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October - December 2003

Saturday, October 04, 2003 San Luis Obispo: Tinley’s Dirty Series: Multi Sport Events; Location: Lopez Lake; Phone: (831) 373-0678 FAX (831) 373-7731; email: events@tricalifornia.com; 2003 Results At: TRI California; 2002 Results At: TRI California; 2001 Results At: TRI California; 2000 Results At: TRI California Wetsuits OK.
(San Luis Obispo is located on the central coast of California mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco)

Sunday, October 5, 2003 San Diego: Mission Bay Triathlon: Swim 500 meters, Bike 9.3 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Location: Mission Bay - Ski Beach; Phone: 858-268-1250, Fax 858-268-1240; 2003 Results at Active.com: Overall / Search; 2002 Results at: Active.com World's First Triathlon? Click Here For Full Story
(San Diego is in southwest California, 125 miles south of Los Angeles California, 18 miles north of Tijuana Mexico)

Sunday, October 05, 2003 Merced: Merced Gateway Triathlon: Short Course:Swim 400 yards, Bike 6 miles, Run 2 miles; Long Course:Swim 800 yards, Bike 24 miles, Run 6 miles; Location: Start and finish will be at Merced College; email: mtc@elite.net; email: info@onyourmarkevents.com; 2003 Results at: Merced Track Club; 2002 Results at: Merced Track Club

Sunday, October 05, 2003 San Luis Obispo: Tinley’s Dirty Series Anyone's Triathlon and Mountain Bike Duathlon: Multi Sport Events; Location: Lopez Lake; Phone: (831) 373-0678 FAX (831) 373-7731; email: events@tricalifornia.com; 2002 Results At: TRI California; 2001 Results At: TRI California; 2000 Results At: TRI California Wetsuits OK.
(San Luis Obispo is located on the central coast of California mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco)

Sunday, October 5, 2003 San Dimas: 18th Annual Steamboat Tri + The BOD: The B.O.D.Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles; Steamboat: Swim 750 meters, Bike 16.2 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Location: Bonelli Park; Phone: (626)331-0169; email: info@trievents.com; 2003 Results At: Active.com

Thursday October 9, 2003 Lake Tahoe: Tahoe 3 Day Triathlon: October 9-11, 2003; Course Info: flexible triathlon spread over three days. Kayak or Swim, Bike 72, Pick your run. The event is being designed as a fun event that can be used as training event for a full one day triathlon or to do just a single event Ala Carte or even a duathlon. Or for the real stud, 5 events in 4 days

Saturday, October 11, 2003 Livermore: Mike Pigg Double Dare Adventure Race: This sprint adventure race takes place just south of Livermore California at Del Valle Regional Park. This is an off-road weekend experience, the adventure race will be held on Saturday and the Off-Road Triathlon will be on Sunday; Location: Del Valle Regional Park; Register On Line At: Active.com

Sunday, October 12, 2003 Santa Cruz: Beach Blanket Triathlon and Duathlom - (BTB Series Event #3): Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Beach Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles; Duathlon: Run 3.1 miles, Mountain Bike 12.4 miles; Start Time: 3:00 PM; Location: The Monterey Bay Academy; Phone: (831) 479-9651; email: Mike@bythebeachproductions.com; Register On-Line at: ByTheBeachProductions.com; Printable Entry Form at: bythebeachproductions.com; Price Individual.: Before October 1 = $70 After October 1 = $85 (see *series rate below); Price Relay: Before October 1 = $120 After October 1 = $135; Course Info: The 12 Mile Beach Ride is on the beach during low tide (wide tire/mountain bikes required); 2003 Results: ByTheBeachProductions.com End of series party to follow this event
Point Series Awards and Dinner Party - 5:30 / 6:00 PM
* Enter All Three by May 1 = $165 Enter All Three May 2 to July 1 = $190
Note: Start and finish areas subject to change. Bike and run distances listed above are approximate. Exact course distances, course maps and more detailed information will be made available soon at ByTheBeachProductions.com.

Sunday, October 12, 2003 Hermosa Beach, California: Triathlon at Hermosa Beach: Swim ľ mile, Bike 9 miles, Run 3 miles; Location: Hermosa Beach; 2001 - 2003 Results At: mesp.com

Sunday, October 12, 2003 Livermore: Mike Pigg Double Dare Off-Road Triathlons: Dare: Swim 500 yards, Mountain Bike 8 Miles, Trail Run 3 Miles; Double Dare: Swim 1000 yards, Mountain Bike 16 Miles, Trail Run 6 Miles; Location: Del Valle Regional Park; Register On Line At: Active.com

