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10 Reasons to Race the Scofield Triathlon

The top 10 reasons why everyone is doing the Scofield Tri in 08

1. Voted “Best Triathlon” 2 years running by TriHive readers

2. VIP Package Register Now (regular registration opens Apr. 19th)

Let the Scofield Triathlon treat you like royalty this year with:

  • First opportunity to register for the race and campsites
  • All pasta party, BBQ & drink tickets included
  • Limited edition Scofield Triathlon race jersey by Blackbottoms
  • Campsite in the state park
    • Or $25 off when registering
  • Exclusive course preview with tips and tricks by the course designer, and former National Triathlon Champion, Marcel Vifian
  • Scofield Triathlon Water bottle
  • Scofield Triathlon Bumper sticker
  • And many more……

3. NEW Ultimate Course

Do you want more than an Olympic distance but not ready, or are training for an Ironman? This is a unique and perfect challenge!

  • A distinctive course designed by former National Triathlon Champion Marcel Vifian
  • 1.75 mile point-to-point swim
  • 37 mile bike (with an altitude gain of 1500 feet)
  • 10 mile run
  • More details

4. USAT Sanctioned (new this year!)

Race knowing that our event is being managed and insured by the standards of the governing body of our sport

5. Excellent Triathlon Venue

· Scofield is becoming Utah’s first “tri friendly” reservoir with a proposed buoyed-off open water swim area

· Other triathlete specific amenities arriving in 2008.

· Don’t just come to Scofield July 19th, come as often as you can and join other triathletes in weekend training sessions

6. Superb Course

  • Designed & endorsed by former National Triathlon Champion Marcel Vifian
  • Sprint course is mostly flat (great for beginners)
  • Olympic & Ultimate course provide challenging elevation changes for the most experienced triathletes
  • The nation’s highest on-road triathlon at 9415 feet
  • Utah’s only triathlon held on a national scenic byway www.byways.org

7. Family Friendly

  • One of the best spectator friendly venues in triathlon
  • 3rd annual kids’ Splash-Pedal-Dash
  • 400 race cap = small friendly environment

8. Great Party

Sit back and enjoy the finish line party complete with:

  • Live band
  • BBQ

9. Close Destination

  • Only 1.5 hours from Salt Lake

(45 minutes off of I-15 on highway 6 towards Price)

10. Terrific Recreation

  • Make a weekend out of it www.castlecountry.com
  • 2 state parks at your fingertips
    • Camping
    • Boating
    • Fishing
    • Hiking
    • Biking
    • Swimming
  • The options are limitless……

For more details go to www.scofieldtriathlon.com or simply Register Now!

Merry Christmas

Burke, Justin, Jordan

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