Registration for the 2009 Chisago Lakes Area Triathlon and Kids’ Triathlon is still open.  This year the event is USAT sanctioned. The 2009 triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, July 26 at 7 a.m.

The momentum has not stopped since the inaugural event in 2006 and the communities and sponsors roll into 2008 with enthusiasm. The Chisago Lakes Area Half Iron and Sprint Triathlons have proven to be a success over the past three years with an overwhelming response of participants reaching and exceeding 1,300 participants

The Chisago Lakes Area Triathlon, a swim, bike, and run event, features an event for everyone!  The triathlon hosts 3 distance events beginning with the Kids’ Triathlon on Saturday, July 25 and the adult Half Iron and Sprint distance triathlons on Sunday, July 26.  The sprint distance includes a ¼-mile swim, 20-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run, while the Half Ironman participants will endure a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run. They will be rewarded with going through the quaint communities of Stacy, North Branch, and overseeing the Wild River State Park. The top competitors in the half iron will be rewarded with cash prize money of $5000. All participants can participate in numerous age group awards.

Situated in the heart of Chisago City, Paradise Park will again host the event site.  Overlooking Chisago Lake, the park offers exceptional viewing for the key points of the event; the swim start, the transition points from the bike to the run, and also the finish line.  Spectators can enjoy the event in the abundance of shade!

To register please call us at 1-800-429-8044 or register online at www.active.com. Chisago lakes chamber of Commerce will be providing volunteers for this event. Note: the bike route is under construction, however, new route has been posted on the Chisago page under "links."