Deadline for Entries in Town Triathlon

Today is the deadline for entries in the Town of Hempstead taking place on Sunday, September 12 at 8 a.m. at Town Park Point Lookout, an exciting combination of swimming, biking and running. A late-summer tradition and one of Long Island's signature athletic events, the Town of Hempstead Triathlon is "racing" into its 26th season this year.

Event and registration information may be obtained by calling the Parks Department at 292-9000, extension 219.

Registration fees, set at $44 for a town resident, $66 for a non-resident and $22 for a town senior or veteran, are payable by check or money order made out to the Town of Hempstead. 

Set along the beautiful beachfront at Town Park Point Lookout, the Triathlon begins with a hearty three-quarter mile ocean swim. After emerging from the surf, competitors set off on a ten-mile bike through the streets of Point Lookout and Lido Beach. The final leg of the Triathlon is a five-mile run to the finish line at Town Park.

In addition to presenting each participant with a souvenir t-shirt and a special race memento, the Triathlon will bestow handsome awards on the top male and female finishers in each of ten age categories. Championship trophies will also be presented to the overall men's and women's winners.