PATH Foundation Hosts Second Annual Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead “triPATHlon” at Chastain Park

March 30, 2012 - PRLog -- PATH Foundation has announced it will host the second annual Chastain Park “triPATHlon,” which will be held Sunday, May 6, 2012.

The race begins at 7:30 a.m. and includes a 400-yard swim in the Chastain Park Pool, a 15-mile bike ride and concludes with a 5K run on the Chastain Park trail.

Proceeds from the triPATHlon will benefit the three host organizations: the PATH Foundation, Chastain Park Conservancy and Chastain Park Athletic Club.

The event is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead, The Coca-Cola Company and Cox Media Group.

“After a hugely successful first-ever triPATHlon last year, we are excited to host the event again this year,” says Brian Cosgray, a PATH Foundation committee member. “We will be making a few changes this year: in addition to individual entries, we will now be accepting team entries.”

“We have also updated the race layout to accommodate and enhance the experience for spectators,” adds Ed McBrayer, executive director of PATH Foundation. “The community showed us tremendous support last year and we look forward to even more spectators at this year’s triathlon.”

“On behalf of Chastain Park Conservancy, we are proud to serve as a co-host for this annual race,” said Gip Johnson, executive director of the Chastain Park Conservancy. “We hope the community will come out and enjoy our beautiful facilities during the event and throughout the year.”

"Once again, the Chastain Park Athletic Club is pleased to serve as a co-host of the triPATHlon," said Jim King, chairman of CPAC.  "The Chastain Pool is a great family-friendly venue for competition, training and recreation.  

The triPATHlon is a fully sanctioned USAT sprint triathlon and one of few in-town triathlon events in the country. Registration is limited to 550 participants. The entry fee is $75 for USAT members and $85 for non-members. Teams will have an entry fee of $125.

To register for the event or for more information, visit www.triPATHlonatlanta.com

About PATH Foundation:
PATH Foundation is a nonprofit group that has developed trails for recreation and commuting since 1991. PATH has completed more than 160 miles of trails in Georgia, including The Silver Comet, Arabia Mountain, Chastain Park, Freedom Park, Lionel Hampton, Northwest Atlanta, South Decatur Trolley, Stone Mountain and Westside. PATH plans to build more than 100 additional miles of trails during the next 20 years. For more information, visit www.pathfoundation.org.

About Chastain Park Conservancy:
Founded in 2003, the Chastain Park Conservancy (CPC) is a volunteer, not-for-profit, organization dedicated to stewardship and renewal of Chastain Park’s natural and developed resources. The Conservancy is a grassroots organization whose board of directors and active volunteers are committed to reaching the park’s full potential as a world-class source of recreation, entertainment and pride. For more information, visit www.chastainparkconservancy.org.

About Chastain Park Athletic Club:
The Chastain Park Athletic Club (CPAC) is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization established in 2002 to save our public swimming pool, develop new facilities and serve our community.  CPAC promotes aquatics, health, recreation and safety.  Our successful Chastain Park Tidal Waves Swim Team teaches children how to swim properly in a competitive environment, while having fun.  For more information about our programs, memberships and partnerships, visit www.ChastainParkAthleticClub.org.