Triathlon: Lavaman Keauhou Triathlon
When: Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 7:30 AM
Where: Keauhou, Big Island, Hawaii, USA
Division(s): Elite, Age Group, Relays
Website: www.lavamantriathlon.com
Race organizers of the annual Lavaman Waikoloa triathlon on the Big Island of Hawaii have announced the addition of a new Lavaman triathlon, the Lavaman Keauhou triathlon. The inaugural Lavaman Keauhou triathlon will take place September 13, 2009 in Keauhou on the Big Island. The Lavaman Keauhou race is scheduled to take place a month prior to the Ironman World Championship race which is just up the road in Kailua-Kona.
The new event is an Olympic Distance triathlon consisting of a 1.5km Swim, 40km Bike and 10km Run that will have elite and age-group divisions, and relay teams.
The swim will take place in Keauhou Bay and then have a long run from the swim exit to the transition area near the Keauhou Beach Resort. Athletes will the go out on a challenging and scenic 2 loop bike course that will take them on to the famous Ali'i Drive were part of the Ironman World Championship Race takes place. Once they are back, they will tackle a 1 loop run course which will include a stint back on Ali'i drive again and through part of the local golf course. The course is setup to be spectator friendly, giving families several views of the athletes as they traverse the course within walking distance.
The event will conclude with an awards party and banquet, complete with live music.
The Lavaman Keauhou event will have events for the whole family. The will have an expo that will include sport product and sponsor booths and race day packets on Friday. On Saturday the kids take center stage with fun events and a special LavaKids Dash for kids "keiki" under age 7.
For additional information on this new triathlon visit their website: www.lavamantriathlon.com.
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