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Sunday, February 8, 2004 Northfield, Massachusetts: Genesis Adventures Winter Adventure Race #1: Race will include cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, trail running, and navigation. Total miles, 15-20; Location: 63 North, Northfield Mountain Recreation Area; 2004 Results At: eatbearnaked.com

Saturday, April 10, 2004 :: Sutton, Massachusetts: MRC Sutton Duathlon: Run 3 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 3 miles; Location: Sutton Elementary School; 2004 Results At: coolrunning.com

Sunday, April 25, 2004 :: Wrentham, Massachusetts: Wrentham Duathlon: Run 3 miles, Bike 11 miles, Run 2 miles; Location: Wrentham State School Fairgrounds; 2004 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 2001 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay (Wrentham is in southeastern Massachusetts, 28 miles southwest of Boston Massachusetts, and 12 miles northeast of Woonsocket Rhode Island)

Sunday, May 2, 2004 :: Marlboro, Massachusetts: Marlboro Duathlon: Run 2 miles, Bike 17 miles, Run 2 miles; Location: 3COM Simarano Dr; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: wendy@firm-racing.com; 2004 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing (Marlborough is in eastern Massachusetts, 26 miles west of Boston Massachusetts, 27 miles north of Woonsocket Rhode Island)

Sunday, May 16, 2004 ::: Sudbury, Massachusetts: Sudbury Spring Sprint Triathlon: Swim 400 yards, Bike 7 miles, Run 2.3 miles; Location: Atkinson Pool - 40 Fairbanks Rd, Sudbury; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: wendy@firm-racing.com; 2004 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 2001 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay (Sudbury is in eastern Massachusetts, 20 miles west of Boston Massachusetts, and 29 miles north of Woonsocket Rhode Island)

Sunday, May 16, 2004 Marblehead, Massachusetts: Triathlon by the Sea a.k.a. JCC of North Shore Triathlon: Swim 220 yards, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.5 miles; Location: JCC of the North Shore; 2004 Results At: doitsports.com or Cool Running; 2003 Results At: Cool Running

Sunday, May 23, 2004 ::: Marlborough, Massachusetts: Lions Spring Sprint Triathlon: Swim 250 yards, Bike 9.3 miles, Run 3.2 miles; Location: Wayside Racquet and Swim Club; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: wendy@firm-racing.com; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 2001 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay (Marlborough is in eastern Massachusetts, 26 miles west of Boston Massachusetts, 27 miles north of Woonsocket Rhode Island)

Saturday, May 29, 2004 Bourne, Massachusetts: U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Duathlon: Run 2 miles, Bike 12 miles, Run 2 miles; Location: Massachusetts Military Reservation - Connery Ave, Rte 28, Bourne, MA.; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2004 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals; 2001 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay

Sunday, June 6, 2004 ::: Ludlow, Massachusetts: Ludlow Boys & Girls Club Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 14 miles, Run 4 miles; Location: Haviland Pond, 528 Center St, Ludlow, MA.; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2004 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 2001 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay

TENTITIVE DATE - Saturday, June 12, 2004 Hyannis (Cape Cod), Massachusetts: 22nd Hyannis Sprint 1 Triathlon: Swim Ľ mile, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.5 miles; Location: Craigville Beach, Hyannis (Cape Cod), MA; Phone: (508)-477-6311; email: timeout@capecod.net; 2004 Results At: Cool Running; 2003 Results At: Time Out! Productions / Cool Running; 2002 Results At: Time Out! Productions (Hyannis is in southeastern Massachusetts, in the south central part of Cape Cod, 68 miles southeast of Boston, and 44 miles east of New Bedford)

Sunday, June 13, 2004 ::: Ashland, Massachusetts: Ashland Lions Triathlon: Swim 1 mile, Bike 26 miles, Run 6 miles; Location: Warren Conference Ctr - 529 Chestnut St, Ashland, MA; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 2001 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 2000 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 1999 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay (Ashland is in eastern Massachusetts, 25 miles southwest of Boston Massachusetts, and 20 miles north of Woonsocket Rhode Island)

