Date: July 21, 2019 Race Type: Triathlon Bike Surface: Road Drafting rules:? Non-drafting Kids Race? *NOT* a kids' race Course: 0.25 mile swim, 11.7 mile bike, 3.1 mile run Start: 7:30 AM Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts Address: 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd Contact: 7814140437 | info@SunMultisportEvents.com Individual Price: 89 Team Price: 139
Date: July 21, 2019 Course: 0.25 mile swim, 11.7 mile bike, 3.1 mile run Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts Address: 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd
General Information
Registration fees included or disclosed up front?: Not specified whether registration/convenience fees are added. Course Info: The Whaling City Tri is a sprint distance triathlon and duathlon (and splash & dash!) to be held on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at historic Fort Taber Park in New Bedford, MA, a vibrant and culturally rich city that is America?s #1 fishing port. With multiple opportunities to see athletes on the swim, as they ride the bike course, and complete an out and back run course, this is one of the most spectator-friendly multisport races in New England!
More: The triathlon is a terrific race for beginner and seasoned triathletes alike. The 0.25 mile swim takes place in Buzzards Bay, the 11.4-mile bike course is flat, fast and scenic and closed to traffic and the 3.1 mile run is all on sidewalks and walking paths offering gorgeous water views and a fantastic finish in historic Fort Taber Park.
The duathlon features a 1.1 mile run that is almost entirely inside Fort Taber Park followed by the same 11.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run featured in the triathlon.
Directions: From Boston, MA and points north : Take I-93 South to Rte 24 South. Take exit 12 off Rte 24 South to get on Rte 140 South. You?ll travel on Rte 140 South for about 18 miles and then merge onto I-195 East via exit 2A towards Cape Cod. After traveling on I-195 East for 1-2 miles you will get off at exit 15 for downtown New Bedford which puts you onto Rte 18 South. Rte 18 South becomes John F Kennedy Memorial Blvd. Continue south on John F Kennedy Memorial Blvd for 1-2 miles and then turn left at the intersection for Cove Street (this left is at a traffic light). Cove Street becomes East Rodney Frendch Blvd (the beach and Buzzards Bay will be on your left). Take East Rodney French Blvd to the entrance to Fort Taber Park.
From CT and RI : Take I-95 North to exit 19 for I-195 East. Take I-195 East to exit 15 for downtown New Bedford which puts you onto Rte 18 South. Rte 18 South becomes John F Kennedy Memorial Blvd. Continue south on John F Kennedy Memorial Blvd for 1-2 miles and then turn left at the intersection for Cove Street (this left is at a traffic light). Cove Street becomes East Rodney Frendch Blvd (the beach and Buzzards Bay will be on your left). Take East Rodney French Blvd to the entrance to Fort Taber Park.
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