Booking It Through the Bluff Triathlon/10K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: Booking It Through the Bluff Triathlon/10K
• Date: April 26, 2025
• Location: 5981 Gilliland Street, Hokes Bluff, AL
• Registration Link: Register Here

🎉 Host and Sponsors

• Foundation: Hokes Bluff Library Foundation
• Co-Sponsors: Hokes Bluff Lions Club and Tawanna Lions Club
• Event Start Time: 8:00 AM for 10K, 8:30 AM for Triathlon
• Proceeds: All proceeds go to the Hokes Bluff Library Foundation

🏊 Race Details

• Triathlon: Total of 42 kilometers including a 5K run, 4.5K kayak, and 32.4K bike ride
• 10K Course: A loop starting and finishing at the Hokes Bluff Community Center
• Teams: Participation as individuals or teams of 2 or 3
• Minimum Age: 14 years old for triathlon participants

🚩 Event Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Opens on race day at 6:00 AM
• Race Day Registration: Available from 6:00 AM to 7:45 AM
• T-Shirts: Guaranteed for all participants registered by April 9
• Awards Ceremony: 10K at 9:15 AM, Triathlon at Noon-12:15 PM

🚴 Course Descriptions

• 5K Run: Scenic route through Hokes Bluff
• Kayak: 4.5K on the Coosa River with safety boats available
• Bike: 32.4K on country roads with a hydration station midway
• 10K Only: Hydration station at the halfway point of the course loop

💰 Race Costs

• Triathlon: $50.00
• Team of 2: $90.00
• Team of 3: $125.00
• 10K Only: $30.00

🥇 Awards

• Custom Medals: Handmade wood medals for age group winners
• Overall Awards: Male and Female overall winners for triathlon
• Age Groups: Awards for various age categories
• Participation: Finishing medals for all triathlon participants

🛶 Important Reminders

• Life Jackets: Required for all triathlon participants before entering the water
• Kayak Rental: $30.00 rental option available: recommended to reserve ahead
• Course Safety: Fire department safety boats will be on the river
• Contact Information: For inquiries, contact Devin Forsyth at (404) 964-3251 or devin@forsythstriders.com