November 14, 2013 (Tallahassee) — The Gulf Winds Triathletes Board of Directors today approved the 2014 Grand Prix calendar of events.  The 11-race schedule includes a duathlon, four local Sprints, some old favorites, and a new entry on the Grand Prix calendar, too.  Gone, however, is Ironman Florida, the lone 140.6-mile race on the calendar in years past.

Of great importance both to the Grand Prix schedule and to the Tri Club, Vice-President-elect, Jennifer Kilinski, who has successfully directed Tri the Rez for three years, has decided to create a three-race Tri the Rez series in 2014.  All three races grace the Grand Prix calendar.

The 2014 Grand Prix races are listed below.  Where available, dates are listed and web site links are provided.  Start plugging the races into your 2014 race calendar now!

1.  Tri the Rez #1 (March 8, Tallahassee) — Sprint (and you thought you could sleep in until April!)

2.  St. Mark’s Duathlon (March 16, St. Mark’s) — 2K run, 27K bike, 5K run.

3.  Red Hills Triathlon (April 5, Tallahassee) — Sprint (“The Toughest Sprint in Florida”)

4.  Gulf Coast Triathlon (May 10, Panama City Beach) — 70.3

5.  Jax Tri Series #1 (June 21, Fernandina Beach) — Olympic

6.  Freedom Springs Triathlon (July 4, Marianna) — Sprint

7.  Tri the Rez #2 (July 19, Tallahassee) — Sprint

8.  Sandestin Triathlon (August 22, Sandestin) — 800m swim, 20-mile bike, 4-mile run.

9.  Beach Blast #2 (September 13, Mexico Beach, FL) — Olympic

10.  Ironman Augusta 70.3 (September 28, Augusta, GA) — 70.3

11.  Tri the Rez #3 (October 12, Tallahassee) — Sprint