Life Time Fitness, ‘The Healthy Way of Life Company’, has unveiled the 2012 LeadmanTri Life Time EPIC 250 schedule. The category redefining, ultra-distance triathlon will make its return to Las Vegas on Saturday 19 May 2012. New in 2012 is the inaugural LeadmanTri Life Time EPIC 250 in Bend, Oregon, set for Saturday 22 September 2012.
Launched in Las Vegas in 2011, the LeadmanTri 250 offers a unique, ultra-distance triathlon course that features a 5K swim, 223K bike and 22K run. Both professional and age group divisions are offered, as well as a relay category.
“We are excited to expand our ultra-distance triathlon platform to the Northwest, which enjoys a vibrant and active endurance community, as well as return to our inaugural host city – Las Vegas,” said Kenneth Cooper, Vice President at Life Time Endurance.
“As we seek to grow this new category of triathlon, we wanted to provide endurance athletes with the perfect platform for competing in multiple long-distance events with a heightened focus on the non-impact elements – namely the swim and bike portions. In essence, we have created the perfect healthy way of life distances for the ultra-endurance athlete.”
Back to Vegas
LeadmanTri 250 Las Vegas features a swim in the shadow of Dead Man’s Island, a bike through the Valley of Fire State Park and a picturesque trail run that navigates the Hoover Dam trail system. The course also features more than 7,000 feet of climbing and a peak elevation of 2,600 feet in historic Boulder City.
For athletes seeking shorter distances, the LeadmanTri 125 Las Vegas will also be offered, featuring a 125K course with a 2.5K swim, 111.5K bike and 11K trail run.
LeadmanTri Bend
LeadmanTri Bend features a swim in idyllic Lake Cultus, a bike around dormant volcano, Mount Bachelor, and a breath-taking trail run through Tetherow Country Club along the Descheutes River. The course also features nearly 5,000 feet of climbing and a peak elevation of 6,200 feet ending in the Old Mill District of Bend.
Each race has a capacity of 500 participants and registration is now open at www.leadmantri.com.
