Frederick Triathlon Club in Frederick, Maryland

Club member Margaret Northam informed me of this event for next year and thought members might be interested:

http://www.great-race.com/

According to website, this race consists of relay teams who paddle a canoe or kayak, bike, and then run.  Looks like fun!

Here’s a listing of events I’m aware of that will be coming up in the near future.  Some still have open spots.  Check the race organizer website for info if you’re interested:

Piranha:

 Patriots (PA, Half Lite Sprint), Lums Pond (Sprint Tri/Du DE), Cannonman (1/2, Sprint PA), Diamondman (1/2, Sprint, DE)

 Setup:

- 8/1 – Culpeper Triathlon – under 200 slots remaining

- 8/14 – Luray International Triathlon – less than 80 slots!!! This race WILL sell out!

- 8/15 – Luray Sprint Triathlon – approximately 265 slots remaining.

- Patriots Half, Sprint (Sept, Williamsburg VA)

- Warrentown 9/18

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- CGI – Northeast Olympic/Sprint (open) (Aug)

Columbia Tri

- Iron Girl – closed Aug 22 (2011 event opens Nov 2010)

- Chesapeakeman / SkipJack 9/25

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- SavageMan (Sept, Deep Creek MD)

- Baltimore Marathon (Oct 16) slots going fast!

- Freedoms Run (Oct 2)

Registration is open for the Hagerstown Duathlon and 5K Run on Oct 17.  In addition, race director Ken Racine is  looking for volunteers.

I was contacted by the race promoter/director for this 5K and Fun Run event who asked to pass it along to the club.  I have a copy of the registration form if you’re interested.  I wasn’t given an online registration link.  The person to contact for questions is;

Name:Daryl Lehman

Email:drlehman@pa.net

Phone:717-360-4786

EVENT DETAILS:

Run – Walk

Off-road, cross country style

Saturday, October 3, 2009

1 Mile Fun Run – 8:00 a.m. start

5K – 8:30 a.m. start

Waynesboro Area Senior High School Track

Hosted by: OFAR (outfrontandrunning.com)

Course: Starts and ends on outdoor track at rear of high school. Course includes Renfrew Park

PRE-REGISTRATION by Sept.25th guarantees a short-sleeve cotton t-shirt for 5K registrants.

Pre-registration $15, Walk-up registration $20

Fun Run Pre-registration requested but there is no fee.

Packet pick-up Friday, Oct 2, 6:30 – 8:00 PM or Saturday morning.

Walk-up Registration: Friday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 7 – 7:30 a.m. at the track.

5K Cost:¬ $15 by September 25th, $20 after Sept.25 th

Awards: Age group medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

If you’d like to volunteer for the YMCA’s Women’s Tri, please contact Martha Herman, at martha8908@aol.com.

The YMCA of Frederick County is hosting a Women’s Only Triathlon on Sunday Sept 27.  You can pick up a flyer at If the Shoe Fits or the YMCA.  Details and registration can also be found on Active.com:

Date

Sunday, September 27, 2009 @ 6:00 AM local time

Address

YMCA of Frederick County

1000 North Market Street

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 @ 11:59 PM

Brief Description

300 yard indoor swim at YMCA

10 mile bike ride out Motter Ave

5K run out East Street

Additional Information

Packet Pick-Up at YMCA 9-25-09 From 5pm-7pm 9-26-09 From 1pm-3pm No Race Day Pick-Up

 Bike racking – first come first serve

I’m sure the YMCA would also welcome volunteers.  If you can, lend your support.

More info at via the Y’s main webpage: http://frederickymca.org/

For anyone wanting to move up to Half Ironman distance or wishing to PR next year, take note:

Registration for the June 13, 2010

Eagleman Ironman 70.3 Triathlon

will open August 4, 2009 at 9am

Tri It Now has added a Mini/Sprint Tri in Frederick to their calendar of events this year – The Spring Ridge Sprint Tri.  This will be on Sunday August 30 and will consist of :

250 yard pool swim

4.5 mile bike

1.5 mile run

Check out complete details at http://www.triitnow.com/SpringRidgeSprint.htm