Revolution3 Triathlon has announced a brand new race for the 2012 season. The weekend of 27-28 October 2012 sees Rev3 take over Sarasota, Florida, for a brand new Half Distance event. The Half distance will comprise a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 run.
“We’ve wanted to bring a race to Florida, and Sarasota is the perfect location,” said Charlie Patten, President of Rev3. “Sarasota is a beautiful area and offers numerous activities for families to enjoy and a unique and challenging course for our athletes.”
Sarasota is located on the southwest coast of Florida and is noted for being the winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus. It is a year round destination for families and hosts numerous arts, culture and music festivals. Offering relaxation on white sandy beaches, the area boasts local art museums, shopping districts, plus some of the best preserved natural land in Florida at the Myakka River State Park.
Known for its beautiful coastline and white sands, the swim will take place in the crystal blue waters of North Lido Beach. A short run from the swim finish will take athletes to the transition area. From there, athletes will start on the two-loop bike course, which swings by the world-famous St Armand’s Circle before going over the Ringling Bridge, circling back once before getting to Longboat Key and a long section that is fast and flat.
The run course starts out with a few miles in the shade before taking athletes onto South Lido Key, skirting some of the bike course and offering beautiful views of the downtown Sarasota skyline. After that, athletes cover the Sarasota bay front before heading into the sandy, beach-side finish line in front of the Lido Resort.
Revolution3 Triathlon believes that the triathlon race experience should provide a quality experience for the whole family, and tailors its races to ensure a superior race day event. Rev3 races are weekend-long events, often featuring concerts or outdoor movies, and athlete and family only admission to nearby theme parks prior to the race.
Revolution3 has also gained a reputation for attracting many of the top pros in the sport, and often offers spectators the opportunity to see them up close and on the course.
Since its inception, Revolution3 Triathlon has grown to include both national and international races, Olympic, 70.3 and 140.6 distances and encourages family, friends and spectators to experience the race along with the athletes who are competing. Revolution3 will release more information about the new Florida race as it draws closer.
