IMG, the global leader in sports, fashion and media, in partnership with the Fengtai Sports Bureau of Beijing, will host the 2015 Beijing International Triathlon on Sunday 20 September, at the Garden Expo Park, in the Fengtai District of Beijing, China.
For the fourth straight year, top athletes from around the world will race in this renowned Olympic distance triathlon, with a shorter sprint distance race taking place on Saturday 19 September, to kick off this festive weekend of fitness. Registration for both races is now officially open at beijinginternationaltriathlon.com.
“We’ve watched the Beijing International Triathlon steadily grow in numbers over the last four years with registrations tripling since its inception in 2012, making it a bucket list triathlon for so many racers,” said IMG Senior Vice President James Leitz. “From triathlon newbies to seasoned age groupers, it’s been so rewarding to watch the people of China embrace this new, healthy lifestyle by training and competing in a triathlon.”
The Olympic distance course will showcase the eco-friendly environment and cultural attractions in Fengtai including a 1.5K swim through Garden Expo Lake; a challenging 40K bike race through the quaint villages of Fengtai and up Qian Ling Mountain, the highest peak in Southwest Beijing; and a final 10K run through the colorful gardens and up the steep steps of the Garden Expo Park.
The sprint element of the triathlon will take triathletes on a 750m lake swim, a 20K bike ride and a 5K run all through the lush grounds of the expansive Garden Expo Park.
New this year, the Beijing International Triathlon will feature a Collegiate Challenge to encourage university students to join the sport. Students will race as Olympic distance relay teams and the school with the fastest combined times of their top two teams will win the Collegiate Challenge. Additionally, the Corporate Challenge returns and will continue to promote teamwork, a healthy workforce and corporate health through triathlon racing. This year, the company or organization with the fastest combined times of their top two teams will win the Fengtai Cup.
Garden Expo Park is located west of the Yongding River and east of Eagle Mountain, in the Fengtai District of Beijing, China. The park is an elaborate garden city using advanced technologies and artistic achievements in landscaping including an international standard low-carbon and ecological zone.
Within the Garden Expo Park are several attractions including various traditional, modern, innovation, ecological and international exhibition parks; and a plethora of lush gardens replicating famous regions of China including Beijing, Jinan, Shanghai, Lingnan, Tangshan and more.
The Beijing International Triathlon is part of the Escape to Alcatraz Triathlon Series, and the only qualifying event in Asia for the iconic Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Coveted race slots for the infamous and grueling 2016 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon will be awarded to the top 50 men and women across each group and division of the Olympic distance race, at the 2015 Beijing International Triathlon.
The public is invited to watch the races at the start/finish line and along the course throughout the park, as well as attend the free Health and Fitness Race Expo which will take place Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September. The Beijing International Triathlon is owned by the Fengtai Sports Bureau of Beijing and produced by IMG.
Interested participants are encouraged to register online early, as space is limited.
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