Triathlons draw more than 300 to season finale

Moretown’s Lance Parker and Burlington’s Elsa Chinburg were tops among more than 300 athletes entered in two Vermont Sun triathlons on Sunday.

In retrospect, it’s not difficult to see how Neily Jennings became a triathlete. “I’ve just always been an active person. I enjoy cross-country skiing. I enjoy biking. I like to be outside hiking, kayaking,” Jennings said.

When triathletes arrived at Salisbury’s Branbury State Park on Lake Dunmore on Sunday morning, they were greeted with rain, 54 degrees and a 20 mph north wind.

The Vermont Sun 5K, 10K and Half Marathon will be held Sunday, May 14 at Branbury State Park on Lake Dunmore in Salisbury. 

This past Saturday’s Vermont Sun triathlons drew the largest number of competitors in Vermont this season.

Tim Russell, 33, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., set a new course record while winning the men’s Vermont Sun Triathlon on Sunday in an event based at Branbury State Park.

Saturday’s beautiful early summer weather welcomed more than 150 athletes to Branbury State Park in Salisbury for two Vermont Sun triathlon races — a sprint triathlon and Olympic distance triathlon, which were designated as state championship races.

The Vermont Sun 5K, 10K and Half Marathon will be held Sunday, May 15, at Branbury State Park on Lake Dunmore in Salisbury. The series continues with three Triathlon dates.

SALISBURY — The final two Vermont Sun Triathlons of the summer were contested on Sunday at Branbury State Park and drew a record crowd of 380 participants.They signed up for one of two events: a Sprint Triathlon of a 600-yard swim, 13-mile bike ride and 3 … (read more)

SALIBURY — After winning the June Vermont Sun Triathlon, Tim Russel, 32, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., returned on Sunday to make it two for two in 1:02.08. His closest rival in Sunday’s men’s sprint triathlon was Burlington’s Sean McLoughlin, 50, who finish … (read more)

SALISBURY — If the two triathlons held Saturday in and around Lake Dunmore are any indication, the summer racing season is back in a big way.Race founder and director Steve Hare was pleased with the day, which saw nearly 250 triathletes from as far away a … (read more)

SALISBURY — The 2021 Vermont Sun Half Marathon, with 5- and 10-kilometer runs, kicks off the 36th season series Sunday, May 16, at 9 a.m. at Branbury State Park. Online entries close at midnight, Wednesday, May 12. Space permitting, race day entries will … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — Despite high hopes and lots of planning, Vermont Sun has canceled its summer triathlon and half marathon series for this year. The announcement was made by Vermont Sun owner and race organizer Steve Hare in a letter this past Thursday.  “We h … (read more)

SALISBURY — At Vermont Sun Fitness Center’s final Sprint and Olympic triathlons of the season in Salisbury this past Sunday, both races saw New Yorkers lead their respective packs from start to finish. Around 350 athletes took part in the races. Past cham … (read more)