CARLYLE LAKE - RaceMaker Productions will be hosting a triathlon in the Keyesport Recreation Area at Carlyle Lake on Sunday, August 9, 2015. The triathlon will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will consist of a timed swim, run and bike course. The swim portion will take place at the Keyesport beach. The bike course will start at the Keyesport Recreation Area and will then travel on Clinton and Bond County roads. The route of the run course will take participants across the Keyesport levee onto Clinton and Bond County roads. While visiting Carlyle Lake during the triathlon, visitors are encouraged to take extra caution while driving in the areas of the triathlon course.
Due to the number of participants and for public safety, the Keyesport Recreation Area will be temporarily closed from 10:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2015 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2015. All other recreation areas will remain open. Horseshoe Island Boat Ramp and Apache Boat Ramp in Eldon Hazlet State Park will be available for boat launching during the event.
For more information on the triathlon, contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484 or e-mail us at carlylelake@usace.army.mil.
Release no. 15-040