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FTT is Back!

Tuesday, 05 April 2016 00:10

ED. When Suzann Mouw sent us this press release, one of the MTN Guys wet himself.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Save the Date. The Fat Tire Triathlon is Back Seeley, WI - April 1, 2016

Due to popular demand, the organizers of the Fat Tire Triathlon decided to bring the race back. One of the largest off-road triathlons in the country, the race originally took place at Telemark Pointe, a Telemark Resort property 9 miles east of the now-defunct vacationland destination.

For 2016 the Fat Tire Triathlon will be moved to a new venue at Lake Silverthorn in Seeley, WI, ten miles north of Hayward, WI. Race date is Sunday, August 21st. The event will again...

feature a short and long course. The swim takes place on the sandy beach of Lake Silverthorn, a small picturesque lake surrounded by pine trees. The off road bike and run courses traverse the rolling hills of the popular Seeley Hills trail system. More information and early registration available at fattiretri.com.

Contact Information: Race Director, Suzann Mouw, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The original Fat Tire Triathlon, aka The Chequamegon Fat Tire Triathlon, had an illustrious five-year history from 2002 through 2006. It was the largest off road tri in the US, attracting over 400 athletes in its best-attended year.

Here are the winners: