Saint Croix Fat Cat Triathalon adds SUP to the event!

On July 11, 2015 the Scandia Marine Lions club will be hosting their 2nd Annual Triathlon, Saint Croix Fat Cat.  New this year, is Stand-up Paddle Board participants!  The first portion of the triathalon, racers will launch from the Log House Landing and paddle 3.8 miles down the Saint Croix National River.  Speaking from experience, this is a gorgeous paddle around Greenburg Island and into William O’Brien State Park. Post paddle, racers will run a 5.2 mile route (ah-hem … uphill!) through the park.  Last year, I was fearing the mosquitos would be treacherous and the trails would be really soft after a week of rain.  The race organizers did a great job offering repellant and water stations in the park, but in reality, a good pace kept the bugs away.  The final stretch is the 11 mile bike through the hills of Scandia and along Big Marine Lake.  If you’ve ever been to Smaland, Sweden – you’ve think you have been transplanted.  The resemblence is uncanny.

 

SUP participants are limited, so register early!