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2010 USA Triathlon Halfmax National Championship coming to Myrtle Beach

The USA Triathlon in Myrtle Beach will feature three race distances and be the first national championship held by an Olympic governing body in the Myrtle Beach area. It is expected to attract between 2,000 and 3,000 athletes and several thousand spectators. The Myrtle Beach Triathlon festival will consist of two championship races - USAT Halfmax National Championship and USA Triathlon Club National Championsip. The Halfmax Long Course Triathlon requires all athletes to qualify to compete. The International and Sprint events are open to any athlete. The course distance requirements are as follows:

Event Swim Bike Run
Long Course Triathlon 1.2 miles 56 miles 13.1 miles
International 0.9 mile 24.8 miles 6.2 miles
Sprint 500 yards 13 miles 3.1 miles

Approximately 125 volunteers will be needed on October 2, 2010, and some for the week prior, as Myrtle Beach hosts the 2010 USA Triathlon Halfmax National Championship. There are a wide range of opportunities available that require various energy levels, from race bag assembly to course set up and water stations. All volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt and lunch. For more information on the event and to sign up to volunteer please visit www.myrtlebeachtri.com. Groups are encouraged to sign up together to fill positions requiring larger number of individuals.

For More Information visit: www.myrtlebeachtri.com

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