Denver's first urban triathlon is set to take place this Summer, on July 24th in the Mile High City. The unique setting for inaugural point-to-point Denver Triathlon in Colorado will take athletes around the Denver Metro Area ending at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium for an amazing finish line and post race celebration!
Triathlon: Denver Triathlon
When: Sunday, July 24, 2011 @ 7:00 AM
Where: Sloans Lake / Mile High Stadium, Denver, Colorado
Distances: Olympic, Sprint
Divisions: Elite, Age Group, Relay
Website: www.denvertriathlon.com
The Denver Triathlon aims to be an event that highlights the city of Denver and all it has to offer. There will be both Olympic and Sprint Distance triathlon events.
Sloan's Lake Park, which is roughly 3-miles from Mile High Stadium will be the host site for T1 and the 1.5km and 800me Swims for the Denver Triathlon. The details of the bike course are still being reviewed by officials and have not be finalized for the 25mi and 15mi routes. The proposed location for T2 would be in the player's parking lot on the south side of Invesco Field The run course for the 10km and 5km runs would take advantage of the amazing bike trails the city of Denver has to offer along the S. Platte River.
Cdifferent is set to be the official charity of the Denver Triathlon. The charity inspires visually impaired people around the world to lead active and healthy lives. They connect visually impaired people with sighted guides to help them support their endeavors.
Registration is now open for the USAT sanctioned Denver Triathlon. Register early for this new triathlon as fees will vary based on when you register. See the event website www.denvertriathlon.com for details.
This is the second, new, urban / downtown triathlon news item published this week as St. Paul, Minnesota will also be hosting a new downtown event, the TwinCities Triathlon on July 24, 2011 as well.
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