The Desert Sharks Triathlon Club
2007 RACE CALENDAR

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

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Saturday, Jan 13, 2007 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/
Online Registration:Active.com

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 27, 2007 Saltair - SLC, Utah: Salt Lake City Track Club Winter Series - 5K

Race Type: Road Race
Time: 10 AM
Location: Saltair - SLC
Website: www.slctrackclub.org
Registration: slctrackclub.org

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, Jan 27, 2007 Lehi, Utah: First Annual Legacy Aquathon!

Race Type: Aquathon, Swim/Run
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Legacy Center, Lehi, Utah
Website: http://www.legacyaquathon.com/
Registration: Active.com

Description: This is the first year of the Legacy Aquathon! This event will be a great one for both beginners and experienced triathletes alike. Don’t worry about the outside temperature; this event will be ENTIRELY indoors. Don’t let the cold air outside keep you from having a great time with a race that will allow you to have a bit of fun competition! Register now, as space is limited in this event so we can insure that you have a great time and a lot of fun!

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Saturday, Feb 10, 2007 Saltair - SLC, Utah: Salt Lake City Track Club Winter Series - 10K

Race Type: Road Race
Time: 10 AM
Location: Saltair - SLC
Website: www.slctrackclub.org
Registration: slctrackclub.org

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 24, 2007 Saltair - SLC, Utah: Salt Lake City Track Club Winter Series - 10K

Race Type: Road Race
Time: 10 AM
Location: Saltair - SLC
Website: www.slctrackclub.org
Registration: slctrackclub.org

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.

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Saturday, March 3, 2007 Monticello, Utah: Blue Mountain Canyonlands Triathlon

Race Type: Triathlon (XC Ski, Bike, Run)
Time: 10 AM
Location: Monticello, UT (Dalton Springs Camp Ground Blue Mountain)
Website: http://www.monticelloutah.org/html/bmctinfo.shtml
Registration: http://www.monticelloutah.org/html/bmctinfo.shtml

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 17, 2007 Moab, Utah: Canyonlands Moab 1/2 Marathon

Race Type: Road Race, 1/2 Marathon
Time: 10 AM
Location: Moab, UT
Website: http://www.moabhalfmarathon.org
Registration:Lottery - must be signed up by the Dec 1 preceding race (12/1/06 for 07 race)
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 31, 2007 Oceanside, California: Ford Ironman 70.3 California

Race Type: 1/2 Ironman
Time: 7 AM
Location: Oceanside, CA
Website: http://www.ironman.com
Registration:www.ironman.com

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Saturday, April 7, 2007 SLC, UT: Earth Day Pedal Cup

Race Type: 5-1/2 Mile Bike Race/Ride
Time: 10 AM
Location: City Creek Canyon, SLC
Website: www.sports-am.com
Registration: Sports-Am.com

Description: Begin the season with this family event. The race and the bike ride is a 5 1/2 mile hill climb, course starting at the mouth of the City Creek Canyon, and finish at Rotary Park. There will be food, prize drawings, and awards followed by a slow ride back down the canyon. For all abilities and ages.

Saturday, April 14, 2007 Antelope Island State Park, Davis County, Utah: Buffalo Duathlon

Race Type: Duathlon
Time: TBA
Location: Antelope Island State Park, Davis County, UT
Website: http://www.triutah.com
Registration: www.triutah.com

Description: Coming

Saturday, April 14, 2007 Lehi, Utah: Legacy “Hop into Spring” Triathlon

Race Type: Pool Triathlon
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Legacy Center, Lehi, UT
Website: http://www.legacytriathlon.com
Active.com

Description: Here’s a great way to start the spring race season! This is a race that will help you get rid of those winter cobwebs and loosen up those racing muscles! The Legacy “Hop into Spring” Triathlon will be a 400 yard pool swim, 11.2 mile bike, and 5k. The bike course will be flat and quite fast. The run takes you through residential areas and will also be flat and fast. What a great way to start your season!

Sunday, April 15, 2007 Tempe, Arizona: Ironman Arizona

Race Type: IM distance triathlon
Time: 7 AM
Location: Tempe, AZ
Website: www.ironmanarizona.com
Online Entry: www.active.com

Saturday, April 21, 2007 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: http://www.saltlakemarathon.com
Registration: www.saltlakemarathon.com

Description: The 3rd Annual 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 21, 2007 West Jordan, Utah: 3rd Annual Cookie Chaser 5K Race and 2K Walk/Fun Run

Race Type:Road Race
Time: 8 AM
Location: Copperhills High School 5445 New Bingham Highway West Jordan, UT
Cost: $10-$17 see active.com
Email: di.animal@netzero.com
Website: www.cookiechaser.com
Online Entry: Active.com

Description: The Oquirrh Girl Scout Service Unit is sponsoring the second annual Cookie Chaser 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.

