North Carolina Triathlon Series
The NCTS is the largest and longest running triathlon series in the U.S.
Totaling 18 events, the NCTS is comprised of early season pool swim sprint distance events, traditional sprint distance events, international distance events, and two half iron distance events.
NCTS events are staged from the foothills of the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains to the beautiful beaches of southeastern North Carolina – from the metropolises of Charlotte and Raleigh to wide-open out of the way places like White Lake.
Over 6,000 different people race in the NCTS with the 18 events attracting over 12,000 registrations.
In 2010, the NCTS will be undergoing more changes than at any point since the inception of the series back in 1999. These changes are designed to keep the NCTS vibrant and progressive.
Experience an NCTS event in 2010.
News
10/26/2009: And the Winner Is!
Congratulations to Russ Schroter, the winner of the 2009 Kestrel Talon Giveaway! Russ and Frank Fawcett were the finalists in the giveaway. Frank was chosen randomly from the Charlotte banquet and Russ from the Raleigh banquet. At the Raleigh banquet the actual raffle ticket for each finalist was put into a bowl and randomly drawn and Russ goes home with the grand prize.
We thank everyone who attended the banquets and participated in the 2009 NCTS as we look forward to an exciting 2010!
10/26/2009: Looking Ahead to 2010
Congratulations to everyone who participated this year in the North Carolina Triathlon Series.
The 2010 schedule will be posted by December 1st with some exciting new changes for the NCTS.
2009 Series Awards
If you were unable to attend either of the NCTS banquets and would like us to mail out your award, we'll be happy to mail your award out for a small mailing/handling fee.
Click on the link below and then click on the "Register for event" button in the upper right hand corner - just like registering for a race. It will cost you a total of $10.60. In the comments section of the registration, - put a short note "NCTS series award"
FYI - the awards this year are engraved crystal pieces
Series Rules
USA Triathlon Santioning
- All NCTS events are USA Triathlon sanctioned.
Qualification Rules
- Click HERE to learn about series qualification rules.
USAT Age Up Rule
- Click HERE to learn about the USAT age up rule.
USAT Wetsuit Rules
- Click HERE to learn about the NCTS Wetsuit usage policy.
Series Weights, Categories and Divisions
Event weights for 2009 will be roughly based on criteria established by USA Triathlon for the purposes of administering their national ranking system.
For the NCTS, events will be weighted according to distance and size.
The event weight index will be used to calculate scores for all participants and the weight index will be multiplied by the individuals raw score (see "scoring").
| Event Distance | Distance Factor | Depth of Field Factor (500+ finishers) |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint | 0.90 | 0.91 |
| International | 0.92 | 0.93 |
| Half Ironman | 0.94 | 0.95 |
Based on the above formula the event weights for the 2009 NCTS events will be as follows:
| Event | Event Weight |
|---|---|
| Azalea | 0.91 |
| MAP | 0.90 |
| White Lake Half I & II | 0.95 |
| White Lake Sprint I & II | 0.91 |
| Surf & Turf Super Sprint | 0.90 |
| Over The Mountain | 0.92 |
| Tri Latta | 0.91 |
| Kure Beach Double Sprint | 0.90 |
| Triangle | 0.91 |
| Lake Wylie | 0.90 |
| Bandits Challenge | 0.92 |
| Lake Norman YMCA | 0.91 |
| Duke Liver Center Half | 0.94 |
| Wilmington YMCA | 0.91 |
| Pinehurst | 0.93 |
Individual Race Categories:
Click HERE for a description of all the race categories that are available for individuals in NCTS events.
Series Scoring and Current Standings
How the Series is Scored:
Click HERE for details on how the NCTS is scored.
NCTS Standings:
2008 Standings
2007 Standings
2006 Standings
2005 Standings
2004 Standings
2003 Standings
2002 Standings
Series Awards
Prize Money:
The following prize money will be presented at the NCTS Awards Banquet at the end of the year based on the final series standings.
"Open" Division (Men & Women):
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $400
"Masters Open" Division (Men & Women):
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
Distinctive Awards:
Awards will be presented to the TOP 5 individuals in the following event divisions at the NCTS Awards banquet at the end of the year based on the final series standings.
As stated earlier, individuals must compete in a minimum of 5 events to be eligible for awards.
Divisions:
Open (M & W)
Masters Open (M & W)
Age Groups (M & W)
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 & Over
Clydesdales (Men, 200 Lbs & Over)
Masters Clydesdales (Men, 200 Lbs & Over, 40 years of age & older)
Athenas (Women, 150 Lbs. & Over)
NCTS Awards Banquets
2010 banquet information to be announced.
