HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Recreation Commission (Hutch Rec) will be hosting their annual Salty Dog and Salty Pup Triathlons on Aug. 5.
The Salty Dog and Salty Pup Triathlons are part of the Hutch Rec Race Series.
With the Salty Dog Triathlon, swim, bike, and run through the beautiful Carey Park in Hutchinson, Kansas. Racers will challenge their endurance and showcase their athletic abilities during each leg of the race.
Part of the events will take place at Salt City Splash in Carey Park.
The event is chip-timed to assist Hutch Rec race officials with the accuracy of each leg, transition, and overall results. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal.
Awards will be given for overall male/female finishers and top three male and female finishers in selected age groups. Participants are encouraged to follow the Hutch Rec Race Series on Facebook.
Individual in the Salty Dog Triathlon will swim 400 meters in the pool, bike 10.5 miles on a course closed to vehicles, and run 3.1 miles on a paved trail.
Registration through Aug. 3 will be $60 in-person or online. Registration on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 will be in-person only and will cost $70.
Teams competing in the Salty Dog Triathlon will have an individual do each leg of the race consisting of a 400 meter swim, 10.5 mile bike ride, and a 5K run or walk.
Team registration through Aug. 3 will be $120 in-person or online. Registration on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 will be in-person only and will cost $130.
Qualifying ages for both individual and team runs are 13 and older.
Then children ages five to 15 can still register for the Salty Pup Triathlon.
The Salty Pup Triathlon is a miniature version of the Salty Dog. It will take place after the Salty Dog Triathlon. Competitors will swim 100 meters, bike 4.2 miles, and run 1 mile on a course similar to the Salty Dog.
Salty Pup Triathlon registration through Aug. 3 will be $35 in-person or online. Registration on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5 will be in-person only and will cost $45.
Registration for these events can be done on the Hutch Rec website or in-person at Hutch Rec located at 17 E. 1sr Ave.
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