June, 7th / 8th 2008 Rock Cut State Park - Loves Park, Illinois

Rockman Half Iron Triathlon is set for June 8, 2008. We today were able to confirm a new sprint distance event on Saturday June 7th! This race will be a 400 meter swim, 20km bike, and a 5k run. The sprint race is currently open for registration and we will now have Rockmantri.com fully updated.

New additions for Rockman 08 include sponsorship by Get a Grip bicycles a true triathlon store with the most expertise in the region. Get a Grip was awarded “Top Bicycle Store” by Bicycling Magazine and Michelob Ultra. Also voted as a top 5 in the US fitting shop by Outside Magazine as well as Conde Nast Portfolio.com. Get a Grip is working on some awesome prizes including a free bike. Please call Get a Grip at 773-427-GRIP with any questions.

The course for RockMan Triathlon will have its epicenter and transitions at Olsen Lake in Rock Cut State Park, Loves Park IL (1 mi North of Rockford proper). The park is one hour from Chicago Ohare airport, less than an hour from Madison / Milwaukee Wi.   To enter the Rockman click the Active.com link on the site - please be sure that you are on the proper event (Sprint or Half Iron).