Mission Statement:

As responsible members of our community, Heartland Sport Promotions will create and conduct high quality athletic events with the highest of ethical behavior. Heartland Sports Promotions values community, innovation and trust in everything we do.

Vision:

Our vision is to create passion for competition in the pursuit of an active lifestyle.

The Race:

An Olympic Distance triathlon is a 1.5km/0.9 mile swim, a 40km/24.8 mile bike, and a 10km/6.2 mile run. In addition to the standard Olympic distance event, there will be a Half-Olympic Distance Sprint triathlon. Both distances will be USAT sanctioned. USA Triathlon is the sanctioning authority for more than 2,000 diverse events, ranging from grassroots to high-profile races nationwide. On the elite level, USA Triathlon is responsible for the selection and training of teams to represent the United States in international competition, including the world championships, Pan Am Games and Olympic Games. It conducts national camps and clinics and provides coaching education programs.

There will be many exciting activities that will make this event special and distinctive for participating athletes as well as their friends and family. The Kansas City Triathlon will be a destination event triathletes from novice to elite will want to make part of their 2009 race plans.

From 5:00am to 7:00pm in the middle of the *triathlon village* The Kansas City Triathlon will play host to an expo of many area businesses. There will be a great start, finish, and transition viewing area in which your company’s logo and support of this milestone race will be duly noted.

The Location:

Longview Lake is a 930-acre (3.8 km2) freshwater reservoir in Jackson County, Missouri. The reservoir is part of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Blue River Project for flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife conservation. The lake is located in the 4,852-acre (20 km2) Longview Lake Park in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

The location will be beautiful at the end of May and the weather has the potential to showcase the best of Kansas City’s climate.

Distance:

Olympic and Half Olympic/Sprint

Olympic

Swim: 1500 Meters
Bike: 40K
Run: 10K

Sprint

Swim: 750 Meters
Bike: 20K
Run: 5K