Paris Mountain International Triathlon 2013
Event #3 of the AAA Car Care South Carolina Triathlon Series presented by Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas
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8:00 AM |
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Saturday, April 06, 2013 |
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PLACE: |
Paris Mountain State Park - Greenville, SC |
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Event Completed |
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DISTANCE: |
500 meter Swim |
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OPEN TILL: |
Wednesday, April 03, 2013 8:00 AM |
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Description
On-line registration has closed. We WILL BE 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 6, 2013 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 wetsuit 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're 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. The 2013 edition will feature a trail run UP the mountain with a descent on the pavement. This change will make for a safer event while keeping the trail aspect of the event in play.
Affiliated Charities
This event benefits the SADS Foundation.
All SCTS events benefit the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation. Sudden arrhythmia death syndromes are genetic heart conditions that can cause 
sudden death in young, apparently healthy people. These conditions can be treated and deaths can be prevented.
Please consider a donation to this worthy cause during your registration process.
To learn more about SADS visit their web site at www.sads.org
News
4/3/2013 Paris Mountain Triathlon - Event Details Posted
If you are racing this Saturday in Greenville and the Paris Mountain Triathlon please read through the Event Details posted to the event web page.
On-lien registration has now closed. We will be taking registrations Friday at Carolina Triathlon and Saturday at the event site during posted packet pick up hours.
Water temperature will be posted here by Wednesday at 9PM.
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, 00 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)
Packet Pickup
Friday April 5, 2013 (3-6 PM)
Carolina Triathlon
928 South Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 331-8483
Saturday April 6, 2013 (6-7:15 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 ($12).
Lodging Information
Host Hotel:
Hilton Greenville
45 West Orchard Park Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
864-298-6846
Use the Group Code PMT to receive the special rate of $89 / per night
Policies and Refunds
This event accepts refunds of 50% of the paid event price up to 14 days prior to the event date or until the event has filled. Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
The refund cutoff date was Saturday, March 23, 2013 and has passed. No further refunds requests will be accepted for this event.
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement the following procedures will be followed:
- If the road ways are wet on event morning yet it is not lightning the event will be changed to a swim - run "duathlon" with a time trial start format.
- If the road ways are wet AND it is lightning on event morning the event will be delayed up until 8:30AM in hopes the lightning will pass.
- Should the lightning not pass by 8:30AM the event will be cancelled and athletes will be offered a free entry into any 2013 SCTS event of Sprint or International Distance.
- No refunds will be issued beyond the rollover entries mentioned in #3 above.
Purchase Event Photos
Tricycle Studios is the Official Photographer of the South Carolina Triathlon Series!
Their photographers will be attending this event capturing images throughout the race course.
Athletes will receive a customized email after the race, complete with race stats, and automated links to find your images. You may also go directly to the Tricycle Studios website to review their custom products, and purchase your photos from this and other Set Up Events.
Tricycle Studios | a Bird's Eye View, Inc. Company | 540-358-0001 | info@tricyclephoto.com
Volunteer
Click Below to volunteer for this wonderful event:
Overall Results
2013
2011
2010
Age Group Results
Click HERE to view the Age Group / Category Results from this event
Award Categories
Award Categories
Awards will be given to the Top 3 in each of the following divisions:
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
- Open (M & F)
- Masters Open (M & F)
- Age Groups (M & F): 15 & Under, 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 & Over
- Clydesdale
- Master Clydesdale
- Athena
- ParaTriathlete (M & F)
- THERE IS NO NOVICE DIVISION AT THIS EVENT
RELAY AWARDS
- Co-Ed Relay (Top 3)
Click HERE to learn more about each of the divisions listed above.
Novice Athletes
Thanks for making this event your first triathlon! There are many more people like yourself who will be racing this type of event for the first time. Below are links to information that you will want to review before race weekend.
Packet Pick-Up
Race Number & Body Marking
Timing Chip
Transition Area
USAT Triathlon Rules
Water Temperature & Wetsuits
Do you still have questions? If so please review these FAQ's. If you still have questions after reviewing this information please click here.
