Life’s a Beach Triathlon Heading for Presque Isle State Park

The Erie Sports Commission (ESC) is pleased to announce that the Life’s a Beach Triathlon will be coming to Presque Isle State Park on Saturday, August 16, 2014.

The Life’s a Beach Triathlon is not your typical triathlon. The event features a 200-yard “Almost Anything Goes” swim where participants are allowed to use boogie boards, swim fins, mask and snorkels, water wings—almost anything to help them feel comfortable and enjoy the water. The bike is only five miles and is for fat tire bikes—beach cruisers and mountain bikes—as some courses may actually involve stretches of beach riding. The two-mile run is laid back and includes some of the Life’s A Beach Challenges—obstacles to break it up in a fun way.

Awards at the Life’s a Beach Tri are not only for the winners. Anyone who stumbles, fumbles, hulas, limbos or crawls across the finish will get a cool, themed award for their efforts. Top Slacker awards – those who enjoy the race the longest – in each age group and overall will also be presented.

The Life’s a Beach Triathlon is open to participants 9 years of age and over. Register today for only $57 per person at www.lifesabeachtriathlon.com. The event will also include a free run for kids under 9. Registration for the kids run will be held the day of the event.

“It’s my goal to bring down the intimidation factor most people feel when they look at doing a triathlon,” said race founder Kip Koelsch. “Life’s A Beach Triathlon breaks that down with short distances, a user-friendly swim, no need for fancy bikes, fun obstacles and a laid back beach attitude. This is triathlon for the masses.”

“We are excited to bring the Life’s A Beach Triathlon to Erie,” said ESC Executive Director Ron Sertz. “This event will be a fun alternative to your normal triathlon and a great opportunity for families and groups of friends to compete together in a great, healthy atmosphere.”

The Erie Sports Commission is committed to promoting the Erie region as a prime destination for sports and recreation.  The major goals of the ESC are to attract, create, support, and host sporting and recreational events that have a positive economic impact on the region, and assist in maximizing the potential of all regional sports facilities and venues.  The ESC strives to enhance the image of Erie by showcasing the community, promote wellness through healthy lifestyles, and improve the quality of life for community members of all ages.