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Sunday January 4, 2004 Shreveport, Louisiana: Snowflake Duathlon #2: Run 3.1 miles, Bike 18 miles, Run 1.5 miles; 2004 Results At: Click Here; 2003 Results at: doitsports.com; 2002 Results at: www.championchipmid-south.com

CANCELLED ~ Sunday February 8, 2004 Shreveport, Louisiana: Snowflake Duathlon #3: Run 3.1 miles, Bike 18 miles, Run 1.5 miles; 2004 Results at: Race Cancelled; 2003 Results at: doitsports.com; 2002 Results at: www.championchipmid-south.com

Sunday March 7, 2004 Lake Charles, Louisiana: T-Gator Series Duathlon: Run 2 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 2 miles; Start: 8 a.m; Course Info: Flat and fast! - Set in beautiful Sam Houston Jones State Park; Directions To Race: Coming from the east on I-10, exit Hwy 171 north and following the signs to SHJ State Park; Coming from the west on I-10, exit Westlake and follow the signs to SHJ State Park; 2004 Results At: tri-specialties.com; 2003 Results At: Lake Charles Triathletes or multisportreport.com USAT membership required. T-shirts $10 or free with complete series registration. Park entrance fee will be waived for participant vehicules. - (Lake Charles is in southwest Louisiana, 126 miles west of Baton Rouge Louisiana, 182 miles south of Shreveport Louisiana, and 62 miles east of Beaumont Texas)

Sunday, March 7, 2004 :: Mandeville, Louisiana: Du the Donnie Du: Run 2 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 2 miles; Location: Fontainebleau State Park; 2004 Results at: donzaroo.com or allsportcentral.com

Sunday, March 7, 2004 :: Mandeville, Louisiana: Donnie Du Junior: Kids 7-14 :: Run ½ miles, Bike 3.1 miles, Run ½ miles; Location: Fontainebleau State Park; 2004 Results at: donzaroo.com or allsportcentral.com

Saturday, March 13, 2004 Shreveport, Louisiana: Great Adventure Race: Trail running, mountain bike, boating, and a "mystery event". Will take a two person team through an adventure packed race through Lake Bistineau State Park; Location: Lake Bistineau State Park; 2003 Results At: sportspectrumusa.com (.doc file)

Sunday, March 21, 2004 ::: New Orleans, Louisiana: Abitaman Triathlon Series #1: Swim 400 meters, Bike 12.4 miles, Run 3.1 miles; 2004 Results At abitaman.com: Race #1 / Race #2 / Race #3 / Race #4; 2003 Results At abitaman.com: Race #1 / Race #2 / Race #3 / Race #4; 2002 Results at: abitaman.com; 2001 Results at: abitaman.com / Race#1 / Race#2 / Race#3

Sunday, March 21, 2004 ::: New Orleans, Louisiana: Abitakids Triathlon: Swim 100 meters, Bike 3.1 miles, Run ½ mile; Location: University of New Orleans; 2004 Results at: abitaman.com

Sunday, March 21, 2004 :: Opelousas, Louisiana: Opelousas Rotary Sunrise Duathlon: Run 2 miles, Bike 16 miles, Run 2 miles; Location: Opelousas General Hospital; Course Info: The duathlon will start and finish at the Opelousas General Hospital. It will consist of a 2 mile run through Indian Hills subdivision, 16 mile bike (2 loops on the service road of I-49) and finish the with the same 2 mile run.; Directions To Race: From I-10 go north to Opelousas. Exit onto Hwy. 190 East (Baton Rouge exit) and drive about 1/2 mile to the small overpass. Travel ove the overpass and take an immediate right to circle under Hwy. 190. Then take first left. Race site (Opelousas General Hospital) is about 1.5 miles on the right.; 2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Relay / Awards; 2003 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Relay; 2002 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group; 2001 Results At: lafayettefitness.org; 2000 Results At: lafayettefitness.org; 1999 Results At: lafayettefitness.org Great for beginners or seasoned veterans

