November 5, 2022 - November 6, 2022
2022-11-05T00:00:00
200 Terrace Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
Motus Oak Mountain Triathlon & Trail Run
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Motus Off Road
Motus Off Road is a coalition of race directors and athletes dedicated to fostering the growth of off road endurance sports. We bring decades of event production experience with seasoned races from across the country. Participants who compete in Motus Off Road races will earn points based on performance in their respective age group. You may race in as many events as you wish, however, only your top performances of the season will count toward the series championships.
Race Distances
Triathlon - Sprint
750 yard swim, 9 mile mountain bike, 3 mile trail run
Triathlon - Long
1500 yard swim, 20 mile mountain bike, 6 mile trail run
Trail Run - 5k
One CCW loop around the Lake Trail
Trail Run - 10k
CCW loop around Lake Trail, Rattlesnake Ridge, and Family Trail
Trail Run - 25k
From basketball courts, 2.5 mile climb up to Peavine Falls, 7.5 miles along the Blue Trail ridge down to North Trail Head, 5 miles back on Yellow Trail passing Tranquility Lake, end at Discover Shelby Pavilion
Aid Stations
Sprint Tri Bike: two hydration only stations at miles 1.5 and 3.4
Sprint Tri Run: four hydration only stations at miles 0.5, 1.5, 2.2, and 2.4
Long Tri Bike: three hydration only stations at miles 5, 8, and 13.5
Long Tri Run: four hydration only stations at miles 0.5, 1.5, 2.2, and 5.8
bottle refill for bikers, cups provided for runners, water and Hammer provided
5k Trail Run: three hydration only stations at miles 1.5, 2.2, and 2.4
10k Trail Run: three hydration only stations at miles 1.5, 2.2, and 5.8
cups provided for 5k and 10k stations, water and Hammer provided
25k Trail Run: three hydration plus nutrition stations at miles 2.4, 9.9, and 13.3
25k runners are encouraged to carry hydration packs or bottles, but cups will be provided,
water, Hammer nutrition & hydration will be provided.
Restrooms
Restrooms and Showers are available at the South Trail Head (BUMP pavilion) and Beach House pavilion (near Swim). Restrooms (no showers) are available at Transition/Registration.
Restrooms for 25k are available at 2.4mi aid stations (Peavine Falls parking lot), 9.9 mile aid station (North Trail Head), and mile 12 (BMX parking lot).
Schedule of Events
Friday November 4, 2022
12:00pm-5:00pm Early packet pick-up at registration
Saturday November 5, 2022
7:00am - Packet pick-up at registration tent begins and Transition opens
8:15am - Pre-race swim warm-up available
8:45am - Transition closes, swim warm-up ends, Final Announcements
9:00am - Long Tri start
9:15am - Sprint Tri start
1:00pm - Sprint Tri award ceremonies begin (estimated)
2:00pm - Long Tri and Motus Championship award ceremonies begin (estimated)
Sunday November 6, 2022
8:00am 5k, 10k, and 25k start
9:00am - 5k award ceremonies begin (estimated)
10:00am - 10k award ceremonies begin (estimated)
12:00pm - 25k award ceremonies begin (estimated)