Sunday, October 12, 2003 Sacramento, California: Golden State Triathlon: Swim 1000 meters, Bike 18.6 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Location: Discovery Park; email: billd@totalbodyfitness.com; Register On-Line at: TBF Racing; 2002 Results At: subfour.com; 2001 Results At: subfour.com; 2000 Results At: subfour.com (Sacramento is in central California, 91 miles northeast of San Francisco)

Sunday, October 12, 2003 Los Banos / Santa Nella, CA : Windman Triathlons: Olympic: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles; Sprint: Swim 750 meters, Bike 12.4 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Location: San Luis State Park (reservoir at pacheco pass) ~ 31426 Gonzaga Rd, Gustine/ I-5 & Hwy 152; Register On-Line at: Active.com

Saturday, October 18 , 2003 Berkeley, California: Cal Triathlon team's 2nd annual Bearathlon: Pool Swim 500 meters, Bike 14 miles, Run 4 miles; Location: Strawberry Canyon Pool located on Centennial Drive just east of Cal Bear's Memorial Stadium.; 2002 Results at: ocf.berkeley.edu

Saturday - Sunday, October 18 + 19, 2003 Castaic, California: BALANCE BAR® Adventure Sprints ~ Los Angeles: Adventure Sprint Race, approximately 20 miles in length, including special tests, kayaking, mountain biking, and trail running; Location: Castaic Lake, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic, CA 91384

Sunday, October 19, 2003 Twain Harte: Twain Harte Triathlon: Swim 400 yards, Bike 8 miles, Run 3 miles; Phone: 209 / 795-7832; email: info@onyourmarkevents.com; 2003 Results At On Your Mark Events: Individuals / Teams; 2002 Results at: On Your Mark Events

Sunday, October 19, 2003 Parker, Arizona: BlueWater Resort & Casino Triathlon: Short Course Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 9.3 miles, Run 2.5 miles; Long Course Triathlon & Relay: Swim 1000 meters, Bike 33 miles, Run 5 miles; Location: Blue Water Resort & Casino; email: eddie@mountainmanevents.com; Register On Line At: Active.com; 2002 Results At mountainmanevents.com: Short Tri / Long Age Group / Long Relay / Long Du; 2001 Results At mountainmanevents.com: Short Tri / Long Tri; 2000 Results At mountainmanevents.com: Tri-Men / Tri-Women / Tri-Relay / Du-Men / Du-Women This Event takes place in both Arizona and California
(Parker is in western Arizona, 148 miles west-northwest of Phoenix on the California Border, From Interstate 10 and the Colorado River, go north 23 miles to Parker and the Resort)

Sunday, October 19, 2003 San Diego, CA : Reebok Women's Triathlon ~ San Diego: Sprint: Swim 750 meters, Bike 12.4 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Super Sprint: Swim 375 meters, Bike 62 miles, Run 1.55 miles; 2003 Results At: onlineraceresults.com Attendance at the Reebok MultiSport Experience on Saturday (10-18) IS MANDATORY ~ There will be no registration or race packet pick up on Race Day (Sunday).

Saturday, October 25, 2003 Gilroy, CA: Gavilan College Triathlon: Pool Swim 400 yards, Bike 15 miles, Run 3 miles; Start Time: 8:00 AM; Location: Gavilan College, Gilroy; Phone: (831) 688-3042; 2003 Results At: TriFind.net

Sunday, October 26, 2003 La Quinta, California: The Great Pumpkin Man Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 15 miles, Run 3 miles; Location: Lake Cahuilla; 2003 Results At: Active.com (Lake Cahuilla is located near the awesome Santa Rosa Mountain, and only 20 minutes from Palm Springs)

Sunday, October 26, 2003 San Jose, CA: Brooks Muddy Buddy Ride & Run ~ San Jose: One bike per 2 person team; Location: Joseph D. Grant Regional Park; 2003 Results At: Active.com

Saturday, November 01, 2003 San Francisco: The Treasure Island Triathlon ** Olympic Distance: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles; email: events@tricalifornia.com; 2003 Results at: tricalifornia.com; 2002 Results at: tricalifornia.com; 2001 Results at: tricalifornia.com Olympic Distance race on Saturday, Sprint Distance race on Sunday

Saturday, November 1, 2003 Granite Bay: Fall Mountain Bike Duathlon: Run 2 miles, Mountain Bike 20 miles, Run 4 miles; Location: Granite Beach, Folsom Lake; 2003 Results At: tbfracing.com

Saturday, November 1, 2003 Knights Ferry, California: Salmon Duathlon: Run 3.1 miles, Bike 18.6 miles, Run 1.6 miles; Phone: (209) 795-7832; Fax: (209) 795-7842; email: info@onyourmarkevents.com; 2002 Results at: On Your Mark Events; 2001 Results at: On Your Mark Events (Knights Ferry is in central California, 29 miles northeast of Modesto, 118 miles east of San Francisco)

