Friday, May 27, 2011
Jong Bonaire to Host Eighth Annual Mini-Fun Triathlon on June 12, 2011
The popular Jong Bonaire Triathlon is set for Sunday June 12. Everyone is invited to participate and proceeds will be used for the Jong Bonaire center and to fund activities for the youth of Bonaire.
Those wishing to join the race can choose between the “fun” category or the “pro” category, and the events include swimming, cycling and running. The fun category will include an 850 meter swim, an 11.6 kilometer bike ride and a 5 kilometer run. The pro category will include a 1500 meter swim, a 23.2 kilometer bike ride and a 10 kilometer run. Participants should arrive at 6:30 AM, for a 7:00 AM start.
Entrance to the triathlon may be either as an individual or as a relay team of three. The entry fee is $14 for an individual or $30 for a team and includes food, a t-shirt, water and fruit along the route and an information packet with a participant number. Following the event, participants are invited to visit City Cafe, an event sponsor, for salad and bread.
Registration will take play at City Cafe on Saturday June 11, 2011 between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. Registration may also be completed ahead of time at Jong Bonaire and The Freewieler Bike Shop. (Source: Jong Bonaire)
