Great Illini Full and Half Distance Triathlon

September 6, 2008

Mattoon Beach MultiSport announces the addition of a Full Distance Event to their Great Illini Triathlon in 2008!

*There will also be a Half event.

1.2 Mile Swim - 56 Mile Bike - 13.1 Mile Run 

The Full Distance event will be a 2-loop Swim, 2-loop Bike, and a 4-loop 6.55.

As with all Mattoon Beach MultiSport events the race will be ChampionChip timed.

Register early - registration for the Full Distance and Half will be limited to the first 300 competitors for each event.

Great Illini Full Distance participants will receive the following:

•Prize Money for Overall Winner

•Free Race Entry to a 2009 Mattoon MultiSport event for 2nd and 3rd place.

•Pre-race Pasta Dinner

•Overall, Age Group Trophies, Finisher Shirts and Medals.

•Breakfast by Pagliacci’s, followed by the Awards ceremony

Preparation is already under way and participants can expect another well-organized, quality race from Mattoon Beach Multisport.

Mark your calendar’s now for September 6, 2008.

This is an event you do not want to miss!