In the current economic climate, the Great Floridian Triathlon thought it was time to give triathletes a break and roll its entry fee back to the race entry charged nearly two decades ago. For a limited time athletes can enter next year’s Great Floridian Triathlon XXII for the low individual entry fee of US$250.
According to the event organiser Sommer Sports, ‘that is US$325 less than the typical entry fee charged by branded ultra-distance triathlons, and a US$125 savings over the regular early entry fee for the Great Floridian Triathlon.’
The Great Floridian Triathlon XXII is scheduled for 20 October 2012, at the global triathlon destination of Clermont, Florida.
Sommer Sports is a Clermont, Florida based event services company that owns and manages numerous multisport events including the Great Floridian Triathlon. Sommer Sports also provides event management and chip timing for major events across the United States.
Clermont’s Central Florida location and close proximity to the major central Florida attractions, combined with off season lodging rates and moderate weather, make it an ideal family destination event.
Celebrating its twenty second anniversary in 2012, the Great Floridian’s reputation as a fiercely competitive, challenging and quality race keeps athletes from all over the world coming back year after year. The Great Floridian, with its 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run, has long been considered the people’s race and is one of the oldest iron-distance races in North America.
“In recent years the tremendous growth of long distance triathlons across the US has resulted in a drop in participation in the Great Floridian ultra-distance triathlon,” said Race Director, Fred Sommer.
“Athletes are racing closer to home and selecting events with the easiest courses. The GFT is known to be one of the more challenging ultras in the United States and that places the race at a disadvantage. Simultaneously, entry fees for branded ultra-distance triathlons have sky rocketed, and for most athletes, just signing up for one of those races can be an event in itself.
“As an independent, home town event focused on the athlete, we are able to offer athletes a more personalized race experience without many of the inconveniences associated with a larger, more commercialized 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.”
