Ballwin Race Series Approaching Fast

The Ballwin Races Series continues this year with the Conquer Castlewood triathlon later this month. Check out the latest about the races below, and let us know in the comments section if you plan to take part in any of the upcoming events!

Courtesy of the City of Ballwin:

2012 Ballwin Race Series results:
 (as of April 30 2012)
Standings - Female click here
Standings-Male click here
Points-Female click here
Points-Male click here

3rd Annual Upside Down Indoor Triathlon: Saturday, January 21 or Sunday, January 22, 2012
Ballwin’s Indoor Triathlon puts a unique spin on the triathlon format. All participants run 15 minutes, bike 15 minutes, and swim 10 minutes…..in that order. Total distance is calculated for a final score. 
Location: The Pointe at Ballwin Commons
Pre-registration required
More Information click here

2nd Annual Dirty Spokes Mountain Bike Race: Sunday, April, 15, 2012
The second annual Dirty Spokes Mountain Bike race is again being held on the trails of Castlewood State Park.  This race is open to all abilities. 
Location: Castlewood State Park
More Information click here

12th Annual Conquer Castlewood Team Adventure Race: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Teams of two canoe the Meramec and bike and run the trails of Castlewood State Park.  Each individual time is calculated and the team’s time is the total of the two times.
Location: Castlewood State Park
Pre-registration required
More information click here

31st Ballwin Days Run: Sunday, June 3, 2012
This annual race is part of the Ballwin Days celebration.
Each year this race draws over  300 participants and is coordinated with a youth 1 mile fun run and adult 1 mile course. New for 2012, race has been moved to Sunday of Ballwin Days.
Location: Vlasis Park
More information click here

14th Annual Ballwin Triathlon: Sunday, July 15, 2012
The Ballwin Triathlon is a 300 yd swim, 9 mile bike, and 3.4 mile run.  This race is very popular and fills up to capacity of 300 participants every year.
Location:  North Pointe Aquatic Center
Pre-registration required
More information click here

Ballwin Swim Meet Sunday, August 5
The inaugural Ballwin Swim Meet will include the following 100 yard events:  Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Individual Medley.  It will also have a 50 yard Butterfly and 500 yard Freestyle. Race will take place at North Pointe Aquatic Center. 
More Information click here

5th Annual Kids’ Triathlon: Sunday, September 23, 2012
Kids get the opportunity to experience a triathlon in this scaled down race.  Kids ages  5-8 complete a 25yd swim, 1mile bike, and 1/2 mile run.  Kids ages 9-12 complete a 75 yd swim, 2 mile bike, and 1mile run.
Location:  The Pointe at Ballwin Commons
Pre-registration required
More Information click here

Zombie Chase Trail Run Saturday, October 20, 2012
This is race is new for 2012.  Just like all other series races, it is open to all ability levels.  This race will take place on the ever popular trails of Castlewood State Park. 
More information coming soon.

The Wolf Midnight Howl 5K Run/Walk - November 9, 2012
Come howl at the moon for the 4th annual Midnight Howl 5K.  The Midnight Howl 5K run/walk is encouraged to all ages and fitness levels.
Location:  The Wolf Public House
More Information click here