Race Omaha is honored that one of our athletes – Michael-Ryan Kruger – shared his story about how training for triathlons helps him cope with grief. Any significant loss in your life can trigger a powerful grieving process. After a tragic loss of his wife, Michael-Ryan Kruger found that continuing to participate in triathlons… Continue reading Faces of Fearless – Michael-Ryan Kruger
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Faces of Fearless – Susie Duncan
Race Omaha is proud of our athlete Susie Duncan for living life with confidence and strength. Watch her inspiring story above. Even though she nearly drowned at Lawrence Youngman Lake during the Omaha Women’s Triathlon a few years ago, Susie Duncan didn’t let fear stop her from getting back in the water. Though she may… Continue reading Faces of Fearless – Susie Duncan
Road closures planned for USA Triathlon National Championships
If you have plans that involve Eppley Airfield the weekend of August 13 and 14, they might be a little hampered. Several morning and early afternoon road closures around Eppley Airfield are planned for Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14 to accommodate the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships, which are being hosted in… Continue reading Road closures planned for USA Triathlon National Championships
Faces of Fearless: Lincoln Murdoch
Race Omaha is excited to have one of our athletes, Lincoln Murdoch, featured in a new “Faces of Fearless” video. Lincoln is an accomplished endurance athlete and has competed for 35+ years in marathons and triathlons. He has finished three 140 mile Ironman triathlons including the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. In 2013 he finished… Continue reading Faces of Fearless: Lincoln Murdoch
Media Coverage of the USA Triathlon Press Conference
USA Triathlon announced the addition of a beginner-specific wave for the Sprint National Championships, meant to encourage participation from new triathletes in the Omaha community. Held as part of the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships weekend at Omaha’s Levi Carter Park on Aug. 13-14, the beginner wave is targeted at 150 first-time triathletes who… Continue reading Media Coverage of the USA Triathlon Press Conference
Volunteers Needed for the the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships
As you may have heard……The USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships are coming to Omaha this summer! Race Omaha won the bid for these Championships and will serve as the Local Organizing Committee for this national event in 2016 and 2017. Annually the race showcases the talent of more than 4,000 amateur triathletes from all… Continue reading Volunteers Needed for the the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships
New Details for USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships to be Revealed at Omaha Media Event
USA Triathlon will bring its largest and longest-running National Championships event to Omaha this August. The event, which takes place over a two-day period and features two race distances, will offer opportunities for the community to participate as athletes or volunteers, and USA Triathlon will share new information about the race at a press event… Continue reading New Details for USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships to be Revealed at Omaha Media Event
Omaha to Host USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships
Omaha, NE – Omaha has been selected to host the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships on August 13-14, 2016. This event attracts over 6,000 amateur and elite tri-athletes from across the United States as well thousands of visitors. The economic impact is expected to exceed 4 million dollars each year. Omaha was selected to… Continue reading Omaha to Host USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships
Recap of the 2015 Women’s Triathlon
The 5th Annual Omaha Women’s Triathlon was another awesome event! This year we had beautiful weather and almost 250 athletes competing in both the regular triathlon and super sprint events. One Fit Omaha Winners 1st Place Overall: Jenny Benjamin 2nd Place Overall: Mary Amen 3rd Place Overall: Elizabeth James 1st Place Masters: Lisa Martone 2nd… Continue reading Recap of the 2015 Women’s Triathlon
Save Money with New Balance and Race Omaha (May 8 & 9)
Race Omaha has partnered with New Balance of Omaha to create some terrific savings this Mother’s Day weekend. Come into the New Balance store May 8 & 9 and save four ways: $5 discount – On adult entry fees $9 savings – No Active.com transaction fees $10 value – FREE pair of Yankz shoe laces… Continue reading Save Money with New Balance and Race Omaha (May 8 & 9)