The results are now posted for the Iron Abe, Stoneman and Dew the Tri for kids. We also have over 1000 photos from the races. More will be added in coming days so keep coming back. Also let us know what you thought of the race, the photos and of HardyBreed.com below in the comment section.
[Dew the Tri for Kids Results] [Iron Abe Results] [Stoneman Results] [Race Photos]
A big thank you goes out to our HardyBreed race photographers Tom, Kirk and Jeff!
We even have photos from the 2008 Iron Abe and Stoneman.
The Fourth Annual Springfield Tri Fest kicked off Saturday, July 25 with Dew the Tri for Kids and continued on Sunday, July 26 with the Stoneman sprint triathlon and Iron Abe, intermediate distance triathlon.
Visit SpringfieldTriFest.com for all the details
The Dew the Tri for Kids is the first event of the Springfield Tri Fest and starts July 25, 2009 at 10am. This event for children aged 5 to 13 is called . This wonderful event for kids starts with a 100 yard swim inside Nelson Center at Lincoln Park. The kids then bike 1.1 mile inside the Park followed by a 1000 yard run. An awards ceremony for boys and girls will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. Age groups are 5-7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13 for boys and girls. Teams can compete with three kids per team. [more info]
The Iron Abe Triathlon (an intermediate course triathlon) will start at 7:30 am on July 26, 2009 at Lake Springfield. Participants will swim 9/10 of a mile in the lake and then bike 24.8 miles on rolling prairie. Runners then embark on a 6.2 mile run. An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. [more info]
The Stoneman Sprint Triathlon will start at 8 am on July 26, 2009. Stoneman participants will swim 500 yards in the lake and then bike 12 miles on rolling prairie. Runners will then follow a 3.1 mile course. An awards ceremony will follow after the last runner crosses the finish line. The Stoneman Sprint Triathlon is a qualifier for the Illinois Senior Olympics. [more info]
Bill Winberg is the executive director for the Springfield Tri Fest. He can be reached at 217-414-5567 or email Bill
