Annual triathlon to benefit the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust
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The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT) today announced that the 2013 Tri for Preservation presented by Noyes, Hall & Allen Insurance, is scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 7:30am at Crescent Beach State Park. Now in its third year, the Tri for Preservation features sprint distance triathlon, aquabike and duathlon competitions as well as a team relay triathlon competition.
“The Tri for Preservation is one of two signature summer events hosted by the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust,” said CELT Executive Director, Chris Franklin. “Both the Paint for Preservation on July 14 and the Tri for Preservation on August 18 are designed to bring attention to our important land conservation work and to raise funds for our nonprofit conservation mission.
In each of the last two years, the Tri for Preservation attracted over 300 participants and twice as many spectators and volunteers.
Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, and Triathlon Relay
The Tri for Preservation triathlon consists of a 500-yard ocean swim along the well-protected cove of Crescent Beach. Participants then transition to a 14.5-mile, rolling bike course past the scenic farmlands, woodlands and marshlands of Cape Elizabeth. The course concludes with a well-marked 3.1-mile run along the shore of Crescent Beach (on a well-maintained fire road) towards Kettle Cove and back along Route 77.
The Tri for Preservation Aquabike is ideal for those who want to compete but do not run. The aquabike features the same swim and bike course as the triathlon, but the aquabike concludes upon return to the transition area after the bike leg of the race.
The Tri for Preservation Duathlon is designed for non-swimmers and features a 1.5-mile run followed by the same 14.5 mile bike and a 3.1 mile finishing run.
Swimmers, runners and bikers who do not do triathlons also have the option to form a team to compete with friends and family. The Tri for Preservation has set aside a significant number of slots for triathlon teams again this year.
Pancake Breakfast
Following the race, the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust and the Cape Elizabeth Lions Club will host a beachside pancake breakfast for all athletes, followed by an awards ceremony. Sponsored by Hannaford Supermarkets, the pancake breakfast is free of charge to participants and available to spectators at the price of $5.00 each, proceeds of which will be benefit the Cape Elizabeth Lions Club, who will serve breakfast.
Registration
Race registration includes race entry fee, a pancake breakfast, choice of race beach towel or t-shirt, park access for the day, and sponsor gifts. Interested participants may register at http://www.capelandtrust.org/triathlon.
Race Sponsors Announced
Led by presenting sponsor Noyes, Hall & Allen Insurance, Tri for Preservation 2013 sponsors include Maine Magazine (Media Sponsor), OA Centers for Orthopaedics (Medical Sponsor), CycleMania (Equipment Sponsor), Hannaford Supermarkets (Food Sponsor), Saco & Biddeford Savings (Environmental Education Sponsor), Richards Brothers Financial Services (Financial Advisory Sponsor), the Wild Blueberry Association of North America (Recovery Drink Sponsor) Seaspray Kayaking (Kayak & Paddleboard Sponsor), Cape Chiropractic and Acupuncture (Health & Wellness Support Sponsor), Maine Radio (Radio Support Sponsor), Ethos (Marketing & Communications Sponsor), Vont (Web Marketing Sponsor), and Tri-Maine Productions (Race Management Sponsor).
Noyes, Hall & Allen – Presenting Sponsor
Noyes, Hall & Allen Insurance, a locally owned, independent Maine insurance agency based in South Portland, is the Tri for Preservation Presenting Sponsor. Noyes, Hall & Allen provides personal, commercial and healthcare professional liability insurance, partnering with four of the leading national medical malpractice providers.
Maine Magazine – Media Sponsor
Maine Magazine is the Tri for Preservation Media Sponsor. Maine Magazine writes with passion and appreciation for Maine content that matters and photography that inspires. Each month more than 30,000 upscale readers read Maine Magazine, which is distributed from Maine to Connecticut and sold on more than 1,200 newsstands.
