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2007 MINNESOTA TRIATHLON CALENDAR
Presented By The V-MAX WETSUIT
* * * Triathlons in Minnesota * * *
* * * 2007 Minnesota Triathlons * Minnesota Duathlons * Minnesota Adventure Races 2007 * * *
Sunday, February 18, 2007 ::: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Tri-U-Mah Indoor Triathlon
- Indoor Triathlon
- Location: University of Minnesota Recreation Center
- 2005 - 2006 Results At: umn.edu
Sunday, February 25, 2007 ::: Chanhassen, Minnesota:
Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon - Chanhassen, MN
- Indoor Triathlon
- Location: Life Time Fitness
- Register On-Line At: Active.com
- Printable Entry Form At: lifetimefitness.com - (.pdf file)
- Mail entries must be postmarked by February 16
Friday March 02, 2007 ::: Lindstrom, Minnesota:
5 STAR Triathlon Training Weekend
- The weekend starts on Friday at 5 p.m. and ends on Sunday at 1 p.m.
- Start Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Chamber of Commerce Building
- Phone: (800) 429-8044
- email: info@midwestsportsevents.com
- Course Info: With 4 coaches, we wil be working with all levels of experience form the beginner triathlete, experienced or elite!
- More: Five STAR Training Weekend is a 3 day program geared for the triathlete looking to prepare and excel in any triathlon distance. Learn from the BEST Coaches in the Triathlon Sport. This training will have a positive and dramatic effect on your triathlon experience.
Monday March 26, 2007 ::: Wyoming, Minnesota:
Chisago Lakes Triathlon Training 101 Classes
- Triathlon 101 Class
- Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Fairview Lakes Clinic
- Phone: (800) 429-8044
- email: info@midwestsportsevents.com
- Price: FREE
- Course Info: The Triathlon 101 Class will consist of guest speakers who will go through each discipline of the sport of triathlon. Each Monday night class will be different and will focus on a number of topics: injury prevention, swim skills, bike technique, running form, nutrition, transition tips, etc.
- More: Triathlon 101 Training Classes are held on 4 consecutive Mondays: March 5, 12, 19, 26. Come to one or come to all. Different information is covered at each event. Handouts will be provided.
Sunday, April 15, 2007 ::: Woodbury, Minnesota:
Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon - Woodbury, MN
- Indoor Triathlon
- Location: Life Time Fitness
- Register On-Line At: Active.com
- Printable Entry Form At: lifetimefitness.com - (.pdf file)
- Mail entries must be postmarked by April 6.
Saturday, May 05, 2007 ::: Alexandria, Minnesota:
Chain of Lakes Sprint Triathlon
- Pool Swim 600 yards, Bike 13 miles, Run 3 miles
- Location: Discovery Middle School
- Course Info: 600 yd Pool Swim, 14 Mile Bike, 3.5 mile run
- Swim: 600 yard swim in 8 lane, 25 yard pool.
- Bike: 13 miles through the Alexandria area country side along rolling hills.
- Run: 3 miles through a residential area and newly paved trail.
- Directions To Race: 510 North McKay Ave.
- From I-94: 2 hours NW of Twin Cities, North on Hwy 29, East on 3rd Ave. North on McKay.
- From Hwy 29: (Parkers Prairie) South on McKay Avenue.
- 2006 Results at: onlineraceresults.com
- 2005 Results at: pickleevents.com
- 2004 Results at: pickleevents.com
- 2003 Results at: pickleevents.com or midwestevents.com
- 2002 Results at: vikingland.com/tri
Sunday May 06, 2007 ::: Mankato, Minnesota:
Minnesota State University, Mankato Campus Recreation Triathlon
- Swim 800 yards, Bike 14 miles, Run 4 miles
- Start Time: 8:30 am
- Location: MSU Highland Center Pool
- Phone: (507) 389-3269
- email: jennifer.myers@mnsu.edu
- Price: $20 for individual, $40 for team
- Course Info: 800 yard swim in pool, 14 mile out and back bike (must provide own helmet), and 4 mile out and back run.
- More: Can compete as an individual or team. A great triathlon for first timers - non competitive! Registration starts April 2nd. If interested, email or call the race coordinator. (no online registration)
- Directions To Race: Mankato is 80 miles south of the Twin Cities on Hwy 169. Minnesota State University is located on Stadium Road. Follow signs once Hwy 169 comes into town. For more detailed directions, contact the race coordinator.
