Hockomock Area YMCA Hosts 5th Annual Triathlon

Swim, bike and ride at the 5th annual Hockomock Area YMCA Triathlon on Sunday, July 24 at Luciano’s at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. Registration is at 6:00am and race begins at 8:00am, which consists of a 500-meter swim in Lake Pearl, a 9-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run. The Triathlon is designed to work for beginners as well as advanced tri-athletes. People ages 14 or older are eligible with awards presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in each category. Participants can expect a high-quality race at an affordable price. The registration fee is $65 through Monday, July 1 and $75 after July 2. There is also an additional $10 fee if participant is not a USAT member.

This year, the Y will be hosting a Pre-event Pasta Dinner on Saturday, July 23rd at 6:00pm, which will include number pick-up and raffle prizes including a TRX strap and gift baskets. The fee is $15 and requires pre-registration. The location of the pasta dinner will be at the Invensys Foxboro Branch YMCA at 67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro.

For more information and to register, please visit www.imathlete.com, or visit any branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA. All proceeds from the Triathlon will benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA’s annual Reach Out for Youth and Families Campaign, which offers financial assistance to welcome and support children and families in our community to come to the YMCA.