More than 600 athletes from throughout the tri-state area will be joined by thousands of spectators and individual and corporate volunteers on a summer morning when the fifth annual Stamford KIC IT Triathlon kicks off on Sunday, July 1, 2012. This top-rated athletic event raises money for children struggling with abuse and neglect by supporting Kids in Crisis, Connecticut’s only free, round-the-clock emergency shelter and crisis counseling center for infants, children, teens and their families.

The Stamford KIC IT Triathlon is an Olympic-distance event that begins with a 1.5k (.9 mile) swim in Long Island Sound, segues into a 40k (24.8 mile) bike ride from the shore, through the heart of the downtown business district and up into scenic North Stamford, and finishes with an 10k (6.2 mile) run through the streets of downtown Stamford. The event ends in Columbus Park, where spectators and athletes enjoy a lively street festival complete with music, refreshments, awards and entertainment.

The Stamford KIC IT Triathlon has quickly become one of the area’s premier multi—level sporting events and, at the same time, one of the most fun filled, family friendly experiences you’ll have! Join us for this memorable event and put your heart and sole(s) into helping area children in need!