- <>2007 Results At: Click Here
Saturday, May 19, 2007 ::: Thief River Falls, Minnesota:
23rd Annual TRF Dakota Clinic Triathlon
- Swim 500 yards, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles
- Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Location: Franklin Middle School pool
- Phone: (218) 683-2718
- email: Langland@mncable.net
- Register On-Line At: Active.com
- Price: $32 individual, $72 relay
- Course Info: Pool swim with flat bike and run courses.
- More: Slow wave for slowest swimmers and participants start first, Fast wave for fastest participants start last.
- Directions To Race: Franklin Middle School pool - Thief River Falls, MN 56701
- 2004 - 2006 Results At: Race Web site
Saturday, May 19, 2007: :: Houston, Minnesota:
Houston Lion's Root River Triathlon
- Canoe 6.5 miles, Bike 8 miles, Run 3 miles
- Location: Trailhead Park, Houston,MN
- email: mattjen@acegroup.cc
- Course Info: Two person canoe teams will journey 6.5 miles on the Root River to the Mound Prairie Bridge for the bike transition, where you will ride 8 miles back towards scenic Houston, with the final leg a 3 mile run into Trailhead Park in Houston.
- Directions To Race: Houston is the "Best of the Bluff Country" in beautiful southeastern Minnesota. From I-90 take Hwy 76 south approximately 15 miles into Houston.
- More: see website to view info and download registration form
- Registration deadline for the 9th Annual Root River Triathlon May 1st.
- NO late or same day registration this year.
- 2006 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
- 2005 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
- 2004 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
Houston is located in southeast Minnesota, 25 minutes west of La Crosse, WI, and 25 minutes north of Iowa border. Map can also be downloaded from website
Sunday May 20, 2007 ::: Albert Lea, Minnesota:
Land Between the Lakes Triathlon
- Sprint Triathlon
- Location: Edgewater Park
- Register On Line At: albertleatri.com
- Course Info: The race start and transition will be at the west end of Edgewater Park. The race will begin with a .5 mile open water lake swim in Edgewater Lake. Participants will then transition to a 19.8 mile bike through Albert Lea area country side, fairly flat with some rolling hills, mostly on newly paved roads. Racers will then transition for a 4.2 mile run along scenic Edgewater and Fountain Lake, fairly flat and fast course with minimal traffic.
- 2006 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
- 2005 Results: pickleevents.com
Sunday, June 03, 2007 ::: Buffalo, Minnesota:
Buffalo Triathlon
- Olympic ::: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.8 miles, Run 6.2 miles
- Sprint ::: Swim ¼ mile, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles
- Location: Sturges Park, Buffalo, MN
- Course Info: The newly designed Sprint and Olympic length triathlon courses, will begin and end at Sturges Park. Participants will swim in the fresh waters of Buffalo Lake, bike past up to nine other lakes through the rolling farmland of Wright County and will finish with a run along the shores of Lake Buffalo.
- More: This race is designed for those who desire to attempt their first triathlon and for those who desire a challenging experience. This is also a great start to the triathlon season for those experienced athletes who are preparing for other races later in the summer.
- 2006 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
- 2005 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
- 2004 Results At: pickleevents.com
(Buffalo is located 37 miles northwest of Minneapolis)
Saturday June 09, 2007 ::: Maple Plain,
Minnesota: Liberty Triathlon
- Half Iron ::: Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles
- Olympic ::: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles
- Start Time: 8:00am
- Location: Baker Park Reserve - Lake Independence
- Phone: (763) 205-5686
- email: info@libertytri.com
- Register On-Line At: libertytri.com
- Price: Olympic $55, Half $75
- Course Info: Sandy beach swim start in clear water of Lake Independence. Bike course over rolling scenic hills of Independence, Maple Plain, and Medina communities, paved trail run through Baker Park and around Lake Katrina.
- Directions To Race: The race begins at the south beach of Lake Independence
- Baker Park Reserve is located at the intersection of County Road 19 and 24 in Maple Plain, MN
- The park address is 2301 County Rd 19, Maple Plain, MN, 55359.
- visit libertytri.com for directions to the race course.
