The 2008 4th Annual Vegan Triathlon is coming up in Christchurch, New Zealand on Sunday February 24th at 3pm.

All vegans are encouraged to enter! But you must do so very soon - as it is NEXT WEEKEND!!

For registration information visit the triathlon website at:
http://www.vegantriathlon.org.nz/2008.htm

Statement from the organisers:

The Vegan Triathlon is a friendly event which has been designed for all fitness levels, ages and interests. Our aim is for participants to enjoy and push themselves in a safe, fun and supportive environment. It is a unique event where serious athletes participate alongside novices and everyone is a winner.

The Vegan Triathlon started in Christchurch New Zealand in 2005 when a small group of vegan women decided it would be fun to hold their own friendly triathlon amongst themselves. It was decided to make the event vegan only to keep it small and to develop the vegan community. Wannabe participants were told they could join in if they went vegan for six weeks before the event.

The first triathlon was a great success and the Christchurch Vegetarian Centre quickly decided to run it again in 2006, but open it to men as well. Numbers tripled for this event which saw a range of athletes from the serious sportsperson to those whose primary motive for participation was the right to wear the highly prized ‘Vegan Triathlon’ t-shirt. The post-triathlon dinner and prize giving also became an essential element of the success of the day.

Now an annual event, the triathlon offers an opportunity for vegans to create a healthy pro-vegan community event while having fun.

We look forward to seeing you at the next Vegan Triathlon.