The Desert Sharks Triathlon Club
2008 RACE CALENDAR

Jan| Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct| Nov| Dec

January - back to top

Saturday, Jan 19, 2008 St. George, Utah: Painters Sun Country Half-Marathon & 5K

Race Type: 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Time: TBA
Location: St. George, UT - Mainstreet Trailhead by Dixie Center
Website: www.sgcity.org/recreation/sgrunning.php
Registration:Active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open, Late registration begins 11 January 2008
Cost:$35 for 1/2 Marathon; $20 for 5k

Description: Half Marathon - This is a great scenic course. It will begin at the Main Street Trailhead by the new Dixie Center. The course will run 13.1 miles with Aid Stations located at approximately 3, 6, 8 and 11 miles. Clothing drop-off box at Aid Station #1 (2.7 miles). 5K - Out & Back course running in the opposite direction of the Half Marathon. The course is 3.1 miles and includes the Virgin River Parkway Trail System.

Saturday, Jan 26, 2008 Saltair - SLC, Utah: Salt Lake City Track Club Winter Series - 5K

Race Type: 5km Road Race
Time: 10 AM
Location: Saltair - SLC
Website: www.slctrackclub.org
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$25; or $40-$50 for the series

Description: This is the first in a series of 3 road races that the SLC Track Club puts on called the Winter Series. The race distances total up to 30K. The distances are 5K, 10K and 15K.

Saturday, January 26, 2008 Durango, CO: Durango Winter Triathlon

Race Type: Winter Triathlon (Run, Bike, XC Ski)
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Durango, Colorado
Website: durangowintertriathlon.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open, Late Registration Begins 1 January 2008
Cost:$70 Early; $85 Late

Description:Winter Triathlon Comes to Durango.The Sport that is sweeping Europe and is destined to become an Olympic Event (Possibly in 2010) comes to America

February - back to top

Saturday, Feb 2, 2008 Saltair - St George, Utah: The 'Castle Rock Challenge' - Dual in the Desert Winter Race Series

Race Type: Sprint & Olympic Duathlon
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Gunlock Reservior State Park - Gunlock UT
Website: www.castlerockmultisports.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$45 Olympic; $40 Sprint; $20 10k Run

Description: Come out and race in any one of three great event venues in Beautiful Southern Utah! Each of the events in this series offers a choice of sprint or olympic duathlon distances, or a 10K/5K for those who only want to run. We will have a free kids race after the adults finish and as always we will offer great swag, shirts and awards!

Saturday, Feb 9, 2008 Saltair - SLC, Utah: Salt Lake City Track Club Winter Series - 10K

Race Type: 10km Road Race
Time: 10 AM
Location: Saltair - SLC
Website: www.slctrackclub.org
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$25; or $40-$50 for the series

Description: This is the second in a series of 3 road races that the SLC Track Club puts on called the Winter Series. The race distances total up to 30K. The distances are 5K, 10K and 15K.

Saturday, Feb 23, 2008 Saltair - SLC, Utah: Salt Lake City Track Club Winter Series - 15K

Race Type: 15km Road Race
Time: 10 AM
Location: Saltair - SLC
Website: www.slctrackclub.org
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$25; or $40-$50 for the series

Description: This is the third in a series of 3 road races that the SLC Track Club puts on called the Winter Series. The race distances total up to 30K. The distances are 5K, 10K and 15K.

Saturday, Feb 23, 2008 Midway, Utah: Battle at Soldier Hollow Triathlon

Race Type: Winter Triathlon (Run, Bike, XC Ski)
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Midway, UT (Soldier Hollow)
Website: www.bashwintertri.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:1 January 2008; Late Registration Begins 16 February 2008
Cost:Early - $40 individual, $80 team; Late $50 individual, $100 team

Description: Who's ready to BATTLE it out on the snow?!? BASH Winter Triathlon is just that...a Winter Multisport event that consists of running, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing - all performed on the packed and groomed XC ski trails of the World famous Soldier Hollow (former 2002 Winter Olympic Venue). BASH is a perfect way to learn new sports, improve your base fitness, and expand your skills as a multi-sport athlete during the off-season. At this years BASH, the running portion of the race (snowshoes not allowed) will be contested on hard-packed snow (packed XC ski trails) with a distance of 6 kilometers. The mountain bike leg will be a distance of 16 kilometers...and the final leg, cross country skiing (classic or skating allowed), will be 10 kilometers long

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Saturday, March 1, 2008 Monticello, Utah: Blue Mountain Canyonlands Triathlon

Race Type: Winter Triathlon (XC Ski, Bike, Run)
Time: 10 AM
Location: Monticello, UT (Dalton Springs Camp Ground Blue Mountain)
Website: http://www.monticelloutah.org/bmct/bmctinfo.html
Registration: www.monticelloutah.org/bmct/bmctregstr.html
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$30 individual, $75 team

Description: Triathletes come from throughout the four corners to test their skills and endurance against other competitors who have trained for months for this competition. There are many others who are competing against themselves and gain the satisfaction of completing the 42 mile trial. Three member teams are also a popular alternative and attract many people to one of the first endurance events of the year.

This event is unique in respect to most other triathlons. It starts off by replacing the traditional swimming event with a four mile cross country ski starting at an elevation of approximately 8400 feet. After the cross country skiing event the triathlon becomes more traditional as the participants bike for 32 miles and then finish with a six mile run.

Saturday, March 1-4, 2008 Moab, Utah: Moab Skinny Tire Festival

Race Type: Cycle Century
Time: TBD
Location: Moab, UT
Website: skinnytireevents.com/
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$100 full ride, $70 weekend ride

Description: All routes begin and end at the base hotel, the Moab Valley Inn. Mass start is at 8:00 am. Tour support will be available at 7:30 am until 4:00pm. All riders must depart by 9:00 am. Riders leaving after 9:00 am run the risk of not being supported.

