Bill Bone Tropical Triathlon Set to Celebrate 26th Anniversary

Bill Bone Tropical Triathlon Set to Celebrate 26th Anniversary  Race to be held Sunday, October 20 starting at 7:15 a.m.

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL – Over 250 athletes are set to compete in the 26th Annual Bill Bone Tropical Triathlon scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Lake Worth Beach. Bill Bone has once again stepped up to claim the title sponsorship of this great community event.

The race starts at 7:15 a.m. Male and female triathletes ages 14 to 80, representing all experience levels come to compete from all over the state of Florida. Lake Worth Beach is the starting point of the race, where triathletes complete a quarter mile swim, followed by a 13 mile bike, taking them along Federal Highway and through downtown, followed by a 3.1 mile run over the intracoastal bridge and through Bryant Park area before heading back to the beach for the finish line.

Packet Pick-up will take place the day before, which is Saturday, October 19, under the pavilion in front of the pier from 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. at the beach. The Bill Bone Tropical Triathlon is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Registration is available at www.BillBoneTropicalTri.com. This event benefits Lake Worth High School JROTC.

To facilitate the safety of the athletes, certain streets will be temporarily restricted/closed from 7:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Those streets include:

• Lake Avenue from Dixie Highway to A1A
• Lucerne Avenue from A1A to Dixie Highway
• Federal Highway from 12th Avenue South to Vanderbelt Drive
• J, K, L, M, North O, Ocean breeze from 1st Avenue South to 2nd Avenue North
• Palmway from 2nd Avenue North to 5th Avenue South
• Traffic over the Robert Harris Bridge will be detoured north to Southern Blvd. and south to Ocean Avenue bridges. A1A will be closed at intersection.


About Lake Worth Beach
Lake Worth Beach is a dynamic coastal city located in Palm Beach County, Florida, known for its vibrant arts scene, historic charm, and beautiful coastline. Committed to fostering a sustainable and inclusive community, Lake Worth Beach is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all its residents. For more information on the City of Lake Worth Beach visit https://lakeworthbeachfl.gov.
 
Media contact: Rebecca Seelig; Public Information Officer; City of Lake Worth Beach
(561) 586-1631; [email protected]