Pinehurst Triathlon 2010
Event #25 of the Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series
- Time:
- 8:00 AM
- Date:
- Saturday, October 16, 2010
- Place:
- Pinehurst, NC
- Distance:
- 1500 Meter Swim
30 Mile Bike
10K Run
- Status:
- Open with 428 spots left
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Description
The final race of the year in the Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series.
Pinehurst is the largest international distance triathlon on the east coast from Washington, DC to Florida. This race will close out - don't wait too long to register.
Course Descriptions:
(for course maps - click on "Course Maps" button above)
Swim:
The swim setting is right off of a postcard. The race begins with a beach start at the Pinehurst Marina. The course is a triangular shaped course in beautiful Lake Pinehurst . Conditions are usually perfect; the air temperature at start time is normally in the 60s and the water temperature is normally in the low-70s making wetsuits legal.
The new bike course will allow us to increase the number of swim waves and also to space the swim waves out farther apart
Bike:
The bike course at Pinehurst is a challenging test - rewarding stronger cyclists.
The course is a pure one loop design.
There are no large hills on the course - but a constant series of moderate hills and rollers. The road surfaces are for the most part very smooth. There is one short section of the course ( Derby Rd ) that is not smooth - but that section is only a couple of miles long. There will be one water bottle handoff location (water only).
Run:
The run course is tough. There are lots of small rolling type hills, but there are also plenty of flat sections. It's a wonderfully picturesque course - as the one-loop 6.2 mile course circles Lake Pinehurst on quiet residential streets. There's lots of shade, as you run past beautiful homes, the lake, and parts of the Pinehurst golf courses. Aid stations will be located every mile (water & energy drink).
The finishing stretch of the run promises to be exciting for both participants ansd spectators as competitors complete the run by coming across the top of dam towards Pinehurst Marina.
See Additional Details to view category results from previous years.
Affiliated Charities
This event benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training.
Pricing
- Before Tuesday, June 01, 2010:
Individual Participant: $65.00
Relay Team: $100.00 - Before Wednesday, September 01, 2010:
Individual Participant: $75.00
Relay Team: $120.00 - Before Saturday, October 16, 2010:
Individual Participant: $85.00
Relay Team: $140.00
Note: On-line Registration for this event closes on 10-13-2010 at 8:00 AM. On-site registration MAY be available during normal packet pick up hours. Please review this event site for more details regarding on-site registration.
There is a $10.00 fee for each non-USAT registrant.
On-site registration is available for this event on 10-16-2010 during normal packet pick up hours.
On-site registration is available for this event on 10-15-2010 during normal packet pick up hours.
Event Site Rules
Event Capacity:
900
USAT Sanctioned:
The Pinehurst Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned race.
Cut-Off Time:
All participants must complete the race in under 4 hours. Race 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 race in under 4 hours.
Minimum Age:
The minimum age allowed for participating in the Pinehurst Triathlon is 13.
Timing System:
The Pinehurst Triathlon will be timed using the ChampionChip Tming System.
(5 splits provided
Dogs:
Dogs are not permitted on the Pinehurst Marina property.
Packet Pickup
1) Friday, October 15th (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
@ Race Site
Pinehurst Marina
1 Denchilo Lane
Pinehurst, NC 28374
2) Saturday, October 16th (6:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
@ Race Site
NOTE:
A photo ID is required for packet pick-up.
All participants must pick up their own race packet.
(including all relay team members).
USA Triathlon requires that all USAT annual members must show their USAT membership card at packet pick-up.
Any USAT annual member who does not present his/her valid membership card at packet pick-up, will be required to pay the USAT one-day fee of $10
Lodging Information
1) Comfort Inn Pinehurst
9801 US Hwy. 15-501, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Phone: 910-215-5500
2) Springhill Suites Pinehurst
10024 US Highway 15/501
Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374 USA
Phone: 1-910-695-0234
Policies and Refunds
REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until September 18, 2010. No refunds will be issued for any reason after September 18, 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.
