Life Time and the Escape to Miami Triathlon have confirmed that Mack Cycle and Fitness, a top bike retailer in South Florida for the past 57 years, will be the title sponsor of the 10th annual Escape to Miami Triathlon. Set for 28 September 2014, the Mack Cycle Escape to Miami Triathlon, produced by Life Time, is part of the nationwide Life Time Tri Series.
The Mack Cycle Escape to Miami Triathlon will celebrate its 10 year anniversary when it returns to the waters and streets of Miami at Margaret Pace Park in downtown Miami. The event will begin at 07:00 local time with a field of 2,150 participating at two race distances on ‘a unique and intense course.’
“Mack Cycle and Fitness has been involved in triathlons for more than 20 years and is a long time sponsor of the Escape to Miami Triathlon. As we continue to grow this event and integrate ourselves into the nationally recognized Life Time Tri Series, it’s exciting to take our relationship to the next level and sign Mack Cycle as title sponsor, especially as we approach our 10 year anniversary event,” said Race Director Javier Sanchez.
He added, “We share a passion for triathlons, endurance events and encouraging people to live a healthy way of life and look forward to showcasing all that Miami has to offer in this unique triathlon.”
Course
Competitors in the International Distance, presented by Muscle Milk, will be ferried to ‘Escape Island’ in Biscayne Bay for a scenic start. Racers then will swim 0.9 miles back across open waters to Margaret Pace Park to transition onto a 24.8 mile bike course over the Julia Tuttle Causeway to Miami Beach that includes eight bridge crossings and then a 6.2 mile running course on the MacArthur Causeway to Star Island and back.
The Sprint distance, also presented by Mack Cycle and Fitness, provides a 0.25 mile swim along the shoreline followed by a 13 mile bike course and a 3.1 mile run.
Expo
In addition to the triathlon, a Health Expo will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 27-28 September, for race participants and spectators to see and experience sponsors and local partners’ latest products and services. The expo will also have speakers covering topics on health and fitness, and race day tips. Expo hours are 12:00-18:00 on Saturday and 07:00-13:00 on race day.
Life Time Tri Series
The Mack Cycle Escape to Miami Triathlon is part of the 2014 Life Time Tri Series, which includes 12 triathlons across the US between May and October. The series also includes Life Time Tri South Beach held on the southern tip of Miami Beach each April. The two Miami races can be bundled for ‘an ultimate Miami Triathlon experience’ that includes discount pricing, additional perks and medals for triathletes who would like to compete in both events.
Registration
Registration is ongoing at escapetomiamitriathlon.com. The entry fee is US$160 for the International Distance and US$105 for the Sprint Distance through to race day when it increases by US$5 per event type, if spots are available. Relay teams can register for US$245 / US$150. Registration includes a finisher medal, swim cap, performance t-shirt, ferry transportation to Escape Island for International participants, and post-race refreshments and music.
As title sponsor, Mack Cycle’s Miami store, located at 5995 Sunset Drive, has been named a Five-Star Top 100 Bike Store in the US by the cycling industry as well as one of the Top 50 Triathlon stores in the country as rated by Slowtwitch.
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