Historic Badin Triathlon - Registration Still Open

The Charlotte Rescue Mission, (CRM) is hosting the Historic Badin Triathlon, Saturday June 7, 2008 beginning at 8am. The gracious town of Badin , NC is giving of their time, scenic historical amenities and small town hospitality. Mayor of Badin, police, fire and Best of Badin Club members volunteering of their time will raise the heartbeat of swimmers, runners and cyclers while bringing awareness to the issues regarding substance abuse in our community.

The Charlotte Rescue Mission is a 120 day recovery program for men and women overcoming drug and alcohol addictions. The Charlotte Rescue Mission is in need of participants to compete in all 3 events; swimming 750 meters, cycling 11.4 miles and running a 5K. Badin Triathlon in Badin , NC takes begins at 8:AM June 7th with the swim competition starting at the boat landing, followed by cycling and running. The town of Badin has 4 large events per year to promote the city and this will be their 2nd event. To register visit www.setupevents.com

Directions: From Charlotte take 24/27 to Albemarle . The distance is about 40 miles from Charlotte to Albemarle . At the intersection of 24/27 and 740 go straight. Belk's departments store is on the right. 740 go’s straight and takes you to the boat landing in the Town of Badin where the event is being held. From the intersection of 740 and 24/27 it is about fives miles to Badin.

For more information regarding this event call Gary Kauffman at 704-334-4635 x208. For media relation matters please call Francene Marie Morris @ 704-258-9901.