Maine · Sprint Triathlon (1/3-mi swim · 15-mi bike · 3-mi run)
Tri for a Cure
Tri for a Cure is a Sprint Triathlon (1/3-mi swim, 15-mi bike and 3-mi run) event held in South Portland, Maine. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- South Portland, ME
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- South Portland, Maine
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon (1/3-mi swim, 15-mi bike, 3-mi run)
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling coastal bike/run
- Registration
- triforacure.donordrive.com
- Official website
- triforacure.org
About the Tri for a Cure
Maine's largest triathlon and a major fundraiser, a women-only USAT-sanctioned sprint event at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland benefiting cancer prevention and care.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Largest triathlon in Maine; women-only; has raised over $26 million for the Maine Cancer Foundation
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Tri for a Cure: common questions
- When is the Tri for a Cure?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Tri for a Cure held?
- In South Portland, Maine.
- What distances does the Tri for a Cure offer?
- Sprint Triathlon (1/3-mi swim, 15-mi bike and 3-mi run).
- How many people run the Tri for a Cure?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Tri for a Cure?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at triforacure.donordrive.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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