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Date: June 16, 2010
Contact: Lindsay Moroney, Media [email protected], brewhousetriathlon.com
The 2nd Annual Root Beer Kids Triathlon at Pike Lake AAA rec area.
Event Takes Place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 31
Duluth, MN.— The organizers of the Brewhouse Triathlon are encouraging youth to get active this summer by participating in The Root Beer Kids Triathlon, held on Saturday, July 31 at the Pike Lake Recreational Area (AAA) . The Root Beer Kids Triathlon exposes youth (ages 6 to 14) to a fun, family race atmosphere geared towards building healthy lifestyles. Children test their skill and endurance by completing a lifeguard supported swim, bike and run course modeled after its parent race: the Brewhouse Triathlon [www.brewhousetriathlon.com]. After the race, all kids will receive a root beer float and finishers T-Shirt.
"We are very excited that we were able to move The Root Beer Kids Triathlon venue to the Pike Lake Rec Area this year. We have a great partnership with the YMCA on safety and the Brewhouse Triathlon organization has provided all the expertise and infrastructure to pull off a great race for all the kids. Not to mention all the kids get a free Brewhouse handcrafted rootbeer float after they finish! It will be a great time for everyone." According to race organizer Mike Scherer.
Ages 6-8 will complete a 50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, and ¼ mile run. Ages 9-11 are challenged with a 100 yard swim, 4 mile bike, and ½ mile run. The last course for ages 12-14 includes a 200 yard swim, 5 mile bike, and 1 mile run.
The Root Beer Kids Triathlon is a fun way to get youth involved with fitness and it lets them experience a shorter version of a triathlon. The idea behind the triathlon is to give kids a unique experience while being able to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. Last year, 11 year old Elizabeth Karakas participated in the Root Beer Kids Triathlon "It was fun. In some parts easier - like when we went downhill. I liked that when you are in the water, the lifeguards are there to show you what to do. They told me I could doggie paddle or do anything that would make me go fast!". Elizabeth Karakas is competing in this years Root Beer Kids Triathlon and has motivated many of her friends from Holy Rosary School to participate along with her.
More info at http://www.brewhousetriathlon.com/rootbeerkidstri.html.
Pictures of Elizabeth Karakas provided by mother, Anissa KarakasCheck out the other Events For the People Races:
Brewhouse Triathlon (Sunday Aug 1, 2010) www.brewhousetriathlon.com
Duluth Trail Fest (August 27-29)www.duluthtrailfest.comSign up now and enjoy three days of running the best trails in Duluth ( for just $65!)!
Burrito Union 10 Hour Triathlon and 5 Hours of Fun (Sept 11, 2010) www.burritoUnion10HourTri.com
Fact Sheet
Who: The 2nd Annual Root Beer Kids Triathlon
What: Children test their skill and endurance by completing a short swim, bike and run course modeled after its parent race: The BrewhouseTriathlon [www.brewhousetriathlon.com]. After the race, our youth participants enjoy a root beer float and race T-Shirt during an awards ceremony.
Race Categories (all distances approximate):
ages 6-8: 50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, and ¼ mile swim
ages 9-11: 100 yard swim, 4 mile bike, and ½ mile run.
ages 12-14: 200 yard swim, 5 mile bike, and 1 mile run.
Where: Event held at Pike Lake AAA rec area, Duluth, MN.
When: Saturday July 31, 2010 at 5:00pm.
Why: The Root Beer Kids Triathlon exposes youth (ages 6 to 14) to a fun, family race atmosphere geared towards building healthy lifestyles.
