Media Release

April 23, 2001 --- Prestige Race Series

Triathlon Manitoba is pleased to announce the upcoming start to the 2001 Race Season with the Prestige Duathlon Series at Birds Hill Park (East beach) in May. 

·          May 8^th      Prestige Duathlon Race #1  2k run/13k bike/2k run or 4k run/24k bike/4k run 

·          May 15th   Prestige Duathlon Race #2   2k run/13k bike/2k run or 4k run/24k bike/4k run 

·          May 22^nd   Prestige Duathlon Race #3   2k run/13k bike/2k run  

Race fess will be $8 for non-members of Triathlon Manitoba and $5 for members.  Race day registration only.  Each race starts at 6:30p.m. and registration closes at 6:15pm. 

The Tuesday Night Series at Birds Hill Park is an excellent opportunity for novice athletes to familiarize themselves with the sport and is also a popular venue for the experienced to whip into race shape.  The distances are short and the prices are small.  Aside from a well run race, the only other things participants are guaranteed are mosquitoes and maybe some wind, rain, and cold temperatures. 

For more information on any of these events please call Triathlon Manitoba at 925-5636, the race line at 224-4225 or check out our website at www.triathlon.mb.ca

This page was last updated on April 23, 2001