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SUMMER SEND-OFF HAS ITS OWN WACKY TRIATHLON SEPT. 20
Main Street Mile, the wacky obstacle course originally fashioned to resemble a triathlon, returns to Summer Send-Off this year with an exciting partner: The IRONMAN Maryland Triathlon competition.This year, Summer Send-Off welcomes new friends and added excitement to the eagerly awaited annual event. More than 1,800 triathletes and their families will be in town for the inaugural September 20 IRONMAN Maryland, one of only 12 full-distance IRONMAN triathlons in North America!
A portion of the race’s 26.2-mile run takes place in the downtown commercial district along Poplar Street, with the finish line staged at Long Wharf, just a few blocks from downtown.
“The World Triathlon Corporation, sponsors of IRONMAN Maryland, wants to focus on the host city,” said Cambridge Main Street Executive Director Brandon Hesson, pointing out that more than 80 percent of participants will be accompanied to Cambridge with two or more people. “Cambridge Main Street is working to ensure that participants and their families experience a warm, welcoming, world-class environment. It’s an honor to welcome such a large group to one of this town’s signature events,” he added.
Summer Send-Off and its “Blues, Brews, and Barbeque” runs 5 to 10 p.m. on the 300 and 400 blocks of Race Street. The regionally acclaimed band Black Dog Alley performs blues and classic rock standards on the RAR Main Stage throughout.
Don’t miss cheering on teams representing local businesses competing for charity during the fun-filled Main Street Mile from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Race and Muir Streets. Four-member relay teams compete riding tricycles and donning scuba mask and flippers before attempting a traditional egg-on-a-spoon race. A Cambridge Main Street favorite, juggler and children’s entertainer, Cascading Carlos, rounds out the fun, making the young and young at heart smile from 5 p.m. until dusk.
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