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2009 Presque Isle Triathlon
Saturday September 12, 2009
Presque Isle State Park
Beach 6 Start/Transition/Finish
Swim 0.35 Mile, Bike 13.0 Miles, Run 3.5 Miles
Individual and 2-3 Person Relay Teams
GREAT EVENT...GREAT LOCATION...GREAT BENEFIT
The 9th annual triathlon on Presque Isle State Park will take place the first Saturday after Labor Day. All segments of the triathlon—the swim, the bike and the run—will start, transition and finish at Beach 6. "PI TRI 09" is open to individuals and 2-3 person relay teams and will offer a high-quality, fun, safe and exciting multi-sport experience for all levels of competitors from first-time triathlon entrants to experienced triathletes.
TO BENEFIT
The Presque Isle Triathlon is a non-profit event and an entirely volunteer effort. All proceeds will benefit Presque Isle State Park (via the Presque Isle Partnership) and other volunteering non-profit organizations whose time and presence contribute to the success of the triathlon. As a non-profit organization, the Presque Isle Partnership seeks to preserve, protect and enhance the park with projects that positively impact the educational and environmental facets of Presque Isle State Park.
GETTING THERE
Presque Isle State Park is located approximately 120 miles from Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo. From I-90 east and west, take I-79 north, exit at West 12th St. Follow West 12th St. west to Peninsula Drive, (Rt. 832). North on Peninsula Drive to Presque Isle State Park. Beach 6 is clearly marked and is located approximately 2.5 miles from the entrance of the park.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
PI TRI 09 will take place exclusively on Presque Isle State Park. The triathlon course design features a nearly complete and scenic tour of beautiful, historic Presque Isle.
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0.35 Mile Swim: well-marked, guarded, open-water swim course in Lake Erie, directly off Beach 6. Throughout much of the swim, water depths will be greater than 6’.
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13.0 Mile Bike: one counter-clockwise loop on the main road that encircles Presque Isle State Park, beginning and ending at the transition area, Beach 6. It will be flat and fast. Highest elevation on Presque Isle is 7’.
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3.5 Mile Run: out and back, mostly flat on the multipurpose trail east and west of the transition area, finishing at Beach 6.
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