KEY WEST, Florida Keys — The annual Key West Triathlon, scheduled for Sunday, December 10, guarantees to be an exhilarating problem for athletes trying to push their bodily and psychological limits in a surprising subtropical setting.
Organized by Integrity Multisport and sponsored by Mack Cycle, this thrilling racing occasion unfolds on the entrance to the southernmost island of the continental United States.
Members within the Key West Triathlon can count on a complete check of their talents, comprising swimming within the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico, biking alongside a picturesque part of the Florida Keys Abroad Freeway, and working on a scenic wateredge course.
A number of race choices to select from
Athletes have a number of race choices to select from, together with the international-distance triathlon, lengthy and quick sprint-distance triathlons, duathlon, and aquabike competitions. For many who favor teamwork, two- or three-person relay groups may be a part of the occasion, with every member taking over completely different legs of the chosen race.
The international-distance triathlon options an 800-meter swim, a 20-mile bicycle trip, and a 5-mile run. Lengthy sprint-distance individuals face a 400-meter swim, a 14-mile bicycle trip, and a 3.6-mile run, whereas quick sprint-distance contenders deal with a 200-meter swim, an 8-mile bike trip, and a 2-mile run. Aquabike entrants compete in a 400-meter swim and a 14-mile bike trip, whereas the duathlon combines a 1-mile run, a 14-mile bicycle trip, and a 3.6-mile run.
The occasion’s schedule kicks off on Saturday, December 9, with a packet pick-up from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the race headquarters situated on the Faculty of the Florida Keys, 5901 Faculty Street. Saturday additionally features a pre-race clinic at 1:00 p.m., which is required for first-time individuals and really helpful for all attendees, going down on the identical location.
Recognition goes to the highest three finishers in numerous age teams
Sunday’s motion begins with late packet pick-up and bike check-in from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the school. The races are set to start out with wave begins at preset intervals.
Rivals can have the possibility to earn awards, with recognition going to the highest three finishers in numerous age teams, in addition to the highest three general female and male finishers, and the highest three female and male masters (racers aged 40 and above). All individuals who full the occasion will obtain a medal, and displays will observe the conclusion of every race.
It’s necessary to notice that the Key West Triathlon is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Entry charges fluctuate by race class, with international-distance charges set at $209 per particular person and $289 per relay group. Lengthy sprint-distance triathlon and duathlon entry charges are $179 per particular person and $259 per group, whereas the aquabike charge is $179 per particular person. Entrants within the quick sprint-distance triathlon can pay $159 per particular person and $239 per relay group.