Sunday, April 22, 2007 Lake Mead, Las Vegas, NV: 4th Annual Rage in the Sage Triathlons & Duathlon

Race Type: Triathlon & Duathon
Time: TBA
Location: Lake Mead, Nevada
Website: http://www.bbscendurancesports.com
Registration: www.bbscendurancesports.com

Description: Come join us for fun and excitement at Boulder Beach at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Las Vegas for BBSC Endurance Sports 3rd Annual Rage in the Sage Triathlons and Duathlon! We will have awesome products again to raffle from some of Multisports most respected names.. Come join us in the sun in Las Vegas for an awesome race and great competition! See ya at the race!

Saturday, April 28, 2007 SLC, UT: East Canyon Road Race

Race Type: Bike Road Race
Time: 11 AM
Location: East Canyon, SLC
Website: www.sports-am.com
Registration: Sports-Am.com

Description: We start at East Canyon Resorts, on a 60 mile round trip to Lost Creek Reservoir, and back to East Canyon Resorts. The ride will take us through the towns of Henefer and Croydon, while riding acorss beautiful farm lands and meadows. Riders are responsible for their support. For Road Bikes only. Road in disrepair in several locations.

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Satruday, May 12, 2007 St. George, UT: St. George Triathlon

Race Type: Triathlon
Time: 8 AM
Location: Sandhollow Reservoir, St. George, UT
Website: http://www.sgtri.com
Registration: www.sgtri.com

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 2007 race and we are excited! We also would like to note that if you win your race overall in your gender you become part of the FREE-FOR-LIFE club and get to race with us for FREE FOREVER!!!

Saturday, May 19, 2007 Riverton, UT: Womens Triathlon

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

Description: Finally, long overdue is an All-Women Triathlon in Utah! The May 19th race will be a women-only sprint event, complete with female race directors! Get those training groups going!

Sunday, May 20, 2007 Orlando, Florida: Florida 1/2 Ironman

Race Type: Half Ironman Distance
Time: 7AM
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: www.floridahalfironman.com

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Saturday, June 2, 2007 Burley Idaho, UT: VikingMan Triathlon

Race Type: 1/2 Iron Distance Triathlon
Time: TBD
Location: Burley Idaho
Website: http://www.vikingman.org/
Registration: milliseconds.com

Description: Welcome to Burley, Idaho's first 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 2, 2007 Salem, UT: Salem Springs Triathlon

Race Type: Triathlon
Time: 9AM
Location: Salem City Park
Website: http://www.salemspringtri.com
Registration: Active.com

Description: This will be the fourth 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.

Saturday, June 9, 2007 Saratoga Springs, Utah: Saratoga Splash Triathlon

Distance: Open Water Swim 300 meters (or pool swim 250 yards) Bike 10 miles, Run 3 miles
Description: The Desert Sharks are proud to present the Saratoga Splash Triathlon. Patterned after Tri-for-Fun events in California, the Recover-Ease Saratoga Splash 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. A free "newbie" triathlon clinic will be held on Thursday, May 31st at 7:00 pm at the Saratoga Springs Owners' Association Clubhouse, conducted by the Desert Sharks Triathlon Club.
Mail-In Registration: Printable Registration Form
Online Registration: Active.com
Location: Outdoor Pool and Utah Lake
Course Maps: Swim Bike Run
More Info: www.desert-sharks.com/club_events.html

Saturday, June 9, 2007 Park City, Utah: Canyon to Canyon 1/2 Marathon & 10K

Race Type: 1/2 Marathon & 10K
Time: 7 AM
Location: East Canyon Resort
Website: www.sports-am.com
Registration: Active.com

Description: The Canyon to Canyon 1/2 Marathon & 10K Starts at East Canyon Resorts (out & back course) it starts on the pavement for one mile until reaching the Jeremy Ranch dirt road, it has gentle rolling hills accompanied by a quiet mountain stream, and if you're lucky you will see porcupine, fox, and raccoon.

