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Katy Real Estate News – 19th Annual Katy Triathlon in Firethorne

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Katy Real Estate News – 19th Annual Katy Triathlon in Firethorne 

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                         19th Annual Katy Triathlon Set for Sunday, Oct. 30

 

 

Katy/Fulshear, TX – Aug. 18, 2011 . . . Firethorne will host the 19h Annual Katy Triathlon at Firethorne Sunday, October 30, 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.  The USA Triathlon-sanctioned race, the third largest co-ed triathlon in Texas, will be positioned in and around the 1,400-acre Firethorne residential community on FM 1463, near the crossroads of the I-10 West corridor, Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway in Katy/Fulshear.

“We are pleased to welcome back the Katy Triathlon for the third consecutive year,” said Firethorne General Manager Wayne Meyer.  Organizers expect approximately 900 participants from throughout the Houston metropolitan area and across the state.

The Katy Triathlon at Firethorne encompasses a 16-mile bike race, a three-mile run and a 500-meter swim in Lake Firethorne. Rotary Club of Katy has sponsored the Katy race for more than 10 years, according to President-Elect Dr. Ralph Brock.  The Club organizes more than 40 of its own member-volunteers, in addition to helpers from Cinco Ranch High School FBLA, Rotary Interact Club and Boy Scouts to orchestrate the Katy Triathlon.

            The cycling route for adults will include sections of FM 1463 and US Hwy. 90 within the Katy city limits.

            “Firethorne opened a six-lane, 25-yard-long competitive lap pool earlier this summer that is an ideal place for residents to train,” noted veteran Race Director Dave Rainey.

             Katy Triathlon registration is open and continues through October 25.  The complete fee structure and deadlines are posted on the event website, www.katytriathlon.com. 

            The Rotary Club of Katy 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 Katy ISD.  In July, the Rotary Fund awarded $21,000 in scholarships, $1,500 each to 14 graduating seniors from the district’s six high schools. Race sponsorships, underwriters and in-kind underwriters are available.  For information, call Vicki Rao, 281-391-3655.

Firethorne, 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, tennis courts, Fitness Center, resort-style swimming pool, competitive swim center, discovery-rich wildlife observation area and a natural bird habitat.  Served by highly acclaimed schools, Firethorne combines the vibrancy of West Houston with the small-town charm of Katy/Fulshear.  To tour Firethorne, take I-10 West and exit Pin Oak to FM 1463, call 281-395-1440 or visit www.firethorne.info.        

For more information about Katy Texas or the beautiful homes within the confines contact Katy realtor Tim Sojka at 713-822-2152. To shop for a home go to katyandwesthoustonrealestate.com. To find out the value of your home go to the home evaluation page.

 

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