Saturday, March 8, 2008 Moab, Utah: Canyonlands Moab 1/2 Marathon

Race Type: Road Race, 1/2 Marathon
Time: 10 AM
Location: Moab, UT
Website: www.moabhalfmarathon.org
Registration:Lottery - must be signed up by the Dec 15 preceding race (12/1/07 for 08 race)
Registration Opens:Registration Closed
Cost:?

Description:The USATF certified course starts approximately 11 miles up scenic Hwy. 128 and parallels the Colorado River into Moab. The course continues on Hwy. 191 and through the streets of Moab to City Park and the finish line. The Five Mile Run starts approximately 3 miles up Hwy. 128 and follows the same course as the half marathon. The course is rolling.

Saturday, March 8, 2008 Logan, Utah: The Ullr Chase 40Km Freestyle Nordic Ski Race

Race Type: 40Km Freestyle Nordic Ski Race
Time: 10 AM
Location: Logan, UT
Website: www.usu.edu/camprec/ullr/
Registration:www.usu.edu/camprec/ullr/registration.cfm
Registration Opens:Early - Now Open; Late Registration Begins 2 March 2008
Cost:Early - $50; Late $65

Description:The USATF certified course starts approximately 11 miles up scenic Hwy. 128 and parallels the Colorado River into Moab. The course continues on Hwy. 191 and through the streets of Moab to City Park and the finish line. The Five Mile Run starts approximately 3 miles up Hwy. 128 and follows the same course as the half marathon. The course is rolling.

Saturday, March 8, 2008 Ogden, UT: XTERRA Winter World Championship

Race Type: Winter Triathlon (Run, Bike, XC Ski)
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Snowbasin Resort
Website: www.xterraplanet.com
Registration: active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$50

Description:The XTERRA Winter World Championship has four disciplines rather than the usual three of Winter Tri. We’ll do ski mountaineering rather than cross country skiing, and we’ll put in a snowshoe leg that will truly be deep snow running and we’ll also do trail running and mountain biking on packed trails. Distances will be approximately 5K for the run, bike will be 10K with a few “features” included. The ski will be about 8K and include two climbs during the lap and the snowshoe will be 5K and designed to be in deep snow so snowshoes will be mandatory. Every discipline will come back to the same transition area so there will be nonstop action for spectators.

Saturday, March 29, 2008 American Fork, UT: Timp Tri Club Ice Breaker Triathlon

Race Type: Pool Sprint Triathlon
Time: TBD
Location: American Fork, UT
Website:www.timptriclub.com/
Registration: active.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: Looking for a way to kick off your spring season? The Icebreaker Triathlon is a great race for the beginner triathlete looking to complete a race, the intermediate triathlete looking to brush up on skills, as well as the seasoned veteran looking for an opportunity to start the season with a little friendly competition. Held in the American Fork area, the Icebreaker offers a challenging yet forgiving course that will leave you feeling like you didn't leave anything behind and still let you have fun! The swim will be held in the American Fork Fitness Center's huge six-lane, 50 meter pool, and is a short 300 m swim that will encourage even the most inexperienced swimmers! The bike and run courses wrap through the suburban streets surrounding the American Fork Fitness Center making it a very safe and comfortable race that will let racers worry less about traffic and more about racing! This race is USAT sanctioned.

Saturday, March 29, 2008 St George, Utah: 'The Dual at Sand Hollow' - Dual in the Desert Winter Race Series

Race Type: Sprint & Olympic Duathlon
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Sand Hollow State Park - St George UT
Website: www.castlerockmultisports.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$45 Olympic; $40 Sprint; $20 10k Run

Description: Come out and race in any one of three great event venues in Beautiful Southern Utah! Each of the events in this series offers a choice of sprint or olympic duathlon distances, or a 10K/5K for those who only want to run. We will have a free kids race after the adults finish and as always we will offer great swag, shirts and awards!

Saturday, March 29, 2008 Oceanside, California: Ford Ironman 70.3 California

Race Type: 1/2 Ironman
Time: 7 AM
Location: Oceanside, CA
Website: http://www.ironmancalifornia.com/
Registration:www.ironmancalifornia.com/
Registration Opens:Sold Out
Cost:?

April - back to top

Saturday, April 12, 2008 Las Vegas, Neveda: Iron Girl Las Vegas Triathlon

Race Type: IM distance triathlon
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Lake Las Vegas, NV
Website: www.irongirl.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$80 Olympic, $65 Sprint

Description: Iron Girl is excited to add an International and sprint-distance triathlon to the 2008 Iron Girl National Women's Event Series calendar. The Iron Girl Lake Las Vegas Triathlon will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Lake Las Vegas Resort, a residential and resort destination situated on a privately owned, 320-acre lake located 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip.

Saturday, April 12, 2008 Logan, Utah: SigEp Balanced Man Triathlon

Race Type: Pool triathlon
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Logan, UT
Website: SigEp Balanced Man Triathlon
Registration: ??
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: Begins in the HPER pool on USU campus. The bike trail leaves from the pool and goes down through scenic Canyon road toward LDS temple and back to the USU Campus. The run circles campus as well.

Sunday, April 13, 2008 Tempe, Arizona: Ironman Arizona

Race Type: IM distance triathlon
Time: 7 AM
Location: Tempe, AZ
Website: www.ironmanarizona.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Sold Out
Cost:?

Saturday, April 19, 2008 Salt Lake City, UT: Salt Lake Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5K & Bike Tour

Race Type: Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5K, Bike Tour
Time: 6AM - 8AM
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (U of U starting line)
Phone: 1-800-412-6060
Website: www.saltlakemarathon.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:Marathon - $70, 1/2 Marathon - $45, 5k - $25, Bike Tour - $35

Description: Salt Lake City Marathon - This race gets bigger and better each year! Included in this years races is a 1/2 marathon, 5K road race and a 25 mile bike tour that follows the route of the marathon starting that morning at 6 AM. The bike tour is limited to 2500 bikes and you must be able to complete the course in 1:45, maximum allowed speed is 30mph.