Saturday, June 19, 2004 Worcester, Massachusetts: New England Youth Triathlon: Three separate age group events - Pool Swim: Ages 6-10, 11-14, and 15-17; Location: Greendale YMCA, 75 Shore Dr, Worcester, MA; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals (Worcester is in central Massachusetts, 42 miles west of Boston Massachusetts, 51 miles east of Springfield Massachusetts, 26 miles north of Putnam Connecticut, and 28 miles northwest of Woonsocket Rhode Island)

Saturday, June 19, 2004 ::: Dartmouth, Massachusetts: Dartmouth Triathlon: Triathlon; Location: Demarest Lloyd State Park; Register On-Line At: POSTPONED

Sunday, June 20, 2004 Worcester, Massachusetts: New England Adult Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 12.8 miles, Run 3.2 miles; Location: Greendale YMCA, 75 Shore Dr, Worcester, MA; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 2001 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 2000 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 1999 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay (Worcester is in central Massachusetts, 42 miles west of Boston Massachusetts, 51 miles east of Springfield Massachusetts, 26 miles north of Putnam Connecticut, and 28 miles northwest of Woonsocket Rhode Island)

Saturday, June 26, 2004 : Northfield, Massachusetts: New Balance Genesis Adventures Sprint Adventure Race Series #3: Sprint Adventure Race - Total miles, 22-28; Location: Northfield Mt. Recreation Area; Course Info: Race will include trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, special tests and navigation.; More: 2-Person Teams. Co-Ed, Male, Female, Collegiate and Masters Divisions.; 2004 Results At: bearnaked.com

Saturday, June 26, 2004 : Mashpee, Massachusetts: Cape Cod- Mashpee SuperSwim: Open Water Swim; Location: John's Pond

Sunday, June 27, 2004 ::: Webster, Massachusetts: Webster Lake Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles; Location: Memorial Beach, Rte 193, 55 Thompson Rd, Webster, MA; Phone: 508-485-5855; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2003 Results At F.I.R.M Racing: Individuals / Teams; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay

Sunday, June 27, 2004 :: Assonet, Massachusetts: Muddy Buddy Ride & Run - Boston / Providence: Team Ride & Run Leap Frog Relay; Location: Freetown State Forest; email: muddybuddy@mesp.com; Register On-Line At: Active.com; Course Info: Each Muddy Buddy Ride & Run features a 6-7 mile course with 6 obstacles. At the start of the race, one team member will run and one will ride the bike. At the first obstacle, the rider will drop the bike, complete the obstacle, and begin running. The runner will arrive and complete the obstacle, then find their bike and begin riding. Teams will continue trading off and "leapfrogging" each other throughout the entire course. At the end of the race, racers will find the infamous Mud Pit, and after conquering the slimy pit, will cross the finish line together!

Saturday, July 03, 2004 ::: Lincoln, MA: Lincoln Kid's Triathlon: Kid's Triathlon; 2004 Results: coolrunning.com

Sunday, July 11, 2004 ::: Holliston, Massachusetts: Holliston Lions Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 15 miles, Run 5 miles; Location: Stoddard Park, 450 Norfolk St, Holliston, MA; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2004 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 2001 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay (Holliston is in eastern Massachusetts, 24 miles southwest of Boston Massachusetts, 22 miles east of Worcester Massachusetts, and 16 miles north of Woonsocket Rhode Island)

Sunday, July 11, 2004 ::: Mattapoisett, Massachusetts: Mattapoisett Lions Club Triathlon: Swim Ľ mile, Bike 10 miles, Run 3 miles; Location: Mattapoisett Town Beach; 2004 Results At: jbrace.com; 2003 Results At: jbrace.com; 2002 Results At: jbrace.com; 2001 Results At: jbrace.com

