Mark your calendars for the first annual Spring Sprint Triathlon to be held on Saturday, April 17 on San Juan Island.

Because it is early in the season, the first segment of the event, a 500-yard swim, will be held in the indoor pool at San Juan Island Fitness. This is followed by a 12-mile bike ride and a 3.1-mile run, both outside, rain or shine.

The event is perfect for first-timers wanting to see the benefits of cross-training and for seasoned veterans who want to put their training to an early test. In conjunction with the triathlon, San Juan Island Fitness will be conducting a triathlon clinic. The clinic will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 23 and meet every Tuesday until the race.

Race entry is $40 or $30 for club members. The clinic is free to club members and $90 for non-members.

For more information, visit www.sanjuanislandfitness.com or call 360-472-0908.