Well, we are back for the 3rd Annual Ellington Sprint Triathlon in 2011. It was great turnout for 2011, over 200 racers joined in the event as well as tons of fans to cheer everyone on!!! Thanks to all the volunteers, Ellington & Crystal Lake EMS, Police & Fire Departments, Platt Timing Systems and most of all, the Ellington Parks & Recreation Department for all their support.

The course will remain very similar to the 2010 course; we will have a large bouy to mark the swim course this year. Minor Hill will still be part of the course due to its popularity and requests from the racers. Registration will open on March 1, 2011 & the fee will be $65.00; we would like to increase our donation to the Ellington Fuel Fund. In 2009, we donated $2,500 to the fund; in 2010, we achieved our goal of $4,500 for the Ellington Fuel Fund and $500 for Club Athletic Programs in Ellington!

The race will take place in the beautiful countryside of Ellington, CT in the Crystal Lake region. The swim will consist of a bouy to bouy 1/4 mile swim in Crystal Lake followed by a 13-mile road bike on the back country roads of Ellington & Tolland. The final stage of the race will be a 3.1 mile run around Crystal Lake with a glorious finish back at the lake.

This race is for all triathletes from beginner to advanced and kids 12 years and above. We are looking to host a fun event that brings an athletic challenge, raise funds for a noble cause and hopefully create some lasting friendships through the sport of triathlon.

We are extending the maximum amount of racers to 220 in 2011. Although, this is increased from 2010, we will still host a high quality and safe race that all ages & abilities can enjoy. Thanks for all your support and we look forward to seeing you on race day in July 2011!