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TRIATHLONS / BIATHLONS / DUATHLONS
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Nature Coast Winter Duathlon
Sunday, Jan 13, 2008
8:30am
Crystal River Mall
US 19 - 1 mile North of City Limits
1801 Northwest US Highway 19, Crystal River, Florida
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R - 2m
B - 10m
R - 2m |
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Individual - $35, $40(1/10/08), $55
Relay - $50, $55(1/10/08), $85 |
- Great off season race
- No swimming
- Great organization
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- May be a little cold on the bike
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Superbowl Y Tri-V
Sunday, Feb 3, 2008
8am
YMCA Aquatic Centers at ESJ campus
8301 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota
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S - 400 meters heated pool swim
B - 12m
R - 2m |
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Individual - $25, $35 after1/15/08
Relay - $40, $50 after 1/15/08 |
- Heated pool swim, no open water mess or wetsuit to deal with
- Flat bike course
- Run on different terrains
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- May be a little cold on the bike
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Heather Gollnick Triathlon Camp
Feb 14 - 17, 2008 and
Feb 21 - 24, 2008
Sarasota, FL |
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$799, includes camp & selected meals |
- Run by 5 times Ironman Champion Heather Gollnick
- Includes lectures, run gait analysis, underwater swim video, open water skills, bike skills, transition training and more
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Zephyrhills Spring Sprint Triathlon
Sunday, Mar 9, 2008
8:30am
East Pasco YMCA
37301 Chapel Hill Loop
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
More info
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S - 300yd pool
B - 11m
R - 5k |
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Pre-register:
Individual - $55
Relay - $95
Race day:
Individual - $60
Relay - $105
Registration Form |
- Carb tent
- Free massage for athletes
- Great warm up for St. Anthony's
- Pool swim and it's heated!!
- Fat tire and novice welcomed
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- Maybe cold on the bike
- Pool swim, if you would rather have the buoyance
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Floridas Great Escape Triathlon
Sunday, Mar 9, 2008
8am
Lake Louisa State Park, Clermont, Florida
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S - 1k
B - 25k
R - 5k |
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Individuals-
$85
$95 after 2/15
$100 after 3/1
Relay-
$120
$140 after 2/15
$150 after 3/1 |
- 48 qualifying spots for Escape from Alcatraz in June in San Francisco
- Additional 8 spots to be raffled off
- Prize purse of $2,000
- Challenging course on some rolling hills in Clermont
- Competitive race
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- Rolling hills, not an easy course
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Great Clermont Triathlon
Sunday, Apr 6, 2008
8am
Waterfront Park, Clermont |
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Sprint-
S - 750 meters
B - 15m
R - 5k
International-
S - 1.5k
B - 40k
R - 10k |
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Sprint - $40
International - $75 |
- This race has been designated the USAT Florida Regional Championship for the International Distance
- Challenging course on some rolling hills in Clermont
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- Rolling hills, not an easy course
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Escape from Ft. DeSoto
Saturday, April 12, 2008
7:30am
Ft. Desoto Park, St. Petersburg |
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S-1/2 mile
B-10 miles
R-4 miles |
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- Well organized event, great security in/out transition area
- Flat bike course
- Great tune up for St. Anthony's triathlon
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- Tech shirt is additional $10
- Challenging run course, running up and down stairs; also some run portion is on sand
- Bike course could be crowded as it peaks to 1,000 participants
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St. Anthony's
Meek & Mighty Triathlon
Saturday, Apr 26, 2008
8am
Downtown St. Petersburg |
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R-1 mile
B-3.6 miles
S-100 yards (Ages 7-10)
R-1 mile
B-5.4 miles
S-200 yards (Ages 11 & Over)
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$35, registration opens on 12/1/07 9am, sells out fast |
- Well organized
- Flat course w/ great support
- Adults are welcomed to participate in the ages 11 & over category
- Pool swim
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- None, it is a world class event
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St. Anthony's Triathlon
Sunday, Apr 27, 2008
7am
Downtown St. Petersburg |
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S-1.5k (< 1m)
B-40k (24.9m)
R-10k (6.2m) |
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$140 - individual
$200 - relay
registration opens on 12/1/07 9am, sold out in 5 hours
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- World class event with pro athletes participation
- Well organized
- Great post race food
- Speedy check-in process
- Usually wetsuit legal
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- None, it is a world class event
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Sarasota YMCA Sharks Olympic Distance Classic
Saturdayday, May 10, 2008
7am
Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota
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Triathlon
S-1.5k (< 1m)
B-40k (24.9m)
R-10k (6.2m)
Duathlon
R-5k
B-40k
R-10k |
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$85 - individual
$160 - Team |
- Well organized event
- Host hotel right at race site
- Great post race party
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Crystal River Sprint Triathlon Series #1
Saturday, May 24, 2008
7:30am
Fort Island Gulf Beach Park, Crystal River
