Highland Forest Triathlon

If you have been looking for a triathlon that will challenge your whole family, then you have come to the right place! Run for God is proud to announce it's first ever triathlon. This beautiful course sits just north of Dalton, GA and is sure to be a favorite for everyone young and old! You'll start your event with a swim in the clean aerated lake of Highland Forest then bike and run through some of the most beautiful country in North GA. This race may be somewhat small in numbers, but the atmosphere and finish line will be nothing short of the biggest events in the country!

This course is kid and beginner friendly and will also challenge even the most seasoned athlete! Safety is our number one concern and the reason that the run and bike legs for the kids and the run leg for the adults will be closed to through traffic during the race. The bike leg will be on the open back roads of Cohutta, GA. Highland Forest is one of the oldest and most recognized neighborhoods in Whitfield County and their homeowners association is 100% on board and ready to support this great event!

Race Distances

Adult Super Sprint (1/4 Mile Swim/12.4 Mile Bike/2 Mile Run)

Intermediate and Senior Age 9-15 (100 Yard Swim/4 Mile Bike/1 Mile Run)

Junior's Age 6-8 (50 Yard Swim/2 Mile Bike/Half Mile Run)

**Per USAT Rules age is as of 12/31/12

Swim Safety

Safety canoes and adults with throw buoys will be in the water at all times while swimmers are present. The depths of the lake range from 3-7 feet. Swim safety will be one of our top priorities on race day!

Packet Pickup

Join us on Friday at the transition area from 4-8:00 PM for packet pickup and to get a good look at the course. Our staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer all of your questions and to help put your mind at ease should this be your first event!

Race Day Parking

Parking will be at Varnell UMC which is less than 1 mile away and athletes and spectators will be bussed to the transition area. You will be able to access the transition area by auto for equipment drop off prior to 7:30 on race day, between races 10:00-11:45, and after the races when the road reopen permanently at 2:00. We chose park all vehicles at this location to keep vehicles off the racecourse thus making the course much safer!

Spectators

This course is VERY spectator friendly, so bring the family!

Body Marking

Participants will have a race number marked on their arms and legs. Each participant will have his/her age on the back of his/her leg in marker.

Timing

Our race will be chip-timed. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST WEAR A TIMING CHIP AT ALL TIMES DURING THE RACE. Once the participant has crossed the finish line there will be volunteers retrieving the timing chip. ALL TIMING CHIPS MUST BE RETURNED. Timing results will be posted on the Run for God website.

Maps and Race Details

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A Portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Dalton – Run for God Junior Triathletes