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement the following procedures will be followed:
The event will be postponed until 8:45AM in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
If inclement weather does not pass by 8:45AM, the event will be changed to a duathlon 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 2011 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 2011 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
Click here to request a refund.
Purchase Event Photos
Birds Eye View will be providing the official event photos.
Participants will be contacted by Birds Eye View following the event
Volunteer
Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to fill out the volunteer form.
A race official will be in touch with you the week of the race.
Results
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
Additional Information
Award Categories:
Top 3 in each of the following categories
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+
Clydesdales (Males - 200 Lbs +)
Masters Clydesdales (Males - 200 Lbs +, 40 & Over)
Athenas (Females - 150 Lbs +)
Novice (M & F)
Masters Novice (M & F)
Aquabike (M & F)
Relay Teams (one category)
CLICK HERE to view category results from previous years.
Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series rules state that once you compete in a particular race category in an Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series race - you must remain in that same category for all future Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series races in that calendar year. The exception to this rule are the Novice and Masters Novice categories. You may begin the year as a Novice or Masters Novice and then switch into another category (ie: age group, clydesdale, etc.)
Below is a brief description of each race category:
Open - Category for Elite participants. These are typically the fastest people in the race and they compete on an Elite/Professional level.
Masters Open - Same as above, but these Elite participants are 40 and over.
Age Group - Participants competing in their age group.
Clydesdale - Category for male participants who are over 200 lbs.
Master Clydesdale - Category for male participants who are over 200 lbs. and are 40 or over.
Athena - Category for women over 150 lbs.
Novice - Category for beginner participants. Participants competing as a Novice have usually done less than 3 events.
Master Novice - Same as Novice but these participants are beginners who are 40 or over.
NOTE: You may fit into one or more of the above categories, so whichever category you choose to compete in is completely your choice. Choose the category that you feel you would have the most fun competing in.
USAT's "Age Up" Policy:
An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of Dec. 31, 2010 . The age he/she is on 12/31 will determine his/her racing age group. If an athlete is due to "age-up" into the next group, it will happen at the beginning of the year, not after the athlete's birthday. This action aligns regular U.S. age group racing with the method used by USA Triathlon for its National Rankings Program and its new Grand Prix Series.
Example: John Smith is 39 and will turn 40 on November 20, 2010.
John will be considered 40 for all 2010 races - and will race in the 40-44 age group at all 2010 races.
Sally Jones is 29 and will turn 30 on July 3, 2010.
Sally will be considered 30 for all 2010 races - and will race in the 30-34 age group at all 2010 races.
This same policy applies to the all race categories in Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series races (Open, Clydesdale, etc).
Example: Fred Peters is 39 and will turn 40 on August 15, 2010.
Fred has registered to race in the "Open" category.
Since Fred will turn 40 in 2010 and will be considered 40 in all 2010 races, Fred will automatically be switched into the "Masters Open" category.
Participant Meeting & Parking
A participant orientation meeting will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, October 15th at the race site (covered pavillion next to lake). We will cover as many details as possible about the race and questions will be encouraged. A representative from USA Triathlon will also be on hand to discuss USAT issues and concerns relative to rules and safety. This meeting should last about 30 minutes - we encourage everyone to attend.
NOTE: There will be NO pre-race instructions given on race morning.
Parking:
ALL participants, volunteers, and spectators must park in a big grass parking lot on Linden Rd. - approx. 1/2 mile from the Pinehurst Marina.
We have been asked by the Village of Pinehurst to follow this procedure based on complaints that they received from area residents. Continued complaints from Pinehurst area residents could jeopardize the future of the Pinehurst Triathlon. This parking process has now been in place since 2006.
The Village of Pinehurst will have a tow truck on duty that morning and will tow ANY vehicles that are not parked in the new grass parking lot on Linden Rd.
We ask your cooperation on this matter.
Click on the "Directions" button at the top of this page for a map that clearly illustrates this parking location.
