Set Up Events

1. Description
2. Affiliated Charities
3. Event Site Rules
4. Packet Pickup
5. Lodging Information
6. Policies and Refunds
7. Purchase Event Photos
8. Results
9. Age Group Results

Description

NOTE: On-line Registration has closed. We are taking registrations on Friday and Saturday during posted packet pick up hours.

The Paris Mountain Triathlon is a one of a kind event scheduled for April 17, 2010 in beautiful Paris Mountain State Park - Greenville, SC. An event that is not for the faint of heart, the Paris Mountain Triathlon will test your determination as you bike and run up and over the tallest point in Greenville County. Athletes will begin the day in a time trial start format in the spring fed waters of Lake Placid within the Paris Mountain State Park. The 500 meter swim will be wet suit legal and over before you know it. But don't worry, there is plenty of time to be spent on the 20 mile bike route that rolls along rural roads before encountering the legendary Paris Mountain climb. Athletes will climb more than 1000 feet on the 2.2 mile climb so you better have your climbing legs ready. This climb is the same one featured at the US Pro Cycling Championships held each year in Greenville and local pro cyclist George Hincapie holds the unofficial best time up the mountain at just over 8 minutes (Folks that's 16.5 miles per hour!). While we don't expect anyone to beat that time during the triathlon, we will be capturing climb splits and awarding the fastest male and female of the day. Once over the peak it is a fast descent and a lot of downhill riding into the transition. Think you done? Well, you are sorely mistaken. Out of TA athletes will begin the 2.5 mile climb up the other side of the mountain in what some claim is even harder than the climb found on the bike. We will let you be the judge. Whatever you decide the end result as you cross the finish line will certainly be satisfaction in knowing you have tamed the beast that is the Paris Mountain Triathlon.

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Affiliated Charities

This event benefits Team Type 1.

All 2010 SCTS events will benefit Team Type 1

The main objectives of Team Type 1 are as follows:

1. Strive for 6.5 program - The outreach program where athletes visit hospitals, families and caregivers to educate them on living with and overcoming Diabetes.
2. Helping fund and resource the 70,000 people living without the insulin they need. The Team will be going to Rwanda, South Africa to pass out supplies and teach the people how to use the insulin and technology to live healthier.
3. "Cure Death from Diabetes" a program to eliminate death from the complications of Diabetes in the next 5 years. This will involve more educational cirriculum, pushing for approval of new technology and having the athletes test new medical equipment to expidite the arrival of the "synthetic pancreas" and closed loop insulin delivery system.

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Event Site Rules

Event Capacity
This event is limited to the first 300 registrations.

USAT Sanctioned
The Paris Mountain Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

Cut-Off Time
All participants must complete the event in under 3 hours, 30 minutes from the start of the final wave. Event officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to complete the event in under 3 hours, 00 minutes.

Minimum Age
The minimum age allowed for participating in the Paris Mountain Triathlon is 15 years of age.

Timing System
The Paris Mountain Triathlon will be timed using the ChampionChip Tming System.
(5 splits provided)

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Packet Pickup

Friday April 16, 2010 (3-6 PM)
Go Tri Sports - Greenville
400 East McBee Ave #104
Greenville, SC 29607

Saturday April 17, 2010 (6-7 AM)
Paris Mountain State Park
2401 State Park Road
Greenville, SC 29609

Note: Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. This rule applies to relay team members as well. 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).

Directional Maps to the above locations may be found by clicking on the Directions button at the top of this page.

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Lodging Information

Host Hotel
Hampton Inn
593 Roe Center Court
Travelers Rest,SC 29690
864-834-5550

Rate of $79 using the group code PMT

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Policies and Refunds

REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until April 1, 2010. No refunds will be issued for any reason after April 1, 2010. 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.

 

WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement the following procedures will be followed:

1. The event will be postponed until 8:30AM in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
2. If inclement weather does not pass at 8:30AM the event will be changed to a duathlon with a 2.5 mile Run, 20 mile Bike, 2.5 mile Run format.
3. If a duathlon is not possible the event will be cancelled and a 50% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2011 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
4. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather prior to event weekend a 50% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2011 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.

To request a refund you must fill out the refund request form here.

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Purchase Event Photos

Bird's Eye View is the official event photography company of the South Carolina Triathlon Series. Bird's Eye View will be on hand at this event capturing images of your event.

You will receive a customized email with your photos and splits following the event. Or you may go to www.birdseyeview.net to purchase your photos from other Set Up Events.

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Results

2010

• Overall Men
• Overall Women
• Relay Teams

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Age Group Results

Click HERE to view the Age Group / Category Results from this event

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