Posted: November 3, 2005

Triathlon: Philadelphia Triathlon Registration Opens

Registration for the June 25, 2006 race opened on November 1, 2005. For registration Lin-Mark.com

Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Olympic Distance Race
1.5K swim 40K bike 10K run
USAT Sanctioned

Inside Triathlon’s Kyle duFord called the inaugural Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park, “a top-five race” and said it may be, “the age-group race.” Triathlete Magazine’s Jay Prasuhn followed suit, saying, “The gem about Philly isn’t the fact that it’s just another big-city race. It’s that it’s a big-city race deserving of the cult status afforded classic events such as San Francisco’s Escape from Alcatraz.”

The 2006 Philadelphia Triathlon in Fairmount Park promises to live up to its 2005 debut and more. The incredibly popular race course will remain essentially unchanged and will continue to feature many of Philadelphia's historic and picturesque sections. We’ll again have a festive pre-race expo with mandatory check-in on Saturday, June 24. And the post-race celebration will be unparalleled with music, food, beverages, massage and lots of Philadelphia fun. Age-group awards will be three deep using USAT age group awards, plus Athenas, Clydesdales and Physically Challenged.

We’re excited to announce that new in 2006 will be a $13,500 prize purse split evenly between men and women. Details can be found in the “Elites” section of this website. Also new will be a Kids Race on Saturday, June 25 – details are still being finalized and will be posted here when they’re available.

Race organizers remain committed to putting on a first-class, high-quality event that transcends the race itself and leaves participants with an experience filled with lasting memories. We expect the race to reach capacity quickly so sign up today.

Race website: PhillyTri.com.