Racing Rivals Triathlon 2014

Calling all triathletes!

If you’re an athletic type that thinks the words swim, bike, run sound like fun, fun, fun, you don’t want to miss the inaugural Racing Rivals Triathlon 2014 in Huntsville, August 9, 2014. Distances are 400 meter swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile run.

This sprint tri is hosted by the local alumni chapters of the University of Alabama, Auburn University and the University of Tennessee, and is supported by primary sponsor Fleet Feet.

Why Tri?

• Good Cause

The triathlon is a scholarship fundraiser for the respective schools.

Upon registration, participants designate a school affiliation to benefit the chosen school’s scholarship fund.

Each chapter selects local scholarship recipients each year, so participants can know they are helping local students fulfill their Roll Tide, War Eagle or Go Vols dreams.

Participants who are alumni or fans of schools other than the hosting alumni chapters can select “other,” and the funds will be distributed evenly among the three hosting alumni chapters.

• Great Times

Whenever alumni and fans of Bama, AU and UT get together, it’s a party.

The tri will boast a tailgating theme complete with fight songs, corn hole and post-race kegs provided by premium sponsor Straight to Ale.

Since the tri is a few weeks before football season kickoff, everyone will still be speaking!

• Beautiful Location

Clearwater Lake is a man made waterski lake situated in the valley and provides incredible views. The community of waterskiers is very friendly, and they look forward to hosting racers from across our region. (Waterskiers love a good party!)

More Information: Racing Rivals Triathlon 2014

When: Saturday, August 9 (registration open until race day)
Where: Clearwater Lake in Owens Cross Roads
Distances: 400 meter swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Cost:  $60 sprint, $160 3-person sprint relay

Register online, or find current updates on Facebook.

Pam Sparks wanted to relocate to the Tennessee Valley when she graduated from the University of Alabama in 1996. Three moves — first to East Tennessee, back to Tuscaloosa, then all the way to East Texas — and she finally made it to Madison in 2006. Pam has been in health care marketing and public relations for more than 10 years. She loves the responsibilities and challenges of her career and active volunteer schedule, but her most important responsibility is being an epic mom for her son, “Speedy.” Always up for a new challenge, Pam’s dream is to be a competitor on the Amazing Race!