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Willie Fowlkes
Onurmark Productions
281-588-9966
Willie Fowlkes
Onurmark Productions
281-588-9966
HOUSTON, TX (September 23, 2010) – In support of the Gateway to the Bay Triathlon hosted in the city of Kemah, the City Council on a vote of four to one will provide $32,000 as a prize purse for the 2011 event. The event will take place April 1-3, 2011 in the heart of the city along and around the Kemah Boardwalk. Onurmark Productions organizes the event from start to finish and Kemah is excited to host the second annual event. Registration for the 2011 event will begin October 18, 2010 on the www.gatewaytothebay.com website.
This will be one of the top ten Olympic distance triathlon prize purses in the nation and attract athletes from across the nation. The inaugural event took place in 2010 and had over 1,500 athletes and this year the projected field is set for 2,000. Last year’s event attracted former Olympians Matt Reed and Andy Potts to help raise funds for the primary beneficiary, “Jenny’s Light”.
The event raised $9,000 in 2010 for “Jenny’s Light” and has set a goal of $25,000 for 2011. In support of the council’s decision, event organizers will host a 5K run for the City of Kemah Police Alumni Fund. All proceeds from the 5K run will go directly to the fund and take place Sunday morning in conjunction with the Olympic distance race.
On the success of the 2010 event, certified USA Triathlon Race Director Aaron Palaian wanted to offer a prize purse in 2011. The Gateway to the Bay Triathlon, already unique in production, starts its Olympic distance swim from the middle of the bay after ferrying athletes by boat to the starting buoys. The event offers a multisport and fitness expo on Friday, a sprint distance race on Saturday and an Olympic distance race on Sunday. This year, the organizers of the event are planning to host a fundraising dinner on Friday evening, clinics on Saturday with some additional activities Saturday evening.
Saturday’s sprint distance race will start with a 500 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike and 5 kilometer run. Sunday’s Olympic distance race will start with a 1500 meter swim, 40 kilometer bike and finish with a 10 kilometer run.
For more information on the Gateway to the Bay triathlon, please visit http://www.gatewaytri.com./.
This will be one of the top ten Olympic distance triathlon prize purses in the nation and attract athletes from across the nation. The inaugural event took place in 2010 and had over 1,500 athletes and this year the projected field is set for 2,000. Last year’s event attracted former Olympians Matt Reed and Andy Potts to help raise funds for the primary beneficiary, “Jenny’s Light”.
The event raised $9,000 in 2010 for “Jenny’s Light” and has set a goal of $25,000 for 2011. In support of the council’s decision, event organizers will host a 5K run for the City of Kemah Police Alumni Fund. All proceeds from the 5K run will go directly to the fund and take place Sunday morning in conjunction with the Olympic distance race.
On the success of the 2010 event, certified USA Triathlon Race Director Aaron Palaian wanted to offer a prize purse in 2011. The Gateway to the Bay Triathlon, already unique in production, starts its Olympic distance swim from the middle of the bay after ferrying athletes by boat to the starting buoys. The event offers a multisport and fitness expo on Friday, a sprint distance race on Saturday and an Olympic distance race on Sunday. This year, the organizers of the event are planning to host a fundraising dinner on Friday evening, clinics on Saturday with some additional activities Saturday evening.
Saturday’s sprint distance race will start with a 500 meter swim, 12.5 mile bike and 5 kilometer run. Sunday’s Olympic distance race will start with a 1500 meter swim, 40 kilometer bike and finish with a 10 kilometer run.
For more information on the Gateway to the Bay triathlon, please visit http://www.gatewaytri.com./.
For more information on accommodations in the City of Kemah, please visit http://www.kemah-tx.gov/tourism.php.
About Onurmark Productions
Onurmark is Houston's premiere race production company leading the way in uniquely challenging and innovative Triathlons, Duathlons, Running Events, and individual athletic coaching through its arm of Onurleft Sports. Onurmark is lead by USA Triathlon certified Race Directors and produces the well known Bridgeland Triathlon and Houston Triathlon as well. Onurmark produces the TX3 Series and is fast becoming a household name in the triathlon production community. For more information on Onurmark Production events and how to get involved, please visit www.onurleft.com.
About Kemah
Kemah is named for the Indian word meaning “wind in my face.” Located on Galveston Bay, where a constant breeze and endless family entertainment abound; we are only 25 minutes south of Houston, 25 minutes north of Galveston in the Bay Area. Whether its water sports, dining, shopping, or just wanting somewhere to spend the day, Kemah, Texas is the place. The city of Kemah is a small community, and the friendliness and open arms of the people who live and work here is unlike any other. For more information, please visit www.kemah-tx.gov.
About Jenny’s Light
On December 19, 2007, Jennifer and Graham Gibbs Bankston tragically passed away. Jenny suffered silently with postpartum depression but her symptoms could have been detected and treated. Jenny's Light was created by her family to be a source of information, hope and inspiration. We strive to stop this type of tragedy from happening to others. The mission of Jenny's Light is to improve and save lives by increasing awareness of all perinatal mood disorders including postpartum depression. For more information, please visit www.jennyslight.org.
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