Ready for the race

COEUR d'ALENE - Time is running out to register for the Pacific Northwest Regional Championship race and the first 2012 USAT National Championship Qualifier.

The 28th annual Coeur d'Alene Triathlon & Duathlon is set for Saturday, Aug. 13. The Olympic distance race includes a 1.5K swim, 40K bike, and 10K run. The duathlon distance includes 5K run, 40K bike, and 10K run.

In addition to individual competitors, relay teams for both the triathlon and the duathlon have become popular.

"Participating in triathlons allows people to stay active and share in a competition unlike any other," says Scott Ward, Coeur d'Alene Triathlon Race Director. "Triathlons are exciting because they combine three different activities into one event."

To register: www.cdatriathlon.com or applications can be picked up at the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce, 105 N. First St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.

For more information about the race contact Scott Ward, race director, at (509) 979-1018 or email him at [email protected]. For volunteer information contact Michelle Haustein, volunteer director, at (208) 415-0106 or email at [email protected].

Booth space is available in the athletics village for both days for $400. It includes promotion placement in athletics packets. Contact Marilee Wallace at (208) 415-0111 or [email protected]