25th Annual Whaletown Triathlon in Anita, Iowa
- 1K freshwater lake swim
- 40K bike on country roads
- 10K run around Lake Anita
The race starts promptly at 8:00 AM on Saturday, August 2, 2008.
 
Anita is located approximately halfway between Des Moines, IA and Omaha, NE on Interstate 80. Take the Anita exit (number 70) and go 3 miles south. Lake Anita State Park is 1 mile south of Anita on Highway 148.
For more information, see http://www.anitaiowa.com/.
Lake Anita State Park has over 100 campsites with 75 full hookup sites. It is one of Iowa's nicest campgrounds. Call 712 762-3564.
Traditional lodging is available at the following establishments:
- Grand Motel, Anita - 712 762-3508
- Super 8 Motel, Atlantic (12 miles west of Anita) - 712 243-4723
- Jesse James Inn, Adair (7 miles east of Anita) - 641 742-5251
- Adair Budget Inn, Adair - 641 742-5553
 This is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. All participants, including each team relay member, must be annual members of purchase a single event permit. If you would like to become an annual member, please contact USAT at 719 597-9090. If you are not a member of USAT, a single event permit fee is included in the Whaletown registration price.
 Whaletown is also a charter member of the Heart of America Triathlon series. Series point totals will be tabulated to determine overall series winners at the end of the season. All timing and results compiled by JMS Racing.
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