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Wisconsin    

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ONGOING TRAINING

Danskin Tri Training, May 15-July 13, Thurs. evening and Sun. mornings, Madison and Middleton locations; Mary Grinaker, 608/220-0974;mgrinaker@tds.net; www.heartzones.com

 

4 PAPER DISCOVERY DU, 5K run, 22 mile bike, 5K run, 9 a.m., 5K run-walk, kids: 1/6/1, 9 a.m., Paper Discovery Center, Appleton, WI, $36 individual, $60 relay, $15 kids; $55/$85/$18 event day w/T-shirt, goody bag; Midwest Sports Events, 2079 Lawrence Dr., Ste. D, De Pere, WI 54115; Dawn, 920/338-8741; info@midwestsportsevents.com; www.midwestsportsevents.com

4 MAD DASH AND MINI MAD DASH, 10-12 hour and 3-4 hour urban adventure races in city limits of Madison, coed teams of 3, biking, navigation, running, paddling, surprise events, $300 and $225/team, Madison, WI; Adventure North LLC, 5433 Missouri Rd., Marshall, WI 53559; Tammy Grant, 608/655-4880; Tammy@Adventurenorth.net; www.adventurenorth.net

10 LAKE GENEVA ADVENTURE RACE AND EURO MARATHON, 12 mile kayak, 8 mile run, also road races, Library Park, 8 a.m., pre- & post-race parties w/raffle, sweatshirts; Lake Geneva Extreme Sports, P.O. Box 1134, Lake Geneva, WI 53147;  Frank Dobbs, 262/275-3577;lgsports@lakegenevasports.com; www.lakegenevasports.com

10 TRIPLE R TRIATHLON, 3 mile run, 16 mile bike, 8 mile canoe, noon, Flater's Resort. $25 single, $50 team w/T-shirt, food, beverages. Joe Flater, N. 270 Cty. E, Holcombe, WI54745; 715/595-4771.

16 FRONTIER ADVENTURE RACE SPRING CHALLENGE, 30-40 miles: bike, trek, paddle, orienteer, portage, mystery events, 8 a.m. Camp LuWiSoMo, Wild Rose, WI, $25/person, $35 after 4/1, coed teams of 2 or 4 w/T-shirts, race day continental breakfast & snacks. Central Wisconsin Adventures, P.O. Box 411, Wautoma, WI 54982; Joanne Nelson, 920/787-4222; cwainc@cwainc.org; www.cwackers.org

17 BELOIT WELLNESS BIATHLON, 2 mile run, 11 mile bike, 2 mile run, 9 a.m., Beloit Memorial Hospital, $25/$30 ind. race day, $55/$60 team w/T-shirt, prizes. Stateline Family YMCA, 1865 Riverside Dr., Beloit, WI 53511; Connie Udell, 608/365-2261, cjudell@hotmail.com; www.statelinefamilyymca.org

17 JANESVILLE YMCA DUATHLON, (tentative) 2 mile run, 15 mile bike, 2 mile run, 8 a.m., Parker HS, Janesville, WI; 608/754-6654.

24 REUBEN'S RUN & DUATHLON, 5K run, 1 mile walk, duathlon: 2 mile run, 15 mile bike, 2 mile run, 8:30 a.m., Albany Public School; $15/$20 before 5-11, $20/$25 race day w/prizes. Albany Public School, P.O. Box 349, Albany, WI 53502; Gloria Kopp, 608/862-3225; Barbiet@tds.net

24 TRAIN WITH THE CHAMP, Lake Mills Race Preview Clinic, 7:30 a.m., Sandy Beach Park, Lake Mills, WI;cindi@madisonmultisport.com; www.madisonmultisport.com

29 FLEET FEET AQUATHON SERIES, 1000m swim, 5K run, 7 p.m., Warner Park Beach, Madison, WI, $15/$20 race day, $65 for series; Race Day Events, 7123 Discovery Lane, Madison, WI 53719; Ryan Griessmeyer, 608/444-2261; ryan@racedayeventsllc.com; www.aquathonseries.com

Minnesota   

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3 CHAIN OF LAKES SPRINT TRI, 600 yd. pool swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run, 9 a.m., Discovery Middle School, Alexandria, MN, $40/$45 after 3-9, $50 after 4-23; Brad Pickle, 1702 14th Ave. S., St. Cloud, MN 56301; 320/529-0884; brad@pickleevents.com; www.pickleevents.com

3 TRES DU MAYO DU, 3.1 mile run, 20 mile bike, 3.1 mile run, Square Lake, Stillwater, MN;Vicki@trifitnesswbl.com; trifitnesswbl.com