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S - 1/4 mile
B - 15 mile
R - 3 mile |
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Individual
$60
Relay
$140 |
- Fresh water shower into T1
- One of the best and great value triathlons in the area
- Fast and flat course
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- Long drive from Tampa and there are limited selections on accommodation
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Madeira Beach Adult & Kid Mini Triathlon
Saturday, May 31, 2008
7am
Madeira Beach |
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S-200 yards
B-5.4 mile
R - 1.2 mile |
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Individuals
$35 (by 5/29)
$40 (if available)
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- Well organized
- Great race expo and post race party
- Bike course goes through two bridges
- Second half of run is on beach
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- Parking near race site is limited so get there early
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Madeira Beach Sprint Triathlon
Sunday, June 1, 2008
7am
Madeira Beach |
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S-1/2 mile
B-15mile
R - 5k |
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Individuals
$60 (by 2/ 29)
$65 (by 5/28) $70 (by 5/31 If available)
Relay Teams
$75 (by 2/29)
$80 (by 4/30)
$85 (by5/28)
$95 (by 5/31 If available) |
- Well organized
- Great race expo and post race party
- Bike course goes through two bridges
- Second half of run is on beach
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- Parking near race site is limited so get there early
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Dunedin Sprint Triathlon
Sunday, June 8, 2008
7:30am
Honeymoon Island State Park |
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S-1/4 mile
B-12 mile
R-5k |
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Individual - $55
Relay - $110 |
- Well organized
- Perfect for first timers due to short and shallow swim
- Part of the run is on sand
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- Swim portion in prior years have been in shallow water while some years the swim was against the current
- 2 loop bike course gets congested at times
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Sunrise Biathlon
Saturday, June 14, 2008
7:30am
Pass-a-grille Beach (NEW LOCATION)
St. Petersburg |
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R-2m
S-0.5m
R-1m |
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Individual
$30 before 6/1
$35 after
Team
$60 before 6/1
$70 after
Race Day
Individual $40
Team $80 |
- Perfect for those who don't have a bike and want to do a multi-sports event
- Running on the beach - good if you like a challenging run
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- A race more for runners rather than swimmers since the swim is only half a mile long
- Running on the beach - bad if you can't run on sand
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Family Fitness Weekend
St. Leo University Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon
Saturday, June 14, 2008
7am
St. Leo University
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Triathlon
S-600 meters
B-10 miles
R-5k
Duathlon
R-2 miles
S-10 miles
R-5k |
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$55 |
- Rolling hills - challenging course
- XC run - not your normal 5k course
- Lake swim, no fear for sharks??
- Great scenery
- Well organized
- Kids sprint and ocean mile swim on Saturday and a 5k race and inline skate on Sunday
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- If you don't like rolling hils or XC run then this race isn't for you
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Crystal River Sprint Triathlon Series #2
Saturday, July 5, 2008
7:30am
Fort Island Gulf Beach Park, Crystal River
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S - 1/4 mile
B - 15 mile
R - 3 mile |
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Individual
$45 - by 6/20
$50 by 7/1
$60 after
Relay
$90 by 6/20
$100 by 7/1
$140 after |
- Fresh water shower into T1
- One of the best and great value triathlons in the area
- Fast and flat course
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- Long drive from Tampa and there are limited selections on accommodation
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Morton Plant Mease Triathlon
Sunday, July 13, 2008
6:50am
Clearwater Beach |
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S-1/3 mile
B-13 mile
R-5k |
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Individual
$65 by 4/30
$70 by 6/30
$75 by 7/9
Relay
$75 by 4/30
$80 by 6/30
$85 by 7/9 |
- $4,000 prize purse to top 5 elite men & women
- Well organized by the St. Anthony's organization
- Bike course goes through two bridges
- Run course takes you on multiple surfaces - sand, dirt, grass, paved road
- Plenty of parking
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Top Gun Triathlon
Saturday, August 2, 2008
7:30am
Ft. Desoto North Beach |
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S-1/4 mile
B- 10 mile
R - 5k |
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Individuals -
$65 by 2/18
$75 by 4/6
$85 thereafter
Relay Teams - $130 by 2/18
$150 by 4/6
$170 thereafter
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- Well organized event, one of the most popular summer triathlons in the area
- Perfect for beginners
- Flat bike and run courses
- Great security in/out of transition area
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- Post race party has been lacking the last couple years
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Tarpon Springs Triathlon
Saturday, August 9, 2008
8am
Fred Howard Park |
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S - 1/4m
B - 10.5m
R - 3m |
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$55 individual; $85 relay (before July 6)
$60 individual; $95 relay (before August 3)
$70 individual; $105 relay (late registration through day of race) |
- Challenging bike course - lots of turns
- Flat bike and run courses
- Great post race party with restaurant samples and home made cookies!!
