Bridgeland Triathlon August 9, 2009 (Clyde, Hart: school, swimming, activities)

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The area’s most physically fit will test their prowess Sunday, Aug. 9, during the inaugural Bridgeland Triathlon.

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The running-biking-swimming event is expected to attract 600 athletes and hundreds of spectators and volunteers. Sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the event will include a 482-meter swim in Lake Bridgeland, a 3.28-mile run throughout the master-planned community and along the Cypress Creek Nature Trail and a 14-mile bike course on Fry Road.
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Pre-race activities begin at 5 a.m. with the triathlon starting at 7 a.m. The awards ceremony is set for 10 a.m. A variety of awards will be given, including overall and overall masters (age 40+) male and female winners and male and female group winners in the following age categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and over 70. All-male, all-female and co-ed relay winners also will receive awards, as will winners of the under 40 and over 40 Clydesdales and Athenas (racers over a specified weight).

Online registration continues through Saturday, Aug. 1. Individual entry fees are $70 and relay entry fees are set at $100.

The event, which will give proceeds to a variety of local school and community organizations, also will have a host of door prizes. “We are so glad to be involved in the triathlon,” said Elizabeth Hart-Dominguez, Bridgeland’s activities director. “With our many natural resources, Bridgeland is the perfect environment for such an event.”


For more information, visit www.BridgelandTri.com.