4 MSU CAMPUS RECREATION SPRINT TRI, 800 yd. pool swim, 14 mile bike, 4 mile run, 8 a.m., MSU Highland Center Pool, Mankato, MN, $20 individual, $40 team; MSU Campus Rec Dept., MF 135, Mankato, MN 56001; todd.pfingsten@mnsu.edu; www.mnsu.edu/campusrec/triathlon07.html

10 OAKDALE SPRING CLASSIC DU, 3 mile run, 12 mile hike, 3 mile run, 9 a.m., Lake Elmo Reserve, Lake Elmo, MN; Vacation Sports, Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake, MN 55110; Randy Fulton, 651/653-7401; 800/361-0032; rfulton@vacationsports.com; www.vacationsports.com

10 WILD ADVENTURE RACE SPRING 2-3 HOUR, noon-3 p.m., Red Wing, MN, trek, MTB, inflatable kayak, mystery challenge, $77.50; Wild Adventure Race, 11451 Oregon Ave. N., Champlin, MN 55316; Daniel Williams, 612/990-3213;racedirector@wildadventurerace.com; www.WildAdventureRace.com

10 WILD ADVENTURE RACE SPRING 12 HOUR, 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Red Wing, MN, trek, MTB, inflatable kayaks, fixed ropes, mystery challenge, $115; see same 5-10 Wild Adventure Race

17 TRF MERITCARE TRI, 500 yard pool swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run, 9 a.m., kids tri follows, Franklin MS, $33, $23 USAT w/awards, flat course. MeritCare, 1720 Hwy. 59 SE, Thief River Falls, MN 56701; Jim Langland M.D., 218/681-7332;langland@mncable.net; www.trftri.org

17 HUGO'S KID'S TRI, 50 yard pool swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run, 11:30 a.m., Franklin MS, $18, finisher shirts. See 5-17 TRF MERITCARE TRI.

17 HOUSTON LIONS ROOT RIVER TRI, 6.5 mile canoe, 8 mile bike, 3 mile run, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Trailhead Park, Houston, MN, ind. $35/$50 w/o canoe, team (4) $110/$140 w/o canoe, reg. before 5-1, T-shirt, refreshments, SAG, championship timing system. Matt and Jennifer Evenson, 507/896-4222; mattjen@acegroup.cc; www.getmeregistered.com/rootriver

17 SPRING BOOT CAMP ADVENTURE RACE, 4-6 hours, beginner through intermediate, paddling, trekking, MTB, Brainerd, MN; Minnesota Wolf AR, 6915 Stevens Ave. S, Richfield, MN 55423; Jim Neuenfeldt, 612/423-3206; racedirector@mnwolfar.com; mnwolfar.com

17 LAKES TO PINES TRI, 500 yd swim, 14 mile bike, 3.1 mile run, kids: 50 yard pool swim, 1 mile bike, 300 yd. run, 9 a.m., Park Rapids HS Pool, Park Rapids, MN; 218/732-0193;gbgoebel@aol.com; www.lakestopines.com

18 LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES TRI, 1/4 mile swim, 19.8 mile bike, 4.2 mile run, 9 a.m., Edgewater Park, Albert Lea, MN, $45 indiv., team $55, part of Tri-Minnesota Series; Steve Merfeld, 525 W. Clark St., Albert Lea, MN 56007; 507/373-2461;steve@bonnerupfuneralservice.com; www.albertleatri.com

18 GEAR WEST DU, 5K run, 30K bike, 4K run, 8:30 a.m., Orono MS, Orono, MN, $40 individuals, $60 teams. Gear West, 1786 West Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake, MN 55356; Jan Guenther, 952/473-0093;gearwest@gearwest.com

24 APPLE DUATHLON, 5K run, 32K bike, 5K run, 8:30 a.m., Sartell MS, $35 w/T-shirt, prizes, awards, food, chip timing, Midwest Series Race and Championship; Daryl Stevens, 109 N. 10th St., Sartell, MN 56377; 320/656-0063; pdste123@aol.com; www.appleduathlon.com

31 PADDLE PEDAL RUN TRI, 1.5 mile canoe, 11.3 mile bike, 2.5 mile run, Manke's Resort, Cambridge, MN 55008; K.C. Bohn, 763/552-3343; www.midwestevents.us

Illinois    

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ONGOING TRIATHLON TRAINING

Runs and Clinics, 12-week training programs, women only tri training, Tues. and Sat.; half-Ironman training, Tues. and Sun.; sprint and Olympic training, Sat., LSAC, Chicago, IL; April-Aug.; 866/889-3874;www.togetherwetri.com

Classes/clinics, Running Away Multisport, Chicago, IL; 773/832-1335; info@maxmultisport.com