Sunday, June 10, 2007 Ensenada, Mexico: Ironman Baja

Race Type: Half Ironman Distance
Time: TBA
Location: Ensenada, Mexico (90min drive from San Diego)
Website: www.ironmanbaja.com/

Sunday, June 10, 2007 Cambridge, Maryland: Eagleman Half Ironman

Race Type: 1/2 IM Distance
Time: TBA
Location: Cambridge, Maryland
Website: www.tricolumbia.org

Saturday, June 16, 2007 American Fork Canyon, Cedar Hills, UT: Timpanogas 1/2 MArathon

Race Type: 1/2 Marathon
Time: TBA
Location: American Fork Canyon, Cedar Hills, Utah
Website: www.triutah.com
Online Registration: triutah.com

Description:

Saturday, June 16, 2007 (Tentative) Hurricane, UT: Utah Summer Games Triathlon

Race Type: Triathlon
Time: 7AM
Location: Hurricane, UT
Website: http://www.utahsummergames.org/sports/triathlon.html
Registration: www.utahsummergames.org

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 16, 2007 Benjamin, Utah: 2007 Telos Utah Valley Triathlon

Race Type: Olympic & Sprints
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Lincoln Beach, Benjamin, UT
Cost: Olympic $40.00, Sprint $30.00
Website: www.telosrtc.com/teamtelos.html
Contact: Shaun Christian 801-368-8279 or csnow360@yahoo.com
Registration: www.active.com

Description: Open water swim with water temperatures at around 73 degrees. The bike course runs out around West Mountain were you can ride on any given day and rarely see a car. There are a few rollers but mostly flat. The run course is flat with a few rolling hills on the short trail section of the Olympic course. Directions: Follow this link it has directions, maps, and pictures of the venue. http://www.co.utah.ut.us/Dept/PubWrks/Parks/Index1.asp

Sunday, June 24, 2007 Coeur d'Alene, ID: Ironman Coeur d'Alene

Race Type: IM Triathlon
Time: 7AM
Location: Lake Coeur d'Alene, ID
Website: http://www.ironmancda.com

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Sunday, July 1, 2007 Midway, UT: The Battle at Midway Triathlon

Race Type: Olympic Distance
Time: Professional 7:00AM - Elites 7:05AM - Age-Groupers 7:10AM
Location: Deer Creek Resevior, Midway, Utah
Website: www.bamriathlon.com
Online Registration: www.bamtriathlon.com

Description: Come take part in the West's newest and best 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. Registration is available online through Active.com starting January 22nd, it will remain open until we fill at 1000 spots, so register early. Prices increase on April 15th, take advantage of the early registration discounts!

Saturday, July 14, 2007 Coalville, UT: Echo Triathlon

Race Type: Olympic, & Sprint Distances
Time: TBA
Location: Echo Reservoir, Coalville, Utah
Website: www.triutah.com
Online Registration: triutah.com

Description: TriUtah welcomes you to the 6th 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.

Sunday, July 22, 2007 Lake Placid, NY: Ironman USA Lake Placid

Race Type: Ironman Distance
Time: 7AM
Location: Lake Placid, NY
Website: www.ironmanusa.com

Sunday, July 22, 2007 Sonoma County, CA: 1/2 Vineman Triathlon

Race Type:Half-Ironman distance
Time: 7 AM
Location: Sonoma County, California
Website: http://www.vineman.com
Online Entry: Active.com

Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Salt Lake City, UT: Deseret News Marathon & 10K

Race Type: Marathon, 10K, 5K Road Races
Time: TBA
Location: Research Park - Univ of Utah
Website: www.deseretnews.com/race
Online Entry: www.active.com

Saturday, July 28, 2007 Burley, ID: Burley Lions Spudman Triathlon

Race Type:Olympic distance triathlon
Time: 7 AM
Location: Riverfront Marina - Burley, ID
Website: http://burleylions.org/spudman.html
Online Entry: Active.com
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.

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Saturday, August 4, 2007 Logan, UT: Cache Valley Triathlon

Race Type: Olympic, & Sprint Distances
Time: TBA
Location: Hyrum Reservoir, Logan, Utah
Website: www.triutah.com
Online Registration: triutah.com

Description: TriUtah welcomes you to the Third 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.

