The Helper City Council last Thursday unanimously approved a proposal to conduct a Lunatic Triathlon in the city next Aug. 24.
Scott Merrill, who has organized the late-night athletic events in Price for eight years, told the council he’s intrigued with the possibility of using part of the Price River through Helper as a venue for kayak racing in addition to the traditional running, biking and swimming competitions.
Although the event is still in the planning stages, it would start at about 9 p.m. under a full moon and involve the city pool, river trail and mountain bike trails in addition to a one-mile section of the restored river.
The time and date are not expected to conflict with either the Arts and Music Festival or the County Fair.
Helper to welcome lunatics
Helper Mayor Lenise Peterman (right) presents certificates of appreciation to Ron Jewkes and Aldene Thomas for years of service to the city’s Western Mining and Railroad Museum. John Serfustini