2008 Caribbean Classic Triathlon

Date

Start: Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 7:00 AM

Address

Buccaneer Hotel
St. Criox, Virgin Islands

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:59 PM PST

Swim

(1500 meters) – The two lap triangular course is held in the warm water of the Caribbean Sea, just off the Buccaneer’s Mermaid Restaurant.

Bike

(40 K/25 Miles) – The picturesque two loop ride leaves the grounds of the hotel on the golf cart path, turns left and heads for the East End of St. Croix, makes a loop of Cramer’s Park, travels on the South Shore Rd over Lowry Hill, rides past the entrance of the Buccaneer, turns right at Southgate for another Lowry Hill loop, and re-enters the Buccaneer.

Run

(10K/6.2 Miles) – The two loop run will take place totally in the lush grounds of the Buccaneer. The route travels along the jogging trail and golf course.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to Overall Male and Female winners, as well as age group winners.

Additional Information

Beauty Without the Beast! The Caribbean Classic Triathlon will be held on the beautiful Island of St. Croix on Nov. 16th, 2008. The event will again held at the Buccaneer Hotel. The race was a huge success the past two years, and will remain an athlete favorite for years to come. The race now features a Pro Prize Purse of $10,000 along with a Caribbean Championship Purse of $5,000. It's a weekend of fun events including pre- and post-race functions. The Olympic Distance race features one of the most stunning courses in the sport, and is open to VI residents as well as off island visitors.

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