Thursday July 15, 2004 :: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Marsh Post Duathlon II: Run 2.6 miles, Bike 5.2 miles, Run 2.6 miles; Location: The Marsh Post Duathlons begin and end at the Marsh Post • 5 Greenough Boulevard-Eliot Bridge Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138; Registration: Sign up on race night; Price: Individual - $8.00 • Teams - $16.00 (-pay on race night-) • Free To Members of The Somerville Striders AC Who Volunteer :>); Course Info: The entire course for both the run and the bike is the footpaths on the Charles River extending from the Eliot Bridge to the Arsenal Street Bridge and back; More: These duathlons are not for the hardcore type-they are controlled, meaning the bike is a cautious one as the bike path used is shared by others. They are affordable, fun and we expect to keep it that way:>) If you are a hardcore type who needs to win,win,win, then please refrain from joining us!!; 2004 Results At: coolrunning.com (A bike helmut is required for all riding a bike!! NO HELMUT, NO PARTICIPATION)

Friday, July 16, 2004 : Boston: Swim Across America Boston Harbor Islands: 22-Mile Relay Swim; Location: Rowes Wharf; Register On-Line At: Active.com

Sunday, July 18, 2004 ::: Lowell / Tyngsboro, Massachusetts: Greater Lowell Family YMCA 8th Annual 2004 Sanctioned Triathlon: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles; Location: Pawtucket Blvd. (Rte. 113), Rynne Bath House; Course Info: Race director has the option of changing the race to a dualathon if river conditions are unsafe on race day. The Lowell YMCA has a YMCA trophy which is passed year to year to the winning YMCA team. Any YMCA may enter as a team which must be made up of either YMCA staff or YMCA members. Teams can be mixed.; Directions To Race From the South: Take Route 3 North - Take exit 32 (1st right off rotary), go through 5 sets of lights, go over the Rourke Bridge, take a right off the bridge, triathlon site is 1 mile on the right.; Directions To Race From the North: Take Route 3 South - Take exit #32 (4th right off rotary) go through 5 sets of lights, go over the Rourke Bridge, take a right off the bridge, triathlon site is 1 mile on the right.; 2004 Results At: Cool Running; 2003 Results At: Cool Running; 2002 Results At: Cool Running

Sunday, July 18, 2004 Middleboro, Massachusetts: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon: Swim 1 mile, Bike 24 miles, Run 6 miles; Location: Yomechas YMCA Camp, Rte 28, Middleboro, MA; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2004 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay (Holliston is in eastern Massachusetts, 24 miles southwest of Boston Massachusetts, 22 miles east of Worcester Massachusetts, and 16 miles north of Woonsocket Rhode Island)

Thursday July 22, 2004 :: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Marsh Post Biathlon and Fit As A Fiddle 2.6 miler: Canoe 1/8 mile, Run 2.6 miles; Location: The Marsh Post Biathlon begins and ends at the Marsh Post • 5 Greenough Boulevard-Eliot Bridge • Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138; Registration: Sign up on race night; Price Biathlon: Individual - $8.00 • Teams - $16.00 (-pay on race night-); Price Run: $2.00 for 2.6 Miler; Course Info: The Canoe & Kayak Course will be from the Marsh Post to the Lars Anderson Bridge And Back--it is estimated at 1.8+/- miles.....The Run Course will be the weekly 2.6 mile Course

Saturday, July 24, 2004 Falmouth, Massachusetts: Falmouth Sprint Triathlon: Swim 1/3 mile, Bike 9 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Location: Surf Drive Beach, Falmouth (Cape Cod),; 2004 Results At: coolrunning.com; 2003 Results At: coolrunning.com; 1998-2003 Results At: Time Out! Productions (Falmouth is in southeastern Massachusetts, in the southwest part of Cape Cod, 66 miles southeast of Boston, and 42 (driving) miles east of New Bedford)

Sunday, July 25, 2004 ::: Littleton: Littleton's AppleMan Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 10 miles, Run 3 miles; Location: Long Lake; 2004 Results At firm-racing.com: Individual / Team

