Croixathlon VII
BREAKING NEWS (race detail below):
Pirates of the St. Croix Take Control of the Annual Race
May 14, 2012 ? Over the weekend, a large vessel approached, boarded and seized control of the off-shore race headquarters of the Croixathlon near Hudson, WI. It appears that the 7th Annual Croixathlon will take place as planned on June 23, 2012. However, race will be under the direction of a pack of lawless pirates. Participants and volunteers can expect the same high safety standards, incredible race venue and, of course, free grog at Barkers Bar & Grill following the race. In spite of their evil ways, the Pirates of the St. Croix do indicate they would like to continue to raise ?booty? to support YMCA camping and encourage you to sign up today.
Pirate garb strongly advised. Arrrrrggggg!
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The 7th Annual CROIXATHLON is a 600-yard open-water swim, 15-mile rolling hill bike, and 3-mile trail run event that serves as a fundraiser for YMCA Camp St. Croix.
Voted one of the Top 5 Races of the Year by Minnesota Triathlon News for the past two years, this event offers an unparalleled venue; the private sandy beach on the banks of the crisp clear Lake St. Croix, a spacious and secure transition area in the heart of the camp, a bike route with pastoral views and rolling hills, and a run on the trails and paths of the stunning St. Croix river bluff property. The Wild River Triathlon Club sets the course in accordance with USAT guidelines.
In addition to beautiful and challenging course, you can expect a supportive atmosphere and homespun charm. The race directors want you to enjoy some of the joy of camp that inspired this race in the first place, so prepare to chuckle and hand out some high-fives. Croixathlon honors top elite finishers as well as age-group finishers by 5-year increments. And of course, the most coveted prize will be again be awarded to the male and female who ascend the beach path fastest (the beach path is the 400-yard beach-to-bluff transition trek and a Croixathlon signature feature). This year the Queen and King will receive a cape, a crown and free admission to next year's Croixathlon.
Your registration fee includes a race course preview in early June hosted by the Wild River Tri Club and complimentary race day child care (children ages 4-9) provided by the talented YMCA camp counselors.
Space is limited at the 7th annual Croixathlon, so don't wait for the 7-day weather report to register! Early Bird Discounts apply.
croixathlon@gmail.com or 651-492-8488 for more information
Individual Triathlon
