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2011 Event Saturday, July 9 - 9:30 a.m. Registration - 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 400 Meter (.25 miles) Swim 10K (6.2 miles) Bike Ride 2.5K (1.5 miles) Run (Helmet required) NEW THIS YEAR!
1/2 mile Kids' Fun Run (12 & Under) No cost. Starts after race. about 10:45 a.m. The rejuvenated Ravine Lake waterfront will host swimming, biking and running enthusiasts from around the region at Huron’s first triathlon competition on Saturday, July 11. “A couple of us were talking one day about having a triathlon in Huron” explained Sherman Gose, one of the event organizers. “As the conversation progressed we talked about the great treasure we have in the Gose contacted a few other people and soon the Lake Ravine Triathlon committee was developing the idea into Huron’s first-ever triathlon event. “We decided to go with a short course so that even beginners could give it a try – and, competitors can use it for a warm-up event,” said Gose. “It’s more like a ‘tryathlon’ than a super competitive event. A chance to set a goal, train and come on out on a Saturday morning and enjoy the lake’s beauty and great Huron hospitality.” Swimmers depart from the beach and swim out and around one of four bouys set 200 meters into the lake. Participants then exit the lake to a grassy knoll and begin the bike route by following the beautiful James River to the highway 14 service road past the Family and friends can cheer the participants along from the lake front. After the race, fans and participants can enjoy a delicious lunch and even take in a round of mini-golf on a newly constructed 18-hole course. Plus, enjoy SDSU ice cream and homemade pie in the remodeled 1928 bathhouse. |