Katy/Fulshear's Firethorne Master-Designed Community Welcomes 17th Annual Katy Triathlon Sunday, Oct 25

    KATY/FULSHEAR, TX, September 15, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The 17th Annual Katy Triathlon, the third largest co-ed triathlon in Texas, has announced plans to move to the Firethorne master-designed residential community in Katy/Fulshear this fall. Renamed the "Katy Triathlon at Firethorne," the USA Triathlon-sanctioned race will be held Sunday, October 25, 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., in and around the 1,400-acre community.

"Hosting the Katy Triathlon at Firethorne is such a natural for us because of our involvement in competitive sports and fitness in Katy," said Firethorne General Manager Wayne Meyer. Firethorne built the Houston area's first regulation lacrosse fields as well as hike/bike trails, parks and playgrounds; sponsored both the SpinCycles cycling team and Tortoise & Hair 5K/1M Run/Walk; and opened an on-site fully-equipped Fitness Center featuring certified trainer Peggy Skaggs.

Individual athletes as well as relay teams will compete in a 1/3-mile swim around the 12-acre Lake Firethorne, as well as a 15-mile bike race and a three-mile run through Firethorne. The cycling route will include sections of FM 1463, US Hwy. 90, Pederson Road, and the I-10 Frontage Road. Firethorne is located on FM 1463, near the crossroads of West Houston's I-10 West corridor, Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway.

"Firethorne's lake and proximity to wide spaces of rural areas is conducive to having a successful 3,000-person triathlon," said veteran Race Director Dave Rainey. As a Houston City Triathlon Championship venue, more than 1,000 athletes and 2,000 spectators (including many out-of-towners) are estimated to participate in the competition in Katy/Fulshear.

The Katy Triathlon at Firethorne was previously called the Cinco Ranch Triathlon.

The Katy Triathlon at Firethorne registration fee is $60 per person and $85 per relay team through October 2. From October 3-18, the fees are $70 and $95, respectively. Registration is available online at http://www.cincoranchtri.com/crtregister.htm.

The Rotary Club of Katy, race sponsor, donates event proceeds to the Katy Rotary Fund, which supports local charities for their work in providing essential health, recreation and educational services to children in the Katy Independent School District (I.S.D.) attendance area. The Rotary Fund awarded $1,000 scholarships in May 2009 to 14 graduating seniors from the district's six high schools. Cinco Ranch High School FBLA, Rotary Interact Club and Boy Scouts provide volunteer support for the race. Race sponsorships, underwriters and in-kind underwriters are available. For information on Katy Triathlon at Firethorne sponsorships, call 1-800-852-8228.

Firethorne, whose Model Parks I and II feature beautifully appointed model homes by Perry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Plantation Homes, Highland Homes, Coventry Homes and Partners In Building, is located 15 miles west of Houston's Energy Corridor, blends the best nature has to offer: 150 acres devoted to parks and recreational amenities, a 12-acre lake with surrounding greenbelt, hike/bike trails, parks and playgrounds, discovery-rich wildlife observation area and a natural bird habitat. Served by the award-winning Katy I.S.D., Firethorne combines the vibrancy of West Houston with the small-town charm of Katy/Fulshear. To tour the Firethorne residential community, take I-10 West and exit Pin Oak to FM 1463, call 281-395-1440 or visit www.firethorne.info.

The Katy Triathlon at Firethorne registration fee is $60 per person and $85 per relay team through October 2. From October 3-18, the fees are $70 and $95, respectively. Registration to the Katy/Fulshear, Texas event is available online at http://www.cincoranchtri.com/crtregister.htm.

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