Naval Station Newport Sprint Triathlon

• Date: July 29, 2012
• Address: 656 Whipple Street, Newport, Rhode Island Get directions
• Country: United States
• Race type: Triathlon (Sprint)
• Distances: Swim (590.55 yards) Bike (10.50 miles) Run (3.00 miles)
• Organization: Naval Station Newport MWR
• Website: http://www.trifind.com/re_69360/FifthNavalStationNewportSprintTriathlon.html
• Contact email: [email protected]
• Description: Your 1/3 mile swim is set in a sheltered, shallow, clear water cove with an awesome view of US Navy air craft carrier USS Saratoga. After the swim you will head to a large transition area and proceed to a 10.5 mile bike on and off the Naval Station. The entire ride you will be following along Narragansett Bay. The final part of the challenge is a 3 mile run though Naval Station Newport with continued ocean views and historic naval buildings. Military and civilians welcome on the base for this event.
• Members who are scheduled to race: