Events

       Kids DU it or TRI it Weekend!!

Little Witch Duathlon

   Haunted City Junior Triathlon

Date: August 18, 2012

Time: Duathlon Start Time-10am (8:30am registration)

        .5mile run.....1.5mile bike.....5mile run

         Triathlon Start Time-12:30pm (10am registration)

         100yd swim, 1.5mile bike, .5mile run

Location: Dead Horse Beach, Salem Willows, Salem, Ma.

Event Costs: (Each additional child-$20)

Early Reg: $30-ends June 7th

Pre-Reg $35-ends July 7th

Late Reg $40-ends Aug 3rd

Race Day $45

Details: For all kids who hate the ocean or the open water-we've created a Duathlon option this year!! The triathlon has and will continue to attract hundreds of young athletes to put their athleticism to the test in a swim, bike run. Participating in either the duathlon or triathlon will allow some serious bragging rights that make this event a great summer goal. Each athlete is treated like a professional at this inspiring event. It gets bigger and better each year!

To register online:

To Download Reg. Form: CLICK HERE.

Race Swag:

All athletes will receive a race t-shirt, water bottle, and swim cap.

Age Group Award Categories:

Male & Female: 5-6yrs, 7-8yrs, 9-10yrs,11-12yrs. Other categories: Challenged athlete. Top three finishers in each age group will receive a trophy. ALL FINISHERS will receive a medal.

Post Race Festivities:

You athletes are in for a smorgas board of treats!! Fruit from Baldor, Popcorn from Hobbs, IceCream, and Pizza!!

Course: The course is very safe and does not go onto any major roads. There will be plenty of police and volunteers to keep the kids safe.

Course Maps

Click on the following to view / download in PDF format:

Course Map for 5-12 years

Race Results & Pictures:

To view 2011 results click here.

To view 2011 pictures click here.

To view 2010 results click here.

To view 2010 Pictures click here.

To view 2009 results click here.

To view 2008 results click here.and here.

To view 2007 results click here.

To view event pictures click here.

2010 Highlight Video 5-10yr old Age Group click here.

11-17yr old Age Group click here.

PARENTS:

This is a great event for kids to train for and focus on for the summer - it is challenging yet very attainable and FUN! Just checkout the video above for a little taste of what the event is like. It will create lasting memories and unforgettable experiences. Help your child get ready or checkout the training information below for some USAT L1 Coaching Clinics.

Accommodations:

Looking for a place to stay for the weekend? Check out this list of great hotels in the area.

Race Refunds:
A partial refund will be made in the amount of $15 if requested in writing on or before June 1, 2011. After this date, no refunds, no exceptions. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL A RACE ENTRANT BE ALLOWED TO TRANSFER, SELL OR SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER ATHLETE AT ANY TIME. The event organizer has the right to shorten or even cancel the event if, in his or her judgment, environmental conditions including weather become dangerous; in this situation no refunds will be given.

Thank you supporting sponsors!!

Tache Real Estate, A. Lichelle Aldana, EnVogue Salon and Day Spa, Integrative Muscular Therapy, Lanie Mac Music, Solomon Metal, Salem Cycle, Hobbs.

Contact: Ashley Steeves at bnsfitnessevents@yahoo.com (978) 836-0271

             Brandi Dion at bnsfitness@yahoo.com

What Participants have to say about this event...

I wanted to let you know what a great event you held at Dead Horse Beach today!  This was my daughter's first tri and she has been beaming with pride all day that she finished the race. I have done a couple of the very large triathlons run by Danskin and SheRox, your organization, support for the runners, and professionalism equaled that of these triathlons put on by major corporations. Thanks so much for all your hard work, we will see you next year.

-C. Dupont

"Thank you so much for putting on an excellent junior triathlon event!  From start to finish, this race was well planned and organized.  There were plenty of volunteers that were extremely nice and helpful.  I was impressed that the event started right on time.  The location was wonderful and provided plenty of opportunities for the parents to watch their kids.  Results were posted quickly, food and drinks were available immediately, timing chips, nice medals and trophies.  It was a beautifully run event, the best one that I have ever been to.  Thanks for all your hard work with the main goal of keeping the kids active while still having fun. I look forward to bringing my kids to this event in future years."
-K. Merz

"My kids had a great day yesterday!  This was their first time attending this type of event.  They loved it so much they are already talking about next year.  My 5 year old also wants to do it next year.  We live 1 hour and 20 minutes away.  We spent the day in Salem and made such fun memories as a family by attending the triathalon then going to the Willows Casino and then Waikiki Beach.    Everyone involved with the triathlon worked hard and the kids said the volunteers were very supportive.  Great job!" -S. Brown

"Great race today. You and your crew did an outstanding job with the race. Very organized and professional. I looked up last years results. You doubled the amount of finishers from 66 to 132 this year." -M. page

"Great day today, kids had a blast.  What a turnout and you always do a great job." -K. Monahan

Dear Brandi and Steve:

Our son, Rory Cawley, was a recent entrant in the Junior Triathlon in Salem.  I just wanted to write and comment about how well done I thought the event was.  Rory saw the ad in the paper and trained for one week with his cousin John Henry Ronan.  Rory is a competitive swimmer so that helped a lot.  As a marketing professional I could see that a huge amount of advance work went into making the event special for all involved.  I loved the numbers all over the kids, the specific instructions given, and the DJ is someone I would use because she was that good.  My son commented that having his name called out was very cool.  The medals, the volunteers, the black string bags all contributed to make the event special. 

Lastly, I want you to know what a great experience it was for a 14 year old boy in Salem.

Thanks

Claire Cawley