After a 15 year hiatus, Leon's Triathlon is coming back. Back in the day, this was the world class event in North America to take part in.
Triathlon: Leon's Triathlon
When: Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 8:00 AM
Where: Wolf Lake Park, Hammond, Indiana, USA
Divisions: Age Group, Relay
Website: www.leonstriathlon.com
"We plan to continue exactly where we left off, providing triathletes with an experience they won't soon forget!"
The original event that was known worldwide, featured in Triathlete magazine and was even televised on ESPN. The first Leon's Triathlons were held in Leon's hometown of Hobart IN. Leon and his family noticed that all of the major events focused on the pros and not the amateurs. They thought the amateurs needed to be showcased, so they pioneered the First National Amateur Championship, which to this day continues in the sport. They also hosted one of the first military championships in the sport.
Because of economical development and political changes, there were some challenges that resulted in the race course logistics. The Wolek family felt it was time to retire the Leon's Triathlon's. Throughout the next 15 years people wrote, called and emailed asking when Leon's Triathlon would be back.
The triathlon will host an Olympic Distance race, with a 1.5km Swim, 40km Bike and 10km Run. The race will be capped at 1350 participants. The race takes place in Wolf Lake which is in Northern Indiana, just over the Indiana border from Illinois and within close proximity of Chicago.
That was then and this is now. Don't miss your chance on being part of history again! Registration is now open for the new Leon's Triathlon event via Active.com
Fees:
- Individuals: $130
- Relay: $250
NOTE: This is a USAT Sanctioned race, non-members will need to have a membership or purchase a one-day license for $10.00
