JORDANELLE TRIATHLON - June 21, 2025

VENUE

Jordanelle Reservoir at Rock Cliff Recreation Area

2500 UT-32, Kamas, Utah

TIMELINE

Race Day: June 21, 2025

ARRIVE EARLY!  The park will close at 7:30am SHARP! 

Those who register before 4/15, will receive a parking pass to park onsite. You will receive this parking pass at Packet Pickup, which you will be required to show at the gate to get into the park on race morning. Spectators are still required to park at Francis Fairgrounds. Athletes who registered later will also need to park at the fairgrounds and ride their bikes to th venue as in years past..

SWIM CAP COLORS:

RED- Sprint Distance

GREEN - Intermediate (Olympic) Distance

RACE TIMES
7:30am: Intermediate (Olympic) Triathlon start time  
8:10am: Sprint Triathlon start time

approximately 10:00am: Sprint awards ceremony
approximately 10:30am: Intermediate (Olympic) awards ceremony

There is NO packet-pickup on race day.

4 DATES FOR PACKET PICK-UP:

Tuesday, Wednesday, &-Thursday, June 17-19: 1pm-6:30pm

SALT LAKE RUNNING COMPANY 

8946 S. State Street, Sandy, UT

Friday, June 20th 5-7pm

Race Finish-Line Area

Rock Cliff Recreation Area, Jordanelle State Park

2500 UT-32, Kamas, UT

*Please DO NOT call the running store with questions.  Refer questions to race@triutah.com .  SLRC provides us the space, and is not aware of most event information, nor can they set aside packets for early or late pickup. Thank you.

Want skip the lines and have your packet shipped to you prior to the race?  Consider choosing the VIP package when you register! 

 (The VIP package includes: race packet mailed to your home the week prior to the event, premium bike rack areas with extra space, and an extra TriUtah swag item)

Timing Chip distribution is Saturday Morning at the transition area as well. 

YOUR PACKET

Your packet will include the following:

1) Swim cap

2) Shirt/Swag Item

3) Sticker set (for your helmet, bike, gear bag)

4) PARKING PASS-  Some of you will receive a parking pass if you registered early. Do not lose this. This is your ticket into the park. 

5) Race bib- to be worn on the run, facing forward

6) items & info from sponsors

NEW USA Triathlon rules!  You may now have someone pick-up your packet for you, as long as they have a copy of your picture ID!  

TRIATHLON

SPRINT DISTANCE

750 yards swim (one lap)

14 mile bike

3.1 mile run (5k) 

INTERMEDIATE (olympic) DISTANCE

1500 yards swim (two laps)

25 mile bike

6.2 mile run (10k)

THE SWIM

The expected water temp in June, is traditionally between 58-64 degrees.   We will update you on water temps via email as we get close to race day!

Swimmers will begin with the time-trial format (5 at a time) and will head west in a rectangular, counter-clockwise manner, and will exit the water to the transition area. (1 loop for sprint distance, 2 loops for Intermediate(olympic) distance).

If you find yourself in need of support  while in the water, simply wave your hand/ arms or  swim to the nearest support team member. You may hold on to any support vessel without penalty as long as there is no forward movement.  

SAVE YOUR FEET: If water levels are low, we will have an optional shoe drop zone for folks who would prefer the run to the transition with shoes, flip-flops, etc.  (If water levels are high, there will not be a shoe drop zone)

THE BIKE

Sprint 13 Miles / Intermediate (olympic) 24.8 Miles.

Sprint Bike Course

Exit north out of Rock Cliff and travel along State Route 32 for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Lower River Road- south of Francis (at the bottom of the large hill) until you reach the stop sign at the end of Lower River Road (where it intersects with State Route 35). Turn left (south), climb the short hill, and return to Rock Cliff by staying on the same road (Hwy 32/35) the entire return trip. Note that the road travels through the town of Francis, with a fun downhill section south of town (40+ MPH is possible, but please stay under control during descent). There are no significant hills to climb however, the first half of the bike course is a false flat. This means that you will be climbing an approximate 1-2% grade initially, with the same 1-2% downhill on the return. All major intersections along the course will be manned by law enforcement to give cyclists the right-of-way. However, always use caution and follow the direction of the police and volunteers

Olympic Bike Course - 25 miles

Exit north out of Rock Cliff and travel along State Route 32 for approximately 3 miles. Turn right onto Lower River Road- south of Francis (at the bottom of the large hill) until you reach the stop sign at the end of Lower River Road (where it intersects with State Route 35). Pass the Sprint Turnaround, and Turn right onto Bench Creek Road, where you will find a fun little climb, and a buffalo farm on your left. Turn Around at mile 12.5 and head.  When you exit Bench Creek Road and turn left, do not turn back onto Lower River Road, but instead climb the short hill and return to Rock Cliff via the same route as the Sprint course. This course is a false flat. This means that you will be climbing an approximate 1-2% grade initially, with the same 1-2% downhill on the return. All major intersections along the course will be manned by law enforcement to give cyclists the right-of-way. However, always use caution and follow the direction of the PD.