Saturday, April 19, 2008 Lake Mead, Las Vegas, NV: Rage in the Sage (USAT Regional Qualifier)

Race Type: Sprint Olympic & Half Iron Triathlon, and Duathon
Time: TBA
Location: Lake Mead, Nevada
Website: www.bbscendurancesports.com
Registration: active.com
Registration Opens: 1 January 2008
Registration Opens:Early - Now Open; Late - 1 March 2008; Really Late - 17 April 2008
Cost:Early - $85(Short & Intermediate), $160(Long); Late - $95(Short & Intermediate), $175(Long); Really Late - $105(Short & Intermediate), $200(Long)

Description: Come join us for fun and excitement at Boulder Beach at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Las Vegas for BBSC Endurance Sports Rage in the Sage Triathlons and Duathlon! We will have awesome products again to raffle from some of Multisports most respected names. Rage is also one of only two USAT Halfmax Qualifiers in the west for the long course national championships. Come join us in the sun in Las Vegas for an awesome race and great competition! See ya at the race!

Saturday, April 19, 2008 St George, UT: SHAC Beginner/Sprint Triathlon

Race Type: Pool Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location: Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, St George UT
Website: www.kanabtri.com/
Registration: active.com
Registration Opens:Early - Now Open; Late - 1 April 2008
Cost:Early - $30; Late - $40

Description: Triathlon starts and finishes at the Sand Hollow Aquatic Center in St. George. This sprint pool tri is a great race for beginners to get their feet wet, and for experienced triathletes to tune up before the open water season. This race is being Co-Sponsored by the St. George Recreation Division, Dixie Regional Fitness Institute, and the Dixie Triathlon Club.

Saturday, April 26, 2008 Orem, UT: Telos Timp Triathlon

Race Type: Pool Triathlon
Time: 9:00AM
Location: Orem Fitness Center, Orem UT
Website: www.t3triathlon.com
Registration: active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:Early - $40; Race Day - $55

Description: The run course: The run course is one loop; traveling through residential areas. One down hill/up hill section. The bike course: is a two loop set up. This is a short course but challenging with two BIG climbs up 4th South. Be prepared for any weather conditions. Swim Course: The swim course is the last of the three disciplines and is indoor at the Orem Fitness Center. This is a 350 meter swim in a 50 meter pool. Participants will enter one end and finish at the other end. It is a snake style swim meaning the you swim 50 meters and snake under the line and swim the next 50. All swimmers will be traveling the same direction in their respective lanes. Water temps are around 80 degrees.

May - back to top

Saturday, May 3, 2008 Riverton, Utah: 5th Annual Cookie Chaser 5K Race and 2K Walk/Fun Run

Race Type:5km Road Race
Time: 7:15-8:15 AM Registration; 8:30 AM Race Start
Location: Riverton City Park (Old Pavillion) 12765 S. 1400 W.
Cost: $10-$17 see active.com
Email: di.animal@netzero.com
Website: www.cookiechaser.com
Registration: Active.com
Registration Opens:Early - Now Open; Late - 2 April 2007
Cost:Early - $15

Description: The Oquirrh Girl Scout Service Unit is sponsoring the fourth annual Cookie Chaser 5K & 2K as a fundraiser. It is designed to be fun for people of all ages - from novices to serious runners. All proceeds go to the Girl Scouts of Utah. All participants will receive cool t-shirts, post race snacks and refreshments. Girl Scout cookies, trophies and other great prizes will be awarded to overall and age group winners in the 5K race. Every participant will be entered in a drawing for Girl Scout cookies and other fun stuff.

Satruday, May 10, 2008 St. George, UT: St. George Triathlon

Race Type: Sprint & Olympic Triathlon
Time: 8 AM
Location: Sandhollow Reservoir, St. George, UT
Website: www.sgtri.com
Registration: SOLD OUT
Registration Opens: 22 November 2007
Cost:Early - $15

Description: A sweet awesome beautiful course in sunny southern utah! We have Sprint and Olympic distances. 5-split Chip-timing system, We are capping our race at 1,000 this year; it filled up last year so sign up early. Discounts if you shave your head. See you in May! SG Tri will be featured in the July Issue of Inside Triathlon's cover story: "10 Places You'll Go: Great Races You've Never Heard Of". The momentum that has been building for the 2008 race and we are excited!

Saturday, May 17, 2008 Ogden, UT: Ogden Marathon

Race Type: Marathon, 1/2 MArathon, 5k
Time: 9AM
Location: Ogden, Utah
Website: www.ogdenmarathon.com
Registration: www.ogdenmarathon.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:Marathon - $65, 1/2 Marathon - $45, 5k - $30, Kids Race - $10

Description: Whether you are participating in the full marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 5k or Kids' K, you will enjoy an awe-inspiring course, tremendous community enthusiasm, unsurpassed volunteer support and enjoyable pre and post-race activities.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 Bountiful, UT: Women of Steel Triathlon

Race Type: Pool Triathlon
Time: 9AM
Location: Bountiful, Utah - Bountiful Recreation Center
Website: http://www.triutah.com
Registration: www.triutah.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: Finally, long overdue is an All-Women Triathlon in Utah! The May 17th race will be a women-only sprint event, complete with female race directors! Get those training groups going!

Saturday, May 24, 2008 West Jordan UT: Sunrise Duathlon

Race Type: Duathlon
Time: TBD
Location: Copper Hills High School, UT
Website:www.hesscancer.org
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?
Description: The bike routes go around the foot of the Oquirrh mountains, taking in some great views of Salt Lake Valley and the Wasach Mountains. The International distance takes you up Butterfield Canyon for a very beautiful and very challenging ride. Bring your whole family along, this will be a weekend for the family to remember.



