Albany Community Triathlon
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Albany Community Triathlon
The Albany Community Triathlon is a community event in Albany, California. It is described as a super sprint triathlon and is presented as beginner-friendly, family-friendly, and spectator-friendly. The event raises funds for Albany Middle School and Albany High School athletics and programs and has raised over $100,000 since it began in 2008.
The event is volunteer powered and organized entirely by volunteers. It is held at the Albany Aquatics Center and Memorial Park, typically in late September or early October each year.
Competitors include adults and children, either as individuals or in relay teams of two to three athletes. The main course is for participants ages 9 and up. The main swim is 400 m (425 y), swum as 17 lengths in a split lane of the 25 y outdoor pool.
Distances:
- Main course (ages 9+): 400 m swim; 10 km bike; 2.5 km run
- Short course (ages 6+): 70 m swim; 2.5 km bike; 1 km run; adults allowed
Additional event features include published race results and a shared photo album from past years. The triathlon supports school athletic programs through fundraising and offers sponsorship opportunities. Registration typically opens in spring or early summer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