Accenture Chicago Tri Training Program, Fleet Feet Sports, 14 week program starting May 4; 866/237-7861; info@chicagoendurancespors.com

 

3 LINCOLN PARK INDOOR TRI, times TBD, LSAC, Lincoln Park, 1320 W. Fullerton, Chicago, IL;contact@togetherwetri.com; www.togetherwetri.com

3 PEANUT BUTTER DU (formerly Law Day Du), run 2 miles, bike 14 miles, run 2 miles, 9 a.m., Rock Cut State Park, Olson Lake Beach, Rockford, IL, $35/$40 late indiv., $60/$75 relay; 815/987-4050; ikl@renozahm.com; www.rrvp.org

4 ATHLETICARE'S TRY THE TRI, 150 yd. swim, 5 mile bike, 1.3 mile run, AthletiCare, Springfield, IL; Brenda Reiling, 217/535-3685; athleticare@st-johns.org

4 TRI-CITY CHALLENGE, 5 mile canoe, 12.5 mile bike, 5K run, 8:30 a.m., Yorkville, Plano, Sandwich, IL, $25 person/$40 team w/T-shirt, prizes, canoe launch Yorkville, Route 47 and Hydraulic Ave. Fox Valley Family YMCA, 3895 Edlamain Rd., Plano, IL 60545; Blake Hafenrichter, 630/552-4100, ext. 224; bhafenrichter@foxvalleyymca.org; www.foxvalleyymca.org

10 MULTISPORT MAYHEM SPRINT TRI AND DU, tri: .25 swim, 14.75 mile bike, 3 mile run, du: 2 mile run, 14.75 mile bike, 3 mile run, 8 a.m., Lake Mattoon Beach, Mattoon, IL, $50 USAT, $60 others; Tony Garrett, 217/218-7777;rd@mattoonbeachtri.com; www.mattoonbeachtri.com

10 MISSISSIPPI ADVENTURE DAY, guided 7 mile kayak, 3 mile hike, 10 mile bike, 7:30 a.m., $85 incl. rental equipment and lunch; Fever River Outfitters, 525 S. Main St., Galena, IL 61036; 815/776-9425; feverriver@sbcglobal.net; www.feverriveroutfitters.com

17 GALENA TRI AND DU, 660 yard swim, 16.8 mile bike, 4.3 mile run, or 2 mile run, 16.8 mile bike, 4.3 mile run, 9 a.m., Apple Canyon Lake near Galena, IL, $72.50/$79.50 after 1-15 w/goody bag, T-shirt, post-race party. Galena/JD C VB, 720 Park Ave., Galena, IL 61036; Melosa Belger, 800/747-9377; 815/777-3557; events@galena.org;www.galena.org/triathlon

18 MAY MADNESS SPRINT TRI, 1/4 mile swim, 13 mile bike, 3.1 mile run, 8 a.m., Lake Sara Beach, Effingham, IL, $55 indiv,, $95 team, flat and fast course, post-race party. Cutting Edge Events, P.O. Box 1451, Effingham, IL 62401; Rebecca L. Roan, 217/347-3739; support@cuttingeevents.net; www.cuttingedgeevents.net.

18 TOWER SPRINT TRI, 1/4 mile pool swim, 10K bike, 5K run, 7 a.m., Niles, IL, $70 $120/team, add $10 after 5-5 w/long-sleeved T-shirt, ChampionChip timed; Leaning Tower YMCA, 6300 W. Touhy Ave., Niles, IL 60714; Cheryl Targos, 847/410-5118; cheryl_targos@ymcachgo.org; www.leaningtowerymca.org

24 TRI-FESTA TRI, 1/4 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 3 mile run, 8 a.m., John A. Logan Community College, Carterville, IL, $40, 618/942-7376; drrubright96@msn.com;www.trifesta.wetri.net

24 HOPEDALE ROAD-WARRIOR DU, 2 mile run, 13.4 mile bike, 2 mile run, 9 a.m., downtown Hopedale, IL, $45 indiv., $80 relay team; www.trifind.com

25 MULTISPORT MADNESS KIDS TRI, distances vary w/age, Delnor Health and Wellness Center, Geneva, IL; 630/632-2380; siparadis@hotmail.com; www.juniorelitetri.com

26 HIGHLAND MEMORIAL DAY BIATHLON AND LIONS RUNS, 5 mile run and 15 mile bike, team or indiv., or 2K and 2 mile fun run-walk, 8 a.m., Lindendale Park, Highland, IL, $15 runs, $25 biathlon, $40 team biathlon; Highland Lions Club, 17 Frey Boys Lane, Highland, IL 62249; 618/654-3041; mcfig66@hotmail.com; webpages.charter.net/dschmalz/highlandlionsclub

