Lake George, NY (July 13, 2022)        Alpha Win is proud to announce some exciting new updates to the annual Lake George Triathlon Festival.  Since acquiring the event in 2021, Alpha Win has been working on some new features to continue to make the race an exciting and safe experience for athletes.

Courses

These changes are highlighted by a new run course for Sunday’s Sprint and Olympic distance races. This will provide athletes a chance to run alongside the lake and through Lake George Village next to hundreds of spectators. Additionally, for the swim, all distances will now be starting at Million Dollar Beach. Athletes who race will enjoy a variety of new swag, including race belts, swim caps, and Lake George Triathlon jackets.

USAT Championship

The Lake George Triathlon Festival is now the first ever USAT-sanctioned New York State Championship event. On Sunday, September 4th, Age Group and High School Athletes will have a chance to compete to win the NYS championship in their respective age group. The top five finishers in each age group will qualify for USAT Nationals. The race will also remain a sanctioned North East Collegiate Triathlon Conference (NECTC) event.

Dinner on the lake

The festival weekend will also feature a dinner and festivities while aboard the Lake George Steamboat on Friday, September 2nd. All of the local triathlon clubs will be recognized at this event. Athletes can sign up for the dinner at the following link: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/alpha-win-triathlon-series—lake-george-ny—2022-lake-george-september-815636. The Lake George Steamboat Company has operated on Lake George for over 200 years since it was founded back in 1817 and is a staple of the Lake George area.

Charity Partner

Alpha Win is proud to be partnering with the Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC). The LGLC is an accredited, non-profit land trust based out of Bolton Landing, NY. They are dedicated to working with willing landowners and other partners to protect the world-renowned water quality of Lake George and to permanently preserve the natural, scenic, historic and recreational resources of the Lake George region. For more information about the LGLC and how to support their work, visit www.lglc.org.

Packet Pick-up

Athletes for all distances will now be able to pick up their race day packets throughout the week leading up to the race at Sunrise Cafe in Bolton Landing. Packet pick-up will be available at Sunrise Cafe from 9am-5pm Monday, August 29th through Thursday, September 1st. Sunrise Cafe is located at 8 Sagamore Road in Bolton Landing, NY. There will be additional packet pick-up on Friday, September 2nd at Battlefield State Park, and for Sunday racers, there will also be a chance to pick up your packet on Saturday, September 3rd at the Lake George Beach Club. These locations and times are subject to change so please keep an eye on our website and prerace email blasts.

A special thank you to Lake George Area for their unwavering support of this event. For additional information on the Lake George Triathlon Festival and to register for the race, follow this link: https://alpha.win/event/lake-george-ny/.

Saugerties, NY (June 15, 2022) Alpha Win, a premier producer of endurance events located in the Hudson Valley, New York, announced today HealthAlliance Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is the Official Health & Wellness Partner for two of its most popular endurance events – Alpha Win – Hudson  Valley at Williams Lake Triathlon and Alpha Win – Saugerties  Triathlon. HealthAlliance Hospital workforce members will manage the Medical Tent at the Finish Line and will be available to offer assistance to the participants and spectators throughout both events.

 

This new partnership is built on a shared commitment to health and wellness of individuals and embodies HealthAlliance and WMCHealth vision to be the provider of choice for Ulster County and Hudson Valley residents, respectively, by establishing a system of care with multiple points of access to ensure availability of care close to home.

 

“We are thrilled HealthAlliance Hospital will be joining Alpha Win as a premier partner and sponsor of both of our Hudson Valley events,” said Tommy Struzzieri, President and CEO of Alpha Win.  “Alpha Win shares their commitment to our sport and elevating the health and well-being of the community,” he added.  “They know it’s not simply about taking care of you when you’re sick, it’s about helping you and your family maintain a healthy lifestyle.”

 

“We are excited to be a part of these and other community events,” said Michael Doyle, Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer of HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley, in Ulster County. “Our goal is to help improve the health of the people who live in our communities and participating in events like these enable us to do so.”

About Westchester Medical Center Health Network
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a 1,700-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with nine hospitals on eight campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 13,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. The Network has Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 trauma centers, the region’s only acute care children’s hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, Comprehensive and Primary Stroke Centers, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, home-care services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State. Today, WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care in the Hudson Valley. For more information about WMCHealth, visit WMCHealth.org or follow WMCHealth on Facebook.com/WMCHealth or Instagram.com/WMCHealth.

