Savary's 20th annual fun triathlon welcomes youth & non-swimmers too

BY LOUISE HARDING

The Savary Island Fun Triathlon is a family-oriented community event that has supported the Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department since 2000.

The 20th annual event will be Sunday June 10 at 9 am starting at the main wharf. First time triathletes, relay teams (each member taking on the swim, bike or run), or seasoned athletes are welcomed!

The race spans the length of the island with a 700m swim, 10km bike, and 5km run, wrapping up at the main firehall.

Not a strong swimmer? In the “recreational” race category, you will run waist-deep in the water instead. For the first time this year, shorter race course alternatives will be provided for kids aged 10-15!

Online registration will be available one or two weeks before the event, so keep an eye on savarytriathlon.wixsite.com/info and facebook.com/savarytriathlon.

This event would not be possible without generous support from Steve Mattina and Karen Warrendorf at the Running Room, the First Responders and the Volunteer Fire Department, and our other amazing volunteers. It is organized by Louise Harding (savarytri@hotmail.com). Please reach out if you can volunteer! If you are coming over from Powell River, make sure to book your spot on an 8 am water taxi from Lund in advance.

Check out more amazing photos of the 2019 triathlon by Andrew Bradley at: flic.kr/s/aHsmFkF6b8