Saturday, May 31, 2008 Crystal Hot Springs, Utah: Shark Attack Triathlon

Race Type: Pool Triathlon
Time: 7:30AM
Location: Crystal Hot Springs, UT
Website: www.desert-sharks.com/shark_attack.html

Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:Adults - $55; Kids - $20
Description: The Desert Sharks are proud to present the Shark Attack Triathlon. Patterned after Tri-for-Fun events in California, the Shark Attack will focus on the thrill of completing a triathlon, whether it is your first or fiftieth. The race is designed for the novice triathlete, but offers a great early season warm-up, brick session, or friendly competition between groups of experienced triathlete friends.

Saturday, May 31 or June 7, 2008 Cache Valley, Utah: Little Red Riding Hood/Women Only Century

Race Type: Women Only Century
Time: TBD
Location: Cache Valley, UT
Website: www.bbtc.net

Registration: www.bbtc.net
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?
Description: The Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club invites you to participate in a fully supported, non-competitive, Women only Cycling event. Spend the day riding through beautiful Cache Valley in Northern Utah. This ride is one of only two women metric centuries in the U.S. and the only all women's century. The route is a loop through the Valley on rural & country (paved) roads. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills (NO big climbs).

Saturday, May 31, 2008 South Jordan, Utah: Unicycle Mini-Triathlon

Race Type: Pool Triathlon with Unicycles
Time: TBD
Location: South Jordan Leisure Aquatic and Fitness Center, UT
Website: http://unicycleutah.tripod.com/id2.html
Registration: http://unicycleutah.tripod.com/id2.html
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:About $15
Description:

June - back to top

Sunday, June 1, 2008 Boise, Idaho: Ironman Boise

Race Type: Half Ironman Distance
Time: 7:00AM
Location: Boise, Idaho
Website: www.ironman.com/
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:?

Saturday, June 7, 2008 Burley Idaho, UT: VikingMan Triathlon

Race Type: 1/2 Iron Distance Triathlon
Time: TBD
Location: Burley Idaho
Website: http://www.vikingman.org/
Registration: http://www.vikingman.org/register.html
Registration Opens:Early - Now Open; Late - 1 December 2007; Really Late - 1 April 2008
Cost:Early - $110; Late - $125; Really Late - $135

Description: Welcome to Burley, Idaho's second annual half-ironman distance triathlon, the VikingMan. This test of strength and endurance consists of a 1.2 mile swim with the current of the scenic Snake River, a 56 mile bike loop through a patchwork of beautiful farm terrain, and a 13.1 mile run that borders the river, teaming with wildlife and a spectacular view of Mt. Harrison. The VikingMan Triathlon is an opportunity for athletes of all levels to dream, to strive, and to conquer. We anticipate a great race this year! Come meet the challenge!

Saturday, June 7, 2008 Salem, UT: Salem Springs Triathlon

Race Type: Sprint & Olympic Triathlon
Time: 9AM
Location: Salem City Park
Website: www.salemspringtri.com
Registration: www.active.com/
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:Individual - $50; Team - $80

Description: This will be the fifth year of the Salem Springs Triathlon and we are excited to have you race with us again or for the first time. This triathlon is a sprint distance triathlon consisting of a 1/2 mile swim, 12.4 mile (20k) bike, and 3.1 mile (5k) run. Our race is ideal for first timers looking for a great triathlon experience and for veterans looking for an early season tune up.

Sunday, June 14, 2008 Midway, UT: The Battle at Midway Triathlon (BAM)

Race Type: Olympic Triathlon, Offroad & Doggie Dooathlon, 1 Mile Kids Run
Time: Professional TBD - Elites TBD - Age-Groupers TBD
Location: Deer Creek Resevior & Soldier Hollow, Midway, Utah
Website: www.bamriathlon.com
Registration: www.bamtriathlon.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:Costs Begining at $89 for the tri, and $65 for the duathlon

Description: Come take part in the second annual Battle at Midway Olympic Distance Triathlon with one of the largest prize purses in the Country, $22,000 combined! You are sure to have a world-class race experience! Come enjoy a weekend long triathlon festival atmosphere full of racing, awards, food, raffles and much, much more. Are your READY to BATTLE?

Saturday, June 14, 2008 Hurricane, UT: Utah Summer Games Triathlon

Race Type: Sprint & Olympic Triathlon
Time: 7AM
Location: Hurricane, UT
Website: www.bbscenduranesports.com
Registration: www.utahsummergames.org
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:?

Description: Sprint Triathlon Course 750k Swim, 20k Bike and 5k Run, Olympic Triathlon Course 1.5k Swim, 40k Bike and 10k run. USG Medals will be awarded to the Top 3 Overall and Top 3 Utah residents in each age group. Separate awards will be given to out-of-state participants.

Saturday, June 20-21, 2008 Logan to Park City, UT: Wasatch Back Relay

Race Type: Running Realay
Time: Start Time Based off of Estimated Team Finish Time
Location: Hyrum Reservoir, Logan, Utah
Website: www.ragnarrelay.com
Registration: ragnarrelay.com
Registration Opens:Early - Now Open; Regular - 1 February 2008; Late - 15 April 2008
Cost:Early - $840; Regular - $1020; Late - $1200

Description: Think of it as a 178-mile party with 12 best friends. Teams of 12 will rock out to live bands, enjoy the wacky participant costumes, and make life-long friends with teammates and competitors. Teams will party along the backside of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains from Logan (85 miles north of Salt Lake City) to Park City, Utah (15 miles east of Salt Lake City).

