(7-13-09) From AA Sports Press Release - The All Women's Triathlon & Duathlon continues to encourage and inspire women of all ages to get outside and TRI! This year's race will be held on Saturday, August 1 at Blue Lake Park in Fairview, Oregon. The event is the only women-only triathlon offered in Oregon and SW Washington. Last year the race saw nearly 400 finishers from 10 different states!
Come be a part of this wonderful weekend, which is held in conjunction with the Mid-Summer Triathlon/Duathlon held on Sunday, August 2nd! Saturday events include a Sprint triathlon, a Sprint Duathlon, and a Tri-IT Novice Triathlon. Sprint Triathletes will complete a 1/2-mile swim (1/4-mile for Tri-IT), a 12-mile bike segment and finish off with a 5-kilometer run. Duathletes compete in a 5-kilometer run, bike for 12 miles and run another 5 kilometers. In addition, the kid's will have their chance to compete in the Splash, Pedal 'N Dash. The little ones will splash through 50 yards of knee-deep water, then pedal off for a 1-mile bike and run 1/4 mile to the finish line.
Sunday's Mid-Summer event will offer a Sprint Tri and Du along with an Olympic Distance (1500 meter swim, 27-mile bike, and 10K run). Both days have a festival of events including a Sport & Fitness Expo, music, delicious food, and awards.
For more details or to register for the event, please visit: www.racecenter.com/allwomens and www.racecenter.com/midsummer
