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Description:
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According to past participants, the Hawk Island Triathlon is “the perfect race for beginners.” It’s also a great warm-up for the 2009 triathlon season.
Beginners love the individual time-trial starts (less intimidating).
Group starts are offered for more competitive entrants.
- - - Entry fee includes:
Free parking
Event tech shirt (men’s and women’s sizes)
Free day-pass to Impression 5 Science Center
Pre- and post-race food and sports drinks
DJ Mark Buzzita pumpin’ the jams
Chip timing/immediate results, Gault Race Mgt.
Medals for all finishers
Awards for top three overall, masters, beginner, and division winners
- - - Bring the whole family!
Hawk Island County Park features a sandy beach and swimming area, spray park, playground, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, fishing docks, boardwalks, paddle and rowboat rental, picnic grounds and shelters, and a beach house/snack bar.
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Course Info:
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Swim 400 meters:
Counterclockwise from north beach to south beach.
Wetsuits allowed, encouraged for beginners.
- - - Bike 16 kilometers:
Single circuit course on smooth, paved roads through beautiful South Lansing and Michigan State University farms.
- - - Run 5 kilometers:
Paved path around Hawk Island Lake and scenic Scott Woods.
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Other Info:
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Come on Saturday, May 30th and be a part of the Capital City’s annual “Be a Tourist” event.
Visitors can visit over 35 local attractions, including historical museums, art galleries, nature centers, botanical gardens, a water park, and the Michigan State Capitol Building, all for only $1!
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2009
Results:
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2009 Results At raceservices.com: Overall / Age Group / Beginners
2009 Results at Active.com: Age Group / Searchable
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Previous Results:
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2008 Results at: active.com
2007 Results at: active.com
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