A new triathlon series has been announced by the Petersburg Triathlon Group in Illinois. The Abraham Lincoln Triathlon Series will be part of the activities endorsed by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission which will be celebrating the 200th birthday of President Lincoln.
The triathlons are scheduled for April 18, 2009 and August 15, 2009 and offer the chance to swim, bike and run with varying degrees of difficulty and distances to challenge both the new and seasoned triathlete. The Series consists of two events on each day, the April events include the Abe's Mini Triathlon and the Pioneer Sprint Triathlon. The August events include the Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon and the Railsplitter Triathlon. All races will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon.
Events offered in the series provide unparalleled views of the city of Petersburg, while providing unprecedented access to Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Park and the chance to race in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln. In fact, you will be able to race in the same area where in 1831 Abraham Lincoln became the nations' first multisport athlete by accepting the challenge to run, wrestle and fight an opponent.
Triathlon: Abe’s Mini-Triathlon / Pioneer Sprint Triathlon
When: Saturday, April 18, 2009 (Mini @12:00 PM, Sprint @ 1:00 PM)
Where: PORTA Pool, Petersburg, Illinois, USA
Divisions: Age-group, Teams
Website: www.abestriseries.com
Triathlon: Railsplitter Intermediate Triathlon / Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon
When: Saturday, August 15, 2009 (Intermediate @ 7:00 AM, Sprint @ 7:30 AM)
Where: Petersburg, Illinois, USA
Divisions: Age-group, Teams
Website: www.abestriseries.com
Abe’s Mini-Triathlon consists of an indoor, heated 100 yard swim at PORTA High School, followed by a 5 mile bike on a flat rural course and a closed course 1 mile run.
The Pioneer Sprint Triathlon the same day consists of a 300 yard indoor, heated swim, 13 mile rural bike and a 3.2 mile run through picturesque Petersburg.
The Stovepipe Sprint offers a 600 yard private lake swim, an 18 mile rolling prairie bike ride and finishes with a 4.4 mile run through Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site’s 1800 pioneer village.
The Railsplitter Intermediate Triathlon offers athletes a 1 mile swim in a private lake, a 36 mile bike ride through Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Park and a 7 mile run through Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site’s 1800 pioneer village.
Registration is currently open for all events in the Abraham Lincoln Triathlon Series. They are offering early registration discounts, so register early. To register, visit the site at: www.abestriseries.com
Abe's Mini Triathlon
Individual
» $30.00 early registration - through 3/17
» $40.00 late registration - after 3/17
Team
» $60.00 early registration - through 3/17
» $80.00 late registration - after 3/17
Pioneer Sprint Triathlon
Individual
» $40.00 early registration - through 3/17
» $45.00 late registration - after 3/17
Team
» $80.00 early registration - through 3/17
» $90.00 late registration - after 3/17
Stovepipe Sprint Triathlon
Individual
» $55.00 Early Registration - through 7/15
» $65.00 Late Registration - after 7/15
Team
» $110.00 Early Registration - through 7/15
» $130.00 Late Registration - after 7/15
Railsplitter Triathlon
Individual
» $75.00 Early Registration - through 7/15
» $85.00 Late Registration - after 7/15
Team
» $150.00 Early Registration - through 7/15
» $170.00 Late Registration - after 7/15
The Petersburg Triathlon Group is a non-profit entity created to serve as a funding source for the PORTA Sports Boosters and the PORTA Recreation Center.
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