NORWAY — The 15th Annual Norway Triathlon returns to Lake Penneseewassee on Saturday, July 9, at Pennesseewassee Park. After being held at a limited size the past two years, 2022’s triathlon is set to run at its maximum race capacity of approximately 120 individuals and teams.
Sanctioned by USATriathlon, it is a perfect sprint tri for experienced athletes or first-time competitors. Individuals and teams of all ages and abilities are encouraged to compete.
Tri competitors will begin with a 750-meter swim, followed by a 20 km bike, and a 5 km run ending back at Pennesseewassee Park.
An awards ceremony and celebration will conclude the event.
The Norway Triathlon will be following Maine CDC guidelines for outdoor sports events and USAT guidelines for multi-sport events. USATriathlon sanctioning means that an event follows the safety and staffing requirements set by USAT, and ensures a safe and
fair competitive race environment.
Norway Triathlon racers will also be eligible to compete in other race events supported by USAT. Registration, course maps and detailed race information can be found at www.norwaytri.com.
Proceeds for the Norway Triathlon benefit the Western Foothills Land Trust, which is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of native ecosystems, farm and forest lands, watersheds, and scenic landscapes for the benefit of wild and human communities in western Maine.
In addition, the trust helps to provide experiential environmental education for youth, and expand outdoor recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities throughout Oxford County on its preserves and trails.
Anyone interested in seeing the excitement of a triathlon while assisting the Western Foothills Land Trust, should consider volunteering for the morning. We need helpers on the run and bike courses, and additional kayakers. To volunteer, please contact
info@wfltmaine.org.
Generous sponsors of the 2021 Norway Triathlon include: Norway Savings Bank, New Balance, Cafe Nomad, Evergreen Subaru, Western Maine Health, Oxford Hotel & Casino, Paris Farmers Union, Bancroft Contracting, Black Dog Timberworks, Healthy
Oxford Hills, TruStrength Athletics, Bolster’s Decorating, Carter’s X-C Ski, Crossway Family Dental, Norway Brewing Company, Oxbow Brewing, True North Adventureware, WJ Wheeler & Co. Inc., Wood’s Lawn Company, 290 Main, CEBE, and Fare Share Food Co-op.
To sponsor the 2022 Norway Triathlon visit www.norwaytri.com/sponsor2022.
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