Sign up for TinMan Triathlon in Deerfield

TinMan Triathlon (Swim-Bike-Run) takes place Saturday, June 13, at Deerspring Park in Deerfield. The event is open to anyone ages 8 and older and includes a 300-meter swim (six lengths in a 50-meter pool), 6-mile bike ride (helmet required) and 3-mile run. Check-in for registered triathletes is at 6:30 a.m., with pre-race instructions at 7:15 a.m. Race starting time is 7:30 a.m., ending at 10 a.m.

Paul K. Binder began his participation in the Deerfield Park District Triathlon back in 1985. Since then he has participated in 200 Tri's. Thirty years later, he has registered for the TinMan to participate again.

Advanced registration is highly suggested for the triathlon at www.deerfieldparks.org (Activity #463301 - Section 01). Participant numbers are issued in advance based on submitted swim times; and competitors will start the swim in numerical order. A maximum is set at 200 participants. Registrations will be accepted on race day if there is room. To sign up on race day, you must register by or before 7 a.m. Registered athletes who do not check in by 7 a.m. on the day of the race will be replaced by someone on the waiting list.

Designed for experienced triathletes and beginning participants, Deerfield Park District's TinMan Triathlon, sponsored by the coho Swim Club, offers enough to challenge competitors of all levels. There are no age group awards; everyone who finishes is a winner.

TinMan Triathlon Coordinator and coho Swim Club Coach Jeff Napolski said, "This event is great for getting in shape for more ambitious triathlons in the area. We warmly welcome your participation and hope you will make this event a must on your yearly athletic calendar."

The fee is $30 per Deerfield Park District resident and $35 per nonresident, if paid before June 6. After June 6, the fee is $35 per resident and $40 per nonresident. Race fee includes a triathlon T-shirt, race packet and refreshments.