Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism will hold its first Beaverdam Triathlon on Saturday, May 11, for ages 16 and older, beginning at 7 a.m.

The triathlon, which organizers hope to make an annual event, consists of a 2.5-mile run, a 6.1-mile bike and a 1.9-mile paddle. Mountain bikes and recreational canoes and kayaks only, no street bikes or racing watercraft. The fee is $50, and the registration deadline is April 11.

For more information, call 804-693-2355, email prt@gloucesterva.info or stop by the office at 6382 Main Street.
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