Battle of Waterloo
A Survival Series Race

Date:

August 19, 2012

Distance:

Click on the distance for a course map - if you use the map view setting the route will stay in scale with the map, it won't with the satellite view. PDF Maps of the run legs show all the aid stations - A=Aid Station and
Aid Stations will have: water, HEED, Hammer Gel, Endurolytes, Endurolytes Fizz, pretzels, and other goodies

• Leg 1 - 1.4 mile run - Mass start in the north parking lot, run past the organizational camp, and right onto the two-track that leads to the main trail. Right turn onto the main trail emerging from the trail on the north side of the boat launch parking area. Run to transition area #1.
• Leg 2 - 20.5 mile bike on paved roads - Leaving the park, turn right on Seymour Rd., right on Wooster Rd., right on Coon Hill Rd., follow Coon Hill Rd. as it turns left towards the village of Munith through the 11 mile point. Turn right onto Waterloo- Munith Rd. until to intersects with Park Rd. Turn right to stay on Waterloo – Munith Rd. Continue on Waterloo-Munith Rd. until turning right onto Clear Lake Rd. at the intersection with the Waterloo Party Store. Follow Clear Lake Rd. to Clear Lake Park entrance, turn left into park entrance, transition area #2 will be on the right.
• Transition map - you may leave items with your bike in this transition.
• Leg 3 - 0.5 mile swim - Swim easterly across Clear Lake keeping buoys on the left, finishing at a private home on the east shore.
• Leg 4 - 4.0 mile run. (beginning of Leg 4) - Leaving the private cottage turn left onto South Clear Lake Shores Rd, bear right at intersection, continuing on turn right onto Loveland Rd., left on the Waterloo- Pinckney Hiking Trail, bear immediately onto the right hand trail. Follow trail until it emerges on McClure Rd, turn left. Continue on McClure Rd. until reaching the Waterloo Parks Headquarters, enter the open grass area across from headquarters picking up the trail on the southeast side of the opening. Follow the trail across Ridge Rd., continue on Waterloo Trail until intersection with Lakeview Trail. Turn left onto Lakeview Trail, following it north until reaching Mill Lake fishing site parking area at the northwest corner of Mill Lake.
• Leg 5 - 0.25 mile swim - Swim easterly across Mill Lake, ending at the old beach for the Fresh Air Camp which no one has used in years and therefore doesn’t look like a beach. Keep all buoys on the left until turning left at last buoy heading towards the beach.
• Leg 6 - 3.4 mile run - Exiting Mill Lake heading east along the gravel two track road, going past the Fresh Air Camp facilities, then bearing left following the gravel path until entering the wooded trail on the right continuing over a small wooden bridge. The wooded trail will emerge onto the paved access road to the Discovery Center, continue 150 yards past the Discovery center and turn right onto the Waterloo – Pinckney Trail. Leaving the parking lot onto the trail follow the Waterloo- Pinckney trail through the snowmobile barrier. Continue straight through the Lakeview trail intersection. There will be two way traffic with leg 4 runners. Cross Ridge Rd., continue on the trail until reaching the Waterloo Parks Headquarters, bear left (southwest) onto the Waterloo Trail. This trail will continue down a steep hill to the north shore of Crooked Lake.
• Leg 7 - 0.7 mile swim - Swim south - southwest down the narrow lake near the west shore and finish on the beach that is approximately 100 yards south of the wooden dock. Keep buoys on the right turning right into the beach at the last buoy.
• Leg 8 - 3.3 mile run - Exiting Crooked Lake, go north from the beach continue through the boat access parking lot and follow the access road north and then west. Turn left onto Loveland, and then right onto Green Rd. Continue on Green Rd. until turning right on the Waterloo Bridle Trail that is just 150 yards east of Clear Lake Rd. Follow the horse trail north, staying to the left at the trail intersection. Turn right onto the paved road, Clear Lake Rd. Run on the shoulder of Clear Lake Rd. heading north to the Clear Lake Park Entrance and transition area #2.
• transition map - Remember to take all your belongings with you when you leave on your bike (you will be finishing at a different park).
• Leg 9 - 5.8 mile bike on paved roads - On your bike, turn right onto Clear Lake Rd., left onto Trist Rd. continue as Trist Rd. turns into Seymour Rd. until the entrance of Portage Lake Park. Turn right into Portage Lake Park and into transition area #1.
• Leg 10 - 1.4 mile run - Leaving transition area #1 run through the north parking lot, past the organizational camp, and onto the two-track that leads to the main trail. Right turn onto the main trail emerging from the trail on the north side of the boat launch parking area. Run to the FINISH near transition area #1.

print course info course

Check In Time:

5:45 AM to 7:00 AM

Start Time:

7:30 AM

Start Location:

Portage Lake Beach, Waterloo Recreation Area, near Grass Lake, MI - 11500 Seymour Road, Grass Lake, MI 49240
Directions
A State Park permit is needed to enter Waterloo Recreation Area.

• The Recreation Passport is your $10 ticket to Michigan's state parks and outdoor adventures!
• Out-of-state residents will still be required to purchase a $8 daily permit or a $29 annual Motor Vehicle Permit.

Fees:

NO RACE DAY ENTRIES

Entry Fees Include: tech t-shirt, Battle of Waterloo Finisher Towels, other goodies, sponsor product samples, great food and drinks after the race, and more

USAT Licenses:

If you paid the USAT member's rate for your entry fee you will have to show a current USAT license and PHOTO ID to pick up your race packet. If you do not have your license or it has expired you will be required to pay an additional $10.

Timing:

A timing system will be used for overall times.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, August 18

• Packet Pick-up - 2pm to 5pm at the race site

Sunday, August 19

• 5:45 a.m. Transition area opens
• 7:15 a.m Transition area closes
• 7:30 a.m. Race begins
• 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. Post-race celebration and athlete lunch, finish area

Running Shoe Transport Tips:

You are responsible for carrying your own running shoes during the race. We have a couple of suggestions:

1. Buy a dry bag at a dive shop, two extra buckles, and some belting at a fabric store. Make a belt with the two extra buckles and the belting and attach it to the buckles on the bag. You can now wear it around your waist. Here is a picture of one.
2. You can also just stick your shoes in the back or your swimsuit. Picture

Divisions:

19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+; NO RELAYS

Awards:

Top overall male and female- top masters, top grand masters, top three in each age division

Directions to Park:

Take I-94 to the Grass Lake exit, exit 150 - Mt. Hope Rd. Go north 2.3 miles to Seymour Road. Turn west (left). Go 1.75 miles to the park entrance.

Lodging:

Chelsea Comfort Inn and Village Conference Center
1645 Commerce Park Dr.
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734.433.8000
Special Rate: $90
Comfort Inn

Camping:

There are two options for reservations at the Waterloo/Portage Lake campground, (1) visit Pure Michigan and click on the "Book at Waterloo Recreation Area Now " hyperlink in the middle of the page. Then click on "Campsite go>>" and then choose Portage Lake Campground or (2) call 800.447.2757 and specify Waterloo Recreation Area Portage Lake Campground.