Scenic Sprint Course Information and Schedule

The Scenic Sprint

A Sprint Triathlon is a short-distance multisport event consisting of a 750-meter swim, a 20-kilometer bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run—about half the distance of an Olympic triathlon and a fraction of an Ironman event. Sprint triathlons are popular for their accessibility: they’re challenging enough for experienced athletes but short enough to be an ideal entry point for beginners or those returning to the sport. Training for a sprint triathlon typically takes several weeks or months, depending on current fitness level, as the event still demands a solid base of endurance and cardiovascular fitness.

The Cd’A Triathlon introduced the Scenic Sprint in 2013, offering participants the chance to experience a beautiful, fast, and memorable course with rewarding scenery and enthusiastic support. Our event uses gender-specific wave starts to help create a welcoming, supportive experience and to give novice triathletes an added sense of confidence and safety at the starting line.

Whether chasing a personal best or finishing your first triathlon, the Scenic Sprint is designed to help every athlete enjoy the achievement of crossing the finish line on one of the region’s most picturesque courses.

Sprint Wave Start Schedule
8:00 1st Wave: All men
8:05 2nd Wave: Women aged 14-39
8:10 3rd Wave: Women aged 40-99
8:15 4th Wave: Teams

Each participant is responsible to know the race course. There will be volunteers and markings, but a little knowledge beforehand will go a long way. Please view the couorse map above. All athletes are strongly advised to attend the pre-race informational meeting on Friday night before race day at the city park band shell. If you have specific questions regarding the race/course, bring them to the pre-race meeting. Or email your questions well ahead of race day to info@cdatri.com

All wave starts will have different colored swim caps. The Sprint Swim will begin at the east end of Cd’A City Park Beach near the bandshell and will continue counterclockwise. Please review entry points and the exit points before the swim starts. When exiting the swim, you will enter a chute to the transition where you will begin the bike course. Transition must be cleared by 6:55am. Swim cut-off time is 8:50am.

Please do not hesitate to delay your start to allow time for the crowd to move away from shore; we want you to be comfortable and feel safe in the water. While in the water, please remain calm and courteous to others. If you find yourself in trouble; please stop, remain calm and wave your arm for help. There is a great deal of help on the water and they will take care of you.  PLEASE REMAIN CALM AT ALL TIMES.

Turn By Turn Directions

• Leave the City Park – Right on W. Mullan Rd. – Right on Northwest Blvd, continue as the road swings gently to the left, becoming Sherman Ave.
• Right on 11th – Left on E. Mullan Ave.
• Right on CdA Lake Drive – Go up and over Bennett Bay Hill
• Turnaround at Higgens Point, return on CdA Lake Drive
• Left onto Ashton, Right on 23^rd
• Left onto E. Mullan – Right onto 11^th
• Left onto Sherman – Right onto Northwest Blvd – Left onto Mullan – Left into City Park

Bike cut-off time is 10:15am.