Triathlon seeks volunteers

More than 100 volunteers are needed for the Whidbey Island Triathlon next month.

More than 100 volunteers are needed for the Whidbey Island Triathlon next month.

Run by the South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District, the swim, bike and run is set for Saturday, Aug. 3.

Volunteers work as trail marshals, clean-up crew and other duties. The course begins at Goss Lake for a half-mile swim, transitions to a 19.5-mile bike ride to South Whidbey Community Park, where it finishes with a 3.8-mile trail run.

To volunteer, contact programs@whidbey.com or call 360-221-6788. For triathlon information, visit www.whidbeytriathlon.org