MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew LaPlant
561-297-3022, alaplant@fau.edu

FAU Wellness Triathlon Begins Registration

BOCA RATON, FL (February 15, 2005) -- Florida Atlantic University's 14th annual Wellness Triathlon has begun registration. The event will take place on Sunday, April 10 at 7 a.m. at Spanish River Park, 3001 Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. The race, which is authorized by Triathlon Federation USA, includes a 0.25 mile ocean swim, 10 mile flat bike course and a 3.1 mile run.

All revenue generated from the triathlon will be used to support wellness programming for FAU and the local community. There will be a post race awards party following the race which will include refreshments, music, door prizes and awards.

The individual entry fee is $45 for individual USA Triathlon members and $54 for individual non-members if received by March 11. The relay entry fee is $75 for USA Triathlon members and $102 for non-members if received by March 5.

To register, visit http://www.active.com before noon on Thursday, April 8. Registration forms are also available in the Today & Beyond Wellness office on the FAU Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road. Forms are to be filled out and returned there, or you may register in person on Saturday, April 9 at the FAU Swimming Pool from 1 to 5 p.m. Late registration may be done in person during check-in between 5:30 and 6:45 a.m. on April 10 for a $10 extra charge. There are no refunds.

Established triathlon rules will be in effect. A free pre-race Triathlon Clinic will be available Saturday, April 9 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the FAU Pool.

For more information, contact Rosemary Dunbar at 561-297-3615 or rdunbar@fau.edu or visit the event website at www.shs.fau/today/triathlon.

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