Wendy Ingraham Returns to St. Croix For The Beauty & The Beast Triathlon

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Theresa Harper

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Escape to America's Paradise this November

Come to Saint Croix and experience the warmth of the island and its people, swim in the clear tropical waters and race The Beauty & The Beast Triathlon.

This year’s event will present itself as a tropical “race-cation” revolving around Thanksgiving weekend.

Wendy Ingraham, who posted nine top 10 finishes at the IRONMAN® World Championships, has also committed to join us in America’s Paradise. Not only will fellow athletes have a chance to race with and against triathlon legends, but they will also have an opportunity to hear stories and tips.

VI TRI, a non-profit committee and organizers of Beauty & The Beast Triathlon works with local charities, including the Virgin Islands Special Olympics, Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies and the Lighthouse Mission. 

The triathlon in St. Croix is most known for its beautiful landscape, year-round tropical weather and a challenging course. Joining us has never been easier as no passports are required for U.S. Citizens and American Airlines has recently waived their oversized luggage fees for bicycles.

Race registration is currently open here.

Compete in America’s Paradise this Winter and Avoid Oversize Luggage Fees for Bicycles on American Airlines

Media Contact:

Theresa Harper

theresa@vitf.org

The Beauty & The Beast Triathlon on St. Croix is set for November 28, 2021.

Situated in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the destination offers U.S. citizens the ease of traveling to the picturesque Caribbean without a passport. But visiting for the race this winter just got even better as American Airlines recently announced they have eliminated oversize luggage fees for bicycles in a “hard-sided case, bicycle bag or box built for bicycle transport”.  Since St. Croix is considered a domestic destination, this recent news allows athletes to take advantage of extra cost savings, paying just standard checked bag fees for their bicycles. 

Travel from the U.S. mainland varies daily but is most frequently operated by American Airlines, offering twice daily service from Miami, FL and an additional service from Charlotte, NC.

This year’s race will offer athletes their choice of participating in an Olympic triathlon, sprint triathlon or a sprint aquathlon.  Relays are offered in the Olympic and sprint triathlon events.

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