The Cayman Islands Turtle Tri has been around for many years. Many will remember it as the Pirates Week Triathlon or the Bank of Butterfield (Butterfield Bank) Triathlon.

"Come for the race, stay for the vacation. Family and friends can watch the race while enjoying one of the best beaches in the world. Transition is located at Public Beach and the swim start is off
beautiful Seven Mile Beach. Great location, race support, prizes, food and fun for all! Pasta party and post race BBQ included in the entry fee. Its a perfect blend of vacation and racing. There are awards for 5
year age groups (Olympic), 10 year (Sprint) and Relay Teams. If you can't find a team or you don't like to swim or cycle we have a 10 km Turtle Run. The race hotel is Comfort Suites with great rates for athletes and their families

Team participation is encouraged, especially for those who perhaps aren’t as confident in completing the entire course on their own (this year anyway) Being part of a team provides the opportunity to complete the distance with others who share a common goal and can be heaps of fun.

The Olympic or ‘International’ distance consists of a 1500-metre swim, 40 km bike, and a 10 km run. This distance is by far the most common.

The Sprint distance event involves a 750 metre swim, 20 km bike, and a 5 km run.

A Brief History (of Triathlon) in the Cayman Islands

First there were turtles and crocodiles. Then came Christopher Columbus in 1503, followed by Sir Francis Drake in 1586, and then the folks who really settled the Caymans … Pirates, Refugees from the Spanish Inquisition, shipwrecked sailors, and slaves. A fine representation of interracial mixing!

Hence the beginning of Triathlon in the Cayman Islands.

The disciplines of raping, pillaging, and plundering have since been replaced by the more refined activities of swimming, cycling, and running, Aaaaaarrrrever the odd Pirate has been known to lurk around these here waters with the Jolly Roger at full mast!

And by the way – ever wonder why the Cayman Islands are tax free? Or so the story goes ….

The Value of Sponsorship

Sponsorship

The value of Sponsorship...Come join our tri team

The Cayman Islands Triathlon Association has developed a reputation for putting on well-organized professional races. The Cayman Islands Turtle Tri is considered the Associations Premier Event, and is run by volunteers who love the sport and have had the heart and passion to help preserve its popularity.

The Cayman Islands Triathlon Association is critically aware of the fact that an event of this ambition and size requires the support and assistance of Sponsors through various forms of funding and other support.

Giving back to the Community

Funds generated through our events go back into the programme and into the community to serve other organizations in need of assistance.

PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITES TO FIND OUT MORE ON HOW YOU AND YOUR ORGANZATION CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Nutrition for Endurance Sports

Nutrition for Endurance Sports

If you take part, or intend to take part in an endurance sport like cycling, marathon, triathlon or cross country skiing, then you need to pay particular attention to consistently fuelling the body with food and liquids.

Endurance athletes, especially those who compete or train in very hot climates are constantly at risk from dehydration. This risk increases the longer an athlete is competing, or if they train or have to compete more than once a day. They also need to eat the right foods so they have enough energy to get through a grueling event, or a long workout. Some things you will have to take into consideration are:

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