Tag: triathlon

Racers to paddle, bike, and run in 2017 Chilkat Challenge

by KCAW News | Jun 1, 2017 | The Morning Interview

Gershon Cohen is helping to organize the Chilkat Challenge Triathlon: an 8-mile paddle, a 20-mile bike ride, and an 8-mile run, all on/along the Chilkat River. The event will be Saturday, July 15. Read More

Kick it!

by KCAW News | May 23, 2012 | The CorvidEYE

Competitors leave the starting line of the 28th annual Julie Hughes Triathlon in Sitka on Saturday (5-19-12). 102 people competed, from age 7 to... well, much older! The event was founded by Bill and Carol Hughes in memory of their daughter, Julie, who died of leukemia while still a student. Julie's swim coach, Suha Tokman, was instrumental in organizing those early events. Now back in Sitka, Tokman helped Bill and Carol start this year's race. Read More