Challenge Penticton 2015
Winners dig deep at Penticton Challenge triathlon
PENTICTON - Over 1,100 athletes from across North America and as far away as Europe and Asia braved the cool, wet weather to take park in the Challenge Penticton triathlon on the weekend. Sunday was race day with Victoria's Brent McMahon winning the men's event and Jennifer Spieldenner from Illinois grabbing the women's title. “I...
Penticton triathlon facing a challenge with long distance race
PENTICTON - The Challenge Penticton triathlon has been changing since its inception and nowhere does that seem more apparent than in the event’s race participant statistics. This year’s race involves a total of 1,171 registered athletes as of August 23. Of that total, 201 solo athletes will compete in the full distance race, including 39 relay...
Road closures and highway advisories for Challenge Penticton on Sunday
PENTICTON - Motorists using Penticton and area roads will face delays and road closures on Sunday, Aug. 30 during the Challenge Penticton event. Drivers using Highways 97, 3 and 3A in the Okanagan - Similkameen are advised lane closures will be in effect along sections of Highway 97 during the race’s cycling portion, with single...
Challenge week underway in Penticton
PENTICTON - Challenge Penticton weekend is descending upon the city, and along with the main event on Sunday there are numerous other events that involve the whole family. In addition to Challenge races for kids and casual participants, the Downtown Penticton Association will be hosting numerous activities and entertainment in Gyro Park on Friday, Aug....
Challenge Penticton seeks funding commitment from regional district
PENTICTON - Valley First Challenge Penticton has invited the regional district to take a sponsorship role in Challenge’s triathlon races to the tune of $48,000 over three years. Challenge Penticton owners Kevin Cutjar and Michael Brown met with Regional District Okanagan Similkameen directors Thursday, July 16 to offer the board the opportunity to be the naming sponsor...
Challenge Penticton adds cash prizes to half distance race
PENTICTON - The 2015 Valley First Challenge Penticton Triathlon is upping the ante for half distance racers. This year’s professional race will move to the half distance with a $30,000 purse now available to the top five men and women in each category. First place finishers will receive $6,000. It’s the largest purse offered for...
Challenge Penticton adapting to new triathlon realities
PENTICTON - The world of triathlon racing has been changing in recent years, and the management team with the Valley First Challenge Penticton wants to lead the pack in participant satisfaction. Building the brand and providing race participants what they want are two keys to success, says Kevin Cutjar, who co-owns the race with Michael...
New and improved Challenge Penticton course revealed
PENTICTON - It may be seven months away but this year’s Challenge Penticton is already taking shape, with a brand new course outlined and a special program for athletes who can’t get enough and keep coming back year after year. Organizers are saying the new course will allow runners to clock faster finish times over...