This triathlon event took place for the first time in 2016, but it has already become known as one the island’s premier sporting events, and it makes for an exciting Aruba October. Here are some the events included in this weekend of endurance challenges:
- Half-Triathlon: A 1.9km swim followed by a 90km bicycle circuit followed by a 21km running segment.
- Sprint Triathlon. A 750m swim followed by a 22.5km cycle and then a 7km run. This race can also be entered by both individuals and relay teams.
- Paralympic Run/Walk. Aruba Aloe and COOLFM help organize this race with a 5 km Run/Walk for athletes who face their own physical challenges each and every day. It begins and ends at the Challenge Aruba Sport Expo in the parking lot of the Hyatt Regency on Saturday, October 21 at 6pm.
- Kids Splash n’ Dash. This swim and run combination is for children and youth 7-14 years of age. Ages 7-10 will complete a 100m swim and 1k run while ages 11-14 will complete a 200m swim and 2k run. This race comes together on the beach at the Marriott & Ritz Carlton on Saturday, October 21 at 8am. Afterwards, families can enjoy a free pancake and sausage breakfast. A maximum of 200 participants can participate, and all of them will receive a DryFit T-shirt, a swimming cap and a medal.
These are just the main pieces of this wide-ranging sporting event. Google “Challenge Aruba” to find the event’s website and Facebook page to get all the details.
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