Kincardine Women's Triathlon registration opens New Year's Day at 10 a.m.

New Year's Day is fast approaching, and with it comes registration for the 18th annual Kincardine Women's Triathlon.

Get your gang ready to sign up for this fantastic race on Jan. 1, 2018, at 10 a.m. Don't miss your opportunity - you can sign up more than one person once you are on the site. The 450 spots go quickly so plan your day and get ready for another exciting year.

The Kincardine Women's Triathlon, set for July 14, 2018, is a non-profit event supporting Community Living of Kincardine and District. The race is open to women, aged 16 and over (as of Dec. 31, 2018).

The triathlon features a 375-metre swim, 12-kilometre bike ride and three-kilometre run. The duathlon features a three-kilometre run, 12-kilometre bike ride, followed by another three-kilometre run. The swim portion is in Lake Huron parallel to a sandy beach, the bike ride is on a paved closed road, and the run is on the boardwalk and trail.  

Organizers of the event strive to empower women through healthy competition and sport. To ensure a safe race on this scenic course, participation is limited to 450 women. This is a quality event; all participants receive T-shirts, race kits, prizes, and an after-race barbecue.  

All finishers receive medals, and prizes go to the top three in each event and the top three in each age group. The majority of participants are new to the sport.

The race will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018, beginning at 9 a.m. Race day check-in runs 7-8:30 a.m.

For more information, check the website at: www.kincardinetriathlon.com and Facebook: Kincardine Women's Triathlon

Last year, Sophie Hotchkiss, 20, of Kincardine and Hamilton won the triathlon. To read about last year's race, check the story in the Kincardine Record: www.kincardinerecord.com/story.php?id=4438