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World-Class Triathlon Coming to Corpus Christi
Posted: Aug 1, 2011 2:52 PM
CORPUS CHRISTI - Officials from the City of Corpus Christi, High Five Events, Jack & Adam's Bicycles, and Ryan-Sanders Entertainment announced a world-class triathlon coming to Corpus Christi on April 14th & 15th of 2012.
The Republic of Texas Triathlon Festival will feature sprint, Olympic and half-distance triathlon events, along with an expo and city-wide health and fitness challenge.
The triathlon will be produced by Austin, Texas-based High Five Events, whose principals were in town Monday for the announcement.
"Growing up in Sinton and working on the Corpus Christi beaches for many years, I have always known that downtown Corpus Christi would be the perfect place for a triathlon. We are excited to showcase the city with an event that all of Corpus Christi can be proud of," Jack Murray said.
Said Dan Carroll, Murray's partner in High Five Events: "Corpus Christi offers a venue with fantastic spectator opportunities and the city's infrastructure is ideal for hosting a large triathlon."
The weekend festival consists of three separate events. The sprint distance is a 400-meter swim, an 11-mile bike, and a two-mile run, ideal for first-time triathletes. The Olympic and half-distance events offer a more challenging experience for the seasoned triathlete. Rounding out the weekend festival are events for the entire family, including a health and fitness expo and a fun run for kids.
The event starts at the barge dock parking area in front of the American Bank Center. The finish for all events is located nearby at the newly-constructed Bayfront Park.
Proceeds from the event benefit STARRS Bike for Kids and other fitness programs. STARRS (South Texas Area Runners and Riders) is the region's largest multi-sport organization.
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