The City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 36th Annual San Luis Obispo Triathlon at Sinsheimer Park on Sunday, July 26. The SLO Triathlon emphasizes completion rather than competition. From the novice to the seasoned triathlete, everyone ages 15 and up is invited to participate. The short-course event consists of a half mile swim, 15 mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run.

Volunteers needed! More than 300 volunteers are needed to create a successful event for the 1,200 participants. Volunteers are stationed from beginning to end along the course to provide a variety of services during the event. Volunteers may be asked to perform the following tasks: count laps at the pool, monitor barricades for vehicle traffic, direct participant traffic on the course and cheer on the participants. A City of San Luis Obispo volunteer waiver may be prepared in advance of volunteer check-in. Please complete the volunteer form and waiver if you are interested in volunteering your time for this outstanding event! Waiver can be dropped off at 1341 Nipomo St. in San Luis Obispo or emailed to Brian Roberts at trivol@slocity.org.

Registration for the SLO Triathlon is open until July 10, at www.slotriathlon.org and www.active.com. Cost is $74/person and $133/team. Those interested in volunteering may sign-up at www.slotriathlon.org.

For more information, visit www.slotriathlon.org, stop by the Parks and Recreation Department at 1341 Nipomo St., or call (805) 781-7305.