Events scheduled for July 27-28, 2019
BOSTON – March 19, 2019 – Kicking Horse Coffee, an organic, Fairtrade coffee, will return for a second year as the official coffee partner of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon. The 2019 event will take place July 27-28 on the South Boston Waterfront.
“Kicking Horse Coffee celebrates bold attitudes, which is something our racers certainly have. It makes them the perfect partner for the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon,” said Michael O’Neil, president of the Boston Triathlon. “In addition, we share a commitment to making a positive impact on the communities we work with. We are thrilled to welcome Kicking Horse Coffee back for a second year and look forward to an amazing event in July.”
The Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon is expected to bring together more than 2,000 participants for two days of races for adults, relay teams, kids and local Boston companies. Athletes of all ages and abilities will compete in Olympic and sprint distance triathlons, the Boston Corporate Cup competition, and Kids Day on Saturday July 27th. The Olympic and sprint distance competitions combine a swim at Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Carson Beach, a bike ride on DCR William Day Boulevard and a beautiful run along the South Boston waterfront. Registration is now open and additional information is available at BostonTri.com.
Kicking Horse Coffee is roasted in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, in Invermere, BC. As Canada’s #1 organic, Fairtrade coffee, they’ve achieved industry notoriety for over 20 years, for refusing to compromise on quality, and for their commitment to great taste and down-to-earth values.
“Commitment is a shared value, between the athletes who compete at the Boston Triathlon and Kicking Horse Coffee, where we remain committed to quality, taste and the idea that work should be fun,” said Lisa Bahan, North American Sponsorship and Events Manager for Kicking Horse Coffee. “Last year, we learned just how good a fit it was between Kicking Horse Coffee and the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon. We are thrilled to return in 2019.”
Kicking Horse Coffee’s organic, Fairtrade coffee is available in both ground and whole bean options. The seven different coffees range from Hola, a light spirited roast to 454 Horse Power, a dark earthy roast. Kicking Horse Coffee is available online and in major retail outlets across New England including Stop and Shop, Target, Hannaford Supermarkets and others.
About Kicking Horse Coffee
Kicking Horse Coffee has been roasting deep and delicious coffee for more than 20 years. Coffee that’s organic, Fairtrade, and roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Best known for its distinctive coffee blends and for being a pioneer of whole bean Fairtrade coffee, Kicking Horse Coffee has also been named the Best Place to Work in Canada. For more information, visit www.KickingHorseCoffee.com.
About the Boston Triathlon
The Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon is the only triathlon to take place in the City of Boston. The race draws athletes from all around the world, the country, the state and the city of Boston. Each summer, athletes descend on the South Boston waterfront for two days of racing. Now in its 10th year, the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon is a fixture in the community, with Olympic and sprint distance triathlons, the Boston Corporate Cup competition and an all-ages Kid’s Day. The race is produced by ethos, a mass participation event organization created to bring athletes together through challenging and unique sporting events. ethos also produces the Lobsterman Triathlon in Freeport, Maine. For more information about the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon or to register, visit www.Bostontri.com
