Triathlon Ontario Announces New Cross Triathlon Provincial Championship

– “Mine-Over-Matter” Race to be National Cross Championships, 2016 ITU World Championship Qualifier and XTERRA World Championship Qualifier –

 

March 12, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced the first ever Cross Triathlon Provincial Championships to be held at Element Racing’s “Mine-Over-Matter” race on June 27th, 2015 at the Kelso Quarry in Milton, Ontario.   A Cross Triathlon is made up of a swim, mountain bike and trail run.

In addition to being named host to the new Provincial Championships, the event will also serve as the National Championships for Cross Triathlon and therefore will have 10 automatic qualifying spots per age group for the 2016 ITU World Cross Triathlon Championships.  This style of racing is also commonly known under the brand XTERRA and this race will also serve as race one of two of the XTERRA Ontario Points Series for 14 qualifying Age Grouper spots to the 2015 XTERRA World Championships in Maui Hawaii, USA.

For anyone looking for something new in triathlon or to mix up their training regime this is a location that is sure to provide a spectacular course- whether you are a seasoned athlete or first-timer to the world of multi-sport races. The swim will take place in the spring-fed, baby blue waters of the Kelso Quarry. The bike portion will take place within Kelso Conservation Area- home to some of the area’s best mountain bike trails, while the run will follow along various escarpment trails.  This is a fast and flowing course, which constantly changes from double to single track and back again. There are lots of opportunities for passing, and racers are treated to several vista views on the run course.

For more information and registration please go to “Mine-Over-Matter”.

Triathlon Ontario is a non-profit organization that is the recognized Provincial Governing Body for Multisport in the province of Ontario.  Our mission is to provide leadership and governance for the development of a safe and fair environment for Multisport in Ontario.  Triathlon Ontario oversees the sanctioning of races and clubs and undertakes a number of duties and responsibilities on behalf of athletes at every level, coaches, clubs, officials and race directors to ensure the growth and development of the sport in a fun and safe way.  For more information please visit: http://www.triathlonontario.com.
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