The Rev3 Triathlon arrives to Old Orchard Beach and the surrounding area for another exciting weekend of races Aug. 23-25. Due to the triathlon races on Sunday, the public should expect traffic delays in the areas and times noted (see below). Vehicular traffic is encouraged to bypass these areas.

Sunday, Aug. 25, features an Olympic distance race, consisting of a .9 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike and 6.2 mile run and a Half Distance race, with a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run.

The swim will take place at Old Orchard Beach, with the swim exit near Old Orchard Pier. Athletes will then transition to the bike portion of the race, The bike course starts out flat and fast before taking riders into a series of rolling hills, giving them the chance to experience the beauty of the surrounding Maine farmland and countryside The course winds through Saco, Dayton, Lyman, Waterboro, Hollis and Old Orchard Beach.

The run course is an out-and-back, giving athletes the chance to finish out the race on a flat and fast course that includes sweeping views of the Scarborough Marsh and over a portion of the storied Eastern Trail. Athletes will cross the finish line in downtown Old Orchard Beach.

The following roads will be impacted on Sunday, Aug. 25, from approximately 7 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.:

Portland Ave (OOB)

Staples Street (OOB)

Cascade Road (OOB)

ROUTE 1 (Saco)

Flag Pond Road (Saco)

Jenkins Road (Saco)

Buxton Road (Saco)

Pine Point Road (Scarborough) from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

For complete course maps to see where the entire route is, go to

http://rev3tri.com/maine/courses-me/bike-course/

With more than 1,200 athletes racing, motorists can expect to experience delays throughout the racecourse. To ensure both athletes and motorists remain safe, police will be on-hand to direct traffic and keep people moving as efficiently as possible.

“We’re fortunate to be able to host these events that can take advantage of such a fabulous location with so many natural landmarks,” says Charlie Patten, President of Rev3. “The beauty of Old Orchard Beach and its surrounding areas offers local as well as national athletes a chance to race in such a unique location, and experience the region for all it has to offer.”

Activities for the whole family start Friday with the race expo, which runs all three days of the event. Families are also encouraged to take part in the Little Rev Family Adventure Race on Saturday. This scavenger hunt sends teams of three searching for clues, solving puzzles and completing obstacles.

Rev3 will add a brand new event to the weekend called Rev3 5KGlow & 1Mile Fun Run taking place Friday night just before sunset, running along Old Orchard Beach with glow in the dark T-shirts and glow sticks and other fun surprises. After there is an outdoor movie, popcorn, prizes and giveaways. This is a great event for everyone in the community. Rev3 also partners with local charities to help give back to the host community, donating almost $10,000 to these groups.

No race can happen without dedicated volunteers. “Our races can only happen because of the volunteers who give their time to help us make every event a success,” says Eric Opdyke, Rev3 Race Director. Interested volunteers should contact volunteer@rev3tri.com.