Date:	July 18, 2008
Contact:	Greg Hall, Gold’s Gym, 868-0738 Paul Schroer, 590-3530

Register Now for Harvest Thunder Triathlon

The second annual Harvest Thunder Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, August 10. The event will begin at the Electric City Water Park. The Sprint Race Division will include a 500 meter swim, 12.4 mile bike and a 3 mile run. Registration is limited to 300 and each participant will receive a bike jersey.

There is also a Youth Race Division making it a great event for the entire family. The Youth Triathlon will include a 50 meter swim (one pool length) for 7-10 year olds or 100 meter swim (2 pool lengths) for 11-14 year olds; a 2 mile bike; and a 1 mile run, with prizes offered to the top 3 in each category. Registration is limited to 150 youth, each participant will receive a t-shirt.

Early registration fees include: Youth, $10; Youth Team, $25; Adult, $40; Adult Team, $90. Early registration ends July 21, add an additional $10 after July 21. The last day to register is July 29 (if openings are still available). On line registration is available until August 6 on the City web site or visit www.allsportcentral.com. Participants are encouraged to register on line.

Each participant will receive a “goody bag” (including a swim cap) and refreshments will be provided immediately following the event adjacent to the Electric City Water Park in the south west corner.

If you are interested in volunteering to work the Triathlon on August 10, or would like to be an event sponsor, please contact the Park & Recreation Office, 771-1265. Sponsors include City of Great Falls, Joseph Eve & Company, Gold’s Gym, Foot & Ankle Clinic, Hutchinson Electric, Swim, Bike and Run Montana, Steel, Etc., Scheel’s, Missouri River Healthcare, Maxwell Construction, Allegra Print and Imaging, Olson Properties LLC, Outsulation, The Sting and National General Supply.