BETHEL — The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce will no longer host the Maine State Triathlon “due to declining participation in the event and changes within the organization,” according to a newsletter. The event featured athletes competing in swimming, cycling and running on a loop that included Route 5 and Vernon Street, beginning and ending […]
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Maine State Triathlon to offer reusable bottles for first time
BETHEL — The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 25th annual Maine State Triathlon on Aug. 7 — and for the first time, no single-use plastic bottles of water will be handed out at the finish line. Race organizer Julia Reuter said Wednesday that athletes competing in the event will receive reusable, BPA-free […]
24th annual Maine State Triathlon begins Aug. 9
BETHEL — The 24th annual Maine State Triathlon will kick off at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Bethel Inn Resort’s Lakehouse on Songo Pond in Albany Township. More than 150 people have registered, race director Julia Reuter said Friday. “People can register for the race up until 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, […]
Maine State Triathlon coming to Bethel on Aug. 10
BETHEL — More than 200 athletes will compete in the 23rd annual Maine State Triathlon, starting at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Bethel Inn Resort’s Lakehouse on Songo Pond in Albany Township, race director Julia Reuter said Wednesday. Those participating in the triathlon will begin at Songo Pond with a 750-meter swim, followed […]
Bethel Chamber of Commerce hosting 22nd annual Maine State Triathlon
BETHEL – The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 22nd annual Maine State Triathlon at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Bethel Inn Lakehouse. Proceeds will benefit the Bethel community. “We do this not for our own health but for the health of our community,” said Julia Reuter of the Bethel Chamber […]