“We love to put on a small-scale triathlon in Huntington, and an Indoor Triathlon fits the bill. The Recreation Center has a great building to put on an event like this,” said Stephanie Bryant, race director.
Entrants can tackle the triathlon alone or sign up with a team for a chance to win the Corporate Cup. Participants will swim 300 yards, equivalent to 12 pool lengths, and then bike eight miles on a spinning bike before running two miles on a treadmill. Everyone will have five minutes to change clothes after they swim.
All of the events will be timed. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female, and the top competitors in each age group. Age groups are 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. A cup will be presented to the top overall relay team, and first-place male and female in each age group.
Children are encouraged to attend the Indoor Triathlon. Children’s age groups are 8-10 and 11-15. Children will swim 150 yards, equivalent to six pool lengths, bike four miles on a spinning bike and run one mile, equivalent to seven laps, on the track. Children must be at least 4 feet, 2 inches tall to ride the bike. Children can use floatation devices like kickboards and life vests in the pool, but fins and paddles are prohibited.
Registration is $25 in advance, $40 the morning of the race, and $50 per corporate team of two or three. Participants must sign consent forms before the race.