Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon set Sept. 14
The Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon is scheduled to take place at 8 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, from Tower Road in Delaware Seashore State Park south of Dewey Beach. The event starts with a half-mile swim, followed by a 16-mile bike over the Indian River Inlet bridge and a 3.35-mile run into Dewey and back. Swimmers will enter the ocean in waves three minutes apart.
Some traffic congestion can be expected from 7:30 to 11 a.m., so participants and area residents are asked to plan accordingly. Spectators can watch along the beach at the state park for the swim, along the streets of Dewey Beach for the run or at the transition area at Delaware Seashore State Park.
Among the benefactors this year will be Pathways to Success and Cape’s JROTC program.
“We felt that the mission of Pathways to Success, which is to prepare youth, adults and their families for successful lives, integrated wonderfully with the mission of Cape’s JROTC program,” said Race Director Ava Cannon.
Spectators are encouraged to walk or bike to the state park, as parking is limited. Once inside the parking area, no one can leave until all bikers have reentered. Volunteers are always appreciated. Contact ava@jacklingo.com if interested.
