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Registration open for Y Triathlon/Duathlon

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis Regional YMCA will be hosting its annual triathlon and new bike/run duathlon on Saturday, Aug. 8 starting at Sebec Lake at 8:30 a.m. The swimming leg of the triathlon will be a fourth of a mile long with both the triathlon and duathlon following the same 12-mile bike route from the public beach to the Peaks-Kenny entrance and then into Dover-Foxcroft. The 5K run portion of both events will end at the PRYMCA.

Registration is now open for both events for teams and individuals. Medals will be awarded for top finishers in separate age and gender divisions. Each racer will receive a T-shirt and goody bag and after the race there will be a celebration and awards ceremony at the PRYMCA as well as music and food for all participants and spectators. Racers can register at the Y or by visiting www.prymca.org. Anyone wanting more information about the triathlon can call 564-7111 or stop in at 48 Park Street.

 

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