Hickory Knob Sprint Triathlon 2009
Event #17 of the South Carolina Triathlon Series
- Time:
- 9:20 AM
- Date:
- Saturday, October 17, 2009
- Place:
- Hickory Knob State Resort Park - McCormick, SC
- Distance:
- 500 meter Swim
10 mile Bike
5 km Run
- Status:
- Closed
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Description
The 2010 date for this event will be posted on December 1, 2009.
Hickory Knob mixes things up a bit by offering a second distance to the already popular season ending International distance event. This third year sprint distance event gives those folks not quite ready to tackle the International distance event a chance to earn points at the last SCTS event of the year. It also gives the top Age Group and Elite athletes a real decision to make as they try to make the most of the last points event of the year. This event will take place in the Hickory Knob State Resort Park which is possibly the most scenic parks in all of South Carolina. Overall the course is fairly tough, but who could think of a better way to finish off a long and tough SCTS season.
The short 500 meter swim is great for first timers but long enough to get a good feel for the open water lake swim course. Wetsuits will be allowed and the course will be a clockwise loop. Sprint distance athletes will turn at the yellow triangular buoys rather than continuing straight as the International distance athletes will do. We expect water temperatures to be between 70 and 73 degrees.
The 10 mile bike course is a simple out and back design with only one turn and the turn around point being found on Hwy 7 a mile and a half outside the main entrance to the park. So, the majority of this course will take place on the roads of the State Park. The course is best described as rolling to hilly, but with only 10 miles to tackle it is over before you know it.
The 5K run is also an out and back affair with all of the course being held on the main road leading into the State Park. Straight out and straight back with no turns, this course is simple and straight forward. The terrain is rolling with a significant downhill starting the event and the same hill, only the opposite direction (UP!), to finish it off. Aid Stations are at miles 0.8 and 1.55 serving Sportsdrink, Water and Hammer Gel.
Affiliated Charities
This event benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Set Up Events and the South Carolina Triathlon Series are proud to announce the continuation of partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. MDA is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to conquering more 40 neuromuscular diseases that affect a million Americans of all ages.
Please consider making a donation to this worthy cause during the registration process. Through your generous donations, and through Charity Slots sold at the SCTS events in 2009, the SCTS can help support the fight with our partner, MDA.
You can learn more about MDA by visiting their web page at www.mda.org
News
10/13/2009 Hickory Knob Triathlon - Event Details Posted
If you are racing this weekend at the Hickory Knob Sprint or International distance events, please take the time to read through the Event Details posted to the event web site.
Note: On-line Registration will close at 9AM on Wednesday October 14, 2009. After this time we WILL BE taking on-site registrations during posted packet pick up times.
2/4/2009 Hickory Knob State Park Lodging Info Updated
Please note the update to the State Park Lodging Info below. Cut off date for rooms is 8/16/2009. After this date the block of rooms will be opened back up for general consumption.
Event Site Rules
Event Capacity
This event is limited to the first 400 registrations.
USAT Sanctioned
The Hickory Knob Sprint Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.
Cut-Off Time
All participants must complete the event in under 2 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 2 hours, 00 minutes.
Minimum Age
The minimum age allowed for participating in the Hickory Knob International Triathlon is 10 years of age.
Timing System
The Hickory Knob Sprint Triathlon will be timed using the ChampionChip Timing System.
(5 splits provided)
Packet Pickup
Friday October 16, 2009 (3-7 PM)
Hickory Knob State Park Lodge (Event Site)
1591 Resort Drive
McCormick, SC 29835
Saturday October 17, 2009 (7-8:15 AM)
Hickory Knob State Park Lodge (Event Site)
1591 Resort Drive
McCormick, SC 29835
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).
Collegiate Athletes must show a valid College ID at packet pick up.
Directional Maps to the above locations may be found by clicking on the Directions button at the top of this page.
Lodging Information
Hickory Knob State Park
A small block of lodge rooms and cabins will be available at the event site:
Reference "HK Triathlon 2009" when making your reservation.
NOTE: Block cutoff date is 8/16/2009
Lodge Rooms
$67.75
Cabins
$94.75
(864) 391-2450
Savannah Lakes Resort & Marina (800) 544-8912
GROUP CODE: Hickory Knob Triathlon
Lodging Rooms: $90/ night
- Queen Bed and pull out sofa
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Pets allowed
Townhouses: $200/ night
- 2 Bedrooms (1 queen and 2 twin beds total)
- 2 Baths
- Living area and sleeper sofa
- Full kitchen
- Washer/ Dryer
NOTE: The 2009 SCTS Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday October 17, 2009 at 6PM at the Savannah Lakes Resort & Marina. Keep this in mind when making your room reservations.
The McCormick Inn (Less than 2 miles from the park entrance)
Policies and Refunds
REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until September 1, 2009. No refunds will be issued for any reason after September 1, 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.
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement the following procedures will be followed:
- The event will be postponed until 9:30AM in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
- If inclement weather does not pass at 9:30AM the event will be changed to a duathlon with a 1.5 mile Run, 10 mile Bike, 1.5 mile Run format.
- If a duathlon is not possible the event will be cancelled and a 50% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2010 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
- 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 2010 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.
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.
Volunteer
Click HERE to view the possible jobs you may have at this event.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event please fill out the volunteer requet form below.
Results
2009
2008
2007
2009 Category Results
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Male Age Groups
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