Individual triathletes or relay teams may register by August 31 deadline
SHOW LOW, Ariz. (July 27, 2017) – The 22nd annual Tri in the Pines is a high-altitude, challenging sprint triathlon in the beautiful White Mountains, set for Saturday, Sept. 16. This year’s event is the final leg of the High Mountain Circuit. The race will test your skills and endurance, beginning with a 625-yard swim at Show Low Family Aquatic Center (an indoor facility), transitions to a 12.3-mile bicycle ride on city streets and ends with a 3.5-mile run on a paved multipurpose trail in Show Low City Park. This event is a challenging course at Show Low’s 6,500-foot elevation amidst the cool of the Ponderosa pines. Registration fees are $65 per athlete.
Want to partner with family and friends? Relay teams may consist of two or three members for a team registration fee of $95. All relay teams are judged in the same category.
The Youth Tri, held in conjunction with Tri in the Pines, is open to boys and girls, ages 5 to 14. The race consists of a 175-yard swim, four-mile bicycle ride and a one-mile run. The registration fee for the Youth Tri is $45 per athlete.
Registration deadline is Thursday, August 31. For more information or to have a registration form mailed to you, e-mail twade@showlowaz.gov or call (928) 532-4143. Registrations are also accepted online at www.activityreg.com.