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Date: Sunday, September 8, 2013 Please note, athletes must be 18 or over to participate as required by Washington, DC. |
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Event Overview
The 8th Annual Nation’s Triathlon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will take place Sunday, September 8, 2013 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, sanctioned by the USAT, 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!
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) funds research to help find better treatments and cures for blood cancer. Over its 60 year history, LLS has contributed to the discovery of innovative treatments for blood cancers, many of which are used to treat a wide variety of other cancers and diseases. To learn more about LLS, or to donate, visit www.LLS.org/donate.
The Nation’s Triathlon is more than just a race, it is a weekend full of events for athletes, spectators and volunteers. As race day approaches, additional information (like swim waves and the athlete guide) will be posted on the Athlete Services Platform.
Thanks for another great race!
Here's what the 2011 athletes are saying..."When you get in the office tomorrow and start looking through your lost-and-found box, you may find a little bit of my heart and soul because I definitely left a little bit of each behind...still moved by so many components of this event. Can't wait for 2012. ?" - Natasha Wieschenberg
"Echoing the other comments on this page, thank you so much for a great race. From your pre race communication to the day of organization, everything was top notch. I absolutely loved the bike course and PRd for sure. The volunteers were all so nice and I absolutely enjoyed myself. While seeing the finish line was great, the best moment for sure was the National Anthem with the sun rising with the Washington Monument. I can't think of any other place to celebrate the lives of those lost on 9/11. Thank you to your entire staff. Can't wait to see the pics." - Amy Mann
"This was a great race and really well organized. The volunteers were awesome, and all of the supporters who were cheering along the route definitely helped to pump us up! Thanks, and I can't wait for next year!" - David Iselin
