LAWRENCE — On Oct. 3, Merrimack Valley YMCA will host the first annual BrickMan Triathlon. Start time is 8 a.m. The race begins at the Lawrence YMCA, 40 Lawrence St.
This race will allow athletes to wind down their racing season or to try a triathlon for the first time. The swim will be a 250-yard serpentine course in the Lawrence YMCA pool. The bike portion will consist of three laps of a 3.4-mile bike route. The bike portion is a non-draft race and a CPSC-approved helmet is required. The run is 4.5 laps around Campagnone Common providing many opportunities for fans to cheer. If you are new to triathlons or would like to improve your abilities, the YMCA has a training program.
Call Sharon Johnson at 978-685-3541 for more information. Awards will be provided to overall male and female winners; male and female age group winners; Athena and Clydesdale winners; and team winners: mixed, all male, and all female. Each participant will receive a BrickMan Triathlon Tek shirt and finisher's medal.
Volunteers are sought to help with the race. Please register as a volunteer by sending an e-mail to brickmantri@comcast.net and provide your name, age, and when you would be available to volunteer: prior to race, during race, or post race.
Every volunteer will receive a BrickMan Triathlon volunteer T-shirt. The presenting sponsor for this event is Lawrence General Hospital. To register for the BrickMan Triathlon go to www.active.com. Runners must be at least 18 years old on race day. All proceeds from the BrickMan Triathlon benefit the Merrimack Valley YMCA and Habitat for Humanity.
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