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Chelan Man this weekend, July 15-16

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CHELAN - For runners, swimmers and bikers of all ages in the Chelan Valley, your moment is almost here as the 10th annual Chelan Man Multi-sport weekend kicks off this Saturday and Sunday, July 15 and 16.

The distance events (Long Course, Olympic, 10k and Half Marathon) will get the event going early Saturday morning, with the shorter events (Sprint, Try-a-Tri and Splash n Dash) concluding Sunday afternoon.

The event originally started in 2007 when a group of local athletes who trained together decided to create a multi-sport weekend of triathlons and running events. Over the last decade, the race has grown in popularity among residents as well as tourists and outside groups looking to compete in the jewel that is Lake Chelan.

For the first time, Semper Fi Fund’s Team Semper Fi Program, will have 16 members competing in the Chelan  Man.

According to a press release from Brian McPherson, Semper Fi Fund, the aspect of recovering through sport, “has proven to be an ideal outlet for injured service members to hone both physical agility and mental focus, skills that are critical to navigating their recovery. Learning and practicing alongside fellow wounded service members, they can also trade stories, share strategies for coping with their injuries and forge lasting friendships.”

The triathlon events all start at Lakeside Park, with the 10k and half marathon both beginning on East Center Street near the southeast corner of the park. Registration for the triathlons is closed, but walk-up registration for the two running events will occur up until 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, or when the races are full, whichever comes first. More information regarding either event is on chelanman.com. The event raises funds for childrens sports, arts and education in the Lake Chelan Valley.

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