ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.,
Sept. 19, 2017
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The St. Anthony's Triathlon, named one
of the Top 10 Great Destination Triathlons in the United States by Compete Tri for its
scenic route by the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay and through the tree-lined streets
of St. Petersburg, will mark its
35th year as one of the premier multisport races in
the United States by kicking off
registration Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017
at 9 a.m. Ranked as the fourth
largest triathlon in the country by USA Triathlon, the Triathlon will be held
April 27-29, 2018.
"When the Triathlon began, about 600 mostly local athletes
participated. This year, we welcomed nearly 3,500 athletes from
around the country and around the world. It's been an honor since
1983 to serve all of them," said Scott
Smith, president of St. Anthony's Hospital. "This year was
the first year that I had the privilege to participate in the
Olympic-distance Triathlon. I can definitely see why athletes make
this one of their annual races to attend."
The three-day event features a swim in Tampa Bay for athletes in the Olympic- and
Sprint-distance races; a bike ride that takes athletes by modern
high rises and into quiet neighborhoods whose streets have been
described as flat and fast; and a run through one of St. Petersburg's oldest neighborhoods.
Athletes of all abilities ranging from professionals and
amateurs who are Ironman champions and Olympic gold medalists to
weekend warriors and celebrity athletes join in on the action. The
2017 race served as a USA
Triathlon Regional Championship site. When athletes and their fans
have finished the race, they can enjoy all that the Tampa Bay area has to offer including great
dining, night life, a theme park, and of course, the beautiful
beaches that West Central Florida is known for.
Register on Oct. 1
at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/SaintPetersburg/StAnthonys.
St. Anthony's Triathlon Weekend includes:
- The Olympic-Distance Triathlon, which is known for its talented
professional field. Defending champions are Cameron Dye and Lauren
Goss.
- The Meek & Mighty Triathlon, a race for novice adults and
children who are new to the sport of triathlon.
- The Sprint Triathlon, which made its debut in 2014 and features
slightly shorter distances than the Olympic-distance race along the
same course.
The Olympic distance Triathlon and the Sprint Triathlon will be
Sunday, April 29, while the Meek
& Mighty Triathlon will be Saturday,
April 28.
In addition to the three races, the weekend also includes the
St. Anthony's Triathlon Sports & Fitness Expo, a showcase of
the latest equipment for multisport athletes, workshops for
athletes to prepare for the races and information tables featuring
various St. Anthony's Hospital and BayCare services.
The 2018 St. Anthony's Triathlon weekend events and registration
fees are:
Friday, April 27 – Saturday, April 28:
Sports and Fitness Expo, Straub
Park
Friday: Noon – 6 p.m.; Saturday:
10 a.m. – 6
p.m., Free.
Saturday, April 28:
Meek & Mighty Triathlon, North Shore Pool, 901 North Shore
Drive
Shorter distance race for youth ages 7 – 14 and novice adults.
7:30 a.m. start time.
Individual registration fee: $45 by
Dec. 31, 2017; $55 by March 31,
2018; $65 April 21, 2018.
Sunday, April 29:
St. Anthony's Triathlon, North Shore and Vinoy Parks
Olympic-distance race (1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run.)
6:50 a.m. start time
Individual registration fee: $150 by
Dec. 31, 2017; $160 by March 31,
2018; $180 by April 21, 2018.
St. Anthony's Sprint Triathlon, North Shore and Vinoy Parks
(750-meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run). Approximately 8:45 a.m. start time
Individual registration fee: $80 by
Dec. 31, 2017; $90 by March 31,
2018; $100 by April 21, 2018.
For more details about the events, athletes and fans may visit
the St. Anthony's Triathlon Facebook page:
Facebook.com/StAnthonysTriathlon or be part of the
conversation using the hashtag, #StAnthonysTri.
About St. Anthony's Hospital
St. Anthony's Hospital is a 393-bed hospital founded in 1931
as a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany. St. Anthony's
has a rich history dedicated to improving the health of the
community by providing high-quality, innovative and compassionate
care. For more information on St. Anthony's, call (727)
953-6993 or go to www.BayCare.org/SAH.
About BayCare
BayCare is a leading not-for-profit
health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide
range of services at 14 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient
locations throughout the Tampa Bay
and central Florida regions.
Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care,
imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness.
Our mission is to improve the health of all we serve through
community-owned, health care services that set the standard for
high-quality, compassionate care. For more information visit
www.BayCare.org.
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