43rd running of MightyMite slated for Saturday morning

The 43rd running of the MightyMite Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday. The event, which is one of the longest running triathlons in the United States, began in 1983 and has not missed a year. The triathlon begins at 8 a.m., at Lake Dunn in Village Creek State Park and ends about 10 a.m., at the Forrest City Area Chamber of Commerce. Adam Shelton, with Start 2 Finish Event Management in Memphis, calls Mightymite “unique.” The company has been in charge of the race for the past 14 years. “This point-to-point-to point triathlon is a unique experience as you start your swim in beautiful Village Creek State Park. Then, enjoy a gently rolling bike course with only 550 feet of elevation gain and only a handful of turns on the entire 13-mile bike ride,” said Shelton. “As you enter the second transition point at the University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College, you will begin your three-mile run into downtown Forrest City where you will finish at the Chamber of Commerce.” At Lake Dunn, participants swim 1/3 mile before grabbing their bicycles to begin the 13 mile ride along Highway 284 that takes them to the UA-EACC parking lot where they change into their running shoes and complete the triathlon with the three-mile run to the Chamber. All participants are encouraged to ride and run with a water bottle. The Chamber will host a post race party for participants as they wait for everyone to finish the participate have until about 6:45 a.m., Saturday to register. All participants are required to check in at the UA-EACC site before heading to VCSP, race officials said. In recent years, the race has drawn about 100 participants. The Mightymite also relies on volunteers to help on the day of the event. Volunteers typically help participants with directions, watch their possessions as they transition from one stage to another and hand out water along the course route, among other assignments. Shelton said race so that medals can be awarded. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Several area residents are among the more than 70 who have already registered to participate in this year’s Mightymite. The participants so far include Mallory Nimocks, Zack Rendon and Jessica Lucas of Forrest City; Avery Laird, Shawn Reming and Sam Wilson of Wynne, and Buddy Borden of Colt. the Chamber, Advertising and Promotion Commission and the mayor’s office have helped recruit volunteers. “They have really stepped up this year,” said Shelton. “The city always does such a good job with this event along with the police and fire departments. We couldn’t do this without the support from the Chamber and the city.” Those who want to help by volunteering on Saturday may also register Others who have registered to participate so far are from various locations across Arkansas, along with residents of Tennessee, Mississippi and Illinois. Those wanting to at mightymitetri.com. Shelton said volunteers will receive a free T-shirt for helping with the event. He said those who register online will also receive an email telling them where they need to be stationed on Saturday. After the race, shuttles will be available for those who need transportation back to VCSP and UA-EACC to pick up their possessions.

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