The Second Annual Kingdom Triathlon
will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Derby Beach House on Lake Salem in Derby, Vermont in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. This event will include a 500 yard swim, a 13 mile bike through scenic routes 111 and 105, concluding with a 5 mile run around Derby Pond. Kingdom Triathlon offers a competitive opportunity for some as well as a great recreational event for individuals and 3 person teams of all ages and all athletic abilities.
Prizes worth over $2,000 will be offered in a variety of categories including: highest pledges, best times, youngest and oldest participants, and largest group participating (including families). So far, Louis Garneau, IROC, and Jay Peak have donated prizes and more are being gathered from area businesses right up to the day of the event. Register now.
Aerial photo of Derby, VT courtesy of Scott Wheeler