Sunday August 1, 2004 ::: Webster, Massachusetts: Danskin Women's Triathlon Series: Swim 750 meters, Bike 12.4 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Location: Webster Lake, 70 Thompson Rd; Web site: danskin.com; Alt Web: F.I.R.M Racing; 2004 Results at: timberlinetiming.com; 2003 Results at: timberlinetiming.com; 2002 Results at: timberlinetiming.com; 2001 Results at: timberlinetiming.com; 2000 Results at: timberlinetiming.com; 1999 Results at: timberlinetiming.com

Sunday, August 1, 2004 Greenfield, Massachusetts: Greenfield Triathlon: Olympic: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 30.4 miles, Run 7.2 miles; Sprint: Swim 500 meters, Bike 15.2 miles, Run 3 miles; Location: Green River Swimming and Recreation Area; 2004 Results At: Cool Running; 2003 Results At: Cool Running; 2002 Results At: Cool Running; 2001 Results At: Cool Running (Greenfield is in northwestern Massachusetts, 38 miles north of Springfield, 10 miles south of The Vermont Border)

Thursday August 05, 2004 ::: Cambridge, Massachusetts: Marsh Post "Thick As A Brick" Triathlon & Lazy Day's Of Summer 2.6 Miler: Swim Ľ mile, Bike 2.6 miles, Run 2.6 miles; Start Time: 7:30P.M.; Location: The Marsh Post "Thick As A Brick" Triathlon begins and ends at the Marsh Post • 5 Greenough Boulevard-Eliot Bridge • Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138; Registration: Sign up on race night; Price Triathlon: Individual - $8.00 • Teams - $16.00 (-pay on race night-); Price Run: $2.00 for 2.6 Miler; Course Info: The entire course for both the run and the bike is the footpaths on the Charles River extending from the Eliot Bridge to the Arsenal Street Bridge and back. We do not have maps!! The Swim is in the Charles River-yes the Charles River:>); More: This Triathlon is not for the hardcore type-it is controlled, meaning the bike leg is a cautious one as the bike path used is shared by others. It is affordable, fun and we expect to keep it that way:>) If you are a hardcore type who needs to win,win,win, then please refrain from joining us!!; 2004 Results At Cool Running: June 10 (a bike helmut is required for all riding a bike!! NO HELMUT, NO PARTICIPATION)

Sunday, August 08 2004 ::: Franklin, Massachusetts: Silent Springs Institute Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 14 miles, Run 3 miles; Location: Beaver Pond, Franklin, MA; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing

Sunday, August 08, 2004 Salem, Massachusetts: Witch City Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 13 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Start Time: : 8:00 AM Start • (Registration: 6-7:45 AM); Location: Forest River Park; Phone: 508-485-5855; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2003 Results At: Cool Running; 2002 Results At: Cool Running

Sunday, August 08, 2004 ::: South Dartmouth, Massachusetts: Dartmouth Park Department Triathlon: Swim, Bike, Run; Location: Round Hill Beach; Register On Line At: SignMeUpSPORTS.com; Course Info: Open ocean swim, run and bike are on country roads; 2004 Results: jbrace.com; 2003 Results: jbrace.com; 2002 Results: jbrace.com; 2001 Results: jbrace.com

Saturday, August 14, 2004 ::: Salem, Massachusetts: Haunted City Youth Triathlon: (Ages 7-14); Location: Dead Horse Beach, Salem Willows; Register On-Line At: Active.com

Sunday, August 15, 2004 Sharon, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 12 miles, Run 4.4 miles; Location: Lake Massapoag; Phone: (508)-477-6311; email: timeout@capecod.net; 2003 Race Results At: Cool Running; 1998-2003 Results At: Time Out! Productions (Sharon is in eastern Massachusetts, 19 miles south/southwest of Boston Massachusetts, and 25 miles northeast of Providence Rhode Island)