Saturday, March 27, 2004 ::: Lake Charles, Louisiana: Governor's Triathlon (for Beginners Only!): Pool Swim 200 meters, Bike 6.2 miles, Run 1.2 miles; Start Time: 9 a.m.; Location: McNeese State Univ. Rec Complex; Price: $11; Course Info: 200 meter staggered-start pool swim in 50 meter pool; 10km bike course exits McNeese campus; 2km run encircles campus.; Directions To Race: Go south on Ryan Street from I-210 or I-10, turn left on Sale Road then right on Common Street and the Rec Center will be on the right side.; 2004 Results At tri-specialties.com: Overall / Age Group or doitsports.com (Lake Charles is in southwest Louisiana, 126 miles west of Baton Rouge Louisiana, 182 miles south of Shreveport Louisiana, and 62 miles east of Beaumont Texas) - Co-sponsored by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports and the Lake Charles American Press.

Sunday March 28 2004 :: Cypress Bend Resort, LA :: Holy Toledo Triathlon Challenge: Swim 1 mile, Bike 40 miles, Run 10 miles; Start Time: 7:30am; Location: Cypress Bend Marina/Rec Area; Course Info: 1-mile swim, 40-mile bike, 10-mile run ~ Old School, not girl's school.
Swim: 1-mile cold lake swim, water temp 62-72, wetsuits highly recommended. (Swim may be shortened if extremely cold.)
Bike: 40-mile bike on smooth pavement, with several steep and annoying hills.
Run: 10-mile run, approx. 50% off-road. Not flat or fast.
Directions To Race: Approx. 12 miles west of Many, La. From Hwy 6, take Hwy 191 south 3+miles, turn right at the Cypress Bend sign, continue to Cypress Bend Parkway.
2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Clydesdale / Relay; Directions To Race: Approx. 12 miles west of Many, La. From Hwy 6, take Hwy 191 south 3+miles, turn right at the Cypress Bend sign, continue to Cypress Bend Parkway.; 2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Clydesdale / Relay

Saturday, April 3, 2004 Shreveport, Louisiana: Flying Bagel Duathlon: Run 2.9 miles, Bike 18.2 miles, Run 2.9 miles; Phone: (318) 798-1241; email: info@sportspectrumusa.com; 2004 Results At: sportspectrumusa.com (.doc file); 2003 Results At: sportspectrumusa.com (Shreveport is in northwest Louisiana, 100 miles west of Monroe Louisiana, 95 miles southwest of El Dorado Arkansas, and 40 miles east of Marshall Texas)

Sunday April 04, 2004 Lake Charles, Louisiana: T-Gator Series Triathlon #1: Swim 400 meters, Bike 10 miles, Run 2 miles; Start Time: 8 a.m.; Location: Sam Houston Jones State Park; Phone: (337) 433-9266; email: deanfordcsa@hotmail.com; Price: $20; Course Info: Flat and fast! Set in beautiful Sam Houston Jones State Park; Directions To Race: Coming from the east on I-10, exit Hwy 171 north and following the signs to SHJ State Park; Coming from the west on I-10, exit Westlake and follow the signs to SHJ State Park; 2004 Results At: doitsports.com; 2003 Results At: tri-specialties.com USAT membership required. T-shirts $10 or free with complete series registration. Park entrance fee will be waived for participant vehicules. - (Lake Charles is in southwest Louisiana, 126 miles west of Baton Rouge Louisiana, 182 miles south of Shreveport Louisiana, and 62 miles east of Beaumont Texas)

Saturday, April 17, 2004 ::: Eunice, Louisiana: Rotary Zydeco Triathlon: Swim 150 meters, Bike 10 miles, Run 2 miles; Location: LSU-Eunice Athletic Complex; 2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group; 2003 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Relay

Saturday, April 24, 2004 ::: New Roads, Louisiana: Louisiana Triathlon: Swim 800 meters, Bike 18.6 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Location: Downtown New Roads at the Morrison Parkway boat launch; Phone: 225-296-7490 Fax for information at 225-928-4964; email: kdunaway@lawired.com; 2004 Results At: doitsports.com; 2003 Results at lawired.com: Overall / Age Group / Relay; 1997-2003 Results At: lawired.com (New Roads, Louisiana is located 25 miles northwest of Baton Rouge)

