Register now for the 2008 Winter Triathlon on Mt. Bachelor

Registration for the 2008 USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon National Championship presented by Bend Bike N Sport has officially opened. Everyone regardless of age and ability level can register and learn more about the event at oregonsports.org. The event will occur at Mt. Bachelor on February 9.

Registration fees for individuals are $67 prior to February 1 ($77 after) while fees for a three-person team are $61 per person. Seniors over 65 and students under 18 pay $50.

Winter triathlon is a sport that consists of running, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing – all performed on snow. The National Championship will feature both an age group race and elite race. The age group race will qualify the top five athletes per age group and the elite race will qualify the top three men and top three women to compete in the world championships, February 22, 2008 in Freudenstadt, Germany.

The Winter Triathlon National Championship is one of two major sports events recently landed by the non-profit Oregon Sports Authority, which formally launched its Central Oregon chapter in October.  The organization’s purpose is to positively impact Central Oregon’s economy and quality of life by attracting sports events and supporting area youth sports programs.

The schedule of events for the Winter Triathlon is below (subject to change):

Saturday, February 9
9:00am – Age Group Men
9:30am – Age Group Women
10:00am – Elite Men
10:30am – Elite Women
11:00am – Team Men
11:30am – Team Women

Register Now!