Saturday, August 4, 2007 Richfield, Utah: Gold Medal Racing Fish Lake Triathlon

Race Type: Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location:Fish Lake, Richfield, UT
Website: www.triutah.com
Online Registration:Active.com

Description:Want a GREAT summertime challenge, at a SUPER family venue? Then come on down to Fish Lake ( just off I-70 near Richfield) for the Gold Medal Racing Fish Lake Triathlon! This is NOT the same Fish Lake Tri that has been held in the past. This event will be held at Fish Lake itself, not in a pool in town. Both Sprint and Olympic distance races are on the docket. Come take a swim in the pristine waters of Fish Lake, and ride and run through the beautiful scenery surrounding the lake! The race will be fun and yet challenging! Other exciting events in conjunction with the triathlon are planned to make this not only a great race, but a super event for the family. Full details on this race will be coming very soon, as we just received confirmation of the dates this week. Watch the Gold Medal Racing website, http://www.goldmedalracing.com, for more details as they are available. Register online at active.com. This race will also be USAT sanctioned. Who is GOLD MEDAL RACING?

Saturday, August 11, 2007 Salt Lake City, UT: Half Road / Half Trail 8K Run

Race Type: Trail Run
Time: 9 AM
Location: City Creek Canyon, Salt Lake City, Utah
Website: http://www.sports-am.com
Registration: Active.com

Description: 1/2 Road 1/2 Trail 8K Run starts at City Creek Canyon. The race begins at the mouth of the canyon, we go up half the distance on the road, we then quickly connect on the trail, and begin bushwhacking our way down the City Creek Canyon Jungle, until reaching our final destination. MACHETE NOT REQUIRED.

Saturday, August 11, 2007 Scofield (Helper), UT: Scofield Triathlon

Race Type: Sprint and Olympic Distances
Time: 9 AM
Location: Scofield Reservoir
Website: www.scofieldtriathlon.com/
Registration: TBA

Description: Highest elevation triathlon in the United States! (7,800 ft). 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.

Saturday, August 18, 2007 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
Online Registration: xterraplanet.com

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

Saturday, August 25, 2007 Park City, UT: Jordanelle Triathlon

Race Type: Olympic, & Sprint Distances
Time: TBA
Location: Jordanelle State Park, Rock Cliff Recreation Area
Website: www.triutah.com
Online Registration: triutah.com

Description: TriUtah welcomes you to the 9th Annual 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.

Saturday, August 25, 2007 Louisville, Kentucky: Ironman Louisville

Race Type: Ironman Distance
Time: 7AM
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Website: http://www.ironman.com/events/ironman/louisville

Sunday, August 26, 2007 Penticton, B.C., Canada: Ironman Canada

Race Type: Ironman Distance
Time: 7AM
Location: Penticton, B.C., Canada
Website: http://www.ironman.ca/

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Saturday, September 1, 2007 SLC, Utah: Salt Lake 2007 Half Marathon & Relay

Race Type: 1/2 Marathon and Relay
Time: 7 AM
Location: From Little Dell Bridge to The Marriott University Park Hotel
Website: www.sports-am.com
Registration: Sports-Am.com

Description: Make It A Great Labor Day Weekend - Welcome to Salt Lake's best ever Half Marathon. Run the pristine Wasatch landscape amid the beauty of towering mountains, rolling hills, bursts of wild flowers on a friendly winding canyon road that gently descends to the Salt Lake Valley, and continues to show it?s beauty with the majestic Oquirrh Mountains across the plains. If the Half Marathon is too challenging, form your relay team. Suggested strategy: 1st team member, a hill climber: 2nd team member, a long distance runner: 3rd team member, a sprinter.

Saturday & Sunday, September 8-9, 2007 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
Online Registration: www.wasatch100.com

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 8, 2007 Yuba Lake ,Utah: Yuba Triathlon

Race Type: Olympic & Sprint distance
Time: 7AM
Location: Yuba Lake ,Utah
Website: http://www.yubatriathlon.com/

Sunday, September 9, 2007 Madison, Wisconsin: Ironman Wisconsin

Race Type: Ironman Distance 2008 qualifier
Time: 7AM
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Website: www.ironmanwisconsin.com

Saturday, September 15, 2007 Huntsville, UT: The Ogden Valley Triathlon

Race Type: Sprint & Olympic distance triathlons
Time: TBA
Location: Pineview Reservoir, Huntsville, UT
Website: www.triutah.com
Online Registration: www.triutah.com

Description: TriUtah welcomes you to the 5th Annual Ogden Valley Triathlon. 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, follwed by a run through the city of Huntsville.

