Riviera Nayarit Announces Sophomore Triathlon
The Iberostar Playa Mita and the master planned development of Litibú in Riviera Nayarit will host the second Riviera Nayarit Triathlon, this Saturday, October 1, starting at 6:30 am. The competition will welcome 700 triathletes ages 16 to 75 plus.
Vive Más Sport organized this competition, which is part of the National Triathlon Series and is endorsed by the Mexican Triathlon Federation with the support of the Bahía de Banderas City Council, the Government of the State of Nayarit, the Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the National Trust for Tourism Development (Fonatur by its acronym in Spanish).
The Sprint Triathlon includes a 750m swim, 20km of cycling and a 5km run for participants ages 16 to 65 plus. The Olypmic Triathlon includes a 1.5km swim, a 40km bicycle ride and a 10km race for participants ages 18 to 75 plus. The Olympic Triathlon also includes a mixed relay, as well as the Elite Sub 23 and the Elite categories for experts.
Participants can register at www.asdeporte.com and the deadline is Wednesday, September 28 at 1 p. or when all the spots are filled. Affiliation with the Mexican Triathlon Federation (FMTRI by its acronym in Spanish) is mandatory to participate. For affiliation information, please visit www.triatlon.com.mx.
Catering for participants will be provided, including hydrating drinks during the bicycle and foot races, as well as volunteer and medical services.
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