Where: Geode State Park, 3333 Racine Avenue, Danville, IA 52623
Distance: Swim 1,500 Meters, Bike 24.9 Miles, Run 6.2 Miles
Description: The Lake Geode Challenge is an Olympic distance triathlon (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run) that takes place in Southeast Iowa. The event begins with an out and back swim from the sandy beach of Lake Geode. Wet suits are allowed per USAT rules.
The challenging 40k bike course will take participants on a scenic loop outside Geode State Park. The course features flat roads, rolling hills and a long climb through a quiet, rural countryside. One water station is available along the course.
The race concludes with a 10k run on good asphalt and concrete roads in beautiful Geode State Park. The course includes rolling to challenging hills. Water stations are available approximately every three quarters of a mile.
Ice cold plunge baths available after race. $1,500 Purse to be awarded to top five male & female over all winners. Additional cash awards for Masters, Teams, and Fastest Splits. Unique geode awards are given away to age group place winners. Door prizes are available for all participants.
Website: http://www.lakegeodechallenge.
Contact: racedirector@lakegeodechallenge.com
This is a very well run race. The course is notoriously difficult but there was plenty of traffic control and volunteers pointing the way. The ice bags during the run were a life saver and the plunge bath at the finish line was perfect. Thanks for a great race.
A very challenging course, especially if it is hot (which it always is). The volunteers were VERY helpful, and everything was VERY well organized. Although a challenging course, this is a great race!
The LGC is really really really well run and the volunteers are happy and helpful. Anyone who does it leaves impressed at the organization. The run aid stations are often and well stocked. This year was ridiculously hot so they had icy sponges. Ahhhh that helped! The announcer is fun too. Plenty of food at the end.
As I noted, it’s a HOT race almost every year. No wet suits. Both the bike and run have hills that make them tough. But that’s why it’s the Lake Geode CHALLENGE!