ethos, the mass participation event organization that produces the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon, has today announced that the 2023 event will take place on August 26- 27, 2023.
To celebrate the event’s 15-year milestone, the Boston Triathlon is launching a team competition. Any tri clubs, high school teams, college teams, corporate teams, and training groups can compete in the 2023 Team Championship cup competition, which has US$5,000 in prizes up for grabs.
The competition is open to any group that wants to race as a team, with winners receiving cash prizes, possession of a custom-designed Championship Cup, and bragging rights for one year.
“We’re so excited to announce this new Team Championship,” said Michael O’Neil, President of the Boston Triathlon. “Our event has always been about opening up the sport of triathlon to more people; and, by inviting these groups, we hope to draw new participants who might be inspired to join their friends and colleagues to compete in the race.”
Teams vying for the Team Championship cup must have a minimum of seven people and can be co-ed or single-gender and will be scored in their respective category. There is no cap on the number of team members, but each team can have up to 10 athletes score for their team.
Scores will be individual results only, with no relay options. A total of US$5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the winning teams, with US$3,000 going to first place, US$1,250 going to second, and US$750 awarded to the third-place team.
Teams will also have the opportunity to raise funds for the event’s official charity partner, Boston Medical Center (BMC). All funds raised will support the hospital’s efforts to advance health equity and close outcome gaps linked to race and wealth.
“We are proud to be the title sponsor of this inspiring event and thrilled to support the great spirit of competition that the Boston Triathlon creates. We’re looking forward to seeing teams battle it out for the Team Championship, and are excited to see if the cup will make its way back to Boston this year,” said Leslie Walstrom, Global Head of Marketing at Columbia Threadneedle Investments.
The 15th annual Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon will take place in South Boston on August 26-27, 2023. The event includes both Olympic and sprint distance races, and is Boston’s only triathlon.
The swim takes place at Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Carson Beach, with a bike ride on DCR William Day Boulevard, and a run in South Boston. In addition to the main race on August 27, Kids Day will take place on Saturday, August 26, featuring a host of activities designed to inspire a future generation of triathletes.