Saturday, September 15, 2007 Logan, UT: Top of Utah Marathon

Race Type: Marathon
Time: TBA
Location: Hardware Ranch, Logan, UT
Website: http://todaix.lib.usu.edu/run/marathon.htm

Saturday, September 22, 2007 Snowbird, Utah: Hidden Peak Challenge Run/Walk

Race Type: 4 mile run/walk - 3000 vertical ft climb!
Time: 10 AM
Location: Snowbird Ski Resort
Website: www.sports-am.com
Registration: Sports-Am.com

Description: Hidden Peak Challenge Run/Walk A great event that begins at the Snowbird Plaza, onto Ski School, over to Dick Bass Highway, under the Wilber Chair Lift, keep going up the cat track where we find our selves at the top of Wilber Chair Lift, tarverse the mountain, go under the Tram, under Peruvian, and on to the switch backs to the top of the Tram. The Record still stands from 1998 of 45 min. and 18 seconds by Tom Borschel. 4 miles, 3000 vertical foot climb.

Saturday, September 30, 2007 Las Vegas, NV: Las Vegas Triathlon

Race Type: 1/2 Iron, Olympic & Relay, Sprint
Time: TBA
Location: Boulder City, NV
Website: www.lasvegastriathlon.com

Description: Event is at Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA). From Las Vegas take I-515 South (also known as: Hwy 93/95). Interstate stops at Railroad Pass Casino and Hwy 93 continues through Boulder City. Go down the large hill and turn left at the Alan Bible Visitor Center onto Lakeshore Drive. This point is exactly four miles from Hoover Dam. Boulder Beach and the transition area is two miles down this road next to the Boulder Beach Ranger station. Timing by ChampionChip.

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Saturday, October 6, 2007 St. George, UT: St. George Marathon

Race Type: Marathon
Time: TBA
Location: St. George, UT
Website: www.stgeorgemarathon.com

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 13, 2007 Kona, Hawaii: Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championships

Race Type: IM Distance World Championship race
Time: 7AM
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Website: http://ironman.com/worldchampionship

Saturday, October 13, 2007 SLC, UT: City Creek Bike Sprint

Race Type: Bike Road Race
Time: 10 AM
Location: City Creek Canyon, SLC
Website: www.sports-am.com
Registration: Active.com

Description: Starts at the mouth of City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary Park. This is great way to end the biking season before winter hits. For Mountain and Road Bikes.

Saturday, October 13, 2007 St. George, UT: Huntsman World Senior Games Triathlon

Race Type: Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location: St. George, UT
Website: http://www.hwsg.com/index.html

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.

Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 Las Vegas, NV: 4th Annual Land Rover Pumpkinman Triathlons

Race Type: Triathlon
Time: TBA
Location: New venue in Las Vegas TBA
Website: http://www.bbscendurancesports.com
Registration: www.bbscendurancesports.com.com

Description: Get Ready for the NEW Pumpkinman venue! This venue will allow more growth for this race. Last year we were just 40 athletes away from selling out! Don't wait; it will sell out this year! This is a great training race for the Silverman on Nov.12th!

Saturday, October 20, 2007 Bullfrog, Lake Powell, UT: Escape to Lake Powell Triathlon

Race Type: Triathlon distance to be determined
Time: TBA
Location: Bullfrog Marina, Lake Powell, UT
Website: www.triutah.com
Online Registration: www.triutah.com

Description:

Sunday, October 21, 2007 Moab, Utah: The Other 1/2 Marathon

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

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 28, 2007 Tempe, Arizona: Soma Triathlons

Race Type: Quarter & Half-Iron distance
Time: TBA
Location: Tempe, AZ
Website: http://www.redrockco.com/HalfIronmanAZ.htm
Registration: Active.com Full-IM Registration or Quarter-IM Registration

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!

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Saturday, November 3, 2007 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
Cost: $35
Registration: www.active.com

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

Sunday, November 3, 2007 Panama City, Florida: Ironman Florida

Race Type: Ironman Distance 2007 IM Championship Qualifier
Time: 7AM
Location: Panama City Beach, Florida
Website: www.ironmanflorida.com

Saturday, November 10, 2007 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

Sunday, November 11, 2007 Las Vegas, NV: Silverman Triathlon

Race Type: IM Distance race
Time: TBA
Location: Lake Mead, NV
Website: www.silvermannv.com
Registration: Active.com

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 22, 2007 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: Active.com

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

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Sunday, December 9, 2007 Las Vegas, NV: The Las Vegas Marathon

Race Type:Marathon
Time: TBA
Location: The "Strip", Las Vegas, NV
Website: www.lvmarathon.com
Online Entry: 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, 2007 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
Online Entry: A fun 2-1/2 loop course around Sugarhouse park, where runners try to "Beat the New Year".


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