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2008 Triathlon Events in Saskatoon

NOTE: This is a summary of some events planned for Saskatoon. The full schedule of triathlon events is available on the STAC website; you might want to check out some of the events elsewhere in the province too!


TENTATIVE EVENTS!
All the dates and distances are subject to change. Please check for specific details closer to the event.


Sunday, April 20, 2008 - Bridge City Duathlon (registration open)

Sponsored by the Saskatoon Triathlon Club Inc.

Run on the beautiful Meewasin Trail
Cycle on Spadina Crescent (closed course)
Transition Area in the Parking Lot of the Meewasin Warm-Up Hut, just south of Pinehouse Dr. on Spadina Cres.

Distances:
Long Course Event 3km run / 20km bike ride / 3km run
Sprint Event 1.5km run/ 10km bike ride / 1.5km run


Saturday, May 10, 2008 - Y-Not-Tri Triathlon (registration open)

Sponsored by the Saskatoon Triathlon Club Inc.

This event is designed as an introduction to the sport of triathlon, specifically for women. You don't even have to be able to swim to enter this event - flutter boards and water wings are allowed. Lots of fun, short distances and an opportunity to get a feel for triathlon. A non-competitive event - there are only winners!

Distances: 200m swim; 5km bike; 2km walk/run


Sunday, May 25, 2008 - Saskatchewan Marathon (registration now open)

Sponsored by the Saskatoon Road Runners Association

Yeah, okay - this isn't a triathlon... it's all running... but it is a fantastic event with over a thousand participants! So check it out!

Distances:
10 km
1/2 marathon (21.1 km)
full marathon (42.2 km)


Sunday, June 1, 2008 - Moe's Triathlon (registration now open)

Sponsored by the Bike Doctor

This is a fun event, open to all levels of ability and experience.

Entry: details t.b.a.
Limited to 120 entries.

Lakewood Civic Center and in Lakewood Park, Saskatoon (2006 details)
Super Sprint - 300m Swim, 6k Bike, 2.5k Run
Super Sprint - 500m Swim, 10k Bike, 5k Run


Sunday, June 15, 2008 - Merlin Ford Lincoln Spin off Spadina Triathlon - at Pike Lake (registration now open)

Spin is celebrating its 22st anniversary!

There are many different options available for those wishing to participate, even a team category where one person swims, one rides and one runs - talk about cooperation! It's a great event and an opportunity to participate with some of the best triathletes in the province. After the event all participants get together for lunch, swap triathlon stories and, hopefully, have their name drawn for some great prizes.

Distances:
Sprint: 750m swim; 20km bike; 5km walk/run
Standard: 1,500m swim; 40km bike; 10km walk/run
Teams allowed!


For more details on these and other races check out the STAC Race Calendar at
http://www.triathlonsaskatchewan.org/
or the SRRA Race Calendar at
http://www.saskatoonroadrunners.ca/

Other favourite races include:

  • See Jane Tri - June 29, 2008
  • Boreal Off Road triathlon - July 20, 2008
  • Queen City Marathon - September 14, 2008