With the entry fees of long distance triathlons continuing to rise year on year, organisers at the Great Floridian Triathlon have decided to turn back the clock on pricing. Celebrating its twentieth anniversary in 2010, the 2010 Great Floridian Triathlon XX is rolling back its race entry fees to that charged more than decade ago.
For a limited time and for the first 200 entrants, triathletes can enter next year’s Great Floridian Triathlon XX for the low individual entry fee of US$250. This price is US$200-300 less than the regular entry fee charged by a number of branded long distance and ultra distance triathlons and a US$100 saving over the regular entry fee for the Great Floridian Triathlon.
"In recent years the tremendous growth of Ironman branded triathlons across the US has resulted in a drop in participation in the independent ultra-distance triathlons," said Race Director, Fred Sommer. “As a result, entry fees for branded ultra-distance triathlons have sky rocketed due to demand and increased costs and licensing fees.
“As an independent home town event, we are able to offer athletes a more personalized race experience without many of the inconveniences associated with a larger, more commercialised event. We hope the Great Floridian Economic Stimulus Program will encourage athletes to experience the Great Floridian Triathlon and at the same time give them a financial break during our current economic conditions."
The 2010 Great Floridian Triathlon XX – with its 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run – is scheduled for 23 October 2010, and takes place at Clermont, Florida.