Sunday August 29, 2004 Lakeville, Massachusetts: Cranberry Country Triathlon: Swim 0.9 miles, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles; Location: Ted Williams Camp, Precinct St., Lakeville, MA; Course Info: Flat, fast, scenic course through the lovely cranberry bogs of Southeast Massachusetts; 2004 Results At: Cool Running; 2003 Results At: Cool Running; 2002 Results at: Cool Running

Sunday, August 29, 2004 ::: Chicopee, Massachusetts: Journey For Sight Triathlon: Triathlon; Location: Chicopee State Park 570 Burnett St., Chicopee, MA; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing

Sunday, August 29, 2004 ::: Pittsfield, Massachusetts: Berkshire Y-Athlon: Olympic ::: Swim 1 mile, Bike 25 miles, Run 6.2 miles; Sprint ::: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 12 miles, Run 3.4 miles; Location: Pittsfield Center; 2004 Results At Platt Systems: Olympic / Sprint

Sunday, September 5, 2004 Boston, Massachusetts: Monster Challenge Tri Boston Triathlon: Sprint: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 12.4 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Olympic: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 25 miles, Run 6.2 miles; Location: Boston Harbor; 2004 Results At: Cool Running; 2003 Results At: Cool Running; 2002 Results At: TriFind.com; 2001 Results At: Cool Running This event benefits the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts

Saturday, September 11, 2004 ::: Hyannis, Massachusetts: Hyannis Sprint 2 Triathlon: Swim Ľ mile, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.5 miles; Location: Craigville Beach, Hyannis (Cape Cod); Phone: (508)-477-6311; email: timeout@capecod.net; 2003 Results At: Cool Running; 1998-2003 Results At: Time Out! Productions (Hyannis is in southeastern Massachusetts, in the south central part of Cape Cod, 68 miles southeast of Boston, and 44 miles east of New Bedford)

Sunday, September 12, 2004 ::: Newton, Massachusetts: LSJCC 5th Annual Triathlon

Swim 600 yards, Bike 15 miles, Run 3.1 miles

Location: LSJCC, Newton, MA

Course Info: The swim is in our heated outdoor pool. The bike and run are both flat courses.

2004 Results At: Click Here

Sunday, September 12, 2004 ::: Beverly, Massachusetts: North Shore Olympic Distance Triathlon: Swim 1500 meters, Bike 24.9 miles, Run 6.2 miles; Location: David S. Lynch Park, 55 Ober St.; Course Info: Olympic Distance Triathlon - There will be one, secure, transition area. Parking and spectator viewing is at the start / finish line close to the bikes, wetsuits and other gear.
Swim Course: Swim will begin promptly at 10:00 am. It is an open ocean swim. Triathletes will swim out and around the penninsula and return near where they started. Wetsuits are allowed. Water temperature will be around mid-60s.
Bike Course: Bike along the scenic coast on Rt. 127 into Manchester By The Sea. Turn around at the Manchester Athletic Club and return back to Lynch Park. Helmets are required and protective eyewear is highly recommended.
Run Course: Run out and back along the same scenic route that you biked, finishing back at Lynch Park.
2004 Results At: Click Here; 2004 Results At: Click Here

Sunday, September 19, 2004Great Barrington, Massachusetts: Great Josh Billings RunAground Triathlon: Bike 27 miles, Canoe 5 miles, Run 6 miles; Location: Price Chopper Plaza (on Rte 7); 2004 Results at: Platt Systems; 2003 Results at: Platt Systems; 2002 Results at: Platt Systems Participating teams include different combinations of age, gender & number. Teams may consist of anywhere from 1-4 members (including Ironperson categories.)

