Alexandria triathlon

Many of the best sharpshooters in Minnesota will be sighting in on Alexandria as the Alexandria Shooting Park hosts the 108th annual Minnesota State Trapshooting Tournament July 6-11.

A total of 1,400 registered targets and 20 traps are part of the state tournament, and, along with Minnesota residents, out-of-state and novice shooters are welcome.

STATE TRAPSHOOT at the Alex shooting park Action begins Tuesday, July 6 with Youth Day and the preliminary warm-up events. High overall events are set to begin on Wednesday. Admission for spectators is free. The Alexandria Shooting Park is located at 6533 County Road 87 SE. For more information, visit www. minnesotatrap.com or call the Alexandria Shooting Park at (320) 763-5315.

110TH MINNESOTA STATE TRAPSHOOTING TOURNAMENT

EVENTS SCHEDULE Tuesday, July 6 – Youth Day/Warm up events Wednesday, July 7 – High Overall begins Thursday, July 8 – Minnesota Class Events Friday, July 9 – Diamond Badge, Minnesota Memorial Handicap, Minnesota Doubles Championship, MTA Shooter Recognition Banquet Saturday, July 10 – Minnesota Singles Championship, Sunday, July 11 – Minnesota Handicap Championship

ALEXANDRIAtriathlon

Outdoor enthusiasts, get ready! Alexandria will be the site of the Alexandria Triathlon on Saturday, July 31 at Lake Brophy Park.

With a focus on a safe and fun course, all proceeds from this triathlon will go to the local Alexandria Noontime Kiwanis and be used to donate back to kids in need.

Athletes of all levels are welcome to enter either as individuals or as part of relay teams and the events include a 500-yard swim or 1-mile paddle on Brophy Lake, followed by a 13-mile bike ride through the scenic lakes area and will finish with a 2.62-mile run through the trails at Brophy Park.

Paddleboard rentals are available at registration.

For more information or to register for the event, visit alexandriatriathlon.weebly.com. Contact Jillian Reiner at (320) 815-4580 or email alexandriatriathlon@gmail.com.