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Church Tavern Biathlon - One more week to go!

Labor Day is fast approaching. All of the race day preparations are falling into place and we have some great activities around the race this year.
Below is a summary of why we are doing this (the charities), and what will going on on race day. Please contact brian.stempel@gmail.com with any questions.

The Charities

Wounded Warrior Project - http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
The Community Center of Northern Westchester - http://www.communitycenternw.org
Carpenter's Kids (Assisting AIDS/HIV orphans in Tanzania)- http://www.carpenterskids.net

The Race

The race will be held at 9:30 AM on Monday September 2nd, 2013 at St. John's Episcopal Church. We are located at 82 Spring Street in South Salem, NY (http://goo.gl/maps/bnOky) just off Route 35.

The race consists of about half mile dash to your bikes in the transition area (dirt parking lot across from the church). Then a 7 mile bike ride through hilly and scenic secondary roads. Highlights include a beautiful view of Lewisboro from the top of "Mount" Church Tavern and a tour past beautiful Lake Truesdale. From the same transition area you will begin the 4 Mile run course, which is a simple 'out-and-back' up and around "Mount" Church Tavern.

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To register or for more info go to http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=21425

The Events around the Race

Post race BBQ and Live Music from Quadrausaurus!
"Triathlon Water Feature" - 11' water slide
Bake Sale / Farm Stand Table
Raffle with each ticket eligible to win one of 16 items
Beginning of a Silent auction for 'Joy" statue by distinguished sculptor, Daniel Altshuler Valued $850. Bids begin at $200

New Sponsor Alert: The Horse and Hound joins Cap's Deli an 'on-the-course' sponsor. Not only that, but owner Sue Vales had very graciously agreed that anyone who wins a tankard or pint glass can get one free fill up on race day of their Oatmeal Stout (provided they are 21 or older of course).

Please support our very generous Sponsors:

State Farm Agent: Mike Berardino, Katonah, NY

Pacific Swim/Bike/Run, Stamford, CT