PRESS RELEASE - 2007
St Croix host top class triathlon Athletes vie for $10,000 cash prize at 3rd annual event November 18, 2007 PRESS RELEASE - 2007
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, October 17, 2007 ? Triathletes from around the world will gather at the beautiful Buccaneer hotel in St. Croix on November 18 to compete in the 3rd annual Caribbean Classic Triathlon. This exciting Olympic distance race will take place on the resort¡¯s expansive grounds, and will feature a 1,641-yard swim off The Buccaneer¡¯s Mermaid Restaurant, followed by a 25-mile bike race along a scenic loop and a 6.2-mile run on verdant jogging trails.
The competition is open to professional and amateur athletes?USVI residents and visitors alike?and includes fun pre- and post-race functions for registered participants, including a welcome reception and an awards ceremony and lunch. At stake are cash prizes for overall male and female winners, as well winners in each age group, with a $10,000 pro purse and $5,000 in cash for Caribbean competitors.
Spectators will find plenty of places to enjoy the fast-paced action on The Buccaneer¡¯s lush property. And in celebration of the occasion, the hotel will offer a 25% discount for guests participating in the race with special rates beginning at $200 per night, including breakfast.
For more information about the Caribbean Classic Triathlon, call Tom Guthrie of Project St. Croix at (340) 773-8456 or visit stcroixtriathlon.com.
For information about the United States Virgin Islands, visit usvitourism.vi. When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel, including online and curbside check-in?making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever. As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport from U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.
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PRESS RELEASE - 2007