World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), best known for its worldwide Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races, announces the launch of a new global event series titled 5150. All events within the 5150 Triathlon Series include a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike and 10K Run. Event information, including online registration details, will be available in the coming weeks on www.5150.com.
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What does 5150 mean? See: http://twtfaq.com/ro5ag2
Starting in 2011, the 5150 Series will be the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and will be the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, offering a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes. The 2011 event schedule will offer 13 domestic events as well as a handful of international races. The Hy-Vee Triathlon will host the 5150 U.S. Championship, offering professional athletes the opportunity to compete for $1 million in prize money. Additional international race locations in Europe and Asia-Pacific will be announced soon.
What does 5150 mean? See: http://twtfaq.com/ro5ag2
| 2011 5150 Series (United States) | ||
| March 13 | Miami International Triathlon | Miami, Florida |
| May 1 | St. Anthony's Triathlon | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| May 15 | 5150 New Orleans | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| May 22 | Memphis in May Triathlon | Tunica, Mississippi |
| June 19 | Washington D.C. Triathlon | Washington, D.C. |
| June 25 | 5150 Provo | Provo, Utah |
| July 10 | Boulder Peak Triathlon | Boulder, Colorado |
| August 7 | Nautica New York City Triathlon | New York, New York |
| September 4 | Hy-Vee Triathlon/5150 U.S. Championship | Des Moines, Iowa |
| September 11 | 5150 Lake Lanier | Gainesville, Georgia |
| October 2 | 5150 Lake Las Vegas | Henderson, Nevada |
| October 23 | 5150 Galveston | Galveston, Texas |
| November 12 | 5150 Clearwater/5150 Series Finale | Clearwater, Florida |
| 2011 5150 Series (International) | ||
| June 5 | 5150 Frankfurt | Frankfurt, Germany |
| June 12 | 5150 Klagenfurt | Klagenfurt, Austria |
| July 9 | 5150 Zurich | Zurich, Switzerland |