Ave Maria, FL (February 16, 2022) The inaugural Ave Maria Marathon, presented by Alpha Win, took place this weekend on February 12th, 2022. The event featured 5 distances of running: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and 1 Mile. The Marathon and Half Marathon began at 7am, followed by the 5K at 9:30am, the 10K at 10am, and the Friends and Family Mile at 11am. Runners traveled from near and far to sunny Ave Maria, Florida to participate in the race, with 22 states and three countries represented! 

The first finishers of the day were in the Half Marathon. It was a close race, with the top three men all finishing within 60 seconds of each other. The top spot was won by 17-year-old Ave Maria local, Winston Fairchild in a time of 1:23:47. Heather Catlin of Naples, FL won the Overall Women’s race in a time of 1:40:01.

As Half and Full Marathoners continued their race, the 5K began. The race was showcased by a friendly competition between many Ave Maria University student athletes. Adam Paga, an AMU runner, won the race in 16:28. The First Overall Female finisher was a fellow AMU runner, Theresa Long, in a time of 18:43.

The Marathon saw its first finisher just before 10:30am. Kevin McDermott of Naples, FL crossed the line in 3:29:13. The First Overall Female in the Marathon was Sarah Anderson from Superior, WI, with a time of 3:45:12. 

The 10K was won by AMU runner Joseph Perrault in 37:27. The First Overall Female in the 10K was Kara Andersson from Manchester, NH with a time of 48:42. 

It was a day of firsts for many participants. Traveling all the way from St. Lewis, Ryan McCoy ran his first ever marathon in a time of 4:59:49, a great race for a first time marathoner! Another inspiring feat was Isaac Hernandez, age 88, competing in his first ever 5K race. 

The Ave Maria Marathon was a great success thanks to support from the Donahue Running Club, the Ave Maria University Mother Teresa Project, and the AMU Cross Country team. The event would not have been possible without the support from the local community and the many volunteers. Registration is already open for the 2023 Ave Maria Marathon taking place February 11th, 2023. Sign up early for the lowest prices of the year! 

The Alpha Win team is now getting ready for our next event in Ocala, FL. Join us on April 2nd for the Alpha Win – Ocala Triathlon! Carney Island State Park is home to this great race, featuring a 70.3 as well as Olympic and Sprint races. You won’t want to miss it! Other upcoming events include triathlons in California and New York. Check out https://alpha.win to learn more.

Sarasota, FL (January 15, 2022) The 4th annual Alpha Win – Sarasota Triathlon, which took place on January 9 at Nathan Benderson Park, was a sunny start to the 2022 racing season for many athletes. Participants came from 35 states and four countries to race! The event kicked off at 8am with the Half-distance athletes in the water, followed by the Sprint distance, and later the Olympic distance competitors.

 

It was an action-packed day as participants swam in the world-class lake at Nathan Benderson Park, biked through the streets of Sarasota, and ran a beautiful, scenic, course through the Park. The first finisher of the day was Carter Schumacher, finishing the Sprint triathlon in a time of 1:03:56 – he is only 18 and has a bright future ahead of him in the sport! The First Overall Female Sprint finisher was Nicole Isaak in a time of 1:27:37.

 

The Olympic race was won by Quinton Kneeland in 2:15:37. Louise Amyx won top honors as the First Overall Female in the Olympic distance in a time of 2:42:45.

 

The Half race featured tight competition: Gabrielle Suver was not only the First Female, but also the First Overall Finisher, in a time of 4:45:56. Christopher Van Smith followed close behind in 4:48:03, winning the top spot for the men.

 

In the hunt for a new Guinness World Record for most 70.3 distance races in one year, seasoned competitor Samuel Crozier chose to include the Alpha Win Sarasota Triathlon as his 39th Half distance triathlon since May 2021.  He plans to blow the old record of 24 in one year out of the water by completing 50 races by May 2022.

 

The Alpha Win – Sarasota Triathlon was a great success due in large part to the assistance of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, Ryder Bikes for their bike tech support and, of course, the volunteers. Check out the results here.

 

The Alpha Win team is now preparing for its next races in Florida. Join us February 12 in beautiful Ave Maria for the inaugural Ave Maria Marathon. Just a short drive from Naples, Fort Myers and Cape Coral, this event features a 1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon – “a distance for everyone!”™ The next triathlon on our calendar is the Alpha Win – Ocala Triathlon on April 2. Carney Island State Park is home to this great race, featuring a Half as well as Olympic and Sprint races. You won’t want to miss it!

Napa Valley, CA (November 4, 2021) The Napa Valley Triathlon in Alpha Win’s long standing location of Napa, CA took place this past weekend on Saturday and Sunday October 30th-31st. The event kicked off with a swim at Lake Berryessa, Putah Canyon Recreation Area. Participants then biked and ran through the beautiful and challenging terrain along the serene roads of Lake Berryessa.  

