
RESULTS
All of the Graniteman Events are timed by Pickle Events. Results can be found by going to www.mtecresults.com or www.pickleevents.com
EVENT SCHEDULE
- June 25 - 6:00 PM - Triathlon Clinic and Group Swim @ Warner Lake Park
- June 29 - 6:30 AM - Transition Area / Packet Pick up / Registration Open
- June 29 - 9:00 AM - Race Start
- June 29 - 11:30 AM - Awards
DIRECTIONS
CR 75 (Roosvelt Rd) from St. Cloud, MN
Travel to St. Augusta on Stearns County 75. When you come to Stearns County 7 continue south through St. Augusta to Stearns county 44. Travel approximately 2 miles to the intersection of CR44 & CR143, and veer left on CR143. Travel 1 1/2 miles. Warner Lake County Park is located on the right. Look for brown “County Park” signs.
I-94 from Minneapolis, MN
Take Clearwater exit #178, turn right, going east on state highway 24. Travel about 1/2 mile to Wright county 75 and turn left(north). Travel 1 1/2 miles to Stearns county road 143 and turn left. Travel approximately 1 1/2 to 2 miles on county road 143. Warner Lake county park is located on the left. Look for brown “county park” signs. The “Clearwater KOA” is a landmark.
SWIM COURSE
.44 Mile Sprint and .9 Mile Swim
View Sprint course on Map My Run
View Olympic Swim Course on Map My Run
Swim starts on Warner Lake Beach
(you will want to bring sandals for the walk from the transition area to the beach. You will be able to put them into the heat numbered bins to get them after the race)
Sprint course will swim straight across Warner Lake towards the exit area.
Olympic course will be directed to swim one additional 4 turn loop prior to continuing across the lake to the exit area.
There will be noodles, buoys, and boats to assist in spotting
BIKE COURSE
14.33 mi and 28.66 Mile bike on rural roads
Sprint course will to one lap. Olympic course will do two laps.
View this course on Map My Run
All cyclists must observe MN traffic laws. CPSC approved hard shelled helmets are required.
Drafting is prohibited
1. Go left out of the transition area onto Co Rd 143
2. Go Right on County Road 7 and follow through St. Agusta
3. Go Right onto Hwy 75 and follow it as it turns and crosses over I-94
4. Go Right onto 27th Ave E
5. Go Right onto Co Rd 143
6. Left into park just after crossing over I-94
RUN COURSE
3.1 Mile Sprint and 6.2 Mile Olympic Out & Back Run
View sprint course on Map My Run
View The Olympic Course on Map My Run
1. From the tranition area, head south onto the park trails for about 1 mile
2. Go left once you hit the pavement which is 200th St. SE.
3. Follow 200th St. SE until you reach the turn around point.
4. Follow back to the park where you will find the finish line, water, and some recovery food!
The course is an out and back run with a great mix of shade, sun, flats, hills, grass, pavement, and hard dirt paths.
Triathlon Clinic and Practice Swim - July 10, 2018
If you want to learn more about triathlons, join us at Warner Lake on Tuesday night July 10th for a group swim and open water swim clinic! We will be speaking about the basics of triathlon and will share valuable insight about having a successful and enjoyable race.
If you are an advanced triathlete, bring your questions and experience as there will be plenty of answers and for you, as well as opportunity to share your knowledge with others. There will be free giveaways to take home, and this is also a great way to check out the transition area and race course. Bring your suit and goggles and meet us down by the beach at Warner Lake on Tuesday.
CONTACT US
For questions about the race, please email info@granitemanevents.com.
