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Seafair By Michelle Pinson, Vice President Membership & Marketing Seattle's summer celebration returns Seafair offers family fun all season long—and the WAC helps make it happen Signature Events Seafair Festival Kickoff Friday, June 21; Westlake Center rock 'n' roll Seattle Marathon & half-Marathon Saturday, June 22; Seattle Center Seafair Fourth of July Thursday, July 4; Gas Works Park Seafair Pirates landing Saturday, July 6; Alki Beach Seafair Milk Carton derby Saturday, July 13; Green Lake Benaroya research institute at Virginia Mason Seafair triathlon Sunday, July 21; Seward Park Seafair torchlight Spectacular Saturday, July 27; Seattle Center Michelob ultrA Seafair torchlight run Saturday, July 27; Seattle Center Miss Seafair Scholarship Program for Women Coronation Saturday, July 27; Westlake Center Alaska Airlines Seafair torchlight Parade Saturday, July 27; Downtown Seattle Seafair Weekend Friday, August 2–Sunday, August 4; Genesee Park/LakeWashington For more information, visit seafair.com. SEAFAir triAthlon at Seward Park July 21; 6:30 am start. Visit seafair.com/triathlon for more information. Adult triAthlon KidS triAthlon Olympic course: 1-mile swim, 20-mile bike, 10-kilometer run l u k e r u ta n C o u r t e s y s e a Fa i r F rom June 20 to August 19, our city will come alive with Seattle's annual celebration of summer—Seafair. During its more than 60 years, Seafair has delighted millions around Puget Sound, instilling a sense of pride and community with a variety of signature events and community festivals. This year brings some exciting evolutions to Seafair. The Patriots Jet Team will fly its electrifying acrobatics into this year's Boeing Air Show during Seafair Weekend, August 2–4. The Patriots are sure to dazzle with fast-paced formation flying and choreographed maneuvers, including their signature "tail slide," in which jets actually slide backward toward the ground. It's a show you won't want to miss. Catch the action from viewing spots around Seattle or head onto Lake Washington to float under the fun. Seafair, along with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, also recently announced a long-term and sustainable funding plan to bring Seafair Fourth of July to the Seattle community for years to come. Join the fun by attending the newest Seafair event this July 4 at Seattle's Gas Works Park. The WAC is the official athletic club of the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason Seafair Triathlon, which offers Seattle's only Olympic-distance course. WAC members enjoy a discount on entry fees for the sprint distance. For more information, email membership@wac.net. This year, get some Seafair events on the Patriots Jet team will join Seafair Weekend this August. your list. Your participation in Seattle's favorite summer festival helps Seafair continue to provide outstanding entertainment to families, visitors, and the community at large. More important, Seafair offers an opportunity to create memories for years to come. Beginners' course: 50-yard swim, 1-mile bike, 0.2-mile run Sprint course: 0.5-mile swim, 12-mile bike, 5-kilometer run Advanced course: 100-yard swim, 2-mile bike, 0.5-mile run Relay teams: two- and three-person All participants will receive a shirt and medal. Minimum age for participation is 6. All participants will receive a shirt and medal. Minimum age for participation is 13. 14 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JUNE / JULY 2013