The fall sports lineup begins along Alabama’s beaches with a staple, community-minded event – the Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon – Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The triathlon, along with a “Tri-It-On” short course race, allows participants to take in the sun, surf and sand from a fitness ...
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GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – The fall sports lineup begins along Alabama’s beaches with a staple, community-minded event – the Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon – Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The triathlon, along with a “Tri-It-On” short course race, allows participants to take in the sun, surf and sand from a fitness viewpoint – one that resonates with the city of Gulf Shores.
“Each year, the Alabama Coastal Triathlon brings a new opportunity to encourage the city of Gulf Shores employees to participate and demonstrate their commitment to getting fit and staying healthy,” said Mayor Robert Craft. “I am proud of the number of participants we have seen in the last couple of years, and I look forward to another great outcome this September.”
Since the triathlon’s inception in 2007, thousands of participants, including city employees, have competed individually or on relay teams, conquering the main event’s 1.5K swim in the Gulf of Mexico, 40K bike ride and 6-mile scenic beach run or the short course’s 300-yard swim, 12.4-mile bike ride and 2-mile run. Pre- and post-race events will take place at The Hangout.
The Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission’s Volunteer Incentive Program contributes $40 per volunteer for each shift worked at designated athletic events. Contact Sarah Cooper at 251-974-4611 or SCooper@GulfShores.com to learn more.
About Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission:
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission is a partnership between Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (GSOBT), the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber and the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. In 2007, this commission became a department within GSOBT. In this role, the commission – along with assistance from both cities – works to bring quality sporting events to Alabama’s Gulf Coast.