Press - Releases

2011 Press Releases


12/1/11

General Registration Limited to 3500 Participants

For the 2012 race, which will take place on Sunday, September 9, 2012, general registration will be limited to 3500 participants. As a value-added service to athletes, The Nation’s Triathlon announces its participation in an innovative Registration Insurance plan through 365Competitors, LLC. This policy entitles all race participants to a reimbursement of their registration and online processing fee should they become ill or injured and are unable to start the race.

10/12/11

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Raises $11 Million to Benefit Cancer Research.
Race Results Are Released for Top Male and Female Team in Training 2011 Competitors

The 6th Annual Nation’s TriathlonTM To Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which took place today in the nation’s capital on September 11th, has raised more than $11m to date including $2.75 million for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society this year. 

9/11/11

Triathletes From Across the Nation Mark 9-11 Anniversary with Moment of Silence and Tribute to the Victims of 9-11.
Race Results Are Released

The 6th Annual Nation’s TriathlonTM To Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society took place today in the nation’s capital, on the 10th anniversary of 9-11, and featured a moment of silence and tribute messages for the victims of the terrorist attacks.  Competitors from across the nation, including active duty service members and first responders joined a field of more than 4500 athletes who competed in the International distance triathlon event. 

9/9/11
Road Closures and Event Updates

Please view page 4 for scheduled road closures race day, 9.11.11.

9/7/11
AT&T announced today that AT&T will be its Exclusive Wireless Sponsor

The Nation’s Triathlon™ and AT&T* announced today that AT&T will be its Exclusive Wireless Sponsor. As part of the sponsorship, AT&T will sponsor and award the DC Cup, to be given to the fastest male and female finishers from Washington, DC.

6/1/11
Craft Returns as Official Performance Apparel Brand Sponsor for 2011 Nation’s Triathlon

The Nation’s Triathlon™ announces that CRAFT and KARHU have signed on for the third year as a title sponsor of the Nation’s Triathlon

6/1/11
Gryphon Technologies Military Challenge

The Nation’s Triathlon™ Announces Gryphon Technologies is the 4th Annual Nation’s Triathlon™ Military Challenge Sponsor


4/4/11
First Annual First Responders Challenge

Race To Honor First Responders Takes Place on the 10th Anniversary of the 9-11 Terrorist Attacks


3/15/11
4th Annual Nation's Triathlon™ Military Challenge

The Annual Nation’s Triathlon announced today that registration for the 4th Annual Nation’s Triathlon™ Military Challenge is open


2/16/11
4th Annual Nation's Triathlon™ CQ-Roll Call Group Congressional Challenge

The Annual Nation’s Triathlon announced today that registration for the 4th Annual Nation’s Triathlon™ Congressional Challenge

2010 Press Releases

9/13/10
CQ-Roll Call Group Congressional Challenge

The 3rd Annual Nation’s Triathlon CQ-Roll Call Group Congressional Challenge Results Are In!


9/13/10
General Race 2010

The 5th Annual Nation’s Triathlon Results Are In!


9/13/10
UMUC Nation’s Triathlon Military Challenge 2010

The 3rd Annual UMUC Nation’s Triathlon Military Challenge Results Are In!


9/8/10
Media Logistics Advisory

All media interested in covering The Nation’s Triathlon


9/8/10
Military Challenge Press Release

Troops Returning From Iraq and Afghanistan Find New Challenge in Sport Of Triathlon


9/8/10
World Record Triathlon

The Nation’s Triathlon™ To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Track to Enter Guinness Book of World Records as Largest Triathlon Event in The Country


7/28/10
Volunteer 2010

Results Release -- WCSA to serve as official volunteer sponsor of The Nation’s Triathlon


6/24/10
2010 UMUC Military Challenge

Results Release -- UMUC Returns as Title Sponsor of The Nation’s Triathlon Military Challenge


5/13/10
2010 Audi Release

Results Release -- Audi to Serve as the Official Vehicle of The Nation’s Triathlon


4/5/10
Craft and Karhu Official Performance Apparel

Results Release -- Craft and Karhu Official Performance Apparel 2010

2009 Press Releases

9/15/09
Congressional Challenge 2009

Results Release -- Congressional Challenge 2009


9/15/09
General Race 2009

Results Release -- General Race 2009


9/15/09
Military Challenge 2009

Results Release -- Military Challenge 2009


5/5/09
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Nation’s Triathlon Mark 2nd Year of Unique Partnership

The nation’s first triathlon to benefit blood cancer research and the nation’s fastest growing triathlon to take place September 13, 2009 in Washington, DC.


5/5/09
2009 Nation’s Triathlon Sponsors

The Nation’s Triathlon To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Announces Official Sponsors for 2009


1/27/09
The Nation’s Triathlon Announces The 2nd Annual Nation’s Triathlon Military Challenge Presented by UMUC

The Nation’s Triathlon and University of Maryland University College (UMUC) announced today that registration for the 2nd Annual Nation’s Triathlon Military Challenge, presented by UMUC, is open.


12/2/08
The Nation’s Triathlon featured in Triathlete Magazine

The Nation’s Triathlon in Washington, D.C., has grown from a race that saw fewer than 500 athletes finish in 2006 to one of the largest races in the country.


11/19/08
Calendar Release 2009

Race organizers announced today that registration for The 4th Annual Nation’s TriathlonTM To Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will open 12:00am on December 1, 2008.

2008 Press Releases

9/14/08
Results Release - General Race

The 3rd Annual Nation’s Triathlon to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society took place today in the nation’s Capital, featuring a record 3500 competitors, including Mayor Adrian Fenty...


9/14/08
Results Release - Congressional Challenge

The 1st Annual Nation’s Triathlon Congressional Challenge Sponsored by Roll Call Group took place today at the Nation’s Triathlon to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society...


9/14/08
Results Release - Military Challenge

The 1st Annual Nation’s Triathlon Military Challenge Sponsored by the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) took place today at the Nation’s Triathlon to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.


5/13/08
Nissan Announcement

The third annual Nation’s Triathlon To Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced today that Nissan is the Official Automotive Sponsor for the 2008 race...


5/7/08
Race is Sold Out Release

Officials for The 3rd Annual Nation’s Triathlon To Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced today that the race is sold out...


4/25/08
Course Release

The third annual Nation’s Triathlon will take place Sunday, September 14, 2008 in the nation’s Capital and will feature a new course...


4/10/08
Senior Tri Release

More seniors than ever before are training and competing in triathlons, making run, bike and swim events the new fitness craze among Baby Boomers...


3/24/08
Women Tri Release

The rapid growth in registration for the third annual Nation’s Triathlon To Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society reflects a nationwide increase in triathletes and triathlon participation; particularly among women....


3/6/08
Sponsor Release

The third annual Nation’s Triathlon To Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced today official sponsors for the 2008 triathlon...


2/19/08
LLS Partner Announcement

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the Nation’s Triathlon today announced a new partnership that will leverage the surging number of triathletes and popularity...

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