Somerton Tower Triathlon & Duathlon – 5/19/2018

May 19, 2018

Great first time and test of ability Triathlon/Duathlon.

Join us in sunny Somerton, Arizona for the 6th Annual Somerton Tower Triathlon and Duathlon.  This event continues to grow every year and we expect a great turn out again this year.

Great sprint triathlon and duathlon for those new to the sport.

  • Fast flat course.
  • Ages 12 and over.
  • Individual and relay categories.
  • finisher medals

Sprint triathlon: 300 meter pool swim, 12.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run

  • Pool swim, serpentine style. 15 second staggered start.
  • Bike ride is an out and back on a flat, protected course.
  • Run is through the CIty of Somerton.

Duathlon: 1.5 mile run, 12.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run

  • Flat run through City of Somerton.
  • Bike ride is an out and back on a flat, protected course.
  • Run is through the City of Somerton.

Where: Somerton Heritage Pool (Main St/Cesar Chavez Ave or Hwy 95 and Ave F)
Course map available: https://www.facebook.com/YumaAthletics

Yuma Bike Club and the City of Somerton are promoting this event to provide local athletes a venue to compete and to raise funds for the youth of the Yuma Athletics to compete in regional events.

Cost for triathlon or duathlon:
– $40 for Men and Women age 12-15 until May 23; $50 after May 24
– $50 for Men and Women age 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ until May 12; $60 after May 12
– $70 for Relays Female, Male, Mixed (2-3 participants per team) until May 12; $80 after May 12

Event schedule and times
– online registration closes Thursday 05/18 at 11:59 PM (AZ time)
– race day registration and packet pick up at the Somerton pool on Saturday 05/19 between 5:00am and will close at 5:30am
– event start at 6:00 AM (transition area will close at 5:45am)

Registration:  https://arizonareg.com/viewfullevent.php?EC=397

Contact Mike Miller for info 928-941-0398

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