In 2015, Life Time notes that more than 28,000 athletes, aged from 10 to 82 years realized their triathlon goals – from accomplishing their first triathlon to celebrating their triathlon personal best – in ‘one of the most successful Life Time Tri Series to date’.
More than 16% of those participants were first-time triathletes and 37% of participants were women, a 7% increase in female participants over 2014.
In total, Life Time Tri will host 11 events throughout 2016, featuring some of the most prominent triathlons in the US including the Panasonic New York City Triathlon and ‘the world’s largest triathlon’ – the Transamerica Chicago Triathlon.
Life Time will also commemorate the rich heritage of three events celebrating a large milestone this year: Boulder Peak Triathlon (25th annual), CapTex Triathlon (25th anniversary) and the Minneapolis Triathlon (15th annual).
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2016 Life Time Tri Series Race Schedule |
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| Event | Date | ||
| Life Time Tri South Beach | April 3, 2016 | ||
| Life Time Tri Marquee | April 10, 2016 | ||
| Life Time Tri CapTex | May 30, 2016 | ||
| Life Time Tri Trinona | June 12, 2016 | ||
| Life Time Tri Minneapolis | July 9, 2016 | ||
| Life Time Tri Boulder Peak | July 10, 2016 | ||
| Panasonic New York City Triathlon | July 24, 2016 | ||
| Life Time Tri Maple Grove | August 20, 2016 | ||
| Transamerica Chicago Triathlon | August 28, 2016 | ||
| Life Time Tri Tempe | September 18, 2016 | ||
| Mack Cycle Escape to Miami Triathlon | September 25, 2016 | ||
Growing the sport of triathlon across the US remains a top priority for Life Time, ‘The Healthy Way of Life Company’ as registration for ten 2016 Life Time Tri events opened this week. (Lottery registration for the Panasonic New York City Triathlon will open on Sunday 1 November 2015 at 12:01am EDT.)
Each triathlon event features an international/Olympic distance course, which consists of a 1.5K swim, a 40K bike, and a 10K run (distances may vary by location). Select events also offer Sprint, Super Sprint and Kids Triathlon courses of shorter, varying distances.
International distance triathlons will continue to be the exclusive short distance contributors to IRONMAN Age Group Ranking and IRONMAN All World Athlete programs – as part of the partnership between Life Time and IRONMAN.
To support additional growth in the sport of triathlon, Life Time offers a variety of free and fee-based training options at its 117 destinations nationwide across the US to prepare athletes of all fitness levels for their triathlon. Complimentary educational seminars and race simulations, along with Life Time Endurance Coaching, Starting Line 101 Clinics, Triathlon Training Camps, Life Time Tri Team Training and Indoor Triathlon Hour events ‘provide the valuable tools athletes need to ensure race day success.’
Registration for the 3 January 2016 Indoor Triathlon Hour powered by Life Time Tri Series and IRONMAN is also open at indoortri.com. Hosted at more than 80 Life Time locations nationwide, the timed event (10 minute swim, 30 minute bike and 20 minute run) is positioned as an ideal opportunity for beginners to experience the sport in a non-threatening indoor environment and for those seeking an endurance tune-up.
Official Charity Partner
Again in 2016, select Life Time Tri Series events will benefit St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Throughout the 2015 season, Life Time Tri participants raised more than US$400,000 for this important cause. Participants in 2016 are encouraged to raise funds for St Jude and in doing so can qualify for benefits such as free race entry and race day hospitality.
Panasonic New York City Triathlon
A registration lottery will again determine entrance to the world renowned Panasonic New York City Triathlon. The lottery will open on 1 November 2015 at 12:01am EDT and will close on 15 November at 11:59pm EST.
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www.NYCTri.com
www.stjude.org