Alpha’s return to competition including the full slate of distances including the Open, Sprint, Olympic, Half and Full races. There were many participants from youth to senior divisions as everyone enjoyed the mild autumn conditions of Napa Valley.

The Full Distance Male race was won by Greg Patterson in an excellent time of 11:02:02. The Overall Female Full Distance winner was Cody Mullen with a solid time of 13:24:02.  Half Distance Champions this year were Stuart Collett in 4:59:28 and Katie Rentz in 5:39:17.  The Olympic Distance also saw some tremendous competition with 210 competitors and included winners Stefano Profumo in 2:12:07 and Shawn Connell-Clarkson in 2:34:30.  Finally, the Sprint Distance loaded with 280 competitors included champions Michael Tate in 1:15:23 and Shantelle Tupaz 1:14:56.  Keep your eyes on Shantelle as she is only 15 years old and has a bright future in Triathlon! 

After the success of this year’s Napa Valley Triathlon, Alpha Win is excited to announce that we will be returning to Lake Berryessa again this Spring in only six months for our traditional event date of 9-10 April 2022.

The Alpha Napa Valley Triathlon was supported by some great volunteers, California Highway Patrol and finally the Napa Valley Bike Shop of Napa, CA.  Check out their location in Napa, CA for great bike service and friendly staff. See results from the event here.

 

Saugerties, NY (January 22, 2021)      HITS Endurance, a leading endurance race management group, announced today a rebrand of its identity and mission that reflects a deep dedication to athletes and their commitment to excellence in competition and health and wellness.  At the heart of this rebranding is a change of the company name to Alpha Win and a complete redesign of the company logo to reflect the new name.  Over the past decade, the company had established its status as a market leader in the triathlon and running communities.  The new brand solidifies the company’s stance in offering a wide variety of racing opportunities and unparalleled customer service.

Coinciding with the unveiling of the new brand, Alpha Win is launching a new website (www.Alpha.Win) that focuses on its first 10 years of race experiences and features improved search tools for locating the perfect race for athletes at all competitive levels.

“Our vision is to make every athlete who competes at an Alpha Win event feel like the dominant, AlphaMale or AlphaFemale that he or she can be. Whether it is a podium finish, an age group win or a personal best, every AlphaMale or AlphaFemale will feel a sense of accomplishment at our races,” said Tommy Struzzieri, President and CEO of Alpha Win.  “The rebrand is not just cosmetic.  We have taken this opportunity to commence a period of growth through acquisitions of existing events and creation of new events and to evolve and improve our approach to the market as a whole.”

Alpha Win recently acquired the race lineup of Renegade Racing, a premier race management group with events centered in Southern California.  Alpha Win has also acquired the Lake George Triathlon Festival, a popular race that takes place in the Village of Lake George, New York during Labor Day Weekend.  Along with acquisitions, Alpha Win is returning to Grand Junction, Colorado to resurrect an annual triathlon that it had produced for several years before a hiatus beginning in 2016. Alpha Win Lake George and Alpha Win Grand Junction registrations are now open. As the future of the pandemic becomes clearer, Alpha will start to open registration for Renegade Racing events.

“We have several other first-time events and race acquisitions that we are pursuing right now that will continue to fill out a race calendar that we hope will appeal to athletes of all abilities in all geographic locations across the United States,” said Tommy Struzzieri. “First and foremost we want to thank all of our wonderful participants who have helped us grow these last 10 years. It has been an incredible journey as HITS Endurance and now we are looking forward to the next chapter. “We expect to continue to delight the athletes who have followed us over the past years and to attract new participants who are seeking their next incredible race experience.”

Alpha Win is the successor organization of HITS Endurance, which itself was a division of HITS, LLC.  Alpha Win has been organizing endurance events under the HITS Endurance name since 2011.  HITS, LLC is a multi-faceted company with more than 40 years’ experience in event production.  Prior to 2011, its sole focus was on equestrian events that continue to take place all across the country.  It is a global leader in equestrian sports and the largest producer of hunter jumper horse shows in the country.  HITS, LLC is headquartered in upstate New York in the Village of Saugerties.

PRESS RELEASE 

Alpha Win Acquires Southern California Race Management Group

Saugerties, NY (January 22, 2021)      Alpha Win, an endurance race organization formerly known as HITS Endurance, is proud to announce that it has purchased Renegade Racing, a premier race management firm with events centered in the Southern California region.  The acquisition significantly expands the endurance race offerings available from Alpha Win in the western United States.

