Tri-California Events has earned yet another title for its iconic Wildflower Triathlons. Complete Tri, a leading triathlon gear website, recently listed Wildflower as one of the top 10 destination races in the United States.
Complete Tri awarded the ranking to triathlons that offer a variety of racing distances, have also stood the test of time, and offer a special venue. This year’s Wildflower Triathlons, held throughout the weekend of 29 April to 1 May will ‘offer all of this and much more’.
“Wildflower’s setting in the active Central Coast of California is one of many reasons athletes travel to this special race,” said Colleen Bousman, President of Tri-California.
She continued, “Athletes and spectators attending the festival will never be at a loss for things to do. The outdoor venue includes live bands, as well as Yoga in the Park, nature hikes along the lake bed, a group mountain bike ride, race clinics, a corn hole tournament, and a large array of exhibitor booths, all lending their touch of fun for a fantastic weekend. This world renown event is an industry leader and earned its name of One and Only since there is nothing quite like it.”
Racers who attend this year’s 34th Wildflower triathlon can choose to stay in a hotel or vacation rental in nearby Paso Robles or stay onsite at the race campgrounds. Athletes staying on-site can tent camp or enjoy a bit of RV ‘glamping’.
Due to ongoing drought conditions, the campgrounds have been closed to the general public for the year; however, Wildflower attendees will have the privilege of racing and camping at Lake San Antonio for this weekend only.
Wildflower continues to draw thousands of competitive and amateur athletes each year. Tri-California is pleased to report that El Nino brought enough winter rain to raise the water levels back up to the boat ramp for a swim start at Harris Creek; allowing for over five miles of open water swimming.
When it comes time to race, participants have their choice of distances: Long Course, Olympic, Mountain Bike Sprint, On-road Sprint and a Kid’s Race.
The team at Tri-California add that it’s no surprise Wildflower continues to make top 10 race lists. ‘With Mother Nature as its venue, a challenging course that demands bragging rights, and a fun-filled, three-day festival, it’s sure to be the California destination race for years to come.’
All race events take place on 30 April to 1 May 2016 at Lake San Antonio, South Shore in Monterey County, California.
Saturday 30 April 2016
Long Course Triathlon (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run)
Mountain Bike Sprint Triathlon (0.25 mile swim, 9.7 mile bike, 2 mile run)
Sunday 1 May 2016
Olympic Distance Triathlon (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run)
Sprint Distance Triathlon (0.25K swim, 20K bike, 5K run)
The WF2 (where athletes race the long course on Saturday and Olympic course on Sunday) is also available for the 2016 race weekend.
Tri-California Events is an event management company producing triathlon, swimming and running races throughout California including the Wildflower Triathlons, San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz, Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon & Swim, The Triathlon at Pacific Grove, and Scott Tinley’s Triathlon.
In addition, Tri-California serves as the race production company for the former Nike Women’s Half-Marathon and The San Francisco Giant Race. At Tri-California, the company’s goal is to motivate individuals of all ages and fitness levels to lead a healthier lifestyle by ‘exercising with purpose’ and participating in an endurance race.
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