- 2006 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
- 2005 Results: pickleevents.com
Independence, Minnesota is located 20 miles west of Minneapolis
Saturday, July 14, 2007 ::: Minneapolis, Minnesota:
Life Time Fitness Triathlon
- Olympic ::: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles
- Sprint ::: Swim 0.4 mile, Bike 15 miles, Run 3 miles
- Location: Northwest Beach Of Lake Nokomis
- Register On-Line At: Active.com
- 2006 Results At: ltftriathlon.com
Sunday, July 15, 2007 ::: Minnetrista,
Minnesota: Hilltop Kids Triathlon
- Kids Triathlon - Distances will vary according to age
- Location: Mound-Westonka Senior High School
- Course Info: Distances will vary according to age. See HilltopKidsTri.com for full details. The swim will be conducted in the indoor pool @ Mound-Westonka Senior High School. Biking will be performed on a 2.2 mile loop consisting of paved trails and a closed portion of Game Farm Rd. Run segment will be on a cross-country course within the school campus.
- Directions To Race: Mound-Westonka Senior High School is located @ 5905 Sunnyfield Road E., in Minnetrista, MN 55364. Turn West on Sunnyfield Road from County Road 110, approximately 2 miles North of downtown Mound, MN. See HilltopKidsTri.com for mapping.
- 2006 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
- 2005 Results At: TriFind.com (.pdf file)
Minnetrista is in southern Minnesota, 26 miles west of Minneapolis
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 ::: Luverne:
Border to Border Triathlon
- 4 day event traveling 500 miles - biking, running and canoeing
- email: gaylen@mnb2b.org
- Register On-Line At: Active.com
- 2006 Results At: mnb2b.org or TriFind.com
- 2005 Results At: mnb2b.org
- 2004 Results At: mnb2b.org
- 2003 Results At: mnb2b.org
- 2002 Results At: mnb2b.org
- 2001 Results At: mnb2b.org (pdf file)
- 2000 Results At: mnb2b.org
Saturday, July 28, 2007 ::: Chisago Lake, Minnesota:
Kids' Chisago Lakes Area Triathlon
- Ages 3-12 ::: Distances depend on age
- Start Time: 9 a.m.
- Location: Paradise Park. 11031 Stinson Ave., Chisago City, MN 55013
- Phone: 800-429-8044
- email: info@midwestsportsevents.com
- Register On-Line At: Active.com
- Price: $12 until July 27; $18 day of event
- Course Info: Big park with a lot of space! Most of the kids' portion of the triathlon takes place inside the park!
- Nice shallow, clean, and warm water to swim in. Quick and smooth bike course. Finish with a run in the park and a downhill to the finishline.
- Event is supported by many lifeguards and volunteers. Kids' swim parallel to the shore in water never above their waist. Helmets must be worn. Swim caps are mandatory. Events start by age group with the oldest group first. Younger kids may be assisted by parents.
- More: All kids receive a t-shirt, goody bag, finishers medal and plenty of food and fun after the event!
- Directions To Race:
- Just north of the Twin Cities. Take 35W or 35E north to I-35. Take Exit 132 east onto Hwy 8 to Chisago City.
- From St. Cloud take Hwy 95 east to North Branch, turn right on Co. Rd 14 then keep right on Co. Rd 77 to Chisago City. At the stoplight go south on Old Towne Rd/Co Rd 24 one block to Stinson Ave., then left to Paradise Park. 11031 Stinson Ave., Chisago City, MN 55013
- 2006 Results At: midwestsportsevents.com
This is a fun event for all abilities!
Sunday, July 29, 2007 ::: Chisago City, Minnesota:
Chisago Lakes Triathlon
- Half Iron ::: Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles
- Sprint ::: Swim ¼ mile, Bike 20 miles, Run 3.1 miles
- Start Time: 7 a.m.
- Location: Paradise Park, Chisago City, Minnesota
- Phone: 800-429-8044
- email: info@midwestsportsevents.com
- Register On-Line At: Active.com
- Price: Sprint $55 Half Ironman $105
- Course Info: At the top of Paradise Park looks over the beach and the start of the swim course. This is a point to point swim and into the heavily shaded, grassy transition area. The bike heads out onto quiet country roads boasting the beauty of the St. Croix River. The run course spreads through residential neighborhoods and offers several water and gatorade stations.
- More: The Chisago Triathlon also hosts a Kids' Triathlon on Saturday, July 28th. Check out the information at the Kids' Triathlon link on the website at www.midwestsportsevents.com
- Directions To Race:
- Just north of the Twin Cities. Take 35W or 35E north to I-35. Take Exit 132 east onto Hwy 8 to Chisago City.
