2011 - Congressional Challenge

Congressional Challenge

OPTION 1: Congressional Challenge

  • Race against others who also work in the Federal Government!
  • Athletes racing in the Congressional Challenge must work for one of the three Federal branches of government, and must specify that branch, and specific house or department when registering.
  • Congressional Challenge athletes also have the option to represent their political party by indicating Republican, Democrat or Independent affiliation.

Congressional Challenge Stats

  • 109 athletes registered 
  • Top 3 organizations represented
    • US Department of Defense
    • US House of Representatives
    • US Department of Justice
  • Congratulations to winners:
  • 2012 Male winner:
    Luke Hartig
    Department of Defense (2:18:10)
  • 2012 Female winner:
    Stephanie Brown
    Department of Defense (2:24:11)
  • 2012 Team winner:
    Team Geft
    (Ray Chen, Wayne Ho, Ray Chen) (3:05:00)

What is a Race-within-a-race?

Age group and team triathletes may be eligible to compete in one of the races within The Nation's Triathlon. If eligible, your times will be ranked against both your age group (or team type) and those in the Challenge.

Why Compete in a Race-within-a-race?

It’s like competing in two races at one time!

How Can I Compete in a Race-within-a-race?

Simply select which race-within-a-race you’d like to compete in when filling out the registration form.

If you qualify for multiple races-within-a-race, you many only compete in ONE.

Make Cures Happen
Date: Sunday, September 8, 2013

Venue: Washington, D.C.

Address: West Potomac Park

Brief Description:
The 8th Annual Nation's Triathlon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will take place Sunday, September 8, 2013 in the nation's capital, Washington, DC. It features a course that winds through Washington, DC's monument corridor in the shadow of the nation's best known memorials and national treasures. This International distance triathlon includes a 1.5k swim in the Potomac River, 40k bike course through DC, and a 10k run through Washington, DC's historical landmarks with a spectacular finish!

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