The Town of St. Marys will be hosting a local sporting event for local youth.
The Stonetown Triathlon will be held on Sunday, July 6 as young athletes will swim in the local quarry, cycle town streets and run alongside the Thames River.
A media release from the Town of St. Marys shares that the event is open to anyone aged 8-19 regardless of experience.
Athletes can choose from a variety of racing formats designed to cater to all levels of triathlon experience.
To accommodate the triathlon, the following roads will be closed in St. Marys from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6:
Thomas St. from Park St. to the Sewage Treatment Plant
Park St. from Thomas St. to Water St. S
Water St. S from Park St. to the entrance of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Impacted residents are encouraged to park on nearby side streets during the event.
Residents with mobility issues who require access to their driveway can contact the Public Works Coordinator, Thomas Redman at 519-284-2340, ext. 213 or tredman@town.stmarys.on.ca to make special arrangements.
Volunteers are needed to support various aspects of the Stonetown Triathlon. If you are interested, please visit www.townofstmarys.com/triathlon to fill out the online application.