Registration For 2016 Town of Hempstead Triathlon Now Open

Local athletes get ready.

Registration for the 2016 Town of Hempstead Triathlon, a tradition for over 30 years, has recently been opened to the public.

The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 starting at 8 a.m. at Town Park Point Lookout.

The triathlon will begin with a three-quarter mile ocean swim followed by a ten-mile bike through the streets of Point Lookout and Lido Beach and ending with a five-mile run to the finish line at Town Park.

“The Triathlon is a premier event on the town’s athletic calendar, attracting competitors from across Long Island and throughout the Metropolitan area,” Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino said. “The race showcases the athletic skill and competitive spirit of all 300 participants.”

Entry applications for the event are available online here or by calling the Department of Parks and Recreation at (516) 292-9000, ext. 7219.

To receive an application by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Town of Hempstead Triathlon, Department of Parks and Recreation, 200 North Franklin Street, Hempstead, New York 11550.

Race applications are also available at the following locations:

• Parks Department Administration Office, 200 North Franklin Street, Hempstead
• Lifeguard Office at Town Park Point Lookout
• Echo Park, West Hempstead
• New York Community Bank branches
• Brands Cycle and Fitness in Wantagh
• Empire Kayaks in Island Park
• Ahloe Cal Cruz in Bellmore

The price for registration is $48.50 for a town resident, $72.50 for a non-resident and $24.25 for a town senior or veteran.

The deadline for registration is Friday, Sept. 2.

In addition to presenting each participant with a souvenir t-shirt and a special race memento, the Triathlon will honor 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.

“Residents are encouraged to come out and cheer on our hometown triathletes as they race against fellow competitors in a spirited test of skill and endurance,” Councilwoman Erin King-Sweeney said.

Additional event and registration information may be obtained by calling the Town of Hempstead Parks Department at (516) 292-9000, ext. 7219 or by visiting the town website at www.toh.li.