On April 28, 2012, the third annual Barton Springs Pool Treeathlon was held as a goofy short and family-friendly swim/bike/run event to raise funds for Barton Springs Pool. Participants swam ACROSS Barton Springs Pool, biked a short loop through Zilker Park, and then ran a short course around the Polo Fields to the finish line party at the Polo Field picnic table area. Not an entirely serious athletic endeavor, the Treeathlon provided a fun way to celebrate Barton Springs Pool by bringing back some of the “Keep Austin Weird” vibe. Participants received cool tie-dye Treeathon t-shirts, and also enjoyed yummy Tacodeli tacos with Saint Arnold’s beer and Maine Root soft drinks.
Fundraising Results: Thanks to generous support from our great sponsors and from our Treeathletes, we raised over $6,000 to support the restoration of the original rotunda entrance to the Bathhouse and other pool-related work of Friends of Barton Springs Pool.
We Thank Our Sponsors and Supporters:
First off, special thanks to Jon “Papa” Grant for his wonderful work in preparing the Treeathlon logo showing the salamanders in their action triathlete poses. Way cute!
We’ve also received tons of organizational help from Dan Carroll with High Five Events which we appreciate beyond words. Thanks so much!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2012SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Zilker Zealot Sponsor:
Philosopher’s Rock Sponsors:
Towering Moonlighter Sponsors:
Randy Sarosdy
Parthenia’s Pecan Sponsors:
Joe and Sarah Anderson
Eliza’s Elm Sponsors:
Robin and Frances Thompson
Kenneth Prol
Michelle and Sam Haddad
Dave Swincher
Karen and Philip Ingram
Bill Spelman
Raymond and Jane White
Mike and Thresa Nasi
Robert Bauer
