Second annual Orange County Triathlon is being held in Mission Viejo and Triatheletes from across the country are gearing up to participSate on Sunday Sept. 27th.
The event this year is expected to draw close to 1,000 participants, boasts the Best of the U.S. Series Championship. It features athletes who have qualified at least in one race in each of the nation's 50 states.
The triathlon begins at 7 a.m. with a 1-mile swim in Lake Mission Viejo, followed by a 25-mile bike ride that takes athletes into Santiago Canyon through Olympiad, Marguerite Parkway and El Toro Road. After returning to Aliso Creek Bike Trail, near the Saddleback Community Church, the athletes will run a 10K that will bring them back to Lake Mission Viejo.
During the last 1/4 mile, participants will cross the 1984 Olympic Bike finish line before entering the Lake area. At the end of the event, the top female and male athlete will be crowned champion of the BOUS Series
Registration is still available for the event that benefits the Mission Viejo Nadadores, Saddleback YMCA, local youth groups and the MS Society. Mission Viejo residents will receive $20 off the entry fee. Applications are available online at http://www.octri.com/. To register, print out the paper application and mail it to the address listed on the application with a check for $150.
Spectators can enjoy the race around the Lake and on Olympiad and Marguerite. Parking is available at Florence Joyner Olympiad Park at 22760 Olympiad Road. Come out and enjoy the event, it looks to be a fabulous weekend.
For detailed information, visit http://www.octri.com/.
The event this year is expected to draw close to 1,000 participants, boasts the Best of the U.S. Series Championship. It features athletes who have qualified at least in one race in each of the nation's 50 states.
The triathlon begins at 7 a.m. with a 1-mile swim in Lake Mission Viejo, followed by a 25-mile bike ride that takes athletes into Santiago Canyon through Olympiad, Marguerite Parkway and El Toro Road. After returning to Aliso Creek Bike Trail, near the Saddleback Community Church, the athletes will run a 10K that will bring them back to Lake Mission Viejo.
During the last 1/4 mile, participants will cross the 1984 Olympic Bike finish line before entering the Lake area. At the end of the event, the top female and male athlete will be crowned champion of the BOUS Series
Registration is still available for the event that benefits the Mission Viejo Nadadores, Saddleback YMCA, local youth groups and the MS Society. Mission Viejo residents will receive $20 off the entry fee. Applications are available online at http://www.octri.com/. To register, print out the paper application and mail it to the address listed on the application with a check for $150.
Spectators can enjoy the race around the Lake and on Olympiad and Marguerite. Parking is available at Florence Joyner Olympiad Park at 22760 Olympiad Road. Come out and enjoy the event, it looks to be a fabulous weekend.
For detailed information, visit http://www.octri.com/.
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