Check for Change Sprint Triathlon

Date

Start: Sunday, August 26, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Address

Chicopee Memorial State Park
570 Burnett Rd. Chicopee, MA

Registration Closing Date

Friday, August 24, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

This is a sprint triathlon. The distances are 0.5 mile swim, 15 mile bike, and a 3.5 mile run.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Please note that race day registration will be available prior to the event. It is recommended that you arrive early to sign up. We hope to see you on race day!

Event Information

The Check for Change Triathlon is a sprint distance race consisting of a 1/2 mile swim, 15 mile bike, and 3.5 mile run. The Check for Change Triathlon benefits the Melanoma Education Foundation (MEF). MEF is a nonprofit organization devoted to saving lives from melanoma, which is a common skin cancer that is often deadly unless detected early before there are any symptoms. Please visit http://www.skincheck.org/Triathlon.html for more information.

Race Distances

.5 mile swim 15 mile bike 3.5 mile run

BIKE ROUTE ****NEW ROUTE****

http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=447274

RUNNING ROUTE

http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/721631

Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer for the event please register here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA5A72AA64-check

Online Donations

• Click here to donate to CHECK FOR CHANGE SPRINT TRIATHLON

Sanctioning

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.

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