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Your news Schaumburg Park District to hold triathlon, duathlon July 10

Be a part of the ultimate athletic experience by competing in the Schaumburg Park District’s annual Splash, Pedal, Dash Triathlon and Dash, Pedal, Dash Duathlon.

Both races will begin at 6:30 a.m., Sunday, July 10, at the Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way and end at Bock Neighborhood Center, 1223 W. Sharon Lane.

The triathlon consists of a 400-meter swim, 15-mile bike ride and 5K run, while the duathlon consists of a 15-mile bike ride sandwiched between two 5K runs. Both races are chip-timed events and feature a new course this year.

Multiple age divisions are available with the option of competing as an individual or as part of a team. Team entries are accepted for the triathlon only.

Registration deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, July 1. Cost is $48 for adults and $125 for teams for applications received before 5 p.m., June 17. Cost is $52/$140 for entries received after 5 p.m., June 17. No application will be accepted after the registration deadline. Fee includes a T-shirt. There is no race-day registration.

Check-in, body marking, chip assignment and pickup will begin at 5:15 a.m. There will be a pre-race briefing at 6 a.m., and the race will begin at 6:30 a.m.

All participants are required to complete an official race registration form. Forms are available at Schaumburg Park District facilities, online on parkfun.com, or call (847) 490-7015 to receive one by mail. Race forms must be turned in at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road. Online registration is also available on active.com.

Call (847) 490-7015 or visit parkfun.com for more information.

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