Sunday, November 02, 2003 San Francisco: The Treasure Island Triathlon ** Sprint Distance: Swim 500 meters, Bike 12.4 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Time: 7:15 am; Location: Treasure Island; email: events@tricalifornia.com; 2003 Results at: tricalifornia.com; 2002 Results at: tricalifornia.com; 2001 Results at: tricalifornia.com Olympic Distance race on Saturday, Sprint Distance race on Sunday

Sunday, November 2, 2003 San Diego: 10th Annual San Diego Triathlon Challenge to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation: Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles; Start Time: 8:00 a.m.; Location: La Jolla Cove, San Diego, CA; Phone: (858) 793-9293; email: execdir@challengedathletes.org; Register On Line At: CAF; Price: $500 for individual, $900 for relay teams; Course Info: This is a grueling half Ironman beginning with the rough water swim in the La Jolla Cove. The bike is one of the most scenic in the country winding through the hills of North County and coming back down the world famous Pacific Coast Highway. The run takes you through La Jolla and up in to the beautiful Torrey Pines State Park and back.; Directions To Race: From 5 north, take Ardath into La Jolla. Turn right on Prospect and right on Coast Blvd.From 5 South, go west on La Jolla Village Drive, left on North Torrey Pines and follow above directions; 2003 Results: Click Here This event is packed with celebrities, professional athletes and some of the world's most incredible challenged athletes who will challenge themselves on this grueling course to raise money for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. This year marks the 10th Anniversary of this event which launched the Challenged Athletes Foundation, a non profit organization that provides grants to athletes with a disability so that they can pursue sports and physical fitness. It sells out early so sign up now if you want to be a part of something that will change your life. The roads are not closed and this is a non-competitive event. - (San Diego is in southwest California, 125 miles south of Los Angeles California, 18 miles north of Tijuana Mexico)

Saturday, November 8, 2003 Catalina Island: Catalina Island Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Phone: (714) 978-1528 / Fax: (714) 978-1505; email: CATTri@pacificsportsLLC.com; 2003 Results at: pacificsportsllc.com; 2002 Results at: Active.com / pacificsportsllc.com; 2001 Results at: pacificsportsllc.com; 2000 Results at: Cool Running (Catalina is approximately 22 miles off the coast of Southern California and you must reserve a place on a boat for yourself plus for your bike to get onto the Island.)

Sunday, November 9, 2003 Cathedral City, California: Dannon Duathlon - CA #2: Run 6.2 miles, Bike 37.3 miles, Run 6.2 miles; Time: 7:00 am; 2003 Results At: Click Here (Cathedral City is in southern California, east of Los Angeles just south of Palm Springs)

Friday - Sunday, November 14-16, 2003 Los Angeles: BALANCE BAR® 24 Hour Adventure Race Series ~ Los Angeles: Courses of varying landscapes up to 100 miles in length, test you in navigation, kayaking, mountain biking, climbing/rappelling, trekking, other disciplines and more; 2003 Results: balancebaradventure.com; 2002 Results: balancebaradventure.com; 2001 Results: balancebaradventure.com

Sunday, November 16, 2003 Cool, CA: Cool Fun Bike&Run: This is a mountain bike 'ride&tie' relay event where two person teams share a mountain bike and complete a 7-mile off road course; Location: Olmstead Mountain Bike Trail in the town of Cool, CA; Course Info: The course features four special 'Challenge Stations' requiring balance, agility, critical thinking and strategic teamwork. Teammates will transition from biker to runner at each Challenge Station so both complete each Challenge Station. Hidden objects offering time-saving bonuses if transported to the finish line will be scattered along the route. The venue is the popular Olmstead Mountain Bike Trail in the town of Cool, CA. The route is a mix of wide fire roads and moderately technical single track in the spectacular Auburn State Park.; Other: Entrants enjoy a lavish goodie bag, fresh pasta and smoothies at the finish and great winter garment prizes in 16 age different categories. Form your team and come out to Cool (yes, a real town) and end your season with some Cool Fun! For details visit www.bradventures.com , call 530-888-9911 or email info@bradventures.com; 2003 Results At: Click Here

Sunday, December 14, 2003 Hemet: Tinsel Triathlon: Run 3.1 miles, Bike 10 miles, Swim 75 meters; Start Time: Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. * Race Begins at 9:00 a.m. * Race or Shine! No Refunds!; Location: Hemet High School - 41701 Stetson; Phone: (909) 929-9691; email: hotline@ccuw.net; On-Line Entry at: Active.com; Printable Entry Form at: ccuw.org; 2002 Results At: ccuw.org (Hemet High School - 41701 Stetson in Hemet, is located in the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County 1 hour away from Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties in southern California (90 miles east of Los Angeles))