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2006 Triathlon Season

Whether you’re new to the sport or are a seasoned veteran, triathlon season in Minnesota has many options for you.  The first step is deciding to do one and registering early.  Many events have already opened their registration, so don’t miss out as space is limited!  Then it’s time to start training.

Intimidated about doing your first triathlon or considering upgrading to a half-ironman distance?  Take advantage of a great, comprehensive, affordable training experience with Tri-Quest. that begins April 3, 2006.  Click on the links provided for details on each training program.

For more triathlon resources, click here.

UPCOMING TRIATHLONS

Sunday, June 4, 2006 – Buffalo Triathlon
Buffalo, MN   Registration NOW OPEN

  • This race is designed for those who desire to attempt their first triathlon and for those who desire a challenging experience – and a great start to the MN triathlon season!
  • Compete as an individual or as part of a team of two or three people.
  • Sprint (1/4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run) and Olympic (.9 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike, 6.2 mile run) distances
  • Cost:  Individuals - $50 before March 1, $60 on or before May 29; team fees vary depending on size.
  • Click here for more information and to register.

Saturday June 10, 2006 - Liberty Triathlon
Independence, MN *Registration NOW OPEN!

  • Choose from Olympic Distance (.96 mile swim, 25.6 mile bike, 6.2 mile run) or a Half-Ironman and compete as an individual or as part of a relay team.
  • Cost for Individuals:  Olympic distance - $55 by April 1, $65 April 2-30; $75 after April 30; Half Ironman distance - $75 by April 1, $85 April 2-30, $95 after April 30
  • Click here for more information and to register.

Sunday June 17, 2006 – Lake Minnetonka Triathlon
Excelsio, MN   *Registration NOW OPEN!

  • Sprint course - ½ mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3 mile run and part of the Tri Minnesota series.
  • Registration limited to 400 participants.
  • Cost:  $62 for Individuals prior to June 1; $95 for relay teams prior to June 1
  • Click here for more information and to register

Sunday, June 25, 2006 – Lake Waconia Triathlon
Waconia, MN   *Registration NOW OPEN!

  • ½ mile swim, 17.5 mile bike, 4 mile run – compete as an individual or as part of a relay team.
  • Cost:  Individuals - $55 before May 1, $65 after May 1; Relay Teams - $85 before May 1, $95 after May 1.
  • Click here for more information and to register

Sunday, July 9, 2006 – Graniteman Triathlon
Rockville, MN (near St. Cloud)

  • 1/3 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3 mile run; compete as an individual or part of a relay team.
  • Cost:  before March 1 - $45 individual, $60 team; before May 31 - $55 individual, $70 team; before July 4 - $65 individual, $80 team
  • Click here for more information and to register.

Saturday, July 15, 2006 – Lifetime Fitness Triathlon
Minneapolis, MN *Registration NOW OPEN

  • Choose from Olympic distance (.96 mile swim, 25.6 mile bike, 6.2 mile run) or Short course (.4 mile swim, 15 mile bike, 3 mile run).
  • Cost varies based on course and how you participate (8 options for the Olympic distance and 2 options for the short course).
  • Click here for more information.

Sunday, July 16, 2006 – Heart of the Lakes Triathlon
Annandale, MN  *Registration NOW OPEN

  • Short Course:  ¼ mile swim, 9 mile bike, 2.5 mile run; Long Course:  ½ mile swim, 21 mile bike, 5.3 mile run.
  • Registration limited to 1,000 participants, and it fills fast.
  • Cost:  Individual - $60 through 3/15, $70 after 3/15; Relay Team - $85 through 3/15, $95 after 3/15
  • Click here for more information and to register.

Saturday, July 22, 2006 – Chaska River City Days Triathlon
Chaska, MN

  • 1/3 mile swim, 16 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
  • Cost:  Individual - $45 by July 10, $60 after July 10; Teams - $60 by July 10, $80 after July 10.
  • Click here for more information and to register

Saturday, August 12, 2005 – Turtleman Triathlon
Shoreview, MN  *Registration NOW OPEN

  • 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike, 5 mile run
  • Race fills quickly, so register early!
  • Click here for more information and to register

Sunday, August 27, 2006 – Lakes Country Triathlon
Baxter, MN  *Registration NOW OPEN

  • ½ mile swim, 17 mile bike, 4 mile run - a great end to summer on a scenic course near Brainerd!
  • Race limited to 400 participants and is the last race of the Tri Minnesota Series.
  • Cost:  Individuals - $40 prior to April 1, $50 prior to August 1, $60 after August 11; Relay Teams - $60 prior to April 1, $75 prior to August 1, $90.after August 11.
  • Click here for more information and to register.