Saturday Drop-Offs
When: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: Starting at 6:00am
Boat Drop: Irrigation Hole Landing, 5327 WI-55, White Lake WI 54491
Bike Drop: DNR Landing, W1961 Hwy 64, Langlade, WI. Just west of Hwy 55 on Hwy 64.
Shoe Drop: Gardner Dam Adventure Base - shooting range, 1/4 mile before the main festival grounds.
🚌 Drop Off
⏰ Plan Ahead: Start your gear drop-off about 2 hours before your start time. This allows:
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1 hour to drop off gear and park at Gardner Dam
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10–15 minutes for shuttle travel to the start
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30 minutes line-up at the start before your boat launch
🚌 Shuttle Service
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Starting location: Friday night boat inspection parking lot at Gardner Dam
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Purpose: Transport racers to the boat start after gear drop-off
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Runs: 6:30 AM – 9:45 AM
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You may also have someone drive you to the start if preferred
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No shuttle after the race – have a vehicle at the finish (Gardner Dam) to collect your gear before the party
🏁 Race
BIBS & TIMING CHIPS ⏱️
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All racers will receive a bib with a timing chip embedded.
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Attach the bib to the front of your shirt or shorts. The chip may not register your split or finish time if placed elsewhere.
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At the kayak/bike exchange, remove your PFD (personal flotation device) before crossing the timing mat 🛶.
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Volunteers will guide racers across timing mats at each exchange. All racers must cross the mat to have their time recorded.
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Relay teams: Members must wait in the transition area for their teammate to finish. Please do not stand near the timing mat.
SPECTATOR AREAS 👀
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Spectators can view the paddling segment at Langlade Motel (river-side lawn, Hwy 64/55 intersection).
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Do not view the race from the Hwy 64 bridge.
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Spectators, please approach the course cautiously ⚠️ and yield to racers and volunteers.
SAFETY & FIRST-AID 🩺
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Aid stations and porta-potties are located at both transition areas and the finish line 💧.
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The Wisconsin Bike Patrol 🚴 will monitor the bike and run trails.
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The Wolf River Volunteer Fire Dept. 🔥 will be stationed at the finish to assist those in need. Please thank these dedicated volunteers for their service!
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Bees and hornets are most active this time of year 🐝. If allergic, carry an EpiPen throughout the race.
CUT-OFF TIMES ⏳
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Racers must reach the BOAT/BIKE exchange by 12:00 PM and the BIKE/RUN exchange by 1:00 PM, or they will be disqualified ⚠️.
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These cut-offs help respect the time and effort of our many volunteers.
