RACINE, WI - The Dairyland Triathlon half-Ironman is now the Spirit of Racine Triathlon. Race date is July 25.

HFP Racing, founder of the Dairyland Triathlon, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Racine County Economic Development Corporation, which has secured the title sponsorship and renamed the event.

"The Racine County Economic Development Corporation, is proud and excited to be the title sponsor for the 2004 Spirit of Racine Triathlon," executive director Gordy Kacala said. "The triathlon is a reflection of our quality of life in Racine County, offering our residents and visitors abundant opportunities to play, as well as work, in an environment that provides an array of outdoor recreational opportunities. We are equally pleased to be associated with HFP Racing and their long history of managing quality multi-sport racing."

The Spirit of Racine Triathlon once again will feature a field of exceptional competitors from throughout the nation and beyond. The triathlon features a 1.2-mile swim along Lake Michigan's pristine lakefront, followed by a 56-mile bike in the scenic rolling hills of Racine County and finishes with a 13.1-mile run through Racine's neighborhoods.

There is prize money of $25,000 this year. The field will be limited to 1,500 participants. For more information and to register, go to www.dairylandtri.com.