Triathlon and Duathlon in St. Joe Beach!
Mexico Beach and St. Joe Beach are excited about our 3rd year sponsoring the Triathlon and Duathlon! All athletes are welcome and invited to compete in this great event. The triathlon will consist of 1/2 mile swim, 15 mile bike ride and a 5k run. The duathlon which will start simultaneously will consist of a 1.2 mile run on the beach, 15 mile bike ride and a 5k run.
The event is sponsored by Cory Everson's Fitness for Women in Panama City and local companies in the area. This is a first class event! We are excited to have athletes from all over the area compete in this event. We're expecting up to 200 athletes from Florida, Alabama, Georgia and numerous other places.
Schedule of Events
Friday April 25
4- 8 PM Package Pick-Up at the El Governor Motel
Saturday April 26
7:00 AM Olympic Distance Duathlon and Triathlon begin at Beacon Hill Park
7:30 AM Sprint Distance Duathlon and Triathlon begin at Beacon Hill Park
VERY IMPORTANT _ PLEASE BE CAREFUL ON THE ROADS!!!! Bikers and runners will be all over Hwy 98 and Hwy 386 this weekend - Please be cautious of these athletes. During some times between 7:30 AM CT and 11:30 CT, some of 98 and Hwy 386 will be blocked off and traffic will be stopped.
We need volunteers - As a volunteer, you can help early morning, late morning or both. We will fit you in depending on your schedule. Please let me know if you can volunteer at least 2 or 3 hours of your time on Saturday morning. It is a great event to watch! Anyone that would like to volunteer, please call Lynn Marshall at 648-8196.
The purpose of this weekend is to meet great people, eat seafood and visit a beautiful beach! For registration and other information or how to be a sponsor, please visit our website.
Restaurants - If you would like to do any specials or give out any promotions, please bring your coupons, menus by the Welcome Center no later than Thursday.
