Triathlons - Washington Triathlon
Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 7am
Washington Sprint Triathlon - Washington, NC
Thursday, June 12: Washington Triathlon POSTPONED
Unfortunately, the fires and resulting smoke in eastern North Carolina are creating conditions that simply aren't safe to race in. Our first concern is the safety of the athletes participating in our events, so the Washington Triathlon will be postponed until Saturday, June 21.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope all registered athletes will be able to participate on June 21. Online registration for this race has been extended one more week.
Summer Festival
The race will take place at Washington Park, 2 miles from downtown Washington, NC. It will coincide with the Washington Summer Festival that features entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and family fun. The Summer Festival is a great weekend destination for family fun. More information is available at http://www.wbcchamber.com.
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The Race
The out and back swim will be in the Pamlico River, a river off the Pamlico Sound. The water is salty and has little current. The bike course will be a flat ride through Beaufort County. The run course is an out and back in Washington Park. Water stations are provided at the turn around point on the bike and on the run. The finish line is across the street from the transition area.
The race course revolves around a transition area next to Washington Park Waterfront. The same transition area will be used for all phases. The transition area will open at 5am; ALL bikes need to be placed in position before the transition area closes at 6:45am.
Charity
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Distance
750 Meter Swim / 15 Mile Bike / 3.1 Mile Run
As of June 4, the bike course has been changed from the original distance to 14 miles to a new distance of 15 miles due to a bridge closure on the course.
Click Here for Course Maps in PDF format.
These maps are in PDF format. If you don't have a PDF reader on your computer, you can get one free at here (for PC) or here (for Mac).
Distances are approximate and subject to change
Race Amenities
- T-Shirt
- Post Race Food
- Winning Time Timing System
Registration
- Until Tuesday, January 15, 2008:
Individual Participant: $40.00
Relay Team: $80.00 - January 16 through May 15, 2008:
Individual Participant: $55.00
Relay Team: $95.00 - May 16 through June 10, 2008:
Individual Participant: $65.00
Relay Team: $110.00
There is a $10.00 fee for each non-USAT registrant.
Hotels
http://www.originalwashington.com/pages/hotels.php
Refund & Transfer Policy
To cancel, please email us at info@fsseries.com by June 1 to receive a 50% refund of your entry fee. You may not transfer funds to another race.
Race Divisions
Athletes may register as a male or female aged:
- 13 & Under
- 14-15
- 16-19
- 20-24
- 25-29
- 30-34
- 35-39
- 40-44
- 45-49
- 50-54
- 55-59
- 60-64
- 65-69
- 70-74
- 75+
Special Divisions Include:
- Athena
- Clydesdale
- Relays- Athletes can register as a relay team for the triathlon. Teams are comprised of three members, each member does one event; the swim, bike or run.
Packet Pick Up and Directions
Friday June 13 from 5-7 pm at Fitness Unlimited
622 W 15th St
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 975-7400
Saturday June 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 am at Race Site (Riverside Drive)
USAT Guidelines
For all athletes we would like to make the helmet guidelines clear. As stated by USAT, the rule is:
Section 5.9 Helmets: www.usatriathlon.org (a) Type of Helmet. All participants shall wear a protective head cover, undamaged and unaltered, which meets or exceeds the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Helmets manufactured prior to March 10, 1999 must meet or exceed the safety standards of (i) the American National Standard Institute (ANSI Z-90.4), (ii) The Snell Memorial Foundation (Protective Headgear for Bicycle Users), or (iii) ASTM F-1446 or F-1447, and which is clearly labeled by the manufacturer as satisfying such standards. Removal of helmet cover, if required for that helmet to meet such safety standards, shall constitute an impermissible alteration in violation of this Section 5.9(a). Any violation of this Section 5.9(a) shall result in disqualification.