Sunday, April 25, 2004 :: Monroe, Louisiana: The ULM Bayou Sprint Duathlon: Run 1.5 miles, Bike 8 miles, Run 1.5 miles; Start Time: 2:00 pm; Location: ULM Activity Center; Phone: 318-342-5388; email: jonesb@tribe.ulm.edu; Race Information At: TriFind.net; Price: $10 individual and $20 team; Course Info: The duathlon will start and finish at the ULM Activity Center. The first and second runs will both be 1.5 miles. The two runs will be out-and-back through the ULM campus. The 8 mile bike will be an out-and-back flat course.; Directions To Race: Take I-20 to Monroe exit Hwy 165 North. Drive about 5 miles and turn right onto University Drive (red light just before Taco Bell). Continue on University Drive until you reach the stop sign in front of the ULM Activity Center. Park at the ULM Activity Center.; More: Sign up at the ULM Activity Center between 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday or on race day between 11am - 1:30pm. There will be no additional fee for race day entry. (Each participant will receive a T-shirt.)

Sunday, May 02, 2004 Shreveport, Louisiana: Sunrise Series Triathlon #1: Swim 400 yards, Bike 12 miles, Run 2 miles; Phone: (318) 798-1241; email: info@sportspectrumusa.com; 2003 Results At: sportspectrumusa.com (.doc file) (Shreveport is in northwest Louisiana, 100 miles west of Monroe Louisiana, 95 miles southwest of El Dorado Arkansas, and 40 miles east of Marshall Texas)

Sunday May 2, 2004Mandeville, Louisiana: Crawfishman Triathlon: Swim 1000 yards, Bike 20 miles, Run 4 miles; Location: Mandeville Lakefront Harbor; 2004 Results at: crawfishman.net; 2003 Results at: crawfishman.net; 2002 Results at: crawfishman.net; 2001 Results at: crawfishman.net; 2000 Results at: crawfishman.net; 1999 Results at: crawfishman.net Southern hospitality race w/ party to remember.
(Mandeville is in southeast Louisiana, 71 miles east of Baton Rouge Louisiana, 34 miles north of New Orleans Louisiana, and 64 miles west of Gulfport Mississippi)

Saturday, May 8, 2004 Ruston, Louisiana: Gator Terra Off-Road Triathlon - A Nissan Xterra Point Series Race: Swim 800 yards, Mountain Bike 10 miles, Trail Run 3.5 miles; Location: Water Front at Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston LA; Course Info: Welcome to the Grand Daddy of all Off-Road Triathlons. This event is the Oldest Xterra here on the main land of North America. Running since 1997!!! One of the Best courses in the Xterra Series. Supper fast and a ton of fun!; Directions To Race: Lincoln Parish Park is located 3 miles north of Ruston LA just off Hwy 33, Ruston is located 40 miles east of Shreveport LA and 30 miles west of Monroe LA. A short drive from DFW metroplex.; 2004 Results At: dltmultisport.com / xterraplanet.com / jimliner.net; 2003 Results At: dltmultisport.com / xterraplanet.com / jimliner.net; 2002 Results At: xterraplanet.com / jimliner.net; 2001 Results At: jimliner.net; 2000 Results At: jimliner.net; 1999 Results At: jimliner.net; 1998 Results At: jimliner.net

Sunday, May 9, 2004 ::: Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston, Louisiana: Hidden Paridise Triathlon: Swim 800 yards, Bike 14 miles, Run 3 miles; Start Time: 8:00am; Location: Water Front at Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston LA; Course Info: Welcome to the Return of the Hidden Paridise Triathlon. This event is returning after a 4 year absences from the schedule. Bike is an out and Back with rolling hills. The Partially Shaded Run Course is totaly contianed within the park, it circles the lake and picnic areas.; Directions To Race: Lincoln Parish Park is located 3 miles north of Ruston LA just off Hwy 33, Ruston is located 40 miles east of Shreveport LA and 30 miles west of Monroe LA. A short drive from DFW metroplex.; 2004 Results At: dltmultisport.com / jimliner.net

