A new triathlon event has been announced in Eastern Iowa. The first annual Peregrine Charities Triathlon will originate from the popular George Wyth State Park, located just off Highway 218 between Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Triathlon: Peregrine Charities Triathlon
When: Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 7:30 AM
Where: George Wyth State Park, Waterloo, IA, USA
Divisions: Elite, Age Group, Relays
Website: www.peregrinecharities.org/tri
The triathlon event will feature a 1 mile Swim in George Wyth Lake, a 22 mile Bike ride on scenic rural roads and a 6 mile Run on paved trails through scenic George Wyth State Park and Hartman Reserve Nature Center. The triathlon event is open to Individuals and Relay Teams. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three overall female and male elite finishers and to the first place finishers in each of the female and male age groups, Clydesdale, Athena and Relay Team divisions.
Proceeds from registrations to the first-annual Peregrine Charities Triathlon will directly benefit Peregrine Charities.
Registration for this new triathlon event is currently open. Registration is $65.00 for USAT members and $75.00 for non-members. You can register online via active.com or print and mail in your registration form via US mail.
This first annual Peregrine Charities Triathlon event needs volunteers. Volunteers are welcome and needed to ensure a successful first-annual triathlon. To sign up as a volunteer contact Maria Benham at 319-553-2118 or e-mail at: triathlon@peregrinecharities.org.
About Peregrine Charities
Peregrine Charities grants funds to Eastern Iowa hospitals to assist with their care of children and to fund ground-breaking research investigating origins, treatments, and cures for rare childhood diseases. The ultimate goal is to provide children with comfort, dignity, and hope during difficult times.
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