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We are celebrating our 23rd Scenic Mountaion Triathlon with the help of our new sponsors Brooks Run and Alpha Natural Rescources on July 13, 2008. the race begins a 10:00am at Summit Lake. This is a very scenic race which is entirely within the Mononghela National Forest. Swim in a mountain top lake, Summit Lake (cool, still water) Bike along a clear trout stream and over 3988ft, 9% grade Kennison Mountain on a national scenic by-way (hard paved surface). Run out and back into the Cranberry Glades (mixed surface of pavement and compacted gravel). Usually between 100 to 150 athletes total. All pre-registered racers are guaranteed a t-shirt, day-of-race registered racers get shirts while supply lasts. Pre-race pasta dinner on Saturday night in historic Richwood, WV is free to all racers and open to the public. Post-race cookout at the finish line. A very family friendly event put on by the Richwood Chamber of Commerce 304-846-6790.

http://www.richwoodwv.com/triathlon.asp

Added by cherryriver on May 28th, 2008