1.25 Mile Trail run- The Tri/Du will start a little down main trail at bridge. Runners will go about a half mile on main trail then left turn onto a single track winding trail which leads back to transition.
STAGE 2 and 6- 9.0 mile road bike. (Exit park and make right on Wells Mills Rd. to first turn around then back past park to next turn around and back to transition.)
STAGE 7- 3.1 mile trail run to the finish. (This is a the 5k run course and the last stage of the tri/du. First mile is main trail and then you pass through Raccoon branch trail. Then to Estlow trail which has single track trails, ups and downs and finally you finish with a technical section of foot bridges.)
1.25 Mile Trail run- The Tri/Du will start a little down main trail at bridge. Runners will go about a half mile on main trail then left turn onto a single track winding trail which leads back to transition.
SURVIVAL of the MILLS
"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have"
-David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation Cance
10-15-23
Triathlon- R/S/R/B/R
Duathlon- R/B/R
Come out and finish up your 2023 season with a challenging Tri/Du. If you have never been to Wells Mills County Park you are missing out on some of the best running and hiking trails around. The run courses will take you out on the main trail and then end with some awesome challenging single track trails. The last 1/4 mile has you navigating foot bridges and beautiful tall cedar trees. It doesn't matter if you are a serious athlete/ runner or just someone that wants to take in some scenary this race course is a must do.
Exciting NEW race format for 2023.
The Triathlon (1.75m Trail Run/.40m Lake Swim/1.75m Trail Run/12m Road Bike/3m Trail Run)
The Duathlon (3.5m Trail Run/12m Road Bike/3m Trail Run).
**Same great trail runs as the original Survival race just a little different order of stages. Nice lake swim and a not so flat road bike course, just not the double bike leg which I know some of you loved and some of you not so much! **
Registration will open soon and YES there will be BEER at the finish line!
Survival of the Mills Races
Wells Mills County Park will host a “one of a kind” event this fall. Multisport athletes will be challenged to a very unique and technical 5-stage triathlon or duathlon covering some very challenging terrain. The run has great single track trails that wind you through tall cedars and over long foot bridges.
Triathlon
The Triathlon is a continuous 5-stage (run/swim/ run/bike/run) race with 4 transitions. The race includes 3 unique trail runs, one bike leg on not so flat county roads and one calm lake swim.
Duathlon
The Duathlon is a traditional run/bike/run but over unique and challenging trail runs with the bike leg taking place on the not so flat county roads. The duathlon will be the same distances and course as the triathlon minus the swim.
What's the Word
"I have been waiting for something new to challenge my abilities. This race definately looks like it will do that. Tri Guy.
"These trails will leave your lungs sceaming for more..."
Breath of Fresh Air
Race Director...
I have always wanted to have a race at Wells Mills because of the unqiue, beautiful trails it offers. Taking a small idea from the Survival of the Shawangunks Triathlon, I created something unique and special here in NJ with the help of the Wells Mills County Park and Citia Boyscout Camp. You won't find any other race like this around.
- Ross Reynolds-
