Donner Lake Aquathlon Olympic and Half

Sunday July 25, 2021

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Donner Lake Olympic Aquathlon Course | Aid Stations

Swim: The Olympic Aquathlon swim course is one 1500 meter lap in Donner Lake with two left turns. Corners are marked by large buoys and kayakers/boats are along the course to ensure your safety. The average water temperature of Donner Lake in July is 64-69 degrees. Wetsuits are optional. The swim course maps are posted on our Course Maps page.

Run:

The Olympic Aquathlon Run Course includes a 6.8 mile run. You’ll head out of the transition area and turn right on Donner Pass Road. Athletes travel along Donner Pass Road with views of the lake to their right for about 3 miles. This portion is relatively flat. Then participants turn right and head into Donner Memorial State Park. Here a very short section of the course is on a trail. As participants exit Donner Memorial State Park, they will start the final section of the run course on South Shore Drive. South Shore Drive features three hills. The run course concludes at the finish line at the West End Beach.

Aid Stations

Run Aid Stations

There are five Run Aid Stations with the following: This includes the Aid Station just outside of the Transition Area.

  • Water
  • Electrolyte beverage
  • Cola
  • Energy Gel
  • Salty Snack such as chips or pretzels
  • Fruit
  • Sunscreen
  • Vaseline

Race Recovery Aid Station

  • Water
  • Recovery beverage
  • Cola
  • Salty Snack such as chips or pretzels
  • Fruit

Donner Lake Half Aquathlon Course | Aid Stations

Swim: The Half Aquathlon swim course is one 1.2 Mile swim lap in Donner Lake with two left turns. Corners are marked by large buoys and kayakers/boats are along the course to ensure your safety. The average water temperature of Donner Lake in July is 64-69 degrees. Wetsuits are optional. The swim course maps are posted on our Course Maps page.

Run:

The Half Aquathlon Run Course includes a 13.69 mile run, two laps around Donner Lake. You’ll head out of the transition area and turn right on Donner Pass Road. Athletes travel along Donner Pass Road with views of the lake to their right for about 3 miles. This portion is relatively flat. Then participants turn right and head into Donner Memorial State Park. Here a very short section of the course is on a trail. As participants exit Donner Memorial State Park, they will start the final section of the first lap run course on South Shore Drive. South Shore Drive features three hills. You’ll run through the main venue to head out for your second and final lap.

Aid Stations

Run Aid Stations

There are five Run Aid Stations/lap with the following: This includes the Aid Station just outside of the Transition Area.

  • Water
  • Electrolyte beverage
  • Cola
  • Energy Gel
  • Salty Snack such as chips or pretzels
  • Fruit
  • Sunscreen
  • Vaseline

Race Recovery Aid Station

  • Water
  • Recovery beverage
  • Cola
  • Salty Snack such as chips or pretzels
  • Fruit
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