Facing the very real possibility of an extremely low American River flow in July, the organizers of the 41st Eppie’s Great Race are considering using Lake Natoma for the paddle portion of the triathlon.

Eppie’s Great Race is scheduled for July 19 this year, and without substantially more rain this season, the American River may have very limited flows by race time.

The race features a 5.8-mile run and 12.5-mile cycle that usually ends with a 6.4-mile paddle down the American River.

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