St. Anthony’s Triathlon In Need of Volunteers for 2020 Event Weekend

St. Petersburg, FL., (MARCH 2, 2020) – St. Anthony’s Triathlon is calling for volunteers to help at the 37th annual St. Anthony’s Triathlon weekend, to be held April 24-26, 2020. Approximately 1,000 volunteers are needed to assist the 4,000 athletes who will swim, bike, and run along St. Petersburg’s waterfront course.

Volunteers are needed to assist at areas including: Athlete check-in, Meek & Mighty, bike check-in, finish-line duty, athlete body marking, water stations, transition areas, and merchandise sales. Since the inception of the triathlon in 1983, volunteers have been an integral component to the success of a fun and successful St. Anthony’s Triathlon weekend.

Volunteers are needed at the St. Anthony’s Sports and Fitness Expo on April 24-26, the Meek & Mighty Triathlon on April 25, and at the main Triathlon, for both Olympic and Sprint distance races on April 26. 

“The St. Anthony’s Triathlon is one of the biggest events in the surrounding St. Petersburg/Tampa area and we couldn’t pull it off without the help of our tremendous volunteers,” said Patrick McGee, the Triathlon’s manager and race director. “Being a volunteer also provides a glimpse into the exciting world of triathlon. You can’t help being inspired by witnessing these athletes of all ages and levels.”

All volunteers will receive a commemorative race T-shirt, access to the volunteer hospitality tent, and the opportunity to watch talented pro and amateur triathletes compete at this popular race. Volunteer schedules, directions, and parking instructions will be distributed before the race.

Sign up to volunteer online by visiting https://SATriathlon.com/Volunteer-Information/. When registering online, individuals can register for specific volunteer tasks and provide name, email address and other information, and T-shirt size. Groups, such as schools, clubs, churches and other not-for-profit organizations are invited to participate together at a water station or the after-race parties.

Registration to compete in any of the Triathlon events is open and can be found at www.SATriathlon.com.

Named one of the top 10 Great Destination Triathlons in the United States by Complete Tri and one of the "5 Bucket-List Olympic Distance Triathlons in North America" by Triathlon Magazine Canada, the St. Anthony's Triathlon attracts professional and amateur competitors from around the world, including Olympic gold medalists and Ironman World Champions.

For more information about the 2020 races, athletes, St. Anthony's Triathlon Health & Fitness Expo and surrounding activities, visit SATriathlon.com or the St. Anthony's Triathlon's Facebook page: Facebook.com/StAnthonysTriathlon. We invite you to be a part of the conversation using the hashtag, #StAnthonysTri.

About St. Anthony's Hospital
St. Anthony's Hospital is a 393-bed hospital founded in 1931 as a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany and was the first faith-based hospital in Pinellas County. For more information on St. Anthony's, call (727) 953-6993.

About BayCare Health System
BayCare is a leading not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 15 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness. Our mission is to improve the health of all we serve through community-owned, health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care.