- From St. Cloud take Hwy 95 east to North Branch, turn right on Co. Rd 14 then keep right on Co. Rd 77 to Chisago City. At the stoplight go south on Old Towne Rd/Co Rd 24 one block to Stinson Ave., then left to Paradise Park. 11031 Stinson Ave., Chisago City, MN 55013
- 2006 Searchable Results At: itiming.com
- PDF File: Overall / Age Group / Relay
Sunday, July 29, 2007 ::: Fergus Falls, Minnesota:
YMCA Hoot Lake Triathlon
- Swim ¼ mile, Bike 15.7 miles, Run 3.3 miles
- Start Time: 8am
- Location: Hoot Lake Public Access, Fegus Falls, MN 56537
- Phone: (218) 739-4489
- email: timffymca@prtel.com
- Register On-Line At: Active.com
- Price: Single: $40 Team: $60
- Course Info: 1/4 Mile Swim, 16 Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run
- Swim: .25 Mile Open Water in Hoot Lake.
- Bike: 15.7 Mile Bike. All right hand turns. Rolling hills. All paved.
- Run: 3.3 Mile Run.
- More: Registration limited to the frist 275. Race always sells out out quick!
- 2006 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
- 2005 Results At: pickleevents.com
- 2004 Results At: pickleevents.com
- 2003 Results At: pickleevents.com
(Fergus Falls is in western Minnesota, 115 miles northwest of St Cloud Minnesota, 54 miles southeast of Fargo North Dakota, and 80 miles north-northeast of Milbank South Dakota)
Sunday, August 05, 2007 ::: Duluth, Minnesota:
Brewhouse Triathlon
- Short ::: Swim 1/3 mile, Bike 10.3 miles, Run 2.5 miles
- Long ::: Swim .08 mile, Bike 20.6 miles, Run 5 miles
- Location: Pike Lake AAA Beach Club
- Register On-Line At: Active.com
- 2006 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
- 2005 Results At: pickleevents.com
- 2004 Results At: pickleevents.com
- 2003 Results at: pickleevents.com
- 2002 Results at: pigmantri.com
- 2001 Results at: pigmantri.com
Saturday, August 18, 2007 ::: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota: Castaway Club Triathlon on Pelican Lake
- Olympic ::: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles
- Sprint ::: Swim 1/3 mile, Bike 10 miles, Run 3 miles
- Location: Young Life Castaway Club's Sail beach
- Course Info: The swim goes along the bank of Castaway Club in 5ft water. Spectators can watch from bank to see race unfold. The bike begins with rolling hills, including a climb through the center of camp. It finishes with a long,flat sprint to camp. The run goes along Pelican Lake and concludes at Castaway's beach.
- Directions: From Minneapolis, take State Hwy 94 to Fergus Falls. Go north on State Hwy 59 towards Detroit Lakes. Eight miles before Detroit Lakes, look for County Hwy 20 and turn left. Go about 2.5 miles and turn left on County Hwy 31. Castaway Club will be on your right.
- 2006 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
- 2005 Results At: pickleevents.com
- 2004 Results At: pickleevents.com
(After the race, enjoy a chef prepared lunch, try our climbing wall, go down the zip line or relax in 2 of our 50 person hot tubs. This race benefits the youth ministry of Lakes Area Young Life)
Sunday, August 26, 2007 ::: Baxter, Minnesota: Lakes Country Triathlon
- Swim ½ mile, Bike 17 miles, Run 4 miles
- Location: Whipple Beach
- email: brad@pickleevents.com
- 2006 Results At: onlineraceresults.com
- 2005 Results At: pickleevents.com
- 2004 Results At: pickleevents.com
- 2003 Results at: pickleevents.com
Saturday, September 01, 2007 :: Rochester,
Minnesota: TreadMan Duathlon
- Run 3.1 miles, Bike 19.9 miles, Run 3.1 miles
- Start Time: 9:00 am
- Location: Douglas Trail, Douglas, MN (3 miles north of Rochester)
- Phone: (507) 282-5079
- email: rsaxman@charter.net
- Register On-Line At: Active.com
- Price: $45 solo, $55 team (Add $15 after August 18)
- Course Info: 5K run, 32K bike, 5K run
- Out and back runs on the Douglas Trail. Bike leg has a bit of a challenging hill. All surfaces paved.
- Directions To Race: Exit US 52 at 75th St NW/County 14. Go 2.8 miles west to the Douglas Trail intersection.
- 2006 Results At: pigmantri.com
Sunday, September 23, 2007 :: Bloomington, Minnesota: Bloomington Iron Girl Women's Duathlon
- Run 2 miles, Bike 22 miles, Run 2 miles
- Location: Normandale Lake Park, Bloomington
- Register On-Line At: Active.com
- 2006 Results At doitsports.com: Awards / Overall / Top 10
- 2005 Results At: doitsports.com
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