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- In the past, there has been seaweed in the gulf
- Most of the run is hot, not shaded
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Faces of Courage Triathlon
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Land "O Lakes Recreational Ctr
3302 Collier Parkway
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Sprint
R-5k
B-10.5 miles
S-200m pool swim
Super Sprint
R-1 mile
B-4 miles
S-100m pool swim |
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- Reverse triathlon format
- Super sprint is designed to encourage parent/child participation
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Family Fitness Weekend
Ft. DeSoto Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon
Saturday, August 16, 2008
7am
Ft. DeSoto Park, Tierra Verde
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Triathlon
S-600 meters
B-11 miles
R-5k
Duathlon
R-2 miles
S-11 miles
R-5k |
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$55 |
- Flat but hot bike and run courses
- Well organized
- Kids sprint and ocean mile swim on Saturday and a 5k race and inline skate on Sunday
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- Popular race, 2 lanes bike course could get congested
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Crystal River Sprint Triathlon Series #2
Saturday, August 30, 2008
7:30am
Fort Island Gulf Beach Park, Crystal River
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S - 1/4 mile
B - 15 mile
R - 3 mile |
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Individual
$45 - by 6/20
$50 by 7/1
$60 after
Relay
$90 by 6/20
$100 by 7/1
$140 after |
- Fresh water shower into T1
- One of the best and great value triathlons in the area
- Fast and flat course
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- Long drive from Tampa and there are limited selections on accommodation
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Sand Key Triathlon
Sunday, Sept 21, 2008
7:15am
Sand Key Park, Clearwater |
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S - 1/3 mile
B - 11 mile
R - 5k |
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Individual
$65 by 7/15
$75 by 8/31
$85 by 9/20
Relay
$130 by 7/15
$140 by 8/31
$150 by 9/20 |
- Crystal clear swim in gulf of mexico
- Challenging bike course as it traverse Sand Key bridge and Clearwater Memorial Causeway
- Run course is never boring as it travels on asphalt, sand, dirt and grass
- Great post race party
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- Difficult bike course if you are not a strong cyclist
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Siesta Key Sprint Triathlon 
Sunday, Oct 5, 2008
7:30 am
Siesta Key Beach Beach Road, Sarasota |
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Triathlon
S - 1k
B - 21k
R - 5k |
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Individual $50
Relay - $100 |
- Fast & flat course
- Well organized
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- A little longer swim than a typical sprint triathlon swim
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Longleaf Triathlon
Sunday, Oct 19, 2008 8:00am
Starkey Blvd & Town Ave
New Port Richey
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Sprint-
S-1/4m
B-12m
R-5k (3.1m)
International-
S-1.5k (0.9m)
B-40k (24.9m)
R-10k (6.2m)
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Sprint - $65
International - $90
Int'l relay - $120 |
- Lake swim, if you don't like the smell and taste of the gulf
- Flat course
- Well organized
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- Lake swim, less buoyancy
- A third year event, may not be a big crowd
- Short distance of bike course is a no passing zone
- Some reported that bike course is confusing
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17th Annual Great Floridian
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008
Full iron - 7:30am
Waterfront Park, Clermont
Florida Challenge Triathlon
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008
Half iron - 8:30am
Waterfront Park, Clermont
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Full iron-
S-2.4m
B-112m
R-26.2m
Half iron-
S-1.2m
B-56m
R-13.1m
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Full iron
Individual - $395
Relay - $450
Half iron
Individual - $195
Relay - $275 |
- Well organized, over 1,000 volunteers
- Could be wetsuit legal, depending on race day water temp
- Challenging bike and run courses
- Great goodie bag
- Awesome post race party
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- Hilly bike and run course, it's Clermont after all
- Limited lodging in the immediate Clermont area
- Bike course is windy
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Suncoast Triathlon
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008
7:30am
The Fort at Ft. Desoto |
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Sprint-
S-0.33m
B-10m
R-5k (3.1m) |
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Sprint - $80
Relay - $160 |
- Well organized
- Flat course
- Safe swim course
- Lots of volunteers
- Bike course closed to traffic, fast
