Triathlon Business International (TBI), the industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon, has unveiled the top five events in each of 10 categories that were voted by triathletes as the ‘Triathlete’s Choice’ best events.
More than 600 nominations were received and tabulated for events around the world. Now it’s time for triathletes to declare their choice for the very best in each category. The voting link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B3XFHCV. Voting closes on Tuesday 14 January 2014.
The final 10 ‘Triathlete’s Choice’ events will be revealed on Monday 27 January at the ACTIVE Network Awards Celebration during the 2014 Triathlon Business International Conference presented by ACTIVE Network. Other awards include the announcement of top retailers, top manufacturers, best triathlon article, best triathlon photograph and the male and female Ron Smith Award winners.
In a series of categories, the Top 5 ‘Triathlete’s Choice’ events are set out below. Events in each category are listed in alphabetical order:
Best Large Race (1,000+ registrants)
1. Ironman Mont-Tremblant
2. Rev3 Cedar Point
3. Rev3 Quassy
4. Rocketman Triathlon (Florida)
5. USA Triathlon National Championships – Milwaukee
Best Small Race (<1,000 registrants)
1. Cedar Lake Triathlon
2. Escape the Cape
3. Lake Meridian Triathlon
4. Patriot Half Iron
5. Pumpkinman Triathlon (Maine)
Toughest Race – Best Bragging Rights
1. Great Floridian Triathlon
2. Ironman Lake Tahoe
3. Ironman World Championships – Kona
4. Rev3 Quassy
5. Rocketman Triathlon (Florida)
Best Urban Race
1. Herbalife Triathlon Los Angeles
2. Life Time Chicago Triathlon
3. New York City Triathlon
4. TriRock Philadelphia
5. USAT Age Group National Championships
Best Race for Beginners (ties)
1. Cocoa Beach Triathlon
2. Lake Meridian Triathlon
3. My Way or the Tri Way
4. Portofino Sunset Triathlon
5. Pumpkinman Triathlon (Maine)
6. Rev3 Cedar Point
7. Rev3 Maine
Most Scenic Race
1. Ironman Lake Placid
2. Ironman Lake Tahoe
3. Rev3 Maine
4. Rev3 Quassy
5. Rocketman Triathlon (Florida)
Bucket List Race
1. Escape from Alcatraz
2. Escape the Cape
3. Ironman World Championships – Kona
4. Pumpkinman Triathlon (Maine)
5. Rocketman Triathlon (Florida)
Best SWAG
1. Pumpkinman Triathlon (Maine)
2. Rev3 Cedar Point
3. Rev3 Maine
4. Rev3 Quassy
5. Lake Meridian Triathlon
Best Race Series (ties)
1. Boulder Tri Series
2. DelMo Sports
3. Ironman
4. Sun Multisport
5. Rev3
6. XTERRA
Best Draft-legal Race
1. Clermont Draft Legal Challenge
2. F1 Challenge at West Point
3. ITU Grand Final – London
4. ITU San Diego
5. USA Triathlon Collegiate National Championships
Voting link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B3XFHCV
Voting deadline: Tuesday 14 January 2014, midnight
The 2014 TBI conference is packed full of information and opportunities for everyone involved in the business and sport of triathlon, with a special track of panels specifically for event directors. Some of the other activities for this year’s TBI Conference include:
- Keynote speakers Jack Caress, Travis Tygart, Gary Roethenbaugh, Thom Richmond
- Three event directors-track panels
- Eight general session panels
- Speed networking – one of the most popular sessions of the previous conferences
- Technology demonstrations
- F.I.S.T. bike fit demonstration by Dan Empfield
- ACTIVE X Workouts; running, cycling trails; swimming at Mother’s Beach outside the door of the hotel
- Hospitality events, including the Competitor Group Welcome Reception
- The ACTIVE Network Awards Celebration including announcement of top retailers, top manufacturers, top triathlon events, best triathlon article, best triathlon photograph and the male and female Ron Smith Award winners
Conference dates, location and costs:
- Date: 26-28 January 2014
- Location: Marina Del Rey Marriott – Marina del Rey, California
- Cost: Triathlon Business International members – US$675
- Non-members – US$895
Registration includes all conference events, meals and one ticket to the Awards Celebration. Non-member registration includes a 1-year TBI membership.
Conference details and online registration are available online.
Triathlon Business International (TBI) is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the sport and the business of triathlon. Founded by a coalition of industry leaders, TBI advocates for the interests of triathlon businesses, provides educational and informative programs, and encourages increased participation in the sport.
