Hundreds of athletes from Orange County and across the nation are expected to take part in the Orange County International Triathlon in Mission Viejo on Sunday, June 1.
The event is Orange County’s only Olympic distance triathlon. The race kicks off at 7 a.m. and ends by 10:30 a.m. The race consists of a 1.5K swim in Lake Mission Viejo; a 40K bike ride beginning on Marguerite Parkway, north to El Toro Road and out through Santiago Canyon.
The race ends with a 10K run that starts on the Aliso Creek Bike Trail and follows various trail systems leading back to the lake. The event also includes an “Aquathlon” consisting of a .5K swim followed by a 2.5K run and a Duathlon consisting of a 2K run, 40K bike and a 10K run.
For swimmers only there will be a 1.5K swim race as a separate heat at the start of the triathlon.
Residents should also be aware of several road closures on Marguerite Parkway, Santa Margarita Parkway and Los Alisos Boulevard during the event. Details are available at www.octriseries.com.
To find out more about the OC International Triathlon or to register, visit www.octriseries.com and click on OC Triathlon. Information is also available by calling 949-701-5590. To see a clip from last year’s event, visithttp://youtu.be/d1nzqd9334E.
