Albany residents are reviving the on Sept. 29, 2012, in and around our new Aquatic Center.
This will be a beginner-friendly, spectator-friendly event open to anyone age 10 and up. The goal is to promote fitness in the community, raise funds for Albany school athletic programs, and show case just how much fun a multi-sport event can be! Do the triathlon in the morning and relax in the evening at "Dinner with Albany" on lower Solano Avenue.
WHEN & WHERE:
The triathlon will occur on Sept. 29, 2012, from 8-11 a.m. at the and located at 1325 Portland Ave.
COURSE INFORMATION:
This course is considered an unofficial "super sprint" distance triathlon consisting of:
a 400 meter swim followed by
a 10 km bike ride and then
a 3km run
The swim will take place in the outdoor pool in 15-minute heats of 20 swimmers per heat (17 lengths of the pool). The bike course consists of 12-15 laps in the blocked-off street around the Aquatic Center, high school and Memorial Park. The run is four to five laps around the inside of the bike course, running on the sidewalk.
REGISTRATION:
The registration fee is $39 including the processing fee. The triathlon organizing committee is requesting an expression of interest NOW from potential participants and event volunteers. The first 100 registrants are guaranteed a place in the event and an event t-shirt. You may express your interest or register for the event via Active.com. You may obtain additional information at www.albanytri.com. This website includes information about the training clinics conducted by Steve Trutane. Email Allan Maris at maris_allan@hotmail.com with additional questions.
PLEASE BECOME A PHYSICALLY FIT ALBANY RESIDENT. REGISTER AND START TRAINING FOR THE ALBANY COMMUNITY TRIATHLON ON SEPT. 29, 2012.
