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Nation’s Triathlon

Calendar
When:
September 11, 2016 @ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2016-09-11T07:00:00-04:00
2016-09-11T12:00:00-04:00
Where:
West Potomac Park
E Basin Dr SW
Washington, DC 20242
USA
Sports

Annual Events DC Nation’s Triathlon returns to Washington DC onSeptember 11, 2016. The prestigious event will again host sprint and Olympics distances and is renowned for a scenic course that winds through the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The triathlon includes a swim in the Potomac River and bike course through the streets of Washington and along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway. The race finishes with a run along the water and a spectacular finish south of the FDR Memorial.

3,300 triathletes

·         59% men and  41% women participating

·         41 states and 10 countries represented

Expo and Packet Pickup- Omni Shoreham Hotel,2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC 20008

Race Day – West Potomac Park, West Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

Expo and Packet Pickup

o   Friday, September 9 3:00pm-7:00pm

o   Saturday, September 10 10:00am- 5:00pm

·         Race Day– Sunday, September 11

o   7:00 am – Olympic Race Starts

o   8:30 am – Sprint Race Starts

o   11:30 am – Awards Ceremony

Race Weekend Details:

·         Events DC Nation’s Triathlon features Sprint and Olympic distance events. The triathlon features a swim, bike, and run through the monument corridor, before finishing at West Potomac Park. Participants will receive a finisher’s medal, technical t-shirt, post-race breakfast and complimentary massages.

·         Races-Within-a-Race: The Events DC Nation’s Triathlon features several Races-Within-a-Race including a First Responders’ Challenge, Tri Club Challenge, Herbalife Congressional Challenge, and Military and Uniformed Services Challenge. There is also a Collegiate Challenge as part of the sprint race.

·         The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society returns as the official and exclusive charity of the event; Nation’s Triathlon is the only triathlon in the country to benefit research toward a cure for blood cancers. Through the Team In Training program, participants have raised more than $14 million for blood cancer research and patient service programs.

·         Meter Marked Buoy System: The race features a comprehensive swim buoy system, which marks every 100 meter of the swim course for both the Sprint and Olympic distances. The buoy system provides clear swim course sighting for participants and enhances general water safety measures.

·         Sport & Fitness Expo: Focal point of all pre-race activities where all participants pick up race packets, attend safety briefings and mingle through the exhibitors and sponsors at the Expo. The Sport & Fitness Expo is openFriday, September 9 3:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday September 10 10:00am – 5:00pm.

·         Finish Line Festival: Located in West Potomac Park, the Finish Line Festival will feature entertainment and live music for the whole family. The Awards Ceremony will conclude the festival at 11:30 am.

 

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