2011 -  First Responders

FIRST RESPONDERS CHALLENGE

First-ever First Responders Challenge!

Congratulations to our 96 First Responders Challenge athletes! The challenge is an opportunity for other First Responders to pay respect to the community and to honor the memory of those who we have lost.

If you are an active duty police officer, fire fighter, emergency medical personnel or other first responder, sign up today and challenge your fellow First Responders in The Nation's Triathlon Race-within-a-race!

2011 Winners:
Justin Branson
Monique Rico

Bccrs-2 (Team)

OPTION 4: First Responders Challenge

  • Race against fellow First Responders.
  • Athletes racing in the First Responders Challenge must be active duty police officers, fire fighters, emergency medical personnel or other first responders.
  • Teams can include one, two or three competitors who must all be first responders.
  • 96 first responders signed up in 2011.

What is a Race-within-a-race?

Age group and team triathletes may be eligible to compete in one of the races within The Nation's Triathlon. If eligible, your times will be ranked against both your age group (or team type) and those in the Challenge.


Why Compete in a Race-within-a-race?

It’s like competing in two races at one time!


How Can I Compete in a Race-within-a-race?

Simply select which race-within-a-race you’d like to compete in when filling out the registration form.

If you qualify for multiple races-within-a-race, you many only compete in ONE.

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Date: Sunday, September 9, 2012

Venue: Washington, D.C.

Address: West Potomac Park

Brief Description:
The 7th Annual Nation's Triathlon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will take place Sunday, September 9, 2012 in the nation's capital, Washington, DC. It features a course that winds through Washington, DC's monument corridor in the shadow of the nation's best known memorials and national treasures. This International distance triathlon includes a 1.5k swim in the Potomac River, 40k bike course through DC, and a 10k run through Washington, DC's historical landmarks with a spectacular finish!