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Chisago Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Chisago will be hosting the 4th Annual Chisago Lakes Half Ironman and Sprint Triathlon July 25-26. This USAT sanctioned event is managed by Midwest Sports Events (MSE) and draws athletes from our local area and throughout the United States. Chisago Lakes Triathlon is the fifth event in the MSE 5 STAR Triathlon Series.

Swim, Bike and Run

This event features a sport for everyone! Situated in the heart of Chisago City, the Triathlon events will start and finish at Paradise Park. 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. There are three distance events beginning with the Kids' Triathlon at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 25 and the adult Half Ironman and Sprint distance triathlons begin at 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 26. The Sprint distance includes a 1/4-mile swim, 20-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run. The Half Ironman participants will endure a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run, but will be rewarded by a panoramic view of the St. Croix River.

Registration

If you register before July 24, fees are $55/Sprint, $110/Half Iron, $95/Sprint Relay, $175/Half Iron Relay, and $18/Kids. Registration the weekend of the event will be $65/Sprint, $120/Half Iron, $115/Sprint Relay, $190/Half Iron Relay, and $22/Kids. All participants receive a Dry Wick T-shirt, goody bag, treats/snacks, food and fun after the event. To register, you can pick up a registration form at Forest Lake Cycle & Skate or the Chamber Office, or visit www.midwestsportsevents.com.

Not participating but want to volunteer?

Volunteers are needed throughout the event to help with set-up, staff the Chamber booth, apply participant body marking, to direct spectators and participants on and off the course and after the race, and other assignments. All volunteers receive a t-shirt and are invited to attend a "kick-off" celebration and brief training session on Thursday evening before the event.

Thank you for continued support of the sponsors, especially the Medical Sponsor, Fairview Lakes Health Services/Fairview Sports & Orthopedic Care who provides training and medical support through every phase of this event, and the Presenting Sponsor, The RiverBank, MN. Other sponsors include Forest Lake Cycle & Skate, Gear West, Louis Garneau, Wild Mountain, Sports Wave, Orbea, and Hampton Inn & Suites, the official host hotel. The key to the triathlon's success is the support of outstanding sponsors and volunteers.

To volunteer or for more information, please contact the Chamber office at 651-257-1177 or send an email to [email protected]. This is a great opportunity for businesses, organizations, families, neighbors or individuals to support this community. The triathletes really appreciate the hospitality!

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