The Tour de Kirkwood started in the summer of 2001 as a way to let novice athletes experience the thrill of a triathlon in a non-competitive environment. In nine years, we've grown to over 300 participants. Our main goal has always been to provide a challenging, safe, triathlon experience, while raising money for deserving causes. Thus far, we've raised money for many local charities including The Wishing Well Foundation, Backstoppers, St. Louis Children's Home Society, Saint Martha's Hall, The Kirkwood Shooting Victims' Fund, a local family from Glendale with a chronically ill child, Covenant House and Support Dogs, Inc. A secondary goal is to raise awareness to the sport of triathlon. Sanctioning by USA Triathlon allows us to make our event a safe, professional experience.