Oswego Triathlon Seeking Volunteers

The following release was issued by Allied First Bank:

Allied First Bank, in conjunction with the Heritage YMCA, Oswego YoungLife, the YARN Foundation, the Oswego Business Community, and local city leaders is holding the Third Annual Oswego Triathlon this Sunday, July 21 at Fox Ridge Stone Company, located at the intersection of Orchard Road and Route 71.  

The Triathlon course will be made up of standard SPRINT distances of 6000m/ 0.4mi Swim, 20km/ 12.8mi Bike, and 5km/ 3.1mi Run.  All net proceeds for the triathlon benefit the Heritage YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign, Oswego Young Life, and the YARN Foundation.

This is one of the premier events in Oswego, and having good volunteers at the event is what makes it a success.  Last year there were nearly 1000 athletes and spectators that attended the event and this year will be even bigger.  

We need your help to make the event a success.  Volunteers for the event can assume a wide range of duties and time commitments, and the event is over by noon.

“Since this event benefits local charities, it is a great way for teens to fulfill some of their community service hours,” said Triathlon Race Director Paul Rathman.  “It is a win-win for everyone involved.  Our community gets great exposure by hosting one of the premier multi-sport events in the state, and those involved can benefit as well.”

To sign up to be a Triathlon volunteer, call Monica Rathman at 630-885-5120.