OA Centers for Orthopaedics – Medical Sponsor
Returning as our Medical Sponsor, OA Centers for Orthopaedics is the premier Maine orthopedic center and one of the country’s leading innovators in orthopedic care with offices in Portland, Saco, Windham and Brunswick.
CycleMania – Equipment Sponsor
Cycle Mania of Portland is the Equipment Sponsor for 2013 Tri for Preservation. Cycle Mania will provide onsite mechanical services for triathlon participants the day of the race. In addition to a top notch bicycle service department, Cycle Mania sells and supports bikes and frames from Trek, Cannondale, Cervelo and Seven Cycles. CycleMania also sells and rents wet suits.
Hannaford Supermarkets – Food Sponsor
Hannaford Supermarkets is the Tri for Preservation Food Sponsor. With over 170 stores in Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont, Hannaford Supermarkets will be providing a pancake breakfast for all interested participants.
Wild Blueberry Association of North America – Recovery Drink Sponsor
The Wild Blueberry Association of North America joins the Tri for Preservation as a recovery drink sponsor. Rich in antioxidants and nutritional value, wild blueberry smoothies will be served to participants after the race.
Saco & Biddeford Savings – Environmental Education Sponsor
Saco & Biddeford Savings is the Tri for Preservation Environmental Education Sponsor. Established in 1827, Saco & Biddeford Savings is the oldest mutual savings bank in Maine with a long history of supporting the communities is serves.
Richard Brothers Financial Services – Financial Advisory Sponsor
Richard Brothers, Financial Advisors is the Tri for Preservation Financial Advisory Sponsor. Wealth management, retirement planning, trust services, and tax planning are only some services that Richard Brothers, Financial Advisors provide for their clients. One single source, with advanced leading-edge technology for all your financial needs. Your future, the way you want it.
Seaspray Kayaking – Kayak and Paddleboard Sponsor
Seaspray Kayaking will provide on-water kayak and paddle board services for this year’s Tri for Preservation. Seaspray Kayaking offers experienced, guided kayak tours of some of Maine’s most scenic locations in Mid Coast and South Maine. Seaspray
Cape Chiropractic and Acupuncture – Health & Wellness Support Sponsor
Committed to improving the lives and livelihood of their patients, Cape Chiropractic and Acupuncture will provide post-race Active Release Technique (ART), recovery boots, stretching and chiropractic adjustments, if safely indicated, for athlete participants.
Maine Radio – Radio Support Sponsor
Maine Radio will provide wireless radio support for this year’s Tri for Preservation. Maine Radio enables organizations to wirelessly deliver mission-critical applications and gives them the greatest level of agility to stay ahead of growing demands.
Ethos – Marketing & Communications Sponsor
Ethos is leading Maine branding, marketing and advertising agency. Ethos provides strategic marketing, advertising and public relations services for the Tri for Preservation.
Vont – Web Marketing Sponsor
Vont is a performance web marketing company specializing in web site development, search engine marketing, social media marketing and email marketing. Vont provides web marketing services for the Tri for Preservation.
Tri-Maine Productions – Race Management Sponsor
Tri-Maine Productions owns and/or manages a number of race properties, ranging in scope from local road races to highly complex triathlons with hundreds of competitors. Annually, Tri-Maine events attract over 3,000 athletes, 500 volunteers, and thousands of spectators. Tri-Maine provides race management support for the Tri for Preservation.
About the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust permanently conserves and provides stewardship for lands cherished by the community—from shore lands to marshes, from farmlands to woodlands—for the education, use and enjoyment of these and future generations.
Founded in 1985, the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust has permanently protected more than 650 acres. CELT is a member of the Maine Farmland Trust, the Maine Land Trust Network, and the Land Trust Alliance. For more information, please visit www.capelandtrust.org or call (207) 767-6054.
Press contact(s):
Chris Franklin
Executive Director
Cape Elizabeth Land Trust
207-767-6054
Ted Darling
Co-Race Director
(207) 671-9638
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