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Full Ironman Returns to CDA

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It’s official—the full-length Ironman series will return to Coeur d’Alene in 2021 as part of a rotating series, and local athletes are stoked. The full Ironman distance (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run) has been absent from the region since 2017. While Coeur d’Alene has continued to host the Ironman 70.3, the return of the full Ironman on June 27, 2021, ups the competitive spirit again in the area.   “The excitement for the return of the full Ironman is in full swing,” says James Gable, President of Team Blaze Spokane, the largest triathlon training group in the Inland Northwest. “It’s...

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6 Adventure Events Worth Traveling For

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Adventure tourism is one of the best ways to get to know a new area. Here is our list of 2020 races and events worth traveling for.   Ski to Sea (May 24): Ski to Sea is the original multisport relay race, from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. Organize teams of 3-8 racers and join in the fun on Memorial Day weekend. Teammates and spectators await finishing racers in Bellingham’s scenic Marine Park and experience the Historic Fairhaven Festival, the all-day street party just up the hill.  Editor’s Note: The 2020 Ski to Sea Race is cancelled because of the circumstances...

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