DATE, CITY, SITE, DISTANCE
May 9 Key Biscayne, FL Crandon Park Lot #3 .5 mile Swim, 10 mile Bike, 3 mile Run
May 16 St. Augustine, FL Crescent Beach .5 mile Swim, 13 mile Bike, 3 mile Run
June 12 Tampa, FL Davis Island .5 mile Swim, 14 mile Bike, 3.1 mile Run
June 27 Lakeland, FL Cypress Gardens .5 mile Swim, 11 mile Bike, 3.1 mile Run
July 11 N. Miami, FL Oleta River State Park .25 mile Swim, 5.2 mile Mtn. Bike, 2.5 mile Trail Run
Aug. 1 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Birch State Park .25 mile Swim, 10 mile Bike, 1.5 mile Run
Aug. 22 Siesta Key, FL Siesta Key Beach .5 mile Swim, 13 mile Bike, 3 mile Run
*Sept. 4 Abaco, Bahamas Marsh Harbour .5 mile Swim, 15 mile Bike, 3 mile Run
Sept. 19 Key Largo, FL Pennekamp State Park .5 mile Swim, 18 mile Bike, 3.1 mile Run
*Sept. 25 Daytona Beach Shores, FL Holiday Inn .25 mile Swim, 10 mile beach Bike, 3 mile Run
Sept. 26 Daytona Beach Shores, FL Holiday Inn .5 mile Swim, 14 mile Bike, 3 mile Run
*Oct. 16 Jekyll Island, GA Beach Deck Pavilion .92 mile Swim, 24.6 mile Bike, 6.1 mile Run
Oct. 17 Jekyll Island, GA Beach Deck Pavilion #9 .25 mile Swim, 10 mile Bike, 3 mile Run
All Races Begin at 7:00 AM except Abaco at 8:00 AM. (*represents Saturday races)
Well, another year has come and the Gatorade Series of old has become the Coca Cola Classic Series! There is still, I gather, the Publix family weekend associated with it with an assortment of other races and fun events along with each Tri. So, join me now in socking away some money so we can afford these great races!!!
The Gatorade Series has been the Major Leagues here in Florida and we can hope the new Coca Cola series will uphold the banner well. The organization is usually very professional, the race sites are posh, to say the least; most are fantastic resorts. The competition is tough and the competitors are as good as Florida has to offer. The best (and most well-heeled) follow this series around the Southeast. If the television coverage of the races (Sunshine Network, check for times) isn't good enough, you have got to go to one of the races just to ogle the cool equipment!
My favorites are the Howey-in-the-Hills race, the Haines City Duathlon, and the Siesta Key race with its beach run. Unfortunately, the Siesta Key race is the only one of these left in their schedule. ESM puts on a great show every time and most of the races are held at top notch resorts. They can become expensive if you are not careful but
Each weekend has stuff for the whole family at the resorts and extra prizes from several sponsors.
Go to Gatorade Home Page for more info.
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