Trails Report 4/15:The trails have several blowdowns as a result of the storms over the last few weeks. We are working to clear them and appreciate your patience. If you see anything we should know about, please fill out a Trail Report Form.
BE ACTIVE. IN NATURE. FOR THE COMMUNITY.
2024 Registration opens on February 29, 2024
Click HERE to register
The Norway Triathlon is a United States Triathlon (USAT)-sanctioned sprint triathlon that combines swimming, bicycle riding, and running.
Competitors begin with a 750-meter swim on a triangular course from Norway’s Pennesseewassee Park beach area near Route 118. Upon returning to the beach, swimmers will run to the transition area, mount their bikes for a 12.4 mile (20 km) ride up 118, taking a right turn on the Greenwood Road to a turnaround point beyond the Richardson Hollow Road. Once back at the transition area the final leg begins; a 3.1 mile (5 km) run through the paved roads of the Ashton neighborhood. The finish line is back in Pennesseewassee Park. Individual competitors undertake all three legs. Relay teams may be formed with 2 or 3 competitors. Racers of all abilities are encouraged to compete.
As we plan for this year’s triathlon, we will be following all CDC guidelines and will look to the USAT guidelines on safely racing. Our current plan based on these recommendations, is to hold the event in person, but please be aware that we may move to virtual if racing in-person no longer falls within these safety guidelines. With that being said, our registration for 2023 will be at full capacity. We are also excited to welcome spectators!
All proceeds of the Norway Triathlon will benefit Western Foothills Land Trust and will go towards maintenance and improvements of our trails and trailheads. Public access to trails has never been more important for our families and communities.
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A 12.4 mile (20 km) out and back course with rolling and flat terrain and lake views on low traffic country roads.
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A 1/2 mile (750 m) swim course along beautiful Norway Lake.
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A 3.1 mile (5 km) course on paved roads with rolling hills.
REGISTRATION & RACE INFO
REGISTRATION FEES*
• Individuals $105 (price increases 3/30/24 to $115, increases to $125 on 5/28/23)
• Relays Teams $165 (price increases 3/30/24 to $180, increases to $190 on 5/28/23)
Click Link to register: 2024 Norway Triathlon
RESTRICTIONS
• No onsite registration. Registration closes 7/6/24 at 11:59pm EDT or until 130 individuals/teams register.
• All participants must be 18 years or older.
• Relays may have 2 or 3 competitors.
RACE PACKET PICK-UP
• Friday July 12, 2024: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; at Little Red Schoolhouse, Route 118, Norway, Maine.
(Right next to the Lake Pennesseewassee Park entrance).
• Race Day: 6:30 AM at Lake Pennesseewassee Park, Route 118, Norway, Maine.
RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS
The race will begin promptly at 8:00 AM EDT. Participants should arrive between 6:15 am and 7:30 am to set up. You will need to pick up a timing chip and get your body marked with your numbers before the race. Racers will meet with the race director at 7:30 am. The decision to allow wetsuits or not will be made the morning of the race.
VOLUNTEER
Please ask family and friends to volunteer. Email info@wfltmaine.org to sign up to volunteer.
Thank you to our generous 2023 Norway Tri sponsors:
