Registration for the 11th Valpo Triathlon is filling up; now is the time to register. Interested athletes must be at least 15 years old by December 31, 2013 to participate and pre-register by July 9. The Valpo Tri takes place at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, July 13, at Rogers-Lakewood Park.
The region’s most popular triathlon is hosted by the Valparaiso Family YMCA and the Valpo Parks Department. The distances of each leg of the Valpo Tri consist of ¼ mile swimming, 12.4-mile biking and 3.2-mile running competitions. The price per participant is $72 for a non- USA Triathlon member, $60 for a USA Triathlon member. Teams of 2 or 3 individuals may also participate.
To receive a triathlon brochure or to register, contact the Valparaiso Family YMCA at (219) 462-4185 or register online at www.valpotri.net.