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The Buckner Mission Man Triathlon

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Buckner Companies Mission Man Triathlon

The Buckner Mission Man Triathlon has quickly become one of the area’s most popular events. This year marked the 13th year of the Buckner Mission Man Triathlon, centrally located in Burlington, NC. Nestled into Lake Cammack Park and Marina, this event is a mix of three different racing experiences.

The 750 meter swim begins at the Marinas water edge and moves out in a counter clockwise direction. Water temperature can range between 80 and 85 degrees, making for a wonderfully comfortable non-wetsuit swim. Waves and chop are light and water quality is superb.

The 15 mile bike course is one of the most enjoyable courses in the series. Road surfaces have been newly paved and smooth. The course offers an assortment of flat to rolling terrain where the athletes enjoy a scenic and fast bike route. Police and volunteers man each intersection, and turns are marked with roadway arrows and directional signs.

The 2-Loop 5K course is mostly off road on a series of rolling to flat trails that weave throughout the park. The first and middle half miles are on the paved park road with the balance of the run on the trail. While racing flats are a fine option for this course, we suggest a more stable shoe for first timers and those with weak ankles. Aid stations are positioned every mile.

Buckner employees trained hard for the Buckner Mission Man Triathlon this year. Buckner has been sponsoring the race since 2003, and while our employees and their families have been representing Buckner since the first year, this year we had our biggest group yet, competing with 4 relay teams and several individuals doing the full race.

We would like to congratulate MEN OF STEEL, Scott Leonard, Steven Manzolillo and Sinaca Anthony, who were the fastest team this year! Way to go Buckner Ironworkers for smoking the office support staff.

Men of Steel

VICTORIOUS SECRET, Annie and Rene, finished next. Nick crossed the finish line for DAZED AND ENTHUSED.
Victorious Secret

Dazed and Enthused

GIVIN IT A TRI (Matt, Chad, and Sam) brought it home for Buckner Companies, while earning an award for the most coordinated and normal looking after a triathlon.

Givin it a Tri

Doug and Claire, as usual, rocked it in the individual category.

Results
We are proud of our Buckner teams, and appreciate the support as our company stays active locally. “Sponsoring the Mission Man allows Buckner to support local community, charities and a healthy lifestyle,” said Doug Williams, Buckner’s CEO, who is himself an avid triathlete. We look forward to the Buckner Mission Man 2016, and invite everyone to become a part of the fun!

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