Fall is a time for changing leaves, fuzzy sweaters, and crisp apples! We are Buttercup Ranch & Creamery and are all about learning and teaching people to do things for themselves, especially natural, healthy eating.
For years we have gotten together with family and friends to play games, visit, and make homemade fresh apple cider. Everyone brings apples, gets a turn cranking the cider press, and out comes yummy liquid gold. So in remembrance of this time-honored family event, we call our triathlon the CiderMan Sprint Triathlon.
Because our first CiderMan Sprint Triathlon was on the 20-year anniversary of 9-11, we hold it in honor of the captain of Flight 11, John Ogonowski. Rich, one of our owners, worked with John’s brother, Jim. We give 20% of our proceeds to our local first responders (10% to police, 10% to fire department).
We offer lots of options! Sprint triathlon (individual or relay), swim or paddle (bring your own vessel…anything that can be propelled with a paddle), aquabike, duathlon, or individual 5K Run or 20K Bike, even a Fun Run/Walk!
Early packet pickup is on September 5 from 4 – 6 pm at the race tent. From 6 – 9 pm we will have amazing food from Roy-El Catering’s “Taste of the States” Food Truck, and a free concert by Scott Vignassi’s Big Little Big Band (Count Basie-style jazz and swing). Camping is also available!
View the Bike and Run Course Routes HereView the Swim Course Route Here