Saturday, September 25, 2004 Duxbury, MA: Duxbury Beach Sprint Triathlon: Swim ˝ mile, Bike 12.5 miles, Run 3.3 miles; 2004 Results At: Cool Running; 2003 Results At: Cool Running

Saturday, September 25, 2004 : Douglas, Massachusetts: The New Balance Genesis Adventures Sprint Adventure Race Series #7: Sprint Adventure Race - Total miles, 22-28; Location: Douglas State Forest; Course Info: Race will include trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, special tests and navigation.; 2004 Results At: bearnaked.com

Sunday, October 3, 2004 :: Plymouth, MA: The Jeni Fund Duathlon: Trail Run 2 miles, Bike 8 miles (off road), Trail Run 2 miles; Course Info: 2 Mile Trail Run, 8 Mile Off-Road Bike, 2 Mile Trail Run. No mountain bike experience is necessary. We do recommend using a mountain bike or other fat-tire bike. Runs and bike courses are mostly flat without obstacles. Bicycle helmets are mandatory; 2004 Results At: active.com; 2003 Results At: Cool Running (The purpose of The Jeni Fund Duathlon is to raise funds for lung cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Center of Boston. The race course was designed to allow athletes of diverse skill levels and ages to participate and have fun. Teams of 1, 2 or 3 athletes are allowed.)

Sunday, October 3, 2004 ::: Hopkinton, Massachusetts: Hop N Rock Triathlon: Swim 1000 meters, Mountain Bike 6.2 miles, Run 3.1 miles; Start Time: 9:00 AM; Location: Hopkinton State Park; Phone: (508) 249 8592; email: Kimball_steve@emc.com; Register On-Line At: Active.com; Price: USAT Members : $50.00 Team USAT Members $80.00; Course Info: The 10th Annual MRC Hop ‘N Rock Triathlon - October 3, 2004 The first established mountain bike triathlon in New England returns for it’s tenth edition and is the 2004 USAT NE Off Road Championship. The race is run out of picturesque Hopkinton State Park and the course description is: Swim 1K, MTB 10K and Run 5K. This race drew over 250 athletes in 2003; including 20 relay teams. We anticipate continued growth in the event’s popularity and are planning for ~300 competitors in 2004.; Directions To Race: Hopkinton State Park is located in the greater Boston area. From north or south: Take Rte. I-495 to exit 21A to Rte. 135 east, then left on Rte. 85 (Cedar St). Park entrance is on the right.; More: 2004 USAT NE Off Road Championship; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 2002 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay; 2001 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing / Individuals / Relay (Hopkinton is in eastern Massachusetts, 26 miles southwest of Boston Massachusetts, and 17 miles north of Woonsocket Rhode Island)

Sunday, October 3, 2004 :: Ashland, Massachusetts: Mud, Sweat N' Gears Duathlon: Run 2 miles Mountain Bike 7 miles Run 2 miles; Location: Ashland State Park 150 Union St (Route 135), Ashland, MA; Phone: (508) 485-5855, Fax: (508) 229-8394; email: billf@firm-racing.com; 2003 Results At: F.I.R.M Racing

Sunday, October 24, 2004 ::: Marshfield, Massachusetts: Marshfield Youth Biathlon: Ages 8-11: Run ½ mile, Bike 2.5 miles, Run ½ mile; Ages 12-15: Run ½ mile, Bike 5 miles, Run ½ mile; Start Time: 9:00 am (check-in at 8:00 am); Location: Bull Run Restaurant; email: mybkids@aol.com; Register On Line At: Active.com; Printable Entry Form at: get-outside.com; 2003 Results at: bigdunesystems.com; 2002 Results at: bigdunesystems.com; 2001 Results at: bigdunesystems.com

Halloween Sunday, October 31, 2004 ::: Lowell, Massachusetts: Greater Lowell Family YMCA 2nd Annual Duathon: Run 3 miles, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles; Start Time: 10 AM Start; 8:30 AM Race Day Registration; Location: Greater Lowell Family YMCA; 35 YMCA Drive; Lowell, MA 01852; Phone: (978) 454-7825; Price: SINGLE: $ 30.00 by 10/15; $ 35.0010/16 through race day. TEAM: $ 40.00 by 10/15; $50.00 10/16 through race day.; Course Info: Flat & Fast • Accurate mile markers • Water stops on run; Directions To Race: mapquest.com; More: LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS to FIRST 100 REGISTERED; 2004 Results At: coolrunning.com (Refreshments served after race)