Carlyle Lake, IL-(Effingham Radio)- MSE Racing, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake Project and the City of Carlyle, will host the Carlyle Lake Triathlon on Sunday, September 20. The race begins at 7 a.m. and includes sprint and Olympic distance options.
Athletes will start with a swim on the south side of Dam West Beach before transitioning to the bicycle course. The bicycle route begins at the Main Dam and travels north along designated roads in Clinton and Bond counties. The running portions will guide athletes through the West and East spillways, General Dean Recreation Area, Saddle Dam II and across the Main Dam to the finish line.
To ensure safety of both athletes and the public, the following areas will be temporarily closed:
Lake Road, from the West Spillway entrance to the Dam West Boat Ramp entrance:
- Saturday, Sept.19 at 9 a.m. through Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.
Saddle Dam II, from McNair Campground to the Dam East Boat Ramp entrance:
- Sunday, Sept. 20 from 6 a.m. until the conclusion of the race.
Several public areas will remain open during the event, though they will be actively used by the racecourse. These areas include Dam West Day Use, the Main Dam, Clinton and Bond County roads, West and East Spillways and General Dean Recreation Area.
Visitors and residents are strongly encouraged to exercise caution when driving or recreating in these areas during the event. Motorists should reduce speed near active race zones and follow all posted signs and instructions from event personnel.
Community groups or individuals interested in volunteering to assist with the event should visit the following website: https://www.mseracing.com/carlyle-lake-triathlon.
For additional information, please contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at 618-594-2484 or email carlyle.lake@usace.army.mil.
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