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE MAPS BELOW!

CAUTION: Sprint athletes, when hitting your turnaround, keep it tight and keep it right. Please be sure to merge with Olympic cyclists coming from beyond your turnaround. Olympic athletes, please use caution when approaching the Sprint turnaround. Don’t assume they see you flying toward them. Be safe and have each others back.

NOTE: Please have at least 2 bottles of water on your bike before heading out.

RUN COURSE

NEW FOR 2025! Single Loop 3.2 (yes, 3.2) mile run for the Sprint Distance, and Two loop 6.2 mile run for the Olympic Distance! 

Athletes will run on paved roads and wooden bridges throughout the Rock Cliff Recreation area.  Single loop for sprint, two loops for Olympic. 

Aid stations are at every mile-1.5 miles. Each aid station will have water, electrolyte replacement, high fives and music. Bring it on!  Portable toilets are near each aid station.

SEE BELOW FOR UPDATED COURSE INFO!

THE AQUABIKE

The Aquabike race begins with the triathlon and follows the triathlon course.  The only difference is that your race officially finishes when you cross into the transition area with your bike.  Be sure to head over to the finish-line area for your medal, awards, etc.  

THE DUATHLON:

The Duathlon begins immediately following the triathlon start with the bike segment, following the triathlon course. Depending on the total number of participants, you will either start in the transition area, lined up single file, OR outside of transition.  Your race will start as a time-trial start (one at a time, 3-5 seconds apart)

PARKING

As of 4/17, Parking Onsite is at capacity. Anyone who registers after 4/15, will need to park at Francis Fairgrounds and ride your bikes into the venue (as we have done in years past).   

*Spectators will still need to park at Francis Fairgrounds (See map below) and ride the shuttle to the park.  Spectators will pay the shuttle drives $7 each for the State Park entrance fee.

Tell your spectators to arrive early as we will close the entrance to the park at 7:30am SHARP.  The buses will stop at 7:30, and resume at 10:30.

Entrance into the venue will NOT be allowed after 7:30am.  Sorry! 

IMPORTANT FOR ATHLETES:  If you need to leave the venue before 10:30am, you will need to park in Francis and ride your bike to the venue.  Cars will not be allowed to leave while cyclist are still on the course.

PARKING PASSES:  Carpool as much as possible! 

Each participant who registered early, will receive a parking pass as part of their registration. 

SPECTATOR PARKING INFO: 

Spectators in additional cars will be required to park in Francis and ride the shuttle to/from the race venue.  If a spectator carpools with a participant, then his/her/their entrance to the park is included. Spectaors are required to pay a $7 Utah State Parks admission fee.  Please bring cash. 

SPECTATOR SHUTTLE PICKUP AREA:

Francis Fairgrounds: 2317 S. Spring Hollow Rd. Francis, UT

NO RV'S or camper vans over 20 feet allowed inside the race venue on race day, with the exception of those who reserve RV sites in advance and camp overnight.

Parking Maps are below with venue maps.

CAMPING!

Come hang out with us!!! 

Jordaenlle State Park has remodeled the Rock Cliff area with amazing campsites for tents and RV's.  We have secured the campsites for the event, and will be renting them to athletes. There are over 40 RV, van, and tent sites available!  Join us for a fun weekend and camp with us!    Reservations are available for Friday evening, with late checkout at noon on Saturday. 

TRANSITION AREA

The event is a single transition area for the swim/bike and bike/run. There is no bike drop on Friday.  Please no spectators in the transition area. 

ROCK CLIFF INFORMATION AND PARK GUIDELINES

Rock Cliff Nature Area is just that, nature. Everything from the wildlife to the boardwalks will remind you of why you love the outdoors.

Please remember to follow these few important guidelines:

NO PETS!  

Do not bring your dogs or other pets. Animals are NOT allowed on the buses and are NOT allowed in the general Rock Cliff area.   Rock Cliff is a sensitive nature habitat, so please respect this mandate.  Sorry! We love our dogs too, but they can't be at this venue. Park Rules.

LEAVE NO TRACE

Litter could jeopardize the life of this and any other event. In addition to littering not being cool, USAT officials may give you a time penalty for littering on the race course.

Please dispose of all trash in proper receptacles. Please clean up any garbage/trash in your transition area and respect the Rock Cliff Nature Area.

All athletes are required to retrieve any gel packet or water bottle that is discarded during the bike. A USAT “abandoning of equipment” time penalty will result if littering is witnessed by a USAT official. Please also keep control of all gel packets on the bike and run.

AWARDS

Overall awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers. 

Age-Group Awards will be given to the top three male and female in each of the following age-groups.

19&under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+, Clydesdale, and Athena.

(to qualify for Clydesdale and Athlena awards, athletes must be pre-registered in this category.  Clydesdales are men who must be a minimum of 220lbs, and Athenas are women who must be a minimum of 165lbs.  Visit usatriathlon.org for more info.