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Revolution3 Announces 2010 Inaugural Full Iron Distance Triathlon
Revolution3 has officially announced that Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, OH will serve as the host venue for its newest event, a full iron distance triathlon in September, 2010. Taking place on September 12, 2010, the event will consist of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike and a 26.2-mile run. The inaugural full distance Rev3 will take place within the Cedar Point park and will include access to the park for family members and friends. In addition, a professional prize purse of $150,000 will be offered as well as prizes for top age group finishers. Registration for this new event will be available at www.rev3tri.com beginning September 1, 2009.
Triathlon: Rev3 Full Distance Triathlon
When: Sunday, September 12, 2010
Where: Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
Divisions: Professionals, Age Group
Website: www.rev3tri.com
The swim will be held on the beautiful Lake Erie, with athletes entering the water inside the park from the beach of Hotel Breakers, which serves as the host hotel for the Rev3 event and is located within 100 yards from the swim start. Following the swim, the scenic bike course will take athletes on a 112 mile ride through the country side of Erie County. The run will consist of a two loop course through downtown Sandusky on what is considered to be a generally flat run. The finish line will be positioned at Cedar Point and is sure to be one of the most spectacular finish line experiences around!
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- Press Release
(JUN:2009)
tags: iron distance, triathlons in north america, triathlons in ohio
New Long Distance TriStar200 Andalucía Event Announced
The TriStar200 Andalucí is a brand new fun-focused triathlon event set to take place on September 12, 2009 in Cádiz, Spain. The inaugural eco-friendly triathlon race will feature a 200km distnace and will be benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation with each entry. 3-time Ironman World Champion Peter Reid is one of the selected course designers for this unique triathlon event.
Connecting the two provinces Cádiz and Huelva under the Andalusian sun, and benefiting from the strong support of Andalusia's Government, the race will start with a drafting cycle race in a peloton. After 169 competitive kilometers in the meandering Cádiz region, the participants will traverse the Guadalquivir river delta where it meets the Atlantic in a 1km swim. Exiting the water, athletes will face a 30km run on the endless sandy beaches of the Doñana national park, which will be part of a sports event for the first time ever in history. Finishing on the popular summer resort Matalascañas, athletes will experience a new dimension of triathlon and a new 200km endurance event.
Triathlon: TriStar200 Andalucí
When: Saturday September 12, 2009 @ 7:00am
Where: Cadíz, Spain
Divisions: Professional, Age Group, Relays
Website: www.tristar200andalucia.cc
The race entry includes:
• TriStar professional organisation including race day logistics
• welcome present that you pick up at registration
• Finisher Medal
• Finisher T-Shirt
• Finisher Certificate
• Relaxing Zone after the Finishline you will never forget
• Awards Banquet and the Awards Ceremony + athletes' Party on Sunday
"TriStar has created a new and exciting race format for the sport of triathlon with a focus on participation", says Peter Reid, multiple Ironman World Champion. "I strongly believe the new format is a true balance between the three sports. The sport of triathlon is growing so fast yet new ideas are slow to keep up. TriStar has caught up to the demands and will become the leader in triathlon events. Furthermore, TriStar has assembled a crew that has a winning record in providing safe events."
Registration for the inaugural TriStar200 Andalucía event is now open. The first 300 entries will benefit from a special kick-off entry fee of € 280. Sign up today at www.activeeurope.com/Events/index.cfm?AC=EventDetails_V2&E=79249
(JUN:2009)
tags: long distance, triathlons in europe, triathlons in spain
New Late Season Miami Nice Triathlon Going Green
From the organizers of the successful Miami International Triathlon comes a new late season triathlon event, the Miami Nice Triathlon. The inaugural triathlon event is set to take place in October and is designed to be an environmentally friendly event. Besides it's eco-friendly setup, it will plant one tree per athlete in and around Miami.
Triathlon: Miami Nice Triathlon
When: Sunday, October 18, 2009
Where: City of Miami's Marine Stadium, Miami, Florida, USA
Divisions: Age Group
Website: www.miaminicetri.com
The Miami Nice Triathlon event will feature Sprint and Olympic distance events. The Sprint event will consist of a 750me Swim, 20km Bike and a 5km Run while the Olympic distance event will be 1500me Swim, 40km Bike and a 10km Run.
Built with the athlete in mind, the Miami Nice Triathlon features:
* EXPO on Saturday - discounted products & services from top brands
* Special Awards and prizes for all top-3 of each category
* Premium athlete packet filled with lots of goodies
* Custom finisher medal & high quality event shirt
* Recovery area with massage services for athletes
* Delicious race day meal & refreshments
* Live music + kids entertainment
* Limited to 1,000 athletes
Registration is currently open (link) for this new late season triathlon event.
(JUN:2009)
tags: olympic distance, sprint distance, triathlons in florida
Challange Copenhagen, New Challange Series Triathlon in 2010
Triathlon: Challenge Copenhagen
When: Sunday, August 15, 2010
Where: Copenhagen, Denmark
Divisions: Professional, Age Group
Website: www.challengecopenhagen.com
TEAM Challenge is on the move with the selection of its newest city to host an Iron Distance triathlon event. The series continues its reach in Europe and heads to Scandinavia with Copenhagen, Denmark being selected for a new race in 2010. Challenge Copenhagen will be the 7th race in the Challenge Series and the 4th Iron Distance event in the family.
The Danish capital of Copenhagen will host the premiere triathlon event which will consist of a 3.8km Swim, 180km Bike and a 42.195km Run.
The course will take in athletes on a spectacular route in and around the Danish capital with views of the famous sights in Copenhagen. The swim will take place at Amager Beach Park, the bike will be 2 loop through the Danish countryside before landing back in the city for a 3 loop marathon course with views of Copenhagen's most famous attractions such as the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Castle and the picturesque Nyhavn waterfront.
