The Nation’s Triathlon is located in the heart of Washington, DC and easily accessible by car, plane or train. We are excited to offer two great travel and lodging offers to athletes and their families.
Getting to DC:
JetBlue Airways is pleased to be the Official Airline and Travel Partner for the 4th Annual Nation’s Triathlon! For the second year, JetBlue has proudly supported this world class triathlon and all of its athletes.
JetBlue believes in stretching your legs before swimming, biking, running and while jetting. That’s why JetBlue is pleased to offer customers Lots of Legroom and super-spacious Even More Legroom seats. JetBlue also offers customers:
- Free unlimited brand name snacks and beverages, including freshly brewed Dunkin’ Donuts® coffee
- Delicious hand-picked wines from Best Cellars®
- Friendly award-winning service
- 36 channels of free DIRECTV® programming, the most live TV available on any airline
- More than 100 channels of XM Radio®, free at every seat
- First-run movies and bonus entertainment from JetBlue FeaturesTM for a few bucks
With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are oneway, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) or visit www.jetblue.com.
Launched in 2000, JetBlue has focused on creating a new airline category an airline that offers value, service and style. Based in New York City, the low-cost carrier operates 600 flights a day to more than 50 destinations in the United States, Caribbean and Mexico. In 2009, JetBlue will begin new service to Bogota, Colombia, and San Jose, Costa Rica.
*If you are traveling from outside a JetBlue city, you may also want to consider flying into Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) or Reagan National (DCA) airport. In addition, travel services are offered by our partner Tri the World Travel. They do an excellent job of putting together travel packages and can assist you with any facet of your travel needs for the Nation’s Triathlon. Please call Michelle at 202-468-0265 or email her at [email protected].
Staying in DC:
The 2009 Nation’s Triathlon will designate a host hotel for the event weekend. This hotel will be located downtown, with easy access to the race course and finish line festival. More details will be posted soon.
Bike Transport:
TriBike Transport offers a unique service to help ease the logistical headaches of preparing for and traveling to The Nation’s Triathlon. Avoid the high cost, inconvenience and risks of checking your bike with the airlines or shipping it via mass ground carrier to your big race. Simply drop it off, fully assembled, at one of our conveniently located partner bike shops before you leave for your destination and pick it up, ready to ride, before your race, within walking distance of the Transition Area. Your bike is never disassembled or packed in a case. After your race, drop it off at the same location the same evening or the next morning and we’ll get it back to your local shop for you to pick up at your convenience after you get home. http://www.tribiketransport.com/reservations.html
