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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WEBSITE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE # Course Description The Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon presented by Herbalife will start with an L-shaped swim in the Pacific Ocean at Venice Beach. It will then transition to the bike down Venice Blvd. for seven miles to Fairfax. The course goes up a slight incline on Fairfax to Wilshire. On Wilshire we go through Museum Row and the Miracle Mile. The course turns onto Highland briefly then turns right on 6th St at approximately the 10 mile mark. The course through the beautiful residential area of Hancock Park to Alvarado. The course then turns left on Alvarado on rolling hills to Sunset Blvd. The Sprint course turns right and heads toward downtown. The Olympic Course is 24.8 miles and the Sprint course is 19.5 miles. The Olympic distance course will turn left heading toward Hollywood until the turnaround near Alexandria. All six lanes of Sunset will be closed to traffic on our closed course. The Olympic distance course heads down Sunset Blvd. heading to the downtown area, joining with the Sprint Course at Alvarado heading southeast. The courses turn right at Beaudry, then left on 1st, up a short hill and points toward the new Disney Concert Hall, turning in front of it on Grand Ave. We head down a steep descent on Grand Ave. turning right on 11th St, right on Figueroa St. From Figueroa the courses turn left on to Olympic Blvd., then left on Cherry Ave. and into the west side of T2 on Chick Hearn Court preparing you for the transition to the run. The run out the east side of T2 on Chick Hearn Court and head eastbound across Figueroa on 11th Street. Runners will then head north on Grand Ave. The Olympic distance course is a 2-loop course with the first loop turning around directly in front of the Disney Concert Hall. Runners will then re-trace their steps and head for their second turn around near the corner of Figueroa and 11th directly in front of STAPLES Center. The second loop of the Olympic distance run will turn around at exactly the same location as the first turnaround at the Disney Concert Hall on Grand Ave. Sprint distance athletes will complete a single loop with a turn around at the Disney Concert Hall (same location as 10k turnaround for Olympic) All of the races will finish coming down Grand Ave, turning onto 11th St., and finishing right in front of LA LIVE on Chick Heart Court. The post race area will be on the Nokia Plaza. Winning professional men will complete the course in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes with winning professional women completing the course in 1 hour 55 minutes. A median amateur time would be approximately 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. Swim Course Description SWIM- Pro/Olympic- L-Shaped Course. Participants will swim perpendicular to the shore, west 150 meters, left turn, swim south for 630 meters, another left turn to the east for 50 meters (toward the shoreline), then another left turn north for 570 meters. Right turn to the shore for 100 meters. The start and the finish will be about 60 meters apart. SPRINT also an L-Shaped course. Swim, 150 meters west, then 190 meters south, 50 meters east (toward the shoreline), 130 meters north, then right turn 100 meters to the shore. Same finish and start as the Olympic. Participants will exit the water onto the sand and into the first transition area. As the participants exit the water, their time will be recorded for the finish of the swim using computer chip timing (a small Velcro attached ban around the leg of each participant) as they cross a small scanner on the beach (in the shape of a large area rug). Swim times for professionals will be approximately 18-20 minutes with amateurs averaging 30-35 minutes. Swim to Bike Transition (T1) The swim to bike transition will be located in the parking area near the end of Venice Blvd. Athletes will finish the swim and traverse 100 yards to the asphalt parking lot, which will serve as the transition. Hard fencing will surround the transition for safety and security. After completing necessary activities to begin the cycle portion of the course (changing clothes, putting on cycling shoes, helmets, etc.) the athletes will head out the north exit of the transition area and onto Venice Blvd., heading east. Transition times will be 15 to 30 seconds for professionals and up to 4 minutes for amateurs. Sprint Cycle Course Venice Blvd. to Fairfax, turn left Olympic course takes Sunset Blvd. to turnaround near Alexandria, heads back down Sunset Blvd. and merges with Sprint course at Alvarado. Turn right on Beaudry Sprint Run Course (3.1 Miles) * Run Out is near the corner of Chick Hearn Court and Figueroa adjacent to LA LIVE and STAPLES Center. **Note: 11th Street and Chick Hearn Court are the same street. The name changes once you cross Figueroa heading westbound. Olympic Run Course * Run Out is near the corner of Chick Hearn Court and Figueroa adjacent to LA LIVE and STAPLES Center. *Repeat course on second loop by heading eastbound on 11th Street. * Turn left on Grand Ave. Traffic Issues: The Triathlon will begin at Venice Beach at 6:45 am with the swim segment. The bike course will proceed through the Fairfax District, Museum Row, Hancock Park, Hollywood, Downtown, Chinatown, and Elysian Park areas. Crossing points are listed for intersections that cars can cross at the direction of DOT traffic personnel, considering the safety of the bikers or runners. All streets will be opened by noon. It is advised that persons with unessential travel avoid driving in areas affected by the event. Vehicles will not be allowed on the course at any time. However, several crossing points have been designated to allow traffic to cross the route. The Department of Transportation will be aggressively enforcing all temporary parking restrictions for this event to secure the safety of the participants and to facilitate the movement of traffic around road closures. Typical vehicle recovery costs are in excess of $130, which does not include the $60 citation fee. For additional information: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WEBSITE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE # Thank you for your cooperation in helping the Kaiser Permanente LA Triathlon become one the World’s premiere athletic events.
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Official Charity of the Kaiser Permanente LA Triathlon presented by Herbalife
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