(6-30-09) From Press Release - The 2009 Hulaman Triathlon has a new course for this season and has also added some events to the weekend. First, starting on Saturday the 15th of August, we'll have the Hula Kids Triathlon located on campus at Pacific University. The swim, bike and run will all be located on the school's grounds in downtown Forest Grove, OR. On Sunday August 16, along with the Long Course Triathlon, the Hula Sprint has been added to the lineup. The Hula Sprint swim will take place at Hagg Lake just outside of Forest Grove, and will be followed by a 16-mile bike into downtown Forest Grove, with 3.2-mile run along the same course at the Hulaman Triathlon.
Hulaman is also proud to announce this year's prize purse, which is sponsored by the Washington County Visitors Association. The amount of $20,000 for the Professionals and $5,000 for the Amateurs will be handed out Sunday afternoon during our famous post race Luau. Many pros are signed up already including Samantha McGlone and Kieran Doe.
The city of Forest Grove will be hosting Hulaman with our new finish line inside Lincoln Park Stadium on the campus of Pacific University. There will be a farmers market all day on Saturday and Sunday, and the city will be hosting an event Saturday the 15th on the streets of downtown called "Uncorked" - celebrating the wine and food of the region.
Saturday afternoon at packet pickup, the Portland Triathlon Club will be hosting a clinic put on by Cliff English and Samantha McGlone. They'll talk about the sport, tips on racing and answer questions. Cliff English has been a coach of the pro's for many years and is an icon in the sport; Sam McGlone is a world Champion at the 70.3 distance.
New for 2009
Pro Purse
1st Overall - $6000 Male and Female
2nd Overall $2,500 Male and Female
3rd Overall $1000 Male and Female
4th Overall $500 Male and Female
Amateur Purse
1st Overall - $500 Male and Female
2nd Overall - $250 Male and Female
3rd Overall $100 Male and Female
Hula Kids Triathlon
Ages 6 - 15. This event will take place on Saturday the 15th on the campus of Pacific University. Watch you kids race and then pick up your race packet for Sunday's race right after the event.
Hula Sprint Triathlon
500-yard swim, 16-mile bike, 3.2-mile run
To register or for more information please visit www.hulamantri.com.
