The Courses
Join thousands of participants as they swim, bike and run across Mercer County Park and surrounding areas. There are two main courses: one for the Sprint Distance and another for the Olympic Distance. People should expect a flat and fast course out there. This means that those eyeing a personal record can use this race to finally break their old one. The good caliber of athletes coming over should also help when pushing to the limit. Of course, those who are new to the sport and just aiming to give it a try will also be able to relish the experience as they take their time completing all three legs.
The swim is going to be held on the calm Lake Mercer, while the bike course will go outside the park before transitioning to the run on the beautiful cross country trails. For the Sprint category, expect a 500-meter swim, an 11.5-mile bike, and a 3.1-mile run. For the Olympic category, there will be a 1,500-meter swim, a 25.5-mile bike, and a 6.2-mile run. It's a summer event so there should be gorgeous weather throughout the weekend.
Go with Your Team
Among the best aspects of this event is the massive participation of tri teams. After all, it doubles as the 2015 Regional Club Championships for the Mid-Atlantic. Hundreds of teams are expected to descend on Mercer Park on July 18 and 19 to compete. That's plenty of tough competition on the sharp end of the field. However, a team doesn't have to be considered elite in order to join. All clubs are welcome and joining as part of one comes with perks like discounts on the registration fee, a free tent, or a personal port-a-potty for the group.
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