XTERRA Lake Placid Triathlon Seeks Volunteers

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. --- In August, Lake Placid will play host another world-famous triathlon series, the XTERRA Triathlon. The event, which is scheduled for Aug. 22 and 23, features a 1,500-meter swim in Mirror Lake, a 25-kilometer mountain bike ride and a 10-kilometer run, both of which will be on parts of the Jack Rabbit Trail

XTERRA officials are looking for volunteers to assist the expected 300 competitors, who will be testing both their strength and endurance. If you are interested in being a volunteer for the XTERRA Lake Placid Triathlon and Trail Run, visit XTERRA’s official web site, www.xterralakeplacid.com , or you can e-mail JP Latkovic, the race’s director, at volunteer@triandduit.com. All Volunteers will receive a free future race credit to a Tri and Du It Multisport Race, T-Shirt and lunch during the event.

Volunteers are needed in the transition area, swim course, bike aid and run stations, finish line, and registration. Volunteers are also needed to assist in the race’s set-up and breakdown. For more information about the XTERRA Triathlon, visit their official web site, www.xterraplanet.com.

For more information about Lake Placid and other events this summer visit www.lakeplacid.com.