Welcome to Racine, Wisconsin!

Ready for an amazing weekend of world-class triathlon racing? The swim portion takes place along Lake Michigan's pristine lakefront, followed by a bike ride on the Bike Course thru the scenic countryside of Racine County and finishes with a run on the Run Course through Racine's quaint, historic neighborhoods. With its beautiful scenery, spirited people, and resplendent culture the Spirit of Racine presents an exciting triathlon for first timers and seasoned veteran competitors.

The Spirit of Racine weekend has three amazing events from which to choose. The Spirit of Racine Half Triathlon is the main event. It consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride and a 13.1 miles run all thru the amazing backdrop of Racine Wisconsin. The Women's Only Tri and the Blue Wave Sprint bring you a 750m swim, a 12.4 miles bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run.

Spirit of Racine Television Coverage

Each year the Spirit of Racine Triathlon is featured in an hour television special featuring all the exciting racing action. Click here for a sample of the 2007 coverage.

Participant List as of May 6, 5:00pm EST

A Red Carpet Experience

A field of exceptional competitors from throughout the nation and internationally will be competing. And once again the spirited people of Racine will open their doors and roll out the red carpet. That means you can count on fans and volunteers cheering at every turn.

Participants truly enjoyed last year's event and this year we're making it even better. With its scenic course, spirited people and a competitive field fighting for a share of the $25,000 HALF prize purse, this is an exciting triathlon for first timers and seasoned veteran competitors.

This year's HALF field is limited to 2,000 participants. Saturday's BLUE WAVE SPRINT and WOMEN'S ONLY TRIATHLON field is limited to the first 1,000 participants. Both fields are filling up fast. So be sure to register early and take your place in this spectacular event

A Great Fun on a Great Lake

Racine, (www.racine.org), is located on Lake Michigan, between the Milwaukee and Chicago metropolitan areas. Its picturesque lakefront and harbor make Racine not only pleasurable, but a rewarding, relaxing and recreational place for your visit. Travel westward into the county to a find beautiful countryside, dotted with small lakes, working dairy farms and many hiking/biking trails. Stop at a fresh produce stand, or take a tour at one of the many specialty farms in the area. A relaxing day in the country awaits you in Racine County!

Near the shore, experience a vibrant downtown that is anchored by the Racine Art Museum, (www.ramart.org) the 3rd largest craft collection in the U.S. along with a great selection of restaurants, boutique stores, nightlife and attractions.

For families, North Beach during the summer is an endless sand playground for everyone. The beach is large expansive space for you to spread out or roam. Also attached to the beach are new bike paths and the Kids Cove Playground. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the North Beach Oasis serves food, drinks, and music for visitors to enjoy. Nearby, the Racine Zoo (www.racinezoo.com) is another gem on the lakefront. Just north of the beach, families can view lions, tigers, monkeys, and so many other species in a park-like setting. Admission at the zoo is very inexpensive compared to other zoos, but it still is a great experience.

Because Racine is a great harbor and boating community, the Wind Point Lighthouse is the oldest and tallest working lighthouse on the Great Lakes. The grounds are free and climbs to the top happen on the first Sundays in the summer. Be sure to check out the recently completed foghorn museum and learn about the maritime past on Lake Michigan. Racine is also home to Frank Lloyd Wright's creations: The S.C. Johnson Administration Building and Wingspread. Tourists from across the globe visit to witness the creativity of one of our nation's famed archeticts.