Sunday May 23, 2004 ::: Shreveport, Louisiana: Sunrise Series Triathlon #2: Swim 450 yards, Bike 14 miles, Run 2.5 miles; 2004 Results At: sportspectrumusa.com (Shreveport is in northwest Louisiana, 100 miles west of Monroe Louisiana, 95 miles southwest of El Dorado Arkansas, and 40 miles east of Marshall Texas)

Sunday, May 23, 2004 Mandeville, Louisiana: Abitaman Triathlon Series #3: Swim 800 meters, Bike 18.6 miles, Run 3.1 miles; 2004 Results At abitaman.com: Race #1 / Race #2 / Race #3 / Race #4; 2003 Results At abitaman.com: Race #1 / Race #2 / Race #3 / Race #4; 2002 Results at: abitaman.com; 2001 Results at: abitaman.com / Race#1 / Race#2 / Race#3 (Mandeville is in southeast Louisiana, 71 miles east of Baton Rouge Louisiana, 34 miles north of New Orleans Louisiana, and 64 miles west of Gulfport Mississippi)

Sunday, May 23, 2004 Mandeville, Louisiana: Abitakids Triathlon: Kid's Triathlon; email: info@abitaman.com; Register On Line At: Active.com (Mandeville is in southeast Louisiana, 71 miles east of Baton Rouge Louisiana, 34 miles north of New Orleans Louisiana, and 64 miles west of Gulfport Mississippi)

Saturday, June 05, 2004 ::: New Orleans, Louisiana: Abitaman Triathlon Series #4: Swim 800 meters, Bike 20 miles, Run 4 miles; 2004 Results At abitaman.com: Race #1 / Race #2 / Race #3 / Race #4; 2003 Results At abitaman.com: Race #1 / Race #2 / Race #3 / Race #4; 2002 Results at: abitaman.com; 2001 Results at: abitaman.com / Race#1 / Race#2 / Race#3

Saturday June 05, 2004 Scott, Louisiana: Laissez L'ecrevisse Danser ("Let the Crawfish Dance") Mini-Triathlon: Swim 60 meters, Bike 10 miles, Run 2 miles; Start Time: 8:00 AM; Location: USA Fitness (1251 Lions Club RD); Phone: (337) 233-4872; email: cap22usafitness@aol.com; Price: (3/1-4/3)= $25&$34, (4/4-5/1)=$30&$39, (5/2-5/29)=$35&$44, (5/30 till Race Day)=$40&$49; Course Info: 60 Meter Swim - 10 Mile Bike - 2 Mile Run
Swim is held at USA FITNESS (pool swim)
Bike route is through town (point to point)
Run Course is also through town (point to point)
Directions To Race: Info and Directions can be found on www.lafayettefitness.org and look up the dates
2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group
2003 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group; Directions To Race: Info and Directions can be found on www.lafayettefitness.org and look up the dates; 2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group; 2003 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group

Sunday, June 13, 2004 ::: Woodworth, Louisiana: Indian Creek Triathlon: Swim ½ mile, Bike 20 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Location: Indian Creek State Recreation Park, Woodworth, LA; 2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Clydesdale / Relay; 2003 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Age Group / Overall / Athena / Clyde / Relay (Alexandria is in central Louisiana, 126 miles southeast of Shreveport, and 145 miles north west of Baton Rouge - Indian Creek State Recreation Park is in Woodworth, LA - Approximately 10 miles south of Alexandria)

Sunday June 20, 2004 Lake Charles, Louisiana: T-Gator Series Triathlon #2: Swim 500 meters, Bike 13 miles, Run 2 miles; Location: Sam Houston Jones State Park; email: shjones62@cs.com; 2003 Results At: Lake Charles Triathletes; Course Info: Set in beautiful Sam Houston Jones State Park; Directions To Race: Coming from the east on I-10, exit Hwy 171 north and following the signs to SHJ State Park; Coming from the west on I-10, exit Westlake and follow the signs to SHJ State Park (Lake Charles is in southwest Louisiana, 126 miles west of Baton Rouge Louisiana, 182 miles south of Shreveport Louisiana, and 62 miles east of Beaumont Texas)

