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April 25, 2010
St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Anthony’s Triathlon, as the first major race on the U.S. calendar, has kicked off the triathlon season in North America for the past 25 years. Race against the world’s top professional triathletes as they compete for a $60,000 prize purse. Over the years, St.Anthony’s Triathlon has been an Ironman Triathlon World Championship qualifier, named “Race of the Year” by USA Triathlon, and will again serve as a USAT Grand Prix Event. Athletes from 48 states and 17 countries participated in the 2008 event. There will be a huge two-day sports and fitness expo and festive waterfront awards party. No race-day registration or packet pick up. Entry is limited to 4,000 individuals and 125 relay teams.
2008 Pro Winners
| Pro Men |
Pro Women |
- Matthew Reed 1:46:34
- Andy Potts 1:46:52
- Greg Bennett 1:47:43
- Craig Alexander 1:49:41
- Richie Cunningham 1:50:39
- Kevin Collington 1:50:42
- Stephen Hackett 1:50:47
- Marcus Ornellas 1:51:42
- David Thompson 1:51:50
- Paul Ambrose 1:53:20
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- Sarah Haskins 1:59:24
- Rebeccah Wassner 2:00:34
- Mirinda Carfrae 2:01:52
- Samantha McGlone 2:02:35
- Becky Lavelle 2:02:56
- Julie Dibens 2:03:04
- Nina Kraft 2:03:31
- Cynthia Wilson 2:05:04
- Bree Wee 2:05:18
- Alicia Kaye 2:06:11
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 St. Anthony's Triathlon Swim Course: 1.5k
The swim starts at Spa Beach, approximately 3/4 mile south of the transition area. With 32 separate swim wave starts, race officials do their best to safely spread out the nearly 4,000 participants, which includes more than 100 relay teams.
- average water temperature on race day is 60-65F
- water: salt ocean
- start: shore wave start
- counter clock wise swim direction
 St. Anthony's Triathlon Bike Course: 40k | 24.8 miles
| St. Anthony's Bike Course Elevation |
Total(ft) |
| Total Elevation |
1,263 |
| Elevation Gain |
624 |
| Elevation Loss |
639 |
| Start Elevation |
38 |
| Finish Elevation |
24 |
| Min. Elevation |
8 |
| Max. Elevation |
138 |
| Grade |
Average % |
Maximum % |
| Overall Grade |
0.0 |
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| Ascent |
1.2% |
6.2% |
| Descent |
-0.8% |
-10.7% |
| Distance Distribution |
miles |
% of total |
| Distance |
24.8 |
100% |
| Ascent |
1.5 |
6.3% |
| Descent |
1.4 |
5.7% |
| Flats |
21.8 |
88% |
Aid Stations: approximately every 4 miles, serving:
 St. Anthony's Triathlon Run Course: 10k | 6.2 miles
The 6.2-mile run course to Snell Isle and back is one of the most scenic you'll find anywhere. Along the way, you'll pass waterfront parks and multi-million dollar homes. Some of the residents will offer a spray of water from their own garden hose and there's even a bit if shade on Snell Isle, where the turnaround point is located..
| St. Anthony's Run Course Elevation |
Total(ft) |
| Total Elevation |
1,657 |
| Elevation Gain |
821 |
| Elevation Loss |
837 |
| Start Elevation |
31 |
| Finish Elevation |
15 |
| Min. Elevation |
-14 |
| Max. Elevation |
45 |
| Distance Distribution |
miles |
% of total |
| Distance |
6.2 |
100% |
| Ascent |
2.25 |
36.4% |
| Descent |
2.4 |
38.6% |
| Flats |
1.55 |
25% |
Aid Stations: Water stations are located at the run start and at every mile on the run course. Each station will be serving:
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