In recognition of Veterans Day, the inaugural Lake Mead Triathlon – part of the Life Time Fitness series of events – will take place on Saturday 12 November, at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Boulder City, Nevada. The race will benefit the Challenged Athlete Foundation’s (CAF) Operation Rebound by funding grants for adaptive sporting equipment and competition expenses.
Through these grants, benefiting Military Medical Center Physical Training (MMCPT) and sports clinics, Operation Rebound provides unparalleled sports opportunities and support to active American military service members, veterans of any branch and first responders who have suffered permanent physical injuries.
“We are excited and honoured that Life Time Fitness chose us as their event’s designated charity, says Nico Marcolongo, CAF Operation Rebound Program Manager. “Our veterans are always looking for a new athletic challenge and I think the Lake Mead Triathlon will provide them with an unforgettable experience.
The Lake Mead Triathlon promises an adventure for competitors of all levels. The event, which is owned and produced by Life Time Fitness, ‘The Healthy Way of Life Company’, consists of three different courses including a sprint distance (750m swim, 20K bike, 5K run), international distance (1500m swim, 40K bike, 10K run) and long course (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run).
A relay for the international distance and long course, as well as a single-participant half marathon is also open for registration.
Life Time Fitness will donate a portion of each individual athlete’s registration and 100% of the registration fee for the two relays directly to Operation Rebound. Participants and non-participants can make donations to support the mission by visiting www.lakemeadtri.com.
Early registration ends on 30 September with fees currently ranging from US$65 to US$150 for individual participants and US$250 to US$500 for relay participation.
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