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Tri-America St. Paul
Race Recap

St. Paul, Minnesota August 27-28, 2005

Awards:

Voted the Midwest Events Magazine Athlete's Choice Race of the Year in 2003.

Distances:

Saturday: Tri-America Kids Distance
Sunday: International and Sprint Distance

Location:

New location for 2005 - Phalen Park, St, Paul, MN.

Overview:

St. Paul, Minnesota's capital city that gracefully combines its European-style Victorian architecture with its latest developments including the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild giving the city a unique style all its own. From theater, music and museums to sports and recreation or shopping till you drop at antique stores and the Mall of America - St. Paul has something for everyone.

What to See and Do

  • Camp Snoopy at the Mall of America
  • Como Park Zoo
  • Fitzgerald Theater
  • Imation IMAX Theatre
  • Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park
  • Minnesota Museum of American Art
  • Science Museum of American Art
  • Thunder Alley Indoor Speedway
  • Valleyfair Family Amusement Park
  • Underwater Adventures

Airport

The Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport is located twenty minutes from the race venue.

Event Information:

Please click here for more detailed information on the race including a race timetable, course descriptions, venue information, and more.

Event Discussion:

A wealth of information can be found through the support of other athletes on the Sommer Sports Discussion Forum. Following the race post your race report and thank the awesome volunteers in this public forum.

Volunteers:

Be part of all the excitement at one of Sommer Sport's events. Your support is always welcome! Whether you have just a couple of hours to spare, or the entire day, your help will make a difference. Grab a bunch of friends, family or co-workers and create a team to staff one of the water stations located along the course. Positions are available to fit any schedule. Volunteer now!

Registration:

For the Sprint triathlon, registration is open to individuals ages 9 and above. For the International distance triathlon, registration is open to individuals aged 15 and older, and two or three person relay teams. Click here to view our registration policies.

COURSE LIMIT - 800 Participants

Entry Fees

You may register online here for all TriAmerica events.

  Current Regular Entry Fee
Sprint - Single Event $60
   
International - Single Event $85
   
Relay - Single Event $140
   
TriKidz - Single Event $30
   

 

Club and Group Discounts!

Sommer Sports offers a great discounted race entry program for clubs, groups, and active military organizations. Groups can save as much as 40% off the regular entry fees. Click here for more info.

Questions?

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section. You'll find answers to the most commonly asked questions concerning everything from ChampionChip timing to USA Triathlon. Click here to view our registration and refund/transfer policies. A wealth of information can also be found through the support of other athletes on the Sommer Sports Discussion Forum.


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