Marshall Rec Indoor Triathlon
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Indoor Multi-Sport Event in Huntington
The Marshall Recreation Center’s Annual Triathlon is an indoor multi-sport event held in Huntington, West Virginia. The competition takes place entirely within the facility, utilizing the pool, indoor cycling bikes, and treadmills. Participants are seeded for the event, with seeds posted on the morning of the competition.
The event offers several categories based on age:
- Adult Triathlon (Ages 18+): 300 yards swim, 8 miles bike, and 2 miles run.
- Youth Triathlon (Ages 13-17): 150 yards swim, 4 miles bike, and 1 mile run.
- Kids Splash and Dash (Ages 5-12): Varying distances from 25 to 100 yards swim and 0.29 to 1.29 miles run.
Specific rules apply to the transitions and equipment. There is a mandatory five-minute transition period between segments, during which all participants must change clothes after the swim. For the triathlon, youth participants must be at least 4 feet 2 inches tall to use the indoor cycles. US Coast Guard-approved flotation devices are permitted, but the use of fins and paddles is prohibited.
The event serves as a fundraiser for student staff development at the recreation center. Awards are presented to the best overall male and female participants, as well as first-place finishers in each age division. Participants who register by February 23 are eligible to receive an event t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.