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FS Series Newsletter - July 2023

Sports and Recreation

July 12, 2023


Do you have health and fitness goals for yourself? Join us this summer and push yourself to reach those goals! We have lots of upcoming races, monthly Strava challenges, and community events. It's never too late to start training!

Looking Ahead to Fall Racing

Check out some of our upcoming races!

August 20: Sprint Triathlon in Wakefield, NC

September 9: Carolina Cup Open Water Invitational in Seven Lakes, NC

September 16: Reach the Beach in Benson, NC

September 16: Sola Hot Mini 5K in Raleigh NC

September 23: 2023 Bond Brothers 5K in Cary, NC

September 30: 2023 Triangle Open Water Hurricane Swim presented by Swivel Bottle in Pittsboro, NC

September 30: Battle at Buckhorn Sprint Triathlon in Sims, NC

October 7: Oxford Run for Hope in Oxford, NC

October 14: Live Like Ryan 5K in Knightdale, NC

October 14: The Annual Cupcake Run at Brier Creek in Raleigh, NC

October 28: 2023 American Tobacco Trail 10-Miler and 4-Miler in Apex, NC

SEE OUR RACE SCHEDULE

July SUPER Strava Challenge
    
The July Strava Challenge is a 2 week SUPER challenge starting July 16th! Join the FS Series Strava Club so you will be first to know this month's challenge theme! FS Series Strava challenges are a great way to push yourself to reach new fitness goals, try different workouts, connect with other athletes, and hold yourself accountable!

FS SERIES STRAVA CLUB

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Join the FS Series Strava Club page and follow FS Series on Strava to join the July Strava Challenge! We will be introducing more challenges on this page throughout the year, but it’s also a place to connect with other local athletes. This club is a spot for posting encouragements, accomplishments, Raleigh/NC running questions, running tips, and more. We can't wait to connect with you on Strava. -FS Series team

Race Highlight
    
The Wakefield Sprint Triathlon will be held on August 20th at the Rex Wellness Center of Wakefield. The 250-yard pool swim will take place in the REX Wellness Center of Wakefield's lap pool. The bike course is perfect for beginner triathletes with nice flats and a few small climbs. To finish the race, athletes will enjoy a 2 mile run through nearby neighborhoods. The same transition area will be used for all phases. Don’t miss out on this summertime triathlon!

Sprint Triathlon - Wakefield

Race Highlight
    
The Battle at Buckhorn Sprint Triathlon will be held on September 30th at Buckhorn Lake, located approximately 10 miles from downtown Wilson. The swim will be a 750-meter triangular swim in Buckhorn Lake. The 17-mile bike course will feature a rolling design with all right-hand turns. The 5k run will be a 2-lap out-and-back flat course. Buckhorn Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Register today!

Battle at Buckhorn Sprint Triathlon

Connect With Us!
    
We love seeing pictures of all your hard work and the fun you have at races! Keep tagging our social pages in your posts. You can also email photos to [email protected]  to be featured in FS Series content.

September 9: 2024 17th Annual North Hills 5K in Raleigh, NC

September 16: Sola Hot Mini 5K in Raleigh NC

October 14: The Annual Cupcake Run at Brier Creek in Raleigh, NC

October 28: 2023 American Tobacco Trail 10-Miler and 4-Miler in Apex, NC

November 23: Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot in Cary, NC

November 23: Skinny Turkey in Raleigh, NC

December 9: Frosty Run in Wake Forest, NC

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