31 CAPITAL CITY BIATHLON,3.1 mile run, 15 mile bike, Lake Springfield Beach House, Springfield, IL;info@capitalcitybiathlon.com; www.capitalcitybiathlon.com

Michigan    

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3 2008 SALOMON/MOOSEJAW SPRING ADVENTURE CHALLENGE, 4-6 hour sprint race, 9:30 a.m., Montague, MI, canoe, MTB, orienteering, trekking, 2-person teams, $70/person, add $10 after 4-1 w/T-shirt, food, prizes; www.graar.org

3 WILLOW DUATHLON, 5K, 20K, 5K, 9 a.m., Willow Metropark New Boston, MI. 3 Disciplines; Kenny Krell, 810/714-5768; info@3disciplines.com; www.3disciplines.com

17 SUPERKIDSTRY, swim/run distances vary w/age, 4 p.m. Otsego Counties Sportsplex, Gaylord, MI;www.3disciplines.com; www.superkidstry.com

17 RIVER RATS MAD RUSH SPRINT AR, 10-12 hour sprint race, 2 person M/F or 4 person coed, Timber Ridge Nordic Center, Traverse City, MI , $75/$100 late w/biking, canoeing, orienteering, beginner or experienced; River Rats AR, 2705 River Park Dr., Grayling, MI 49738; 989/370-2705; chad@riverratsar.com; www.riverratsar.com.

18 XTERRA LAST STAND TRI/DU, .5 mile swim, 12.5 mile off road bike, 4 mile trail run, or 2 mile run, 12.5 mile bike, 4 mile run, 9 a.m., Fort Custer State Park, August, MI;Elite Endeavors, 8963 Stonybrook Blvd., Sylvania, Ohio 43560, Jim and Joyce Donaldson, 419-829-2398, jdjp@bex.net; www.eliteendeavors.com

18 STARKER-MANN DU, 5K run, 30K or 30K bike (road), 5K run, 20K MTB, 5K run (MTB), 5K run, 10 a.m., begin and end Otsego Club, Gaylord, MI, w/ T-shirt, medals, door prizes, food, refreshments. Gaylord Area Conv. and Tourism, 101 W. Main St., Gaylord, MI 49735; 898/732-4000; info@gaylordmichigan.net; www.3disciplines.com

18 TRI 4 FUN WOMEN'S TRI,12.4 mile bike, 3.1 mile run, 1/2 mile pool swim, also 5K run, Bay Harbor, Charlevoix, MI; www.trifind.com

24 IRON WOLF TRI ADVENTURE RACE, 34 miles, 40K MTB, 1.8 mile kayak, 10K trail run, 6 p.m., Omer, MI ; Chuck Hilyard, 3659 Sterling Rd., Omer, MI 48749; 989/846-6018; hilyards@m33access.com; www.witchywolfrun.com

24-25 BREAKOUT 24 ADVENTURE RACE, West Michigan area, 7 a.m. check-in, solo to 4-person, $105/$115 after 5-16, biking, canoe/kayak, trek, orienteering; Endurance Sports, Scott, 231/903-5224; arcampau@yahoo.com; www.endurancesports.biz

31 X-TRI STONY CREEK, 1000 meter swim, 12.4 mile bike, 4 mile run, Stony Creek Metropark, Shelby Twp., MI;www.3disciplines.com

31 THE BLAST ADVENTURE RACE, 6 hours, 4-6 mile paddle, 5-9 mile trek, 12-15 mile bike, 8 a.m., Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater, Pontiac, MI; gary@smartblast.org; www.smartblast.org

Iowa    

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3 SIOUXPERMAN SPRINT TRI, 300m swim, 25K bike, 5K run, 10 a.m., All Seasons Center, Sioux Center, IA; individual $30/$40 after 4-29, or team $60/$80; www.siouxperman.com

xxx 3 CAMP INGAWANIS UPSIDE DOWN DUATHLON, off road 12-15 miles cycling, 5K run, 10 a.m., Camp Ingawanis Boy Scout Camp, Waverly, IA ; Jeff Slade, 125 Michelle Dr., Hudson, IA 50643; 319/240-5626; cvadventure@yahoo.com; www.cvadventure.com

4 CINCO DU MAYO (formerly Swing Into Spring), 3K run, 17K bike, 3K run, USAT cert., sanct., chip timed, 9 a.m., Mt. Joy Iowa Research Technical Park, Davenport, IA, Clydesdale/Athena div., race No. 1 in QC Multisport Grand Prix; awards. Tim McKinnon, 563/343-8088; tmckinnon@marcousa.com; www.topshelfproductions.com

 

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