The World’s largest Triathlon Series will be coming to Guelph Lake Conservation Area in Guelph on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 . The Subaru Triathlon Series third event of the 2011 season will have over 2200 athletes participating at Guelph Lake on the race weekend.
This will be the second triathlon hosted in open water this year. The Subaru Guelph Lake Triathlon is Ontario’s premier event due to the venue and surrounding area.
Athletes from across Ontario will be racing in the three events hosted on the weekend.
The first event Saturday scheduled for 10am is the Try-a-Tri event. The Try-a-Tri consists of a 375 m swim, 10 km bike and 2.5 km run; this event is geared to the beginner athlete.
The Sprint Triathlon consists of a 750 m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run will start at 1pm. For those athletes who chose not to swim a Duathlon is also offered, the Duathlon consist of a 2 km run, 20 km bike and 5 km run.
On Sunday the Olympic distance will start at 8:30am and consist of a 1.5 km swim, 42 km bike and 10 km run, the Duathlon replaces the swim with a 2 km run. The Guelph Lake Triathlon offers something for all multisport athletes.
The athletes will be using local roads North of Guelph Lake Conservation area for the biking and running segments of the events.
For more information about this weekend’s triathlon visit www.trisportcanada.com.
