Sprint distance triathlon added to Aug. 15 multisport races

There will be something for multisport athletes of all levels August 15 in Maysville. The MidEast Region Club Finals will be held here for the first time. A sprint distance triathlon has been added to the schedule, and a 5K run and a 10K run will be held that evening. Here is the press release:

(Maysville) A sprint distance triathlon has been added the multisport race schedule on August 15 in Maysville, Ky. The MidEast Region Club Finals will be held in Maysville with a duathlon (3.1 mile run, 26.1 mile bike, 6.2 mile run) and a triathlon (.7 mile swim, 26.1 mile bike, 6.2 mile run) beginning at 5 p.m. The sprint distance triathlon (.5 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1. mile) will begin after the duathlon and triathlon. The races are sanctioned by USA Triathlon and feature chip timing. You can register online at http://www.getmeregistered.com/. For more information about the races go to http://www.buffalotrailsraces.com/ or call the Maysville-Mason Co. Area Chamber of Commerce at (606) 564-5534.