The Great Josh Billings RunAground Triathlon 2009

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The Josh Billings is the 2nd oldest bike, canoe/kayak, run triathlon in the world! The race begins in Great Barrington, Massachusetts with a 27 mile scenic but challenging bike ride, followed by a 5 mile canoe or kayak sprint around Stockbridge Bowl, and is completed with a... 6.2 mile run around the lake ending at the Tanglewood Music Festival in Lenox. The "Josh" combines the scenic beauty of the Berkshires with four exciting sports and the result is a great day of competition, fun and camaraderie. Following the race, the Great Josh "Bash" takes place at Tanglewood with music, food, festivities, the annual Kids Fun Run and awards. The Josh has 26 categories divided into 20 canoe and 6 kayak classes. Competitors may enter as part of a 4, 3 or 2 person team or as an Ironperson. read more