Athletes of all skill levels are invited to test their endurance by swimming, running, and biking their way through the third annual Tri-the-Bull Triathlon, scheduled for Aug. 6 at Pioneer Valley High School.
New to this year’s edition is the Junior Division, for children ages 7 to 10. Juniors will swim 100 meters, bike two miles, and run a half-mile. The fee for junior triathletes is $20 for an individual or $45 for a team of three.
In the Senior Division—for children 11 to 14 years old—triathletes will swim 200 meters, bike two miles, and run a half-mile. Athletes 15 years and older will swim a half-mile, bike seven miles, and run three miles. The registration fee for individuals ages 15 and up is $40 or $105 for a team of three.
Participants can register as individuals or as part of a three-person relay team, and local businesses and community organizations are encouraged to form teams. All participants will receive an event T-shirt and medal. Awards will also be handed out to first- and second-place finishers in each division.
The City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department and the People For Leisure and Youth (P.L.A.Y.) are sponsoring the multi-sport event, and are also recruiting volunteers. All participants must register at the Recreation and Parks Department at 615 S. McClelland St., by Aug. 3.
For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 925-0951, Ext. 260.
This article appears in Jul 14-21, 2011.