Not many other details are available at this time, but additional information and registration should be available May 15th, 2009 on the race website at www.challengecopenhagen.com. Additional information on the Challenge Family / Challenge Series visit: www.challenge-family.com.
(MAY:2009)
tags: iron distance, triathlons in europe, triathlons in denmark
Western Colorado Triathlon, New Olympic Distance Event in Colorado
Triathlon: Western Colorado Triathlon
When: Saturday, September 19th, 2009 @ 7:30 AM
Where: Highline State Park, Mack, Colorado, USA
Divisions: Age Group
Website: www.ascentproductions.net
A new Olympic distance triathlon in Colorado has been announced, the Western Colorado Triathlon. Set to take place on the western edge of Colorado at the Highline State Park. The venue in Mack, Colorado provides a very scenic back drop of the Book Cliff Mountains and the Colorado National Monument.
The Western Colorado Triathlon event will consist of .9mi Swim, 24mi Bike and 6.2mi trail Run. Participants will start on a beach and swim in the clean waters of Highline Reservoir. The bike portion of the race will exit the park. Riders will be challenged with a fast yet hilly bike course. After that athletes will then traverse the up and down single track run course to the finish atop the dam. Each racer will receive a shirt, lunch at Highline State Park, and a beer.
Triathletes can also experience the nature and beauty Highline State Park has to offer by camping on-site before the race. Campsites are available and being held by the park for this event. Camping spaces are being held for the event for Friday (9/18) and Saturday (9/19). All the spots are all closely located to the start / finish area (approx 50-150 yards). They also have negotiated special rates with the Comfort Inn in Fruita, CO.
(MAY:2009)
tags: olympic distance, triathlons in north america, triathlons in colorado
XTERRA World Tour Headed to Malaysia
Triathlon: XTERRA Malaysia
When: Sunday, June 7, 2009 @ 8:00 AM
Where: Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan, Malaysia
Divisions: Professional, Age Group
Website: www.xterramalaysia.com
For the first time ever the XTERRA World Tour is headed to Southeast Asia with the inaugural XTERRA Malaysia Championship race on the beachfront of Teluk Cempedak in Kuantan, Malaysia on June 7, 2009.
The XTERRA off-road triathlon race will be comprised of 1.5km swim in the pristine calm, clear, and warm waters of the South China Sea, followed by a 30km mountain bike through the tropical jungle of Pahang and described as a roller coaster ride, and a 10km ran that starts off racing the hilly jungle trails and ends with a sandy beach run.
Kuantan is located on the Eastern side of he Malaysian penisula. It's a 2.5 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur or a 45-minute flight. The area is known for its lush rainforest jungle. It has year round tropical weather, days are often warm and humid with an average temperature of 27°C to 32°C year round and the nights are cool.
(MAY:2009)
tags: off-road, xterra, triathlons in asia , triathlons in malaysia
ITU World Championship Washington, DC Series Race Info
The Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series is the new ITU triathlon series announced after the Olympic Games last year. The one of features of the series is that races are held in iconic cities around world such as Madrid, Hamburg, Kitzbühel, London, and Washington, DC with the Series Grand Finale in Gold Coast, Australia in September.
Triathlon: Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series
When: Sunday, June 21, 2009 @ 6:00, 6:30 & 11 AM
Where: West Potomac Park, Washington, DC, USA
Divisions: Professional, Amateur Age Group
Distances: Olympic, Sprint
Website: www.washingtondc-triathlon.org
Washington, DC is the only North American stop in the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series which offers top level international competition. Race day is an exciting combination of two races: in the morning, age group triathletes race under USAT rules (non-drafting), followed by the professional/elite men and women racing under ITU rules (draft-legal).
Age group triathletes can choose from the Olympic distance (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run) or Sprint distance (750me swim, 20km bike, 5km run) triathlons. In both races, age groupers will finish in the same finish line arena as the elites on Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of downtown Washington, DC.
Additional details on the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series can be found here: www.triathlon.org/worldchampionshipseries
(MAY:2009)
tags: olympic distance, sprint distance, triathlons in district of columbia
Additional Lavaman Triathlon Set to Take Place in September
Race organizers of the annual Lavaman Waikoloa triathlon on the Big Island of Hawaii have announced the addition of a new Lavaman triathlon, the Lavaman Keauhou triathlon. The inaugural Lavaman Keauhou triathlon will take place September 13, 2009 in Keauhou on the Big Island. The Lavaman Keauhou race is scheduled to take place a month prior to the Ironman World Championship race which is just up the road in Kailua-Kona.
Triathlon: Lavaman Keauhou Triathlon
When: Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 7:30 AM
Where: Keauhou, Big Island, Hawaii, USA
Divisions: Elite, Age Group, Relays
Website: www.lavamantriathlon.com
The new event is an Olympic Distance triathlon consisting of a 1.5km Swim, 40km Bike and 10km Run that will have elite and age-group divisions, and relay teams.
The swim will take place in Keauhou Bay and then have a long run from the swim exit to the transition area near the Keauhou Beach Resort. Athletes will the go out on a challenging and scenic 2 loop bike course that will take them on to the famous Ali'i Drive were part of the Ironman World Championship Race takes place. Once they are back, they will tackle a 1 loop run course which will include a stint back on Ali'i drive again and through part of the local golf course. The course is setup to be spectator friendly, giving families several views of the athletes as they traverse the course within walking distance.
The event will conclude with an awards party and banquet, complete with live music.
(MAR:2009)
tags: olympic distance, triathlons in north america, triathlons in hawaii
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