Where else can you bring your entire family, see them race, and have a chance to win one of 12 comp entries?
At Lums Pond State Park on Saturday, August 16th - the Lums Pond Youth Triathlon (LPYT) is on for kids aged 7 to 14. This event consists of a 100 ayrd swim, 2.4 mile bike and 0.4 mile run. It is the 3rd and final race in the Escape from School Youth Series.
To view race information and to register online for the LPYT, click here.
Immediately following the LPYT awards ceremony, early packet pickup begins for the the adult version, the Lums Pond Triathlon and Duathlon.
The Lums Pond Triathlon and Duathlon scheduled for Sunday, August 17th, is a favorite among many triathletes as a first time event and annual tradition. There are two races to choose from both with exciting opportunities!!!
The Lums Pond Duathlon is a Mid-Atlantic Regional Short Distance Championship which consists of a 2 mile run, 19.5 mile bike, and 3 mile run. This course is fast, flat, and fun.
The Lums Pond Triathlon consists of a 0.5 mile swim, 19.5 mile bike, and 3 mile run. Same fast, flat, and fun course.
For Delawareans, we are awarding the top male and female triathlete with the Iron Mike Award, in honor of Mike Clark. Mike Clark (aka "IronMike") was dedicated throughout his life to community service. Mike's commitment started as a Big Brother, and he continued to work with children as director and grant advisor for the Boys and Girls Club of Delaware. The consummate triathlete and USA Triathlon
For a chance to win one of 12 comp entries (12 days of Christmas in July) to the LPTD as part of our Christmas in July Special starting this July 25th, we will be drawing on the following dates (work days) 1 lucky winner each day. Dates for the drawing will be July 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 and August 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11. Exceptions - should race early, we will still draw the lucky 12 winners and post.
The online registration for LPTD closes on August 11th. In order to be eligible to win, you must be already registered for the race and prepaid. If you are one of the lucky 12 winners, we will send you a check for the full entry amount you paid. The full entry fee does not include optional upgrades or the one day insurance.
To view the lucky Christmas in July winners daily, visit the news section on our website, www.piranha- sports.com.
As a bonus for clubs - as part of the easy and fun incentive for clubs to earn money, we've increased the amount we will donate to your club for this race only (LPTD) from $3.00 per race to your club up to $6.00 for each club member registered for this race to your club.
LPTD is the 7th race in a series of 11 races in the Greater Atlantic Multisport Series and the Greater Atlantic Club Challenge. To view more information about the series, cli ck here. There are over $7,500.00 in cash and prizes.
To view race information and to register for LPTD, click here.