Who Will Take the Tankards in 2013? Registration Now Open for 3rd Annual Church Tavern Biathlon

Area cyclists and runners are invited to test their skills at the third annual Church Tavern Biathlon (http://www.churchtavernbiathlon.com/), to be held on Labor Day, September 2, 2013.  The event begins at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 82 Spring Street in South Salem. 

The course consists of a seven-mile bike ride up Church Tavern Road and past Lake Truesdale, followed by a four-mile run up Church Tavern and back to the finish line, all on secondary roadways. The race and the course’s largest hill are namesakes of a former St. John’s Church building that served as a colonial-era pub, the “Church Tavern.”   

Biathlon participants can compete individually or as two-person relay teams.  Walkers are also encouraged to participate in a four-mile event.  All finishers will receive medals, and top finishers will be awarded engraved silver tankards, with additional prizes by age category.  At the finish line, racers and supporters will celebrate with a barbecue in the churchyard, featuring music and a kids’ waterslide.

The Church Tavern Biathlon is presented by St. John’s Episcopal Parish (http://stjohnschurchonline.net). Proceeds from the event, which raised more than $5,300 from 125 entrants last year, will benefit three of St. John’s outreach programs: Carpenter’s Kids, supporting Tanzanian HIV/AIDS orphans; The Wounded Warrior Project, aiding injured service members; and The Community Center of Northern Westchester, helping those in need with food, clothing and services.

Says St. John’s co-Vestry Warden and Race Director Brian Stempel, “We are excited to bring the Church Tavern Biathlon to the community for a third great year.  We encourage everyone, from beginners to elite athletes, to join us on the course this Labor Day for a fun experience that benefits three very worthy causes.”

The Church Tavern Biathlon’s 2013 sponsors include State Farm Agent Mike Berardino; Pacific Swim/Bike/Run; Dr. Stuart Weitzman; Cross Sport Woman; Douglas A. Treyz, DMD; GoDogDesigns; Nancy Hogan, CPA; The Neu Group; The David Family; Celeritas Associates, Inc.; Desert Moon; Gossett Brothers Nursery; Therapeutic Acupuncture & Wellness; Second Spring Wellness Studio; South Salem Memorial Day Races; Captain Lawrence Brewery; and Road ID.

For more information or to register, click here: http://www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=21425

To support the Church Tavern Biathlon’s charities, click here: https://www.raceit.com/Fundraising/fundraise.aspx?event=21425&fundraiser=9961 

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