Spots Open for First Triathlon in New JCC Facilities

The will host its annual indoor triathlon in the center’s new facility for the first time this Sunday.

Spots are still open for participants, who will swim, bike and run alongside the teens and young adults who participate in the ’s and Ascentia Mental Health programs.

The event is timed, and winners are determined by laps swam and distance walked or run in 15 or 20 minutes.

"This is a great event for the experienced triathlete who wants to stay in shape and remain active throughout Cleveland’s long winter,” said Keith Polster, chair of the Mandel JCC Triathlon Committee in a press release. “It’s also a fun way for the casual athlete and families to share a Sunday afternoon together. Last year’s event was a sellout so we are really encouraging early registration.”

Team registration is $65 and individual registration is $45. The JCC encourages anyone who participates can get local businesses, friends or family to sponsor them to raise money for the JCC’s financial assistance fund, which provided more than $400,000 to families to send their children to the J’s summer day and overnight camps last year.

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