Triathlon Mount Olive - On Saturday September 22nd marked the 5th Annual International Trade Center Triathlon. The ITC Triathlon is an individual and team relay event for friends, families, corporate and community groups. Proceeds benefit NJ Special Olympics Area 3. The event also featured the ITC Kids Tri, an athletic competition for 6-11 year olds. The three events featured are an 8.6 mile Mountain Bike Course, an 2.5 mile Canoe Course, and an 3.2 mile Run Course.
Participants start the Mountain Bike portion of the event.
Participants canoe across Budd Lake during the Canoe course. An athlete completes the Canoe course, and starts towards the Running portion of the Triathlon. John Moore, of Wilmington, Delaware runs along Sandshore Road during the Triathlon. Athletes race during the 8.6 mile Mountain Bike Course. Brian Palmer, of Boonton prepares to start the Mountain Bike Course which was the first stage of the Triathlon.