The La Porte County Family YMCA to Host 34th Annual Triathlon

Triathlon-SwimmingBecome a part of the continuing health and wellness tradition at the La Porte County Family YMCA. The 34th Annual Triathlon will be held on August 3rd at Soldier’s Memorial Park in La Porte, Indiana. This USAT sanctioned event features Chip Timing and includes a 1/4 mile lake swim, 12.4 mile bike ride and 3.3 mile run. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete as individuals or as part of a team. Awards will be given to each overall female, male and masters finishers as well as 1st, 2ND and 3rd place finishers for each age category.

La-Porte-YMCA-TriathlonAthlete registration opens at 6:30 A.M. at Cummings Lodge in Soldier’s Memorial Park and closes at 7:30 A.M. The La Porte County Family YMCA is also offering an orientation beginning at 7:30 A.M. in the Beach House for those individuals competing in the Triathlon for the first time. The first wave of racers will begin promptly at 8:00 A.M followed by the following waves in five minute increments thereafter. For USAT registered members, the 34th Annual Triathlon is $60.00 for individual racers and $110.00 for each team. For Non-USAT members, the Triathlon is $72 for individual racers and $110 (plus an additional $12.00 for each Non-USAT Member) for each team. Fee includes a Dry Fit t-shirt, collapsible water bottle, cinch sack and post race food plus live music.

To register for this challenging and fun experience log onto www.lpymca.org/special-events/triathlon or complete the registration form at either the Long Beach or La Porte County Family YMCA branches. If you have questions, please contact Elizabeth Bowen, Wellness Director at 219-325-9622. At the YMCA we are for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.