Saturday, June 21, 2008 Redfish Lake, ID: Red Fish Lake Racing For Recovery Triathlon's

Race Type: Olympic & Sprint Triathlon
Time: 9AM
Location: Red Fish Lake, Idaho (Sawtooth National Forest)
Website: www.racingforrecovery.com
Registration: active.com
Registration Opens: Currently Open
<Cost:$60
br>Description: Redfish Racing for Recovery Half and Sprint Distance Triathlon at Redfish Lake, Idaho, just 7 miles from Stanley, Idaho or 60 miles from Sun Valley, Idaho. Enjoy a weekend of racing and great camping in the beautiful Sawtooth National Forest. Great prize opportunities for the racers and great viewing opportunities for spectators and family/friends.

Saturday, June 21, 2008 Logan, UT: Cache Valley Triathlon

Race Type: Olympic & Sprint Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location: Hyrum Reservoir, Logan, Utah
Website: www.triutah.com
Registration: triutah.com
Registration Opens:?
<Cost:?
br>Description: TriUtah welcomes you to the 4th Annual Cache Valley Classic Triathlon. Both Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons will be offered. The open water swim will take place in Hyrum Reservoir. Awards for all events will be given to the Top 3 overall and Top 3 in each age group. Electronic chip timing will be provided by Milliseconds.com.

Sunday, June 22, 2008 Coeur d'Alene, ID: Ironman Coeur d'Alene

Race Type: IM Triathlon
Time: 7AM
Location: Lake Coeur d'Alene, ID
Website: www.ironmancda.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:2008 Race Sold Out; Registration for 2009 opens 23 June 2008
Cost:?

Saturday, June 28, 2008 Vernal, UT: Dinoland Triathlon

Race Type: Olympic & Sprint Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location: Red Fleet Reservoir, Vernal, Utah
Website: www.dinotri.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$57

Description:

Saturday, June 28, 2008 Huntington, UT: San Rafael Classic Triathlon

Race Type: Sprint Triathlon
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Huntington State Park
Website: www.sanrafaelclassic.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$60

Description: This is the one you've been waiting for!! Swim a 1/2 mile in gorgeous Huntington Lake State Park, ride 15 miles UP a closed-course, freshly paved scenic road to the town of Mohrland, run a 5k on the same course. The water will be comfortable without a wetsuit but the ride will test your power and stamina. We have reserved the State Park for this event and there are a limited number of campsites available. A website with pictures of the park and course are in the works!

July - back to top

Saturday, July 12, 2008 Logan, UT: Cache Valley Super Sprint Triathlon

Race Type: Pool Triathlon
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Logan, UT
Website: www.cvsst.org
Registration: www.runnercard.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: The Swim will be 500 meters. Participants will be placed in order according to the fastest swim time. Pool start will begin at 7:30 am. Participants will be started in the water every 15 seconds. The participant will swim down and back crossing under lane line at the far end of the pool changing lanes every lap (100 meters), moving through the lanes until 5 laps or 10 lengths are completed (see map). The Bike is an out and back 12.5 mile flat and fast course. The 3.1 mile Run is an out and back course winding through part of the Logan City Golf Course trail. The transition area will be in the Logan Aquatics Center parking lot. It will be open at 6:15 am. PACKET PICK UP WILL BE SATURDAY THE 14TH IN THE MORNING STARTING AT 6:15. ARRIVE EARLY TO SET UP YOUR GEAR AND HAVE YOUR BODY MARKED.

Saturday, July 12, 2008 Coalville, UT: Echo Triathlon

Race Type: Olympic & Sprint Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location: Echo Reservoir, Coalville, Utah
Website: www.triutah.com
Registration: triutah.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: TriUtah welcomes you to the 7th Annual Echo Challenge Triathlon. This year we are offering International & Sprint distance Triathlons. All events will be an open water swim highlighted by a beach start for each wave. Wetsuits are recommended but not required. Swim in Echo Reservoir, followed by a low-traffic road bike, and a run on the Park City Rail Trail. Awards for all events will be given to the Top 3 overall and Top 3 in each age group. Electronic chip timing will be provided by Milliseconds.com.

Saturday, July 19, 2008 Scofield (Helper), UT: Scofield Triathlon

Race Type: Sprint, Olympic, & Long Course Triathlon
Time: 9 AM
Location: Scofield Reservoir
Website: www.scofieldtriathlon.com
Registration:www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:$75(Sprint/Olympic), $100(Long Course)

Description: Highest elevation triathlon in the United States! (7,800 ft). USAT Sanctioned. There will be a "Vendor Alley" that will be open to the public and race participants to browse through after the race along with live music and a BBQ. Long course triathlon includes a 1.75 mile swim, 35 mile bike, and a 10 mile run.

Sunday, July 20, 2008 Boulder, CO: Boulder Peak Triathlon

Race Type:Olympic Triathlon
Time: TBD
Location: Boulder Reservoir, Colorado
Website: www.5430sports.com
Registration: www.5430sports.com
Registration Opens:Early - 1 January 2008; Regular - 1 March 2008; Late - 1 May 2008
Cost:Early - $100; Regular - $110; Late - $120

Description:

Sunday, July 20, 2008 Lake Placid, NY: Ironman USA Lake Placid

Race Type: Ironman Distance
Time: 7AM
Location: Lake Placid, NY
Website: www.ironmanusa.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:2008 Race Sold Out; Registration for 2009 opens 21 July 2008
Cost:?