Sunday June 27, 2004 ::: Shreveport, Louisiana: Sunrise Series Triathlon #3: Swim 500 yards, Bike 15 miles, Run 3 miles; Phone: (318) 798-1241; email: info@sportspectrumusa.com; 2003 Results At: sportspectrumusa.com (Shreveport is in northwest Louisiana, 100 miles west of Monroe Louisiana, 95 miles southwest of El Dorado Arkansas, and 40 miles east of Marshall Texas)

Sunday July 11, 2004 :: Jefferson, TEXAS: Jefferson Triathlon: Swim ½ mile, Bike 15.5 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Phone: (318) 798-1241; email: info@sportspectrumusa.com; 2003 Results At: sportspectrumusa.com (Shreveport is in northwest Louisiana, 100 miles west of Monroe Louisiana, 95 miles southwest of El Dorado Arkansas, and 40 miles east of Marshall Texas)

Sunday July 18, 2004 Lake Charles, Louisiana: T-Gator Series Triathlon #3: Swim 600 meters, Bike 15 miles, Run 2.5 miles; Location: Sam Houston Jones State Park; Course Info: Set in beautiful Sam Houston Jones State Park; Directions To Race: Coming from the east on I-10, exit Hwy 171 north and following the signs to SHJ State Park; Coming from the west on I-10, exit Westlake and follow the signs to SHJ State Park; 2004 Results At: mytricoach.com; 2003 Results At: lakecharlestriathletes.com (Lake Charles is in southwest Louisiana, 126 miles west of Baton Rouge Louisiana, 182 miles south of Shreveport Louisiana, and 62 miles east of Beaumont Texas)

Sunday, July 18, 2004 ::: Minden, Louisiana: Caney/Dorcheat Triathlon: Swim ½ mile, Bike 18 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Location: Caney Lake; email: info@sportspectrumusa.com; 2004 Results At: doitsports.com; 2003 Results At: doitsports.com / Teams rcvb.org The events are a 1/2 mile swim, an 18 mile bike and a 5-K run. USA Triathlon wet suit rules will be enforced. Timing by Champion Chip. The bike course will be out and back on rolling hills. ANSI-Snell approved helmets are required. The run is an out and back, 3.1 mile shady course, within the park

Saturday, July 31, 2004 ::: Shreveport, Louisiana: Sportspectrum Ironfish Kids Triathlon: Pool Swim, Bike, Run; 2004 Results At: sportspectrumusa.com; 2003 Results At: sportspectrumusa.com

Sunday, August 01, 2004 ::: Shreveport, Louisiana:Sportspectrum River Cities Triathlon: Swim ½ mile, Bike 18 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Location: Cypress Lake State Park; 2004 Results At: doitsports.com; 2003 Results At doitsports.com: Overall / By Division; 2002 Results At: ChampionChipMid-South.com; 2001 Results At: ChampionChipMid-South.com / By Division / Teams; 2000 Results At: ChampionChipMid-South.com / By Division / Teams; 1999 Results: Click Here; 1998 Results: Click Here; 1997 Results: Click Here; 1996 Results: Click Here (Shreveport is in northwest Louisiana, 100 miles west of Monroe Louisiana, 95 miles southwest of El Dorado Arkansas, and 40 miles east of Marshall Texas

Saturday, August 21, 2004 Lake Providence Louisiana: Cotton States Triathlon: Swim ¼ mile, Bike 18 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Start Time: 7:00 am; Location: Lakeview Inn (Lake Providence); Price: $50 individual • $75 team; 2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Clydesdale / Relay; 2003 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Clydesdale / Athena / Relay; 2002 Results at: lafayettefitness.org (Lake Providence is in the northeast corner of Louisiana)

Saturday, August 21, 2004 ::: Lafayette, Louisiana: Games of Acadiana Triathlon: Swim, Bike, Run; 2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Relay; 2003 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Relay

Saturday, August 28, 2004 ::: Mandeville, Louisiana: Tri-America Kids Triathlon: Specially designed triathlons for kids ages 7-14; Location: Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville, LA; 2004 Results At: sommersports.com

Sunday, August 29, 2004 ::: Mandeville, Louisiana: TriTri-America Triathlon Series - New Orleans, LA: Olympic and Sprint Triathlons; Location: Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville, LA; 2004 Results At: sommersports.com

