Tri for Lewy
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TRI for Lewy
TRI for Lewy is a relay and individual half triathlon held in Solon, Iowa (3820 Cottage Reserve Rd NE). The event supports awareness and fundraising for Lewy Body Dementia and recognizes families affected by dementia.
Teams may include two to twelve athletes and the relay is divided into four legs. Teams can decide how to split the legs based on participants' abilities and experience. Individuals may also complete the full half triathlon solo on the same course.
Leg distances are:
- Swim: 0.3 miles out-and-back per relay leg.
- Bike: 14 miles out-and-back per relay leg.
- Run: 3.28 miles out-and-back per relay leg.
Together the four relay legs equal a half triathlon total of a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run.
Participants who prefer not to swim may use a kayak for the swim leg, and electric bikes are permitted for the cycling leg. Any team using a kayak or an e-bike will be placed in an Alternative Division for race results and awards; those teams still complete the full course, receive an official finish time, and are recorded as official TRI for Lewy finishers within that division.
Race entries carry a standard registration fee of $45. Volunteer roles are unpaid and include setup, athlete check-in, aid stations, course marshaling, kayak support, transition assistance, finish line support, and cleanup. Training is provided for most volunteer roles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
