Posted: August 18, 2005

Triathlon: Inaugural Escape To Miami Triathlon Almost Sold Out, Registration Fees Increase August 22

Less Than 150 Entries Remain For The Most Anticipated Olympic Triathlon In The Florida Circuit

MIAMI (August 17, 2005) – The most challenging and anticipated triathlon on Florida’s triathlon schedule is one month away and race organizers are announcing that less than 150 spots remain for the inaugural Escape to Miami Triathlon to be held on Sunday, September 18, 2005 at Margaret Pace Park in Miami. Originally capped at 750, PR Racing has increased the allotment to 850 participants to accommodate triathletes who have not yet registered and the 100 participants expected to register before the fee increase.

Registration for the Olympic distance triathlon is currently set at $90 for individuals and $105 for 2-3 team relays and prices will go up an additional $20 beginning August 22, 2005.

Set along the waterways between Miami and Miami Beach, the Escape to Miami will dare triathletes to complete a .9 mile swim from a deserted island onto the newly renovated Margaret Pace Park in Miami’s restored Art District. Athletes will than transition to a 24.8 mile bike ride through Miami’s Arts District, over Biscayne Bay, and on parts of Miami Beach. Participants will complete the escape by running 6.2 miles along Biscayne Bay through the Performing Arts District, Bicentennial Park and onto the MacArthur Causeway. The challenging race will finish back at Margaret Pace Park with a post race party including food, drinks, massages and music for participants, friends and the entire community.

Ferry information for registered participants will be posted 2 weeks before the Escape and all participants are encouraged to attend packet pick-up on Saturday, September 17 in order to avoid loading delays for ferries on Sunday morning. Ferries will start running at approximately 6 AM and the last ferry will depart around 7 AM to the island.

Part of Escape to Miami weekend includes the first annual Doggie Duathlon, an event that is literally for the dogs. Dogs leashed to their owners will participate in a 100-200 meter swim and a 400 meter run for a fun friendly gathering of man and man’s best friend. The “Doggy DU” takes place on Saturday, September 17 at 10 AM at Margaret Pace Picnic Park.

Online and mail-in registration for the Escape to Miami Triathlon is online at www.trimiami.com or www.active.com. For more information or if you have previously emailed info@trimiami.com send all emails to DannyE@PRRacingEvents.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available by calling 305-278-8668.

The Escape to Miami Triathlon is a first of its kind event in South Florida. Over 750 athletes will “escape” off an island in Biscayne Bay and complete an Olympic distance triathlon through Downtown Miami and Miami Beach. For more information on the Escape to Miami Triathlon or for sponsorship opportunities, log-on to www.trimiami.com or call 305-278-8668.