Sunday, July 20, 2008 Sonoma County, CA: Vineman Ironman 70.3

Race Type:Half-Ironman distance
Time: 7 AM
Location: Sonoma County, California
Website: www.vineman.com
Registration: Active.com Registration Opens:Early - 1 November 2007; Regular - 1 January 2008; Late - 1 April 2008
Cost:Early - $215; Regular - $230; Late - $250

Thursday, July 24, 2008 Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News Marathon & 10K

Race Type: Marathon, 10K Road Races
Time: TBA
Location: Research Park - Univ of Utah
Website: www.deseretnews.com/race
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Saturday, July 26, 2008 Burley, ID: Burley Lions Spudman Triathlon

Race Type:Olympic Triathlon
Time: 7 AM
Location: Riverfront Marina - Burley, ID
Website: burleylions.org/spudman.html
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens: 7 January 2008
Cost:?
Description: Description: Home of the world's fastest swim course! 2006 limit is going to be 1300 bib numbers so be sure to register early, if filled quickly last year. This race is sure to become one of your favorites.

Saturday, July 26 Tentative, 2008 Blanding, UT: Hillman Triathlon

Race Type:Sprint Triathlon
Time: TBD
Location: Recapture Reservoir - Blanding, UT
Website: www.hillmantriathlon.net
Registration: www.hillmantriathlon.net
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?
Description:

August - back to top

Saturday, August 2, 2008 Farminton, UT: Crazy Bobs Bair Gutsman

Race Type: Trail Run
Time: TBA
Location: Farminton, Utah
Website: www.crazybobsbairgutsman.com
Registration:www.crazybobsbairgutsman.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description:

Saturday, August 9, 2008 Provo, UT: Utah Half Triathlon

Race Type: Half Iron Distance
Time: TBA
Location: Utah Lake State Park, Provo, Utah
Website: www.utahhalf.com
Registration: www.active.com.com
Registration Opens:Early - Now Open; Late - 1 February 2008
Cost:Early - $99; Late - $120

Description: Are you ready to go long course? Utah County, Provo City, and Utah State Park are pleased to present the UTAH HALF... a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run triathlon this August 9. If you are a seasoned Ironman, put this baby into your schedule and experience an amazing event. Or if you are looking to jump up from sprint and olympic distances, this is your graduation present. With the help of great sponsors, we are focused on keeping the entry fees low (most half entry fees hover around $200, ours is $120 and if you register early we will knock it down to $99!) while still creating a high quality experience. The long course triathlon requires more training and intensity but as many will attest, the satisfaction of completing one is also increased. We'll see you out there.

Saturday, August 9, 2008 Provo, UT: ULCER / Utah Lake Century Epic Ride

Race Type: Cycle Century
Time: TBA
Location: Provo, Utah
Website: www.bbtc.net
Registration:www.bbtc.net
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: Circumnavigate Utah Lake (South of Salt Lake City) for a full, flat, 111- mile ride. You may want to try the 33 mile out and back option, or the 67-mile "Bakers" Metric Century. Produced by BBTC.

Sunday, August 10, 2008 Boulder, CO: 5430 LONG COURSE TRIATHLON

Race Type:Half Iron Distances
Time: TBD
Location: Boulder Reservoir, Colorado
Website: www.5430sports.com
Registration: www.5430sports.com
Registration Opens:Early - 1 January 2008; Regular - 16 April 2008; Late - 16 June 2008
Cost:Early - $160; Regular - $180; Late - $200

Description:A great race with spectacular views, challenging course, and amazing volunteer support. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind ultra distance multisport race in Boulder, Colorado... the "Mecca of multi and endurance sports." Samantha McGlone won the 2007 5430 Long Course for women, while David Thompson topped the men’s field.

Saturday, August 16, 2008 Ogden, UT: XTERRA Mountain Championship

Race Type: Offroad Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location: Snowbasin Resort
Website:http://www.xterraplanet.com/races/race.cfm?race_id=536
Registration: xterraplanet.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: The XTERRA Mountain Championship is one of five National Championship Series races leading to nationals in Lake Tahoe, NV.

Saturday, August 23, 2008 Park City, UT: Jordanelle Triathlon

Race Type: Olympic & Sprint Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location: Jordanelle State Park, Rock Cliff Recreation Area
Website: www.triutah.com
Registration: triutah.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: TriUtah welcomes you to the Jordanelle Triathlon. The event will be held at the Rock Cliff Recreation area at Jordanelle State Park near Park City and Heber City. We will feature both Sprint distance road and Olympic distance road triathlons consisting of an open water swim in Jordanelle Reservoir, road bike along Hwy 32, and finish with a one or two-loop run through the Rock Cliff camping area. Races will begin at 9:00 AM with wave starts. Electronic chip timing will be provided by Milliseconds.com.

Sunday, August 24, 2008 Penticton, B.C., Canada: Ironman Canada

Race Type: Ironman Distance
Time: 7AM
Location: Penticton, B.C., Canada
Website: http://www.ironman.ca/
Registration: Onsite Registration, & active.com if spots are still available
Registration Opens:2008 Race Sold Out; Registration for 2009 opens 25 A 2008
Cost:

Saturday, August 30, 2008 South Jordan, Utah: South County Triple Tri

Race Type: Sprint, Team Sprint, Childrens Distance
Time: 7AM
Location: South County Pool
Website: http://www.recreation.slco.org/marvjenson/aquatics/PDF/RegFormcolr.pdf
Registration: www.activityreg.com
Registration Closes:August 24th
Cost:?

Sunday, August 31, 2008 Louisville, Kentucky: Ironman Louisville

Race Type: Ironman Distance
Time: 7AM
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Website: http://www.ironman.com/events/ironman/louisville
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:2008 Race Sold Out; Registration for 2009 opens 1 September 2008
Cost:

September - back to top

Saturday, September 6, 2008 Sandy, UT: Alta Canyon Pool Triathlon

Race Type: Pool Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location: Alta Canyon Rec Center
Website: www.sandy.utah.gov
Registration: www.sandy.utah.gov
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: The adult race is a sprint distance triathlon, perfect for the absolute (I have no idea what I'm doing) novice. It is designed for ordinary people due up for a REACHABLE, yet extraordinary achievement. If you've EVER wondered if you have what it takes to train for and FINISH a triathlon, this is the perfect opportunity for you to discover... "YES!! I Can TRI".

