La Porte YMCA Triathlon Reaches 33rd Year

ymca-logo-red-orangeThe 33rd running of the La Porte YMCA Triathlon takes place at 8 a.m. (local time) Saturday, Aug. 4, at Soldiers Memorial Park in La Porte.

The race entails a quarter-mile lake swim, a 12.4-mile bike and a 3.4-mile run. The course begins in Solders Memorial Park at the Stone Lake Beach House and winds through scenic LaPorte County. The triathlon, which features chip timing, includes male and female divisions for ages 12 and up, as well as team categories. Overall and Masters (age 40 or older) champions will also be recognized.

The entry fee is $65 for individuals ($75 after July 20) and $100 for teams ($110 after July 20). USAT members receive a $10 discount. The entry deadline is Aug. 1 and there will be no registration the day of the race.

On-line registration is available by logging onto www.active.com or www.getmeregistered.com.

For more information, contact Triathlon Director Patti Johnson at wellnesscenter@lpymca.org .