Triathletes set to compete at Wolfman Sept. 11, 2009 Organizers of the 15th annual Wolfman Triathlon scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Langlade, anticipate more than 350 athletes to converge on the Wolf River Valley for the event.
The yearly competition brings in some of the best athletes from not only the Antigo, Elton and White Lake areas but across the U.S.
Competition begins with a three-mile whitewater paddle on section two of the river, an area noted for its pristine beauty and the quality of its class-two rapids.
The paddle is followed by a 14-mile cycle that traverses sections of the Nicolet Chequamegon National Forest which includes a river crossing.
The final leg is a 3 1/2 mile run along the river’s bank that’s noteworthy for its scenic appeal.
The event has become so popular that organizers anticipate an influx of income in excess of $80,000 into the county.
In an effort to benefit as many projects as possible, this year’s volunteers come from an assortment of non-profit organizations, numbering more than five dozen strong.
Action begins at 8:30 a.m. at the irrigation ditch near the intersection of highways 64 and 55. Banquet and awards ceremonies follow at the Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort.
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