16TH ANNUAL KIDS TRIATHLON
SERIES
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh hosted its 16th
Annual Kids Triathlon Series! This series is the longest-standing
youth race in the Pittsburgh area, and consisted of two events.
The first race, which was held on July 23 at the South Park Wave
Pool, hosted near 200 young athletes ages 7 through 12. The
second race was held on Aug. 6 at the North Park Swimming
Pool and approximately 400 young athletes ages 7 through 15
participated. The young athletes swam, biked and ran to the finish
line to raise money for the affordable housing programs of Habitat
for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh. Athletes of all abilities were
encouraged to participate. Each participant received a goodie bag
and a finishers medal, and qualified to win trophies and other
prizes.
Since the inception of the Kids Triathlon Series 16 years ago,
these races have raised over $750,000 for Habitat’s local affordable
housing programs. Athletes were encouraged to get involved
in fundraising for Habitat for Humanity by asking their friends
and family for pledges, either in person or online, through a
“friendraising” platform. The top two fundraisers for the entire Kids
Triathlon Series were announced at the North Park race. These
fundraising champions won the opportunity to pick out a new
bicycle at a local Pro Bike and Run store. For more information,
contact Colleen Cadman at [email protected].
About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh is dedicated to the
elimination of substandard housing in Allegheny County. Since
1986, the organization has provided affordable homeownership to
nearly 80 low-income families. Habitat works in partnership with
people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities
by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses
in decent communities in which people can live and grow. For
more information, visit pittsburghhabitat.org. You can also find
us on Facebook at facebook.com/HFHGreaterPittsburgh and on
Twitter at twitter.com/HabitatGP.
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