Sunday, August 29, 2004 :: Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Du Bayou Off Road Duathlon: Trail Run 2 miles, Mountain Bike 10 miles, Trail Run 2 miles; Location: BREC’s Hooper Road Park; 2004 Results At Rcae Web Site: August / October / December

Saturday, September 11, 2004 ::: New Orleans, Louisiana: Girl Power Triathlon: Swim 400 meters, Bike 8 miles, Run 2 miles; Start Time: 7:30am; Location: UNO Aquatic Center; 2004 Results At: girlpowertri.com

Sunday, September 12, 2004 ::: Lafayette, Louisiana: CajunMan Triathlon: Swim 800 meters, Bike 20 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Time: 7:30 am; Location: Airport Lake; Course Info: The CajunMan Triathlon begins at Airport Lake with a 1/2 mile swim. Competitors then race down scenic Bayou Tortue Road for a 20 mile bike. The bike course consists of a mostly flat route with some rolling hills and challenging turns. Leaving the bike/run transition, competitors will complete the triathlon with a flat 3.1 mile run on the airport grounds. The swim course is 800 meters and is a point-to-point swim. The swim start is adjacent to the transition area. You will start at this location swim counter clock-wise and exit the water as we have done in the past (on the barge). We have also increased the time between wave starts. This should allow for a much safer and less congested swim.; Directions To Race: The race will be held in Lafayette, Louisiana at beautiful and clean Airport Lake (home of the 1995 and 1997 NCAA Water Ski Champions – ULL Ragin’ Cajuns). The race site is located off Hwy. 90 South (S.E. Evangeline Thruway) directly behind the Cypress Tree Inn, adjacent to the Lafayette Regional Airport. - PLEASE PARK ALL VEHICLES IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS AT THE CYPRESS TREE INN AND WALK TO THE RACE SITE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!; More: For the Fourth straight year The CajunMan Triathlon has been designated as the Louisiana State Triathlon Championship Race. The first male and female participants from Louisiana who finish the race will be crowned State Champions for 2004. The First Louisiana Masters Finisher (40+, male and female) will be crowned Masters State Champion as well.; 2004 Results At: doitsports.com; 2003 Results at doitsports.com: Overall / Divisions; 2002 Results at ChampionChipmid-south.com: Overall / Divisions; 2001 Results at www.championchipmid-south.com: Overall / Divisions / Teams (Lafayette is in southern Louisiana)

Sunday, September 12, 2004 ::: New Orleans, Louisiana: Nokia Sugar Bowl Triathlon: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles; Start Time: 7:30am; Location: Pontchartrain Beach; 2004 Results At: nokiasugarbowltriathlon.com

Sunday, September 19, 2004 ::: Natchitoches, Louisiana: Meat Pie Tri: Swim ½ mile, Bike 20 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Start Time: 7:30 am; Location: Downtown Riverbank; Price: $50 individual/ $125 relay teams; Course Info: Meat Pie Tri begins with a very spectator friendly 1/2 mile swim in Cane River Lake. Then out of T1 up a short steep incline onto Front Street for a 20 mile out and back ride through NSU's campus and over some light rolling terrain. Rack your bike and head out of T2 up the steps of the Riverbank out for a 5K under the beautiful canopy of oaks along the lake. See you at the Finish Line.; Directions To Race / Packet Pick Up: Approx. 1 hr South of Shreveport. 1 hr North of Alexandria. I-49 to Natchitoches Exit. Travel East on Hwy 6/College Ave. Turn Left at Jefferson Street, follow to Downtown Riverbank.; 2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Relay; 2003 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Relay (Come for the weekend long festival and try the tri. Look forward to seeing you at the 2nd annual Meat Pie Tri.)

