Motus Capitol View is part of the Motus Off-Road series. This race will be staged at Capitol View Park in Frankfort, KY. Saturday will offer 2 off-road trail run distances, a half marathon and 10K. Sunday will offer several off-road choices to choose from: Short Shred and Full Send triathlon, …
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Motus Capitol View is part of the Motus Off-Road series. This race will be staged at Capitol View Park in Frankfort, KY. Saturday will offer 2 off-road trail run distances, a half marathon and 10K. Sunday will offer several off-road choices to choose from: Short Shred and Full Send triathlon, duathlon, and paddle triathlon where the swim will be replaced with either a SUP or kayak for those who aren’t comfortable with the swim or simply want to do something completely different!
The half marathon course is a two lap run that will take place on about 90% single track trails and will feature the “Green Monster;” a long steep hill about half way through the loop.
The 10K is a one lap run that will take place on about 90% single track trails and will feature the “Green Monster;” a long steep hill about half way through the loop.
On Sunday, the swim will take place in the Kentucky River. The mountain bike course will take place on the well maintained trails (thanks to KYMBA). It will feature all 3 sink holes that are very unique to this trail system and a few other sections to keep it fun and interesting for athletes. The run will feature the remaining part of the mountain bike/running trails not utilized by the mountain bike course within this park. The run features the “Green Monster,” a long and fairly steep hill on the run course.
The Short Shred distance will feature a 800 meter river swim in the Kentucky River (half upstream and half down stream). Kayak and SUP will also be options for this distance. The bike course will be about 12.5 miles almost entirely on single track. Only a short section of pavement at the end of the lap to get back to the trail head/transition area. The run will be about 4.3 miles and will be about 90% single track trails.
Relay Teams of 2 or 3 people can participate in this distance.
The Full Send distance will be double the distance of the short shred triathlon. 2 loops on the swim (1600 meters), 4 laps on the mountain bike (about 24.6 miles), and 2 laps on the run (8.6 miles). Aid stations will be in the same locations as the Short Shred triathlon.
The Duathlon will be the same course for the mountain bike and run as the short shred triathlon. However, it will also feature about a 1.5 mile run instead of the swim.
Motus Capitol View is located in Capitol View Park in Frankfort, KY just across from the state capitol building. Nature lovers will enjoy this 150 acre park with scenic views of the Kentucky River which provides the western boundary of the park. The park is host to many events throughout the year due to the well maintained trail system. This great city park is right off the highway and has easy access. Several places to stay the night if needed are close by as well.
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