Merrill Lynch Race For Sight Triathlon 14 Days Away! Could it be the BIGGEST yet?

Over the past 10 years the Race for Sight Triathlon has evolved into one of the largest pool swim triathlons in the nation. This year is no exception. We are on track for another record field.

Kick your triathlon season off with Ultramax Events.

2008 Merrill Lynch Race For Sight Triathlon
May 4, 2008
440 yard swim - 14 mile bike - 3 mile run
MU Recreation Center - Columbia, Missouri

Check out the the live entrant list!

What makes this event so popular?

• Early season triathlon - one of the first in the area!
• The swim takes place in the new MU Recreation Center's amazing pool -

"Sports Illustrated named Missouri’s Recreation Complex as the Nations Best Recreation Center."

• The transition area is on an astroturf field
• The bike course travels around the city of Columbia
• Post race pizza from Shakespeare's Pizza
• Custom labeled wine age group awards from Les Bourgeois Winery
• Defeet Socks - From Chapman Heating and Air Conditioning
• Technical Shirts from Zorrel
• TriSports.com gift certificates to the division champions!
• You don't find this list of features even at the BIGGEST and BADDEST triathlons!

Don't forget you can grab a few friends and do this event as a RELAY!

See our website for updated course maps and complete race information!

ELITE DIVISION PROFILE - DANIEL BRETSCHER

We are excited and extremely proud to announce that Daniel Bretscher will be racing in the elite field at the Race for Sight Triathlon.

Daniel is no newcomer to Ultramax Events. In 2007 he won the overall titles at Who Tri's Harder? and the USAT Halfmax National Championship.

The USAT's spring issue of Triathlon Life crowned this young man as the Age Group Triathlete of the Year. In 2007, Daniel was the highest ranked 20-24 year old triathlete in the nation.

In our past events he has set the competitive bar at a level no athlete has been able to match.

Like most years, our elite field at Race for Sight features multiple USAT All Americans and is sure to be a very exciting event.

THE ELITE DIVISION OFFERS
A $2,500 CASH PRIZE

ULTRAMAX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Download 2008 Series Booklet The Ultramax Multi-sport Series expanded to seven events in 2008. The first two are in the books. Below, we feature the next two. Thousands of dollars in Trisport.com gift certificates, Starting Block gift cards, free entries and much more are on the line in 2008! The participation points have been increased and will play a huge factor this season. Just participating in more events dramatically improves your chances of winning some of our great prizes! We plan to post the 2008 standings after the Race for Sight Triathlon! Read More About the Series
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2008 Location: St. Louis , MO Westport Plaza   THREE Race Distances Half Marathon • Quarter Marathon 5K Run More Info	Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008 Location: Innsbrook Resort Wright City, MO (just 30 minutes west of St. Louis)   Octomax 500 yard swim 18 mile bike 3 mile run Quartermax 1000 yard swim 28 mile bike 6.2 mile run More Info

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A Triathlete’s Guide to Wildflower 2008
By Nick Tuttle

For many triathletes, the Wildflower Festival weekend has served as the exciting and competitive start of the summer triathlon season for over 25 years. 2008 marks the 26th annual offering of the popular Central California race brought to life by professional and highly regarded organizer, Tri California. On the weekend of May 2nd through 4th, over 7000 athletes will flock to Lake San Antonio, just east of King City, to participate in one of the weekend’s many challenging races. Known for its challenging terrain and competitive field of racers, Wildflower is an event that every triathlete should experience in his or her lifetime because of several unique factors. Read the complete April Article!

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