Young Life Triathlon
Presented by
August 16, 2008
Detroit Lakes City Park
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Young Life invites you to take part in this exciting event. With a top-notch staff and an extraordinary location, you can be sure this is one triathlon you won't want to miss!
About the Race
The Long Course is Olypmpic length, and consists of a 1½ kilometer swim in Little Detroit Lake, a 40-kilometer bike ride through the beautiful (and hilly!) Minnesota Lakes Country, and a 10-kilometer run out to Dutton Locks Park and back via the scenic Pelican River trail.
The Sprint Course will include a 1/3-mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run on parts of the same course as the Olympic course. This is a great introductory course for those new to the sport or not ready for the more challenging race.
- View the course map (PDF)
Wetsuits are allowed. All cyclists must observe Minnesota traffic laws. An ANSI or SNELL-approved hard-shelled helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited.
After the race, stick around for family activities, the city beach, and downtown fun. A Saturday noon lunch is free to all racers and can be purchased by non-racers.
Schedule of Events
| Friday, August 15 | |
| 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Packet Pickup at the Community Center. |
| Saturday, August 16 | |
| 6:30 | Check-in, packet pickup and body marking at the Band Shell. |
| 7:40 | Mandatory pre-race meeting and announcements. |
| 8:00 | Race begins at beach. |
| 11:30 | Lunch — free to all racers; all others $7 per person. |
| 12:00 pm | Awards ceremony. |
Divisions and Awards
The awards ceremony will take place at 12:00 pm.
Awards for the first three places for males and females in each of the following age groups for each race:
- 19 and Under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60 and Over
Other awards will be given to the overall male and female winners.
The Relay catagory will consist of Male, Female and Mixed divisions. Awards will be given to the top team in each relay division for each race.
Results
Additional Information
The Olympic course is part of the Tri Minnesota Series and is also a bonus points race in the Series. The complete schedule is listed below.
| Race | Date | City | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain of Lakes Triathlon | May 2 | Alexandria | Website |
| *Land Between the Lakes Triathlon | May 17 | Albert Lea | Website |
| Buffalo Triathlon (Olympic) | June 7 | Buffalo | Website |
| Liberty Triathlon (Long course) | June 13 | Maple Plain | Website |
| Lake Minnetonka Triathlon | June 20 | Excelsior | Website |
| North Mankato Triathlon | June 21 | Mankato | Website |
| Graniteman Triathlon | July 12 | St. Cloud | Website |
| Northwoods Triathlon | August 8 | Nevis | Website |
| *Young Life Triathlon (Olympic) | August 15 | Detroit Lakes | Website |
| Lakes Country Triathlon | August 23 | Baxter | Website |
| * 2009 Tri Minnesota Series bonus races |
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Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will be held on Friday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the community center and on race day at 6:30 am at the Pavilion.
Registration and Fees
Proceeds raised from this event will benefit the youth ministry of the Lakes Area Young Life.
- Sorry, Online registration has closed for 2008!
- Individual
- $50 prior to April 1
- $50 after April 1
- Relay
- $50 prior to March 1
- $75 after March 1
Please note that there will be no day-of-race registration. Entry fees are nonrefundable.
Rules
Please be familiar with the event rules before arriving.
Location
The race begins and ends at the city of Detroit Lakes pavilion, on the shores of Little Detroit Lake.
Lodging
There are many fine facilities in and around the Detroit Lakes area. Visit the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce or call (800) 542-3992 for more information.
Sponsors
Contact Information
- Event Management
- LuAnn Milner
Castaway Club
51709 County Hwy 31
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (218) 532-2662 - Race Consultant
- Pickle Events
(320) 529-0884
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