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Monday, May 27, 2013

Muskoka 5150 Qualification For Hy-Vee Triathlon Championships

Muskoka 5150 Age Group Qualification for Hy-Vee Triathlon 5150 U.S. Championship

The 5150 Series is an International Distance Triathlon consisting of a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike and a 10K Run. 5150 represents the total 51.50km distance. It is the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and will be the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, offering a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes.

The Hy-Vee triathlon in Des Moines, Iowa will host the 5150 US Championship, offering professional athletes a chance to compete for $1 million in prize money. Visit www.hy-veetriathlon.com.

Muskoka 5150 will offer qualification spots for the Hyvee U.S. Championship

Qualification Process at Muskoka 5150
  • Top 5 finishers in each 5 year age group at Muskoka 5150 earn a FREE entry into the HYVEE U.S. Championship
  • Top 15 in each of the following age group categories qualify (Male and Female) 15-19, 20-24, 25-29……….. 80+.
*Open Amateur (Elite/Amateur) Category: (Male and Female)
  • The Muskoka 5150 events will have an open amateur (Elite Amateur / Elite Age Group) category.
  • To be eligible for the open amateur category, athletes must furnish proof of completing an international distance event (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run) during 2011 or 2012, with a time below 2:15 for men and below 2:30 for women.
  • Top 15 in open amateur category at each of the 5150 qualifying events, qualifies for the open amateur category for The Hy-Vee Triathlon 5150 U.S. Championship.*
Registration process for qualified athletes:
For all athletes that have qualified, a registration code will be sent via e-mail within one week following the event date and code will be valid for 2 weeks from the date of issue.  After 2 weeks, registration code is no longer valid and if not used, will be forfeited.

*Over $120,000 in product and prizes will be awarded to top age groupers in each division at the championship event.

For more information on the Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship visit www.hy-veetriathlon.com

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