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UNC Wellness Super Sprint Triathlon 2009

Event #16 of the TrySports Triathlon Development Series

Time:
7:00 AM
Date:
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Place:
UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont - Chapel Hill, NC
Distance:
250 Yard Swim
9 Mile Bike
5K Run
Status:
Closed
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Description

Starters List for UNC:
By Last Name
By Bib Number

Note: This event is now full. There will NOT be any walk up registrations taken at this event.

The UNC Wellness Super Sprint Triathlon is a great mid-season pool swim event. Conveniently located just off Rt. 54 in Chapel Hill this race is easy to get to and is a fantastic beginnner event. After a 5 lap swim athletes transition to a rolling 9 mile bike rolling bike course and rolling 5K run. If you are new to the sport or looking for a super fast course this is the event for you!

Affiliated Charities

This event benefits Orange Cardiovascular Foundation Scholarship Fund.

This event benefits the Orange Cardiovascular Foundation Scholarship Fund. This group provides scholarships for cardiac rehab services and wellness center memberships to people who can't afford the costs. 

News

USA Triathlon coaches Monette Williams (Triangle Multisport) and Sage Rountree (Sage Endurance) will be offering a FREE pre-race clinic at the race site on Saturday, August 8 just following the pre-race meeting at 5:00 p.m. Coaches Sage and Monette will walk you through the swim course and transition area that leads to the bike and run courses. You can also pick up your race packet before or after the clinic.

If you have questions regarding how to set up your transition area, how to navigate the swim, and mental strategies to keep you calm then this clinic is perfect for you. No gear required.

Event Site Rules

Swim Times

The last day to change your swim time is Friday July 24th. You can do this by logging into your profile, selecting this race registration and updating your swim time. Be sure to enter your time in MM:SS format.

How to submit or change your swim time

Based upon your estimated 100 yard swim time you will be assigned a specific start time. This is when you start the race. It is not a suggested time to show up on race day. It is very important that you be in the pool and lined up at least 15 minutes before you start the race.

Packet Pickup

1) Saturday from 2-6 PM
@ the race site

2) Sunday from 5:30-6:30 AM
@ the race site

The pre-race meeting will take place at 5 PM on Saturday outside the UNC Wellness Center. If this is your first triathlon or you just have a couple questions, come to this meeting.

Note: Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT. ALL USAT annual members must show a valid USAT membership card or pay the one day membership fee ($10).

The Wellness Center at Meadowmont
100 Sprunt St
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Lodging Information

Courtyard by Marriott
100 Marriott Way
(1/2 mile from race site!!)
919-883-0700 / 1-800-321-2211

Or click on their website and use group code WELWELB


Policies and Refunds

REFUND POLICY

50% of your entry fee will be refunded until July 24, 2009 or until the event has filled. No refunds will be issued for any reason after July 24, 2009. Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy. By registering for this event you agree to these refund terms. To request a refund you must complete the refund request form using the link below BEFORE the posted refund deadline.

Volunteer

Volunteers are critical to the success of any event so if you would like to help out just click on the link below and we will contact you the week prior to the race.

Results

2009

2008

2007

2006

Award Categories


2009 Results
Age Group Men
Age Group Women
Athena
Clydesdales
Relays

Top 3 in each of the following categories

Overall (M & F)
Masters (M & F)
Age Groups (M & F):
12 & Under,13-15,16-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69, 70-74,75-79,80-84, 85+
Clydesdales (Males - 200 Lbs + - 39 years and younger)
Master Clydesdales (Males - 200 Lbs + - 40 years of age and older)
Athenas (Females - 150 Lbs +)

Relay Teams (One Division)

Series rules state that once you compete in a particular event category, you must remain in that same category for all future Series events in that calendar year. Please review the Series Rules for full details.