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The Lobsterman Triathlon

09/19/2009 - 9:00am
09/19/2009 - 12:59pm

The Lobsterman Triathlon is
one of the most popular destination races in New England, attracting
800 athletes from across the US. Ranked as a Top Race in America by
Inside Triathlon, the Lobsterman features a stunning venue on the coast
of Freeport, ME. A truly amazing Maine experience, complete with a full
lobsterbake following the race, the Lobsterman is as good as triathlon
gets.

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009

Start Time: 9:30 A.M.

Where: Starting and Finishing at Winslow Park in Freeport, Maine

Distances: Olympic

Swim 1.5 kilometers, bike 40 kilometers, run 10 kilometers

Swim 1.5K (.93 miles): Starting
at the boat launch near the entrance to Winslow park, athletes will do
a counterclockwise triangular swim in Casco Bay that finishes at the
beach. Average water temperature for September is low to mid-60s.

***Wetsuits: Due to the potentially chilly water all athletes are required to wear a wetsuit when competing in the Lobsterman.