The Peach Classic Triathlon Race Society and Three Lakes Triathlon Series have reach an agreement to transfer the race from the society to Three Lakes starting with the 2015 event scheduled for this summer.
The transfer for the July 19 race is effective immediately.
“It is time for this change as the organizing and time involved for putting these events together is becoming far more complex than in years past,” said Sarah Johnson, president of the society. “To do this with volunteer help is difficult as the sport is changing all the time with more regulations, more events, family commitments and just not having the time. It is full time work just keeping up with the changes.”
“I feel like this has come full circle,” said Steve Brown on behalf of Three Lakes. “For me it is an honour to be entrusted with the oldest triathlon event in the Okanagan and one of the oldest in B.C. Jeff and I will do everything we can to ensure the quality and tradition of the race continues. We will be keeping the name Peach Classic but it will also be known as one of the Three Lakes Series of Races.” Other races in the Three Lakes Series include Cultus Lake on June 14, Osoyoos Lake on June 28 and Sylvan Lake on July 19.
