Team In Training's triathlon program offers the opportunity to take on the
challenge of swimming, cycling, and running an Olympic-distance
triathlon and make a difference in the lives of an estimated 894,543
Americans living with blood cancers.
Along with a customized-training program and expert coaching, participants
will train with a local group of like-minded individuals for motivation and
inspiration.
Team In Training® (TNT) is currently
recruiting for the following triathlons. Please note that participation in
a TNT event is subject to the local availability of group training and
transportation arrangements. Please consult the TNT staff at your local
chapter for additional details.
Fill out our online Tell Me
More form to find out the triathlons offered by your local
chapter.
Lavaman
Triathlon
Kona, HI - March 29, 2009
The Lavaman Triathlon and Sports Festival on the island of Kona, HI is an
extravaganza of sports and fitness culminating in the Lavaman Olympic
Distance Triathlon. The Lavaman Triathlon starts off with
a beautiful 1,500-meter Pacific ocean swim that starts at Anaeho'omalu
Bay and then moves to a scenic 40k bike course with portions on the Ironman
World Champion course. The Lavaman Triathlon run is a 10K course that is
one of triathlon's most scenic. Starting off with a lava field run, fast
street sections and a tour through the Hilton Waikoloa Village resort
ground, then finishes with a single track beach trail to the sandy beach
finish line.
St. Anthony's
Triathlon
St. Petersburg, FL - April 26,
2009
As the first major race on the U.S. triathlon calendar, St. Anthony's
Triathlon has kicked off the triathlon season in North America for the past
25 years. On race day participants will swim through the brisk waters of
Tampa Bay, bike along glimmering waterways and quiet harbors, run
through picturesque neighborhoods and pass cheering spectators. Race
against the world's top professional triathletes as they compete for a
lucrative prize purse. The event culminates with a festive waterfront
awards party, featuring live music and great food.
Avia Wildflower
Triathlon
Monterey, CA - May 2, 2009
The
Avia Wildflower Triathlon weekend is a festival of triathlons
featuring Long Course, Olympic Distance and Mountain Bike Sprint
Distance race options.
The Long Course Triathlon is one of the premier triathlons in the world.
The 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run are amoung the most
challenging courses anywhere. Beach Hill, Nasty Grade, Polar Heart Rate
Hill and the back country trail run will test the skills of the
professional, elite, age-group triathlete and the first-time long-course
competitor.
The Avia Wildflower Olympic Distance Triathlon is an amateur age group and
relay team event. This world-class course includes a 1.5K open water swim,
a 40K (extremely hilly bike course) and a brutal 10K run course. The race
will include the Wildflower collegiate championships. The best college
triathletes from around the country will be competing for Wildflower
collegiate, individual and school honors. It is a great race for beginners
and accomplished competitors. The Olympic Distance race will also be part
of the Triathlon Club Team Competition* event.
The Mountain Bike Triathlon is an exciting sprint-distance event for novice
and beginner triathletes, with a .25 mile swim, a 10 mile bicycle course
(mountain bikes only) and a short 2 mile run. Age groups begin at
8 and under and continue to 70+. Although there is fierce
competition to be the overall Mountain Bike Triathlon champion,
most competitors will be first or second time triathletes. This is the
place to get started in the sport of triathlon!
Once again, the Wildflower Triathlon Festival will host the Triathlon Club
Team Competition with age group triathletes from club teams competing for
club team points and a team title. There are also relay teams with six
different categories.
Memphis in May
Triathlon
Memphis, TN - May 17, 2009
The Memphis in May Triathlon is an Olympic distance triathlon that
takes place in Edmund Orgill Park within the mostly rural area of
Millington, TN. The event coincides with the Memphis in May Festival,
is a month-long, city-wide celebration that includes the World Championship
Barbecue Cooking Contest, the Beale Street Music Festival and the Sunset
Symphony.