- Could be wetsuit legal, depending on race day water temp; wetsuit legal last year
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- Not a challenging course
- Not much in goodie bag
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2nd Annual Orlando Women's Triathlon
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008
8:45am
Moss Park
12901 Moss Park Rd |
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Sprint-
S-750m (0.5m)
B-20k (12.4m)
R-2.75m |
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Individual-
$50 thru 10/12
$60 thru 10/15
$70 after 10/23
Relay-
$95 thru 10/12
$105 thru 10/15
$115 after 10/23
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- Swim is in lake, if you don't like the smell and taste of the gulf
- Flat, shaded bike and run courses
- Draws elite female triathletes; only Fall race exclusive to women
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- Lake swim, less buoyancy
- Flat course, not as challenging
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Clearwater Beach Biathlon
Saturday, Nov 1, 2008
8:30am
Clearwater Beach N. Palm Pavillion |
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Short
R-1/2 mile
S-200 yd
R-1/2 mile
Long
R-2 mile
S-1/3 mile
R-2 mile |
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Short $35
Long $45 |
- Race in support of the Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Foundation
- Perfect race for beginners
- Great running weather
- Well organized
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- Maybe too cold to swim?? Maybe wetsuit legal??
- Race website does not have info on whether race is USAT sanctioned
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Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 Championship
Saturday, Nov 8, 2008
7:00am
Pier 60, Clearwater Beach |
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S-1.2m
B-56m
R-13.1m |
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$275
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- Most likely wetsuit legal
- Well organized, lots of support and volunteers
- Great weather for a half iron distance race
- Draws professional triathletes and local elites and amateurs
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- Challenging run course, running up Clearwater Memorial Causeway 4 times
- Bike course is coned off to traffic; only major intersections are secured by sheriff; half a dozen crashes in last year's inaugural event
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Mall Rat Scuttle & Bike Duathlon
Sunday, Nov 16, 2008
8am
Crystal River Mall |
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R-2m
B-10m
R-2m |
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Individual-
$40 thru 11/13/08
$55 thereafter
Relay-
$55 thru 11/13/08
$85 thereafter |
- Well organized
- Flat and fast course
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- Not many lodging options in the immediate Crystal River area
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Powerman Florida Duathlon
Saturday, Dec 6, 2008
7:30am
San Antonio Ballpark |
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R-5 mile
B-33 mile
R-5 mile |
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INDIVIDUAL 10/13/08 to 12/4/08 - $95 ONLINE REGESTRATION CLOSES 10/4/08 at 12:01 AM EST 12/5/08 LAST CHANCE at event site $100
RELAY TEAM 10/13/08 to 12/4/08 - $145 ONLINE REGESTRATION CLOSES 10/2/08 at 12:00 PM EST 12/5/08 LAST CHANCE at event site $150 |
- Hilly course in San Antonio
- Inaugural event - race organizer is expecting huge crowd
- Professional duathletes will be competing in this race
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- Hilly course if you are not used to the rolling hills
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Powerman Florida Rattlesnake Sprint Duathlon
Saturday, Dec 6, 2008
7:30am
San Antonio Ballpark |
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R-2.5 mile
B-16.5 mile
R-2.5 mile |
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INDIVIDUAL 10/13/08 to 12/4/08 - $65 ONLINE REGESTRATION CLOSES 10/4/08 at 12:01 AM EST 12/5/08 LAST CHANCE at event site $70
RELAY TEAM 10/13/08 to 12/4/08 - $95 ONLINE REGESTRATION CLOSES 10/2/08 at 12:00 PM EST 12/5/08 LAST CHANCE at event site $110 |
- Hilly course in San Antonio
- Inaugural event - race organizer is expecting huge crowd
- Professional duathletes will be competing in this race
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- Hilly course if you are not used to the rolling hills
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4rd Annual Safety Harbor Duathlon
Saturday, Dec 6, 2008
7:30am
Philippe Park, Safety Harbor |
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R-5k (3.1m)
B-11m
R-1m |
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$55 |
- Well organized
- Mostly flat course, except certain rolling hills within the park
- Great weather for the run
- Great support
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- Might be a little cold on the bike
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