The first TT Triathlon will take place on June 30, 2013, and two local charities are looking for competitors to raise money for them.
The triathlon’s official charities are Hospice Isle of Man and The Children’s Centre.
The event will be organised by a local board that will work in partnership with one of the UK’s leading sports event administrators to deliver it.
As well as generating visitors to the island, Manx sporting organisations will also benefit from funds raised by the TT Triathlon.
The Isle of Man’s first ever long-course endurance triathlon will feature a 2.4-mile open water swim in Douglas bay followed by a 112-mile cycle around the island and will end with the small matte of a a full 26.2-mile marathon.
Part of the race route will include a section of the TT Mountain Course and the TT Grandstand.
Respected long distance triathlon race director and course designer Richard Wallace will lead the organising team that also features a number of representatives from the local sporting community including experienced Manx Triathlon organisers and competitors, Clive and June Collister.
Those interested in participating can now visit {http://www.TTTri.com.TTTri.com} to register their interest now.
Early entry will cost £275.
That might seem expensive but entry to a similar ‘Ironman’ event in Bolton costs between £375 and £425.
That event has 1,750 participants and has sold out.
Travel and accommodation packages will be available starting at £130 per person for those wishing to visit the island to take part.
Sponsorship forms for both charities are also available to download.
Charity representatives John Knight and Mary Doyle added their thanks to the organising committee for organising such a terrific event and for giving back to the community in such an innovative way.