Georgia Veterans Memorial Triathlon and Duathlon Saturday, Aug 10, 2013 7 AM to 10 AM Racers can participate in a triathlon, a half-mile swim in Lake Blackshear, a 13.6-mile bike race and a 3.1-mile run, or a duathlon, which drops the half-mile swim. Registration fee. $5 parking. 229-273-1668. Location: Georgia Veterans State Park 2459 U.S. Highway 280 W Unit A Cordele, GA 31015 Directions: GPS Coordinates: N 31.968020 | W -083.912300 Located 9 miles west of I-75 (exit #101) near Cordele on U.S. Hwy. 280. Georgia Veterans State Park 2459 U.S. Highway 280 W Unit A Cordele, GA 31015