The 7^th Annual Seagate Pittsburgh Triathlon & Adventure Race will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2004.  Proceeds from the event will benefit Friends of the Riverfront, an organization dedicated to the redevelopment of Pittsburgh’s riverfront and the continued expansion of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.
 
 The Olympic-distance triathlon course includes a 1.5 kilometer swim in the open waters of the Allegheny River along the North Shore, a 40 kilometer bike ride along closed-to-traffic roads around Heinz Field, PNC Park and the HOV Lane of I-279, and a 10 kilometer out-and-back run along the scenic, tree-lined Three Rivers Heritage Trail.  The Sprint-distance Adventure Race consists of a 12-mile bike ride, followed by a 2-mile paddle in a canoe or kayak, and finally a 3.2 mile run along the same course as the triathlon. 
 
 Participants have the option of competing individually or as part of a relay team in both the triathlon and adventure race.   A relay team is typically composed of three members: a swimmer (or canoeist/kayaker), a cyclist and a runner.  Both races are sanctioned by USA Triathlon, the national governing body of the sport of triathlon, and start and finish at North Shore Riverfront Park in downtown Pittsburgh.  The Olympic-distance triathlon starts at 7:30 AM and the adventure race starts at 8:45 AM. 
 
Race packet pickup and mandatory race orientations will be held at the North Shore Riverfront Park on Saturday, July 10^th at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, to be followed by a pasta dinner from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  Participants must register for the races in advance, either online at www.friendsoftheriverfront.org or in person at packet pickup on Saturday, July 10^th.  There is no race-day registration.