Rudyard Lions to host 29th Annual Summerfest Triathlon and 5K on July 26

The Rudyard Lions Club will host the 29th Annual Summerfest Triathlon and 5K on Sunday, July 26. 

The event is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. outside the Rudyard High School's Larry G. Davis swimming pool, located at 11185 W. Second St. According to organizers, the triathlon presents a unique challenge due to its reverse order format. Participants will start with a 5K “out and back” run, then transition to a 23.1K bike course and end with a .5K swim in the Rudyard pool. The 5K course can also be completed as a standalone race.

"This triathlon, because of the distances of events, is a great race for both novice and competitive racers,” said Chairperson Gary Davis in a statement. “Top athletes will finish in a few minutes, over one hour, and some racers whose main goal is to complete the entire course finish in around two hours. Youngsters and those up to 80-plus years have participated over the years."

The registration fee for individual triathlon participants is $45. Teams of two or three can register for $81. Those running only the 5K can register for $22. To register, visit Active.com or rudyardlionstriathlon.com for more information. 

The Summerfest Triathlon and 5K serves as a fundraiser for various Lions Club initiatives and will benefit community organizations and projects. 

This article originally appeared on The Sault News: Rudyard Lions to host 29th Annual Summerfest Triathlon and 5K on July 26