Registration Open for Kansas City Triathlon

The Kansas City Triathlon
For the athletes. Created by athletes.

THE KANSAS CITY TRIATHLON - PRESS RELEASE
presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
For more information, contact Ryan Robinson - rrobinson@kctri.org

Heartland Sports Promotions announces race registration has officially opened at http://www.kctri.org/ for the inaugural "The Kansas City Triathlon".
This is Kansas City's only Olympic distance triathlon.

We are also proud to announce our primary sponsor, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.

The race will be held Sunday, May 31, 2009. at the beautiful and scenic Longview Lake in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
Triathlon distances include:
-Full Olympic
-Half Olympic
-Full Olympic Distance- Teams

"Early Bird" pricing is available until March 1, 2009. Athletes are encouraged to register now, ensuring discounted entry into this premier event - which is expected to sell out.
"Early Bird" registrants will also be automatically registered to WIN a set of Easton Attack TT Full Carbon Fiber Aero Bars (valued at $600.00)

When we say this will be a premier event - we mean it!
First, the race packet - filled with the gear and items athletes really want.
Second, "The Triathlete Experience", one of the many things that will set this race apart from all others. This is a voluntary option that allows athletes to upgrade their overall race experience. The Triathlete Experience provides many features that are cutting edge to triathlon races. Keep an eye on the official race website for more exciting announcements to come.

This race is forecast to quickly become Kansas City's largest triathlon.
It is a race for the athletes, created by athletes who will raise the standard fo triathlon racing in Kansas City.
The Kansas City Triathlon Board is passionate about our sport and the Board of Directors vow to make this a special event.
Board of Directors: Glenn Bohannon, Jim Caskey, Sandy Cohen, Joel Hammontree, Sheryl Hammontree, Matt Johnson, Don Little, Mark Neace, Ben Schloegel, and Ken Welsh.
Race Director: Ryan Robinson, The Race Director who introduced and continues to present Ironman Kansas 70.3 in Lawrence, Kansas.