Sunday October 3, 2004 ::: Lake Charles, Louisiana: Gatorman National Sprint Triathlon Championship: Swim 1000 meters, Bike 20.5 miles, Run 2.5 miles; Start Time: 8:00 am; Location: Lake Charles Civic Center; email: stilltri@cox-internet.com; Price: $50; Course Info: 1000m swim / 33km bike / 4km run; 2004 Results At: doitsports.com; 2003 Results At doitsports.com: Overall / Divisions; 2002 Results at ChampionChipmid-south.com: Overall / Divisions; 2001 Results at: runnertriathletenews.com; 2000 Results at: multisweatracing.org; 1998 Results at: multisweatracing.org

Saturday, October 16 & Sunday, October 17, 2004 New Orleans, Louisiana: Atchafalaya Adventure Race: 24 Hour Race and Sprint Race; Location: Atchafalaya Basin beginning and ending at Lake Fausse Pointe State Park; 2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: 24 Hour Male / 24 Hour Mixed / Sprint Male / Sprint Female / Sprint Mixed; 2003 Results At: neworleansbowl.org

Sunday October 17, 2004 ::: , Louisiana: ULL Ragin' Cajun Triathlon: Sprint Triathlon; 2004 Results At lafayettefitness.org: Overall / Age Group / Relay

Sunday, October 31, 2004 :: Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Du Bayou Off Road Duathlon: Trail Run 2 miles, Mountain Bike 10 miles, Trail Run 2 miles; Location: BREC’s Hooper Road Park; 2004 Results At Rcae Web Site: August / October / December

Saturday November 6, 2004 :: Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Tiger Triathlon: Run 3.1 miles, Bike 15 miles, Pool Swim 500 yards; Location: Special Olympic Pool; 2004 Results At: lafayettefitness.org (.pdf file); 2003 Results At: rec-sports.lsu.edu (.xls File); 2002 Results At: rec-sports.lsu.edu

Saturday, November 6, 2004 :: Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston, Louisiana: Piney Hills Off-Road Duathlon; USAT National Off Road Duathlon Championship: Trail Run 2.5 miles, Mountain Bike 10 miles, Trail Run 2.5 miles; Start Time: 10:00am; Location: Water Front at Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston LA; Course Info: Like a challenge? how about 2.5 miles of tight twisting trail to run on followed by 10 mi of some of the most fun you'll ever have on a mountain bike, (twisty, up, down, trees amd more) followed by another 2.5 mis of trail running. Course is very user and spectator freindly. Part of the Piny Hills Classic Off-Road Weekend.; Directions To Race: Lincoln Parish Park is located 3 miles north of Ruston LA just off Hwy 33, Ruston is located 40 miles east of Shreveport LA and 30 miles west of Monroe LA. A short drive from DFW metroplex.; 2004 Results At: dltmultisport.com; 1999-2004 Results At: dltmultisport.com

Sunday, November 7, 2004 Ruston, Louisiana: Piney Hills Classic XI Mountain Bike Race: Distances very with competition class. Beginner/Sport/Expert/Pro; Start Time: 8:00am; Location: Water Front at Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston LA; Phone: (870) 246-6686; email: DLTevents@yahoo.com; Register On-Line At: DLTmultisport.com; Course Info: Like a challenge? how about 10 mi of some of the most fun you'll ever have on a mountain bike, (twisty, up, down, trees amd more) Course is very user and spectator freindly. Part of the Piny Hills Classic Off-Road Weekend.; Directions To Race: Lincoln Parish Park is located 3 miles north of Ruston LA just off Hwy 33, Ruston is located 40 miles east of Shreveport LA and 30 miles west of Monroe LA. A short drive from DFW metroplex.

Saturday, November 13, 2004 ::: Scott, LA: USA Fitness Mini-Duathlon & 5k: Run 1 mile, Bike 5 miles, Run 1 mile; Printable Entry Form At: lafayettefitness.org

Saturday December 04, 2004 ::: Ruston, LA: The BullDog Adventure Sprint Race: Mountain Biking (7-10 miles); Paddling (1-2 miles); Trekking/Trail Running (5-8 miles); Navigation: This race will include easy map and compass navigation. Special Tests.; Location: Lincoln Parish Park; Course Info: This race will allow Solo, 2-4 member teams.

Sunday, December 12, 2004 :: Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Du Bayou Off Road Duathlon #3: Trail Run 2 miles, Mountain Bike 10 miles, Trail Run 2 miles; Location: BREC’s Hooper Road Park; 2004 Results At Rcae Web Site: August / October / December