By Michel Vekved
The 13th Annual Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon held on Sunday September 4 was a huge success and well attended. The triathlon was held at Moran State Park. It was comprised of a .4 mile swim; 15 mile bike ride and 3.5 mile run around Cascade Lake.
The weather could not have been better for athletes or volunteers. Some say Cascade Lake was warmer than they remember in past years. Approximately 83 racers participated with the support of 18 volunteers from Friends of Moran and many onlookers who cheered the athletes across the finish line.
Congratulations to all the athletes that finished the race and especially to the top four winners Thomas Roseberry, Jim Clevenger, Mark Drangsholt and Marti Riemer-Vargas.
This event was organized and promoted by Friends of Moran. All funds raised from the triathlon will go towards a new play structure at the Cascade Lake Day Use Area. The Friends of Moran hopes to finish raising funds for this community park project and begin installation work in October. You can read more about the project at www.friendsofmoran.com
The continuation of this triathlon is a tribute to the memory of Steve Braun, a man who loved his community and really enjoyed getting outside to play in our magnificent natural surroundings. Next year the triathlon is scheduled for September 2, 2012.
Lots of photos of the event here including shots of every contestant at the end of every stage: https://www.ednagallery.com/Orcas-Life/Steve-Braun-Triathlons/2011-Steve-Braun-Triathlon