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

And registration has opened for this event as well.  These are great events for the kids and encourages them to be the future for our sport/lifestyle.  Also hosted by Racine Multisports, This race supports the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation. The mission of the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation is to promote prevention, early detection and research to end melanoma.  This is Frederick’s only official Kid’s Triathlon.  The official website and more details can be found at:

http://www.thebicycleescape.com/frederickkidstriathlon.html

I encourage all members of the Frederick Tri Club to consider volunteering for this event.