6 Triathlons in December

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If you just don't want the offseason to arrive, sign up for one of these December triathlons and stretch your racing out just a little longer.
Ironman Cozumel
Cozumel, Mexico - December 1, 2013
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One of Ironman's more tropical events, take a 2.4-mile swim amidst colorful fish in the Carribean Sea, while the three-loop bike ride and three-loop run explore the town of San Miguel de Cozumel and its picturesque coastline.
HITS Championship
Palm Springs, California - December 7-8, 2013
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The crown jewel of the HITS Triathlon Series in Palm Springs, where you can enjoy beautiful desert vistas and a dry, sunny climate before, during and after your race. The event offers five distances, including sprint, Olympic, half and full distances.
Tinsel Triathlon
Hemet, California - December 8, 2013
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This is billed "the largest reverse sprint triathlon" because it does the legs in reverse—a 5K run ,followed by a 12-mile bike ride and then a quick 150-yard swim in an Olympic-size pool at West Valley High School. This race is in its 28th year.
Nutcracker Triathlon
Rio Rancho, New Mexico - December 8, 2013
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Benefiting prostate cancer awareness and juvenile diabetes awareness, this sprint triathlon has a 400-yard pool swim, a 20K bike ride and a 5K run.
Anthem Holiday Classic Triathlon
Anthem, Arizona - December 14, 2013
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The final triathlon of the year in Arizona, the Holiday Classic is a sprint distance with a 400-yard swim in a heated pool, a 20K bike ride and a 5K run that explores the Phoenix suburb.
Beach Blast Triathlon
San Diego, California - December 15, 2013
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Taking place on a small, flat island in Mission Bay, this sprint and super-sprint race has an open water swim in the bay and bike and run loops around the perimeter of the island, which is closed to traffic for the race.
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