Island triathlon to offer multiple ways to participate
Registration is open for the South Seas Captiva Island Triathlon set for Sept. 28 on the island.
Sponsored by the resort, Lee County Sports Development and Trek Bike Shops Florida, participants will swim in the Gulf water, bike on a course closed to vehicular traffic and enjoy a scenic run.
Sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the beginner-friendly competition will feature a Super Sprint Triathlon, which will include a 200-yard swim, five-mile bike ride and one-and-a-half-mile run.
The event also offers a Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon and Sprint Aquabike.
“For those seeking a bit of a harder challenge,” South Seas reported.
The Sprint Triathlon will consist of a quarter-mile swim, 10-mile bike ride and 5K run. The Sprint Duathlon will include a one-mile run, 10-mile bike ride and 5K run. The Sprint Aquabike will consist of a quarter-mile swim and 10-mile bike ride.
The event also features a Sprint Triathlon Relay, but registration for it closed on Sept. 23.
Triathlon and duathlon awards will be awarded three deep (male and female) in the following groups: overall; age groups, from 15 and under up to 80 and older; para; athena; clydesdale; and relay teams (male, female and co-ed). First place will be awarded to the male and female masters (athletes over age 40). Aquabike awards will be awarded three deep overall and in age groups, from 15 and under up to 80 and older.
“There is no ‘double-dipping,'” the resort reported. “If you win overall or masters, you will be pulled out of your age group to receive the overall award.”
All of the races will begin at 7:30 a.m.
Captiva Drive will close at Blind Pass beginning at 6:45 a.m. and it will reopen at 9 a.m.
The entry fee is $139 for the Super Sprint Triathlon.
For the Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Duathlon and Sprint Aquabike, the fee is $159.
Registration will close on Sept. 28 at midnight.
Additionally, participants who book a stay at South Seas will receive full guest benefits.
“Throughout the race weekend, event activities will be available,” the resort reported.
To register or for more information, including a special link to book at stay at South Seas, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/CaptivaIsland/CaptivaIslandTriathlon.
South Seas is at 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva.
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IF YOU GO
What
South Seas Captiva Island Triathlon
When
Sept. 28 at 7:30 a.m.
Where
South Seas and Captiva
Details
Entry fees range from $139-159