The website and registration form are on-line for the eighth annual Splash, Mash and Dash Sprint Triathlon being held June 19 to benefit the Upper Valley Humane Society.

The triathlon, hosted by Eastman Community Association in Grantham, has had a full field of adult participants the last three years. That may be the case again this year as people have already begun registering.

The adult race, which is USAT sanctioned, is designed for both individuals and teams of two or three. The course encompasses a 1/3-mile freshwater swim in Eastman Lake, a 12-mile bike ride through scenic Eastman and along NH Route 10, and a 5K run along the west shoreline of Eastman Lake.

The pre-registration fee is $60 for an individual and $95 for an adult team; race day registration is $10 more.  Racers who are not USAT members will be charged a $10 per person fee for a one-day membership to USAT.  Race day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. if the 200-person field limit is not reached prior to the race. 

There is also a Kids’ Race that is structured for individuals or teams. The course includes a 200-yard fresh water swim in Eastman Lake, a 2-mile bike ride on Road ‘Round Lake and Wellfield Road, and a 1-mile run on Clearwater Drive. The entry fee for the Kids’ Race is $25/individual and $40/team. Racers who are not USAT members will be charged a $5 fee for a yearly membership to the USAT. All racers will be awarded a finisher’s medal. 

A Post Race Bash will be held at the South Cove Activity Center. Awards will be given to the top three men and women in each age category, and the top three finishers of the team competitions.

For information or to register, please visit the Splash, Mash & Dash website or contact Eastman Recreation at (603) 863-6772. Checks should be made payable to Eastman Recreation and mailed to Eastman Recreation, P.O. Box 53, Grantham, NH 03753.

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