The Cortez Burst Triathlon, which takes place on July Fourth, will feature adult and youth categories.
Races start at the Cortez City Park outdoor pool. The Gromet race for 4-to 5-year-olds scheduled for July 3 has been canceled.
For adults (ages 15 and up) there are two categories. The recreational sprint is a 500-meter swim, 12-mile bike, and 3-mile run. The competitive sprint is a 500-meter swim, 16-mile bike and 4-mile run. The kids’ triathlon has two age groups: Kids ages 6-10 will swim 100 meters, bike 1 mile and run 1 mile; and kids ages 11-14 will swim 300 meters, bike 3 miles and run 1½ miles.
For more information, go to www.corteztri.com, or call race director Ken Fagerlin at 970-749-6180.
