The full off road triathlon consists of a 1/3 mi open water swim, 6 mi mountain bike course, and a 3 mi trail run.
Individuals may register for the full course, the bike and run only(duathlon), or for only the trail run. Teams of 2 or 3 may register for the duathlon or triathlon.
THE SWIM begins with a wave start from a gradual wide sandy beach on Lake Bertram, used as a swimming beach for a YMCA camp. The lake is non-motorized and the triangular swim course is staffed with multiple lifeguards along the course. The water is warm midsummer and wetsuits are not required.
THE BIKE course is a mix of beginner and intermediate dirt (no rocks) singletrack and grassy doubletrack with rolling ascents and descents. Any type of mountain bike including fat tire bikes are allowed.
THE RUN consists of a blend of wider doubletrack and narrow winding singletrack. The majority of the course is shaded and will include an aid station. Individuals doing the trail run only will have the option of joining friends or families’ duathlon/triathlon waves in transition in order to run and finish together.
Schedule:
6:30 am Transition opens
7-8:30am Registration open
8:30 am Mandatory race briefing
9:00 am Race start
11-12:30 Concert/meal served
12:30 pm Awards ceremony
FOR THE 2017 RACE, FOR TRIATHLETES, THERE WERE 10 WAVES WHICH STARTED EVERY 5 MINUTES. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR WAVE ASSIGNMENT (BASED UPON YOUR ESTIMATED FINISH TIME YOU SUPPLIED WHEN REGISTERING) AT PACKET PICKUP RACE MORNING. DUATHLETES STARTED AT 9:15 AND 9:35 AND TRAIL RUNNERS AT 9:55 AND 10:00 (OR LATER IF WISHING TO WAIT AND RUN WITH SOMEONE FROM TRANSITION).
Registration Now Open, Click Here to Register.
Registrations closes at 7pm on July 19 (or when we reach capacity of 300 racers).
Members Only Open House
If you would like to participate in our Membership Appreciation Open House but are not yet an official Friends of Bertram member. Please join and RSVP by May 10th. click here to print the membership form and mail or drop at at Monticello City Hall. Thank You!
Boy Scouts Turn Out For Clean Up Day!
The boy scouts gathered a fantastic group of people who worked very hard at Bertram Clean Up Day! They said it was about 100 kids but I think it was a lot more with all the troupe leaders and parents and other volunteers.
They cleared the entire section of Buckthorn that was laid out and kept right on going. They picked all the rocks in a designated section, cleared out old broken down docks and other structures. I saw
some picking up trash and others cleaning the dead wood out of the dam between Bertram and Long. They worked right through the rain and I thought they did a great job! I think they appreciated the Friends of Bertram Lakes being there to help out too.
Big shout out to Eagle Scout project leader, Mitch Walker, who had a huge job arranging and directing all the volunteers. He did a great job! Thanks to everyone for another successful Bertram Clean Up Day!
Clean Up and Buckthorn Busting
It’s Spring Clean Up Time!
Where: Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park
When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 1 – 4 pm
The Friends of Bertram Lakes is partnering with the Boy Scouts this year for a Spring Clean Up and Work Day at Bertram Lakes Regional Park. We have lots of great projects we could use some help with so we are inviting the public for a fun day of helping a great cause.
Come enjoy the park and pick up trash or help us bust some buckthorn. Trash bags will be provided. Please bring along gloves. For buckthorn removal we will have a few pruning loppers but bring yours along if you have one. We will meet on the south side of the park off 90th Street. Questions, call Colleen at 651-983-3481.
Another Terrific Open House!
Martyn’s Slide Show
Thanks to everyone who attended the Friends of Bertram Lakes Open House on Saturday. Martyn Dibben did a really nice slide show presentation and attendees learned which areas of the park we own and which are open for public use.
There was a nice discussion of the committees available for those who want to participate in helping the Friends of Bertram Lakes and many people signed up to help. We are especially happy that we will be able to see so many of you at the Park Clean Up Day this Spring.
We appreciate all of your involvement and can’t wait until the next time! 
Open House
The Friends of the Bertram Chain of Lakes invite you to learn more about what’s happening at the 500 acre regional park and how you can become involved in supporting the park.
Join the Friends for cookies, coffee and more information at their Open House on Saturday, February 11th from 10 AM to Noon at the Monticello Community Center.
Spring Clean Up Day
Join Us for Spring Clean Up Day!
We will be cleaning up the area surrounding Bertram Lakes and we could use your help.
What: Spring Clean Up Day
When: Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Where: The future home of Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park
Driving Directions to the Land: Take 39 West to Briarwood Avenue, Go South on Briarwood 1 mi.,
Park will be on the left side.
Details: We’ll supply the plastic bags, but we suggestion you wear waterproof footwear and work gloves.
It’s a great way for the whole family to spend time outdoors and you’ll be donating time to a good cause. Together we can keep this land pristine!
We hope to see you there!