Saturday, September 6, 2008 Bear Lake, UT: Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon

Race Type: Sprint & Olympic Triathlon
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Rendezvous Beach Bear Lake
Website: www.bearlakebrawl.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Early - Now Open; Regular - 1 April 2008; Late - 16 August 2008
Cost:Early - $55; Regular - $65; Late - $85

Description: Are you ready for an awesome family getaway this summer? Join us for the Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon! Rendezvous Beach at beautiful Bear Lake is where all the action takes place! Battle it out with your friends with both Sprint and Olympic distances offered. Come race in the beautiful blue water at Bear Lake, and ride along the east shores with spectacular views. Portions of the run will go right through the campground where many participants and their families will be staying, making it a great place to support your favorite racer!

Saturday & Sunday, September 6-7, 2008 Wasatch Mountains, UT: The Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Trail Run

Race Type: Ultra Trail Marathon - 100 miles
Time: TBA
Location: Wasatch Mountains, UT
Website: www.wasatch100.com
Registration: www.wasatch100.com
Registration Opens:Only open 2-8 January 2008
Cost:$155

Description: The Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run is held in Utah the first weekend after Labor Day each year. The run stretches from Layton, Utah to The Homestead in Midway, Utah and covers some of the most beautiful scenery the Wasatch Mountains have to offer. There is a cumulative elevation gain of approximately 26,882 feet, as well as a cumulative loss of approximately 26,131 feet throughout the course. This is a premier run that will test the endurance of any runner.

Saturday, September 6, 2008 Logan UT & Jackson Hole WY: LOTOJA Classic

Race Type: Ultra Bike Race
Time: TBA
Location: Logan UT to Jackson Hole WY
Website: www.lotojaclassic.com
Registration:www.lotojaclassic.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: LOTOJA is aEuropean-style road classic that is unparalleled in distance and beauty. At 206 miles, LOTOJA is the longest one-day USCF-sanctioned event in the country. Our participants come from all over the United States to test their physical and mental staminia. LOTOJA starts in Logan, Utah and concludes in Teton Villiage, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Sunday, September 7, 2008 Madison, Wisconsin: Ironman Wisconsin

Race Type: Ironman Distance 2008 qualifier
Time: 7AM
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Website: www.ironmanwisconsin.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:2008 Race Sold Out; Registration for 2009 opens 8 September 2008
Cost:?

Saturday, September 13, 2008 Yuba Lake ,Utah: Yuba Triathlon

Race Type: Olympic & Sprint Triathlon
Time: 7AM
Location: Yuba Lake ,Utah
Website: www.yubatriathlon.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:Sprint - $40; Olympic - $45

Saturday, September 13th or 20th, 2008 Huntsville, UT: Ogden Valley Triathlon

Race Type: Sprint & Olympic Triathlons
Time: TBA
Location: Pineview Reservoir, UT
Website:www.triutah.com
Registration:www.triutah.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: An open water event, both sprint and olympic distance events are offered. Both events will be an open water swim highlighted by a beach start for each wave. Wetsuits are recommended but not required. Swim in Pineview Reservoir, followed by a low-traffic road bike around the reservoir. Sprint distance does one lap and Olympic distance does two.

Saturday, September 20, 2008 Logan, UT: Top of Utah Marathon

Race Type: Marathon
Time: TBA
Location: Hardware Ranch, Logan, UT
Website: todaix.lib.usu.edu/run/marathon.htm
Registration:www.active.com
Registration Opens:9 March 2008
Cost:?

Saturday, September 20th, 2008 St George, UT: Kokopelli Triathlon

Race Type: Sprint & Olympic Triathlons
Time: TBA
Location: Sand Hollow Reservoir, UT
Website: www.bbscendurancesports.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Early - Now Open; Late - 1 September 2008
Cost:Early - $80; Late - $90

Description: Kokopelli is the third race of the SG TRIFECTA series at Sand Hollow. Last chance of the season to show your buddy, your the man! You do not have to race in all three of the SG TRIFECTA races to race the Kokopelli. For more information, please visit www.sgtrifecta.com.

October - back to top

Saturday, October 4, 2008 St. George, UT: St. George Marathon

Race Type: Marathon
Time: 6:00AM
Location: St. George, UT
Website: www.stgeorgemarathon.com
Registration: www.stgeorgemarathon.com
Registration Opens:1 April 2008 through 1 May 2008
Cost:?

Description: A Utah classic, ranked #1 fastest Fall Marathon by Runner's World and also listed as one of The Ten Most Scenic Marathons by Runner's World. Pre-registration only (lottery system).

Saturday, October 11, 2008 Kona, Hawaii: Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championships

Race Type: IM Distance World Championship race
Time: 7AM
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Website: www.ironman.com/worldchampionship
Registration: Qualification or Lottery

Saturday, October 11, 2008 St. George, UT: Huntsman World Senior Games Triathlon

Race Type: Pool Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location: St. George, UT
Website: www.hwsg.com
Registration: www.hwsg.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: All athletes must be 50 years old by December 31. Athlete’s competition age will be based on his/her age on December 31.

Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 Las Vegas, NV: Land Rover Pumpkinman Triathlons

Race Type: Sprint Olympic & Half Iron Triathlon
Time: 6:45 AM
Location: Boulder City ( 15 minutes outside of Las Vegas)
Website: www.bbscendurancesports.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens: 1 January 2008
Cost:?

Description: One of the most challenging yet scenic triathlon courses around! It is USAT club Nationals and USAT Halfmax National Championship this year, with a cap of 1,500! Come see what the Pumpkinman buzz is all about!