“Our acquisition of Renegade Racing complements our overall endurance race lineup so we can now provide more race opportunities to our ever expanding customer base,” said Tommy Struzzieri, President and CEO of Alpha Win.  “This investment represents an important strategic opportunity to further our ability to offer both short and long distance running, cycling and triathlon events in some of the most attractive locations in the country.”

In 2019, Renegade Racing operated more than 40 endurance events for itself and for others under various contractual arrangements.  The arrival of the coronavirus pandemic resulted in the cancellation of many of the events in 2020.  However, current plans are to resurrect these events in 2021 and 2022.  “We couldn’t be happier to have the opportunity to hand-off our family of races to a company with the background and experience in event production that Alpha Win has,” said Jonathan Pauley, founder and former Director of Renegade Racing.  “We know that all of our stakeholders, from the permitting officials to our charity partners and our athletes will embrace Alpha Win as they have us for more than a decade.”

Over the years, Renegade has been recognized for producing safe and fun experiences for athletes of every ability. They have also contributed to the critical fundraising efforts of several charity partners, such as the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Reaching for the Cure, the Tustin Public Schools Foundation Dino Dash, the Challenged Athletes Foundation, the City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon, Race for the Rescues, and the American Heart Association Heart Walk.  These partnerships are expected to continue.

Along with this acquisition, Alpha also purchased the Big George Triathlon in Lake George, NY. The Alpha Win Lake George Triathlon registration is now open. As the future of the pandemic becomes clearer, Alpha will start to open registration for Renegade Racing events. As these events restart, Alpha Win will ensure that they feature robust safety protocols until the effects of the current pandemic are fully dissipated.  Alpha Win is one of the few companies nationally that was permitted to conduct an in-person running event, the Omaha Marathon, in 2020.  That multi-distance race took place on September 20, 2020 and was hailed as both a safe and enjoyable experience as it hosted runners from 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Alpha Win is the successor organization of HITS Endurance, which itself was a division of HITS, LLC.  Alpha Win has been organizing endurance events under the HITS Endurance name since 2011.  HITS, LLC is a multi-faceted company with more than 40 years’ experience in event production.  Prior to 2011, its sole focus was on equestrian events that continue to take place all across the country.  It is a global leader in equestrian sports and the largest producer of hunter jumper horse shows in the country.  HITS, LLC is headquartered in upstate New York in the Village of Saugerties.

For more information on HITS, Inc., go to: www.HITSShows.com

Saugerties, NY – July 6, 2020     The Hudson Valley is a top 20 destination in the world. A top destination deserves a top race! Introducing HITS Hudson Valley, NY October 10, 2020 at Williams Lake. Less than 90 minutes from NYC lies the perfect setting for a perfect race. You’ll swim in the pristine spring-fed Williams Lake, bike to the majestic Ashokan Reservoir and run on the historic Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.

This is a one-of-a-kind location! Napa Valley is one of the treasures of the United States and the historic Indian Springs Resort and Spa is California’s oldest continuously operating pool and spa facility. Lake Berryessa is breathtakingly beautiful. This rugged, yet majestic natural setting is home to varied and beautiful Northern California wildlife such as swans, bald eagles, fox and whitetail deer. The course through Napa Valley will twist and turn alongside beautiful vistas. This event takes place from November 7^th thru November 8, 2020.

The event in Palm Springs, California is the crown jewel of the HITS Triathlon Series and will once again be the home of the 2020 HITS Triathlon Series Championship. The Coachella Valley is a stunning venue that offers beautiful vistas in a dry and sunny climate, perfect for a December triathlon. The course in Palm Springs is fast and awesomely scenic! Palm Springs that will take place on October 30-31, 2020.

If a triathlon is not your thing, then we have a race for you – ONE OF MIDDLE AMERICA’S GREATEST MARATHON CITIES! From the Marathon to the Mile, the 45th annual Omaha Marathon offers “a distance for everyone!” (TM) as you race through Nebraska’s most vibrant city on September 20, 2020! A portion of the registration fees will benefit Partnership 4 Kids, the Official Charity of the Omaha Marathon, Nebraska’s top road race.

Looking ahead to 2021, we have our Sarasota., Florida triathlon that takes place on January 10, 2021! Nathan Benderson Park is a world class multi-purpose recreation center situated in a 600-acre park that incorporates a 400-acre artificial lake.  Sarasota, located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is the gateway to miles of beaches with fine sand and shallow waters such as the Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach.  It is the perfect winter destination for a triathlon event with daily mean temperatures in the low to mid 60’s.

With “a distance for everyone!” (TM) there is every reason register TODAY and be a part of one of our events!