2013 Tokio Triathlon Registration Started
Registration is open for the Tokio Millennium Re Sprint Triathlon which will be held on Sunday [June 9] at Albuoy’s Point, Hamilton.
This is the third year the event will be held in scenic Hamilton, with the swim taking place in the cool waters of the harbour followed by a bike and run along Front Street. It is the only triathlon that takes place in the city and attracts a great crowd of spectators and fans to cheer on their family and friends.
The triathlon is open to all ability levels and there is a duathlon for the juniors.
Those who are new to the sport of triathlon are encouraged to participate in the Try-a-Tri. This event features a 200m swim, an 8km bike and a 2km run.
For a longer distance, individuals and teams can take part in the sprint distance race consisting of a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run.
Companies with an array of athletic talent, can also enter teams for either the Corporate Division or the Re/insurance Division, which compete over the same distance as the senior athletes. Past winners include Butterfield & Vallis and Tokio Millennium Re.
Seven to 10-years-old may compete in a duathlon comprised of a 1km run, a 4km bike and another 1km run. Juniors 11 to 14-years-old will compete over a longer distance — 2km run, 8km bike and 2km run.
Last year’s triathlon winners:
- Adult male: Tyler Butterfield
- Adult female: Kristyn Robinson
- Junior male: Zion Dowling
- Junior female: Alyssa Rowse
- Male Tri-a-Try: Deshi Smith
- Female Tri-a-Try: Kamryn Minors
- Junior Duathlon Male: Malik Joell
- Junior Duathlon Female: Julianne Oatley
For additional information, visit the Tokio Millennium website.
I take it there won’t be one of these next year? Unless you fly to Switzerland.