Saturday, October 18, 2008 Lake Powell, UT/AZ: Powell3 Triathlon

Race Type: Sprint & Olympic Triathlon
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Stateline Marina in Wahweap, Lake Powell
Website: www.powell3.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Early - Now Open; Regular - 1 April 2008; Late - 27 September 2008
Cost:Early - $85; Regular - $95; Late - $115

Description: There will be sprint and international/Olympic distance races, making this the race for everyone from beginners to experienced triathletes. The swim will be in Wahweap Bay, and the bike and run will travel through the scenic beauty surrounding the lake. October is the perfect time of year for Powell³ and with nearby accommodations in Page, AZ and many great activities planned for the weekend, this event is the one you won't want to miss. So bring your family and friends and join us for the Powell³ event! This race is USAT sanctioned.

Sunday, October 18, 2008 Moab, Utah: The Other 1/2 Marathon

Race Type: Road Race, 1/2 Marathon
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Moab, UT
Website: www.moabhalfmarathon.org
Registration: Limited to first 1000 entrants, see race website
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: The half marathon starts at the historic Dewey Bridge on the Colorado River, near mile post 30 of Highway 128 just outside of Moab. The course parallels the river, amid backdrops of gorgeous scenery, including prominent landmarks Fisher Towers, Castle Rock, and the La Sal Mountains. The first seven miles roll gently; miles 8-12 contain some short hills and mile 13 is a fast downhill to the lush green finish at Sorrel River Ranch Resort.

Sunday, October 26, 2008 Tempe, Arizona: Soma Triathlons

Race Type: Quarter & Half-Iron Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location: Tempe, AZ
Website: www.redrockco.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:Now Open
Cost:?

Description: Voted one of the "World's Best Year End Triathlons" in September, 2004 by Triathlete Magazine. Fills fast each year, full IM distance limited to 1600 entrants and quarter-distance IM limited to 300 entrants!

November - back to top

Saturday, November 1, 2008 Orem, Utah: T3 Telos Turkey and 5k Turkey Trot

Race Type: Reverse order pool sprint triathlon
Time: 9AM
Location: The pavilion just South of the Orem Fitness Center
Phone: 801-368-8279
Email: csnow360@yahoo.com
Website: www.teamtelos.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost: $35

Description: Reverse order Triathlon Run-Bike-Swim. The run is a one loop course with one down hill and up hill section. The bike is a two loop course with two short but challenging climbs. The swim is 350 meters in the Orem Fitness center's 50 meter pool done in a snaking style. Morning of registration will start at 7am and end at 8:15 for an additional $5. Packet pick up also starts at 7 am and will end at 8:30
Directions to Race: Orem Fitness Center: 580 West 165 South Orem UT, 84057

Saturday, November 1, 2008 Panama City, Florida: Ironman Florida

Race Type: Ironman Distance 2007 IM Championship Qualifier
Time: 7AM
Location: Panama City Beach, Florida
Website: www.ironmanflorida.com
Registration: www.active.com
Registration Opens:2008 Race Sold Out; Registration for 2009 opens 3 November 2008
Cost:?

Saturday, November 8, 2008 Clearwater, Florida: Ford Ironman 70.3 World Championships

Race Type: 1/2 IM Distance World Championship race
Time: 7AM
Location: Clearwater, Florida
Website: www.ironman.com
Registration: Qualification

Sunday, November 9, 2008 Las Vegas, NV: Silverman Triathlon

Race Type: IM and Half IM Distance race
Time: TBA
Location: Lake Mead, NV
Website: www.silvermannv.com
Registration: Active.com
Registration Opens:Early - 1 December 2007; Regular - 1 February 2008; Late - 1 September 2008
Cost:Early - $190(Half), $385(Full); Regular - $210(Half), $410(Full); Late - $235(Half), $435(Full);

Description: This down and dirty vintage triathlon, done Vegas style, taking place Sunday, November 11th, 2007, features a 2.4 mile swim in Lake Mead, a 112 mile ride with over 9,721 feet of elevation gain and a 26.2 mile run. And hey, this is Vegas baby, so you can bet the greatest party in triathlon history will follow the race.

Thursday, November 20, 2008 Salt Lake City, UT: Cold Turkey 6K Run & Walk

Race Type: 6K Run & Walk
Time: 10AM
Location: City Creek Canyon, SLC
Website: www.sports-am.com
Registration: www.ctive.com
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: New course: Starts at the Capitol, up City Creek Canyon for 1 mile, turn around and finish at Memory Grove..

December - back to top

Sunday, December 7, 2008 Las Vegas, NV: The Las Vegas Marathon

Race Type:Marathon
Time: TBA
Location: The "Strip", Las Vegas, NV
Website: www.lvmarathon.com
Registration:
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?

Description: The first race to run the world famous Las Vegas Strip and through the Fremont Street Experience. Experience the rush of adrenaline on the Start line in front of Mandalay Bay when the gun goes off and a spectacular laser display set to Elvis' "Viva Las Vegas" rocks in this inaugural event. Ideal weather and a loop course with a gradual mid-race incline followed by a downhill race to the finish line set the stage for an exhilarating Marathon designed to set and break records, and shatter personal bests. Come early for the two-day New Las Vegas Marathon Expo as part of this unforgettable, fun-filled weekend. See the lights. Feel the thrills. Enjoy the action. Experience all that and more at the New Las Vegas Marathon. There is only one chance to be there at the beginning.

Sunday, December 31, 2008 Salt Lake City, UT: Beat The New Year 5 K

Race Type: Road Race - 5K
Time: 11:30 PM
Location: Sugarhouse Park - Salt Lake City, UT
Website: www.slctrackclub.org
Registration:www.slctrackclub.org
Registration Opens:?
Cost:?
Description: A fun 2-1/2 loop course around Sugarhouse park, where runners try to "Beat the New Year".


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