Set Up Events

1. Description
2. Affiliated Charities
3. News
4. Pricing
5. Event Site Rules
6. Packet Pickup
7. Lodging Information
8. Policies and Refunds
9. Purchase Event Photos
10. Volunteer
11. Results
12. Additional Information
13. Collegiate Athletes

Description

The Hickory Knob Triathlon takes place in the Hickory Knob State Resort Park, perhaps the most beautiful of all South Carolina Parks. Athletes have the ability to stay in the park lodge rooms just feet from the transition area and finish line.

The swim is a clockwise triangular course with wetsuits always being allowed. Water temperatures normally range between 70 and 73 degrees for this in water start. Depending on the wind there may be a light to moderate chop with little to no current. A very steep climb out of the lake greets athletes after the swim.

The bike is long and tough, as the event returns to the original 28 mile, one loop course. With the steepest grades being found in the first 3 miles the course flattens out to rolling hills throughout the rest of the bike. A water bottle handoff can be found at mile 16. Turns are marked with pavement arrows and directional signs. Police and volunteers man all intersections.

The run is an out and back 10k course. Perhaps the toughest run in the GTS SCTS, the Hickory Knob course winds past the golf course and up and down a series of very steep grades before leveling out near the campground. Then it is around the turn around point to finish with a gradual ascent to the finish line.

A SPRINT DISTANCE triathlon is also offered at this event.

back to top

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.

back to top

News

7/19/2010 GTS SCTS Partners with TeamKattouf
Set Up Events and the Go Tri Sports South Carolina Triathlon Series presented by Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas is proud to announce that TeamKattouf has become the official coaching partner of the final four GTS SCTS events: the South Carolina Half, East Coast VW Tri at NMB and the Hickory Knob Triathlons. TeamKattouf is the world's premier coaching service for multi sport, running, cycling, general fitness, and nutrition coaching. As an added bonus for our athletes TeamKattouf is offering event specific training plans and nutrition plans at 75% off the normal rate. Look for the opportunity to purchase these plans during the registration process or click HERE to purchase one of these plans now.

We welcome TeamKattouf and are confident your overall racing experience will be greatly enhanced by the plans being offered by TeamKattouf.

Click HERE to learn more about Dr. Rick Kattouf by reading his bio.

back to top

Pricing

1. Before Saturday, May 01, 2010:
   Individual Participant: $65.00
   Relay Team: $130.00
2. Before Wednesday, September 01, 2010:
   Individual Participant: $75.00
   Relay Team: $140.00
3. Before Friday, October 01, 2010:
   Individual Participant: $85.00
   Relay Team: $150.00
4. Before Saturday, October 16, 2010:
   Individual Participant: $90.00
   Relay Team: $165.00

Note: On-line Registration for this event closes on 10-13-2010 at 9:00 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.

back to top

Event Site Rules

Event Capacity
This event is limited to the first 400 registrations.

USAT Sanctioned
The Hickory Knob International Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

Cut-Off Time
All participants must complete the event in under 4 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 4 hours, 00 minutes.

Minimum Age
The minimum age allowed for participating in the Hickory Knob International Triathlon is 15 years of age.

Timing System
The Hickory Knob International Triathlon will be timed using the ChampionChip Tming System.
(5 splits provided)

back to top

Packet Pickup

Friday October 15, 2010 (3-7 PM)
Hickory Knob State Park Lodge (Event Site)
1591 Resort Drive
McCormick, SC 29835

Saturday October 16, 2010 (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.

back to top

Lodging Information

Hickory Knob State Park
A small block of lodge rooms and cabins will be available at the event site:

Reference "Hickory Knob Triathlon 2010" when making your reservation.

NOTE: Block cutoff date is 8/15/2010

Lodge Rooms
$67.75

Cabins
$94.75

(864) 391-2450

 

Cullers Inn - Lincolnton, GA (Approximately 15 minutes from Hickory Knob State Park)
(706) 359-6161

Savannah Lakes Resort & Marina (OUT OF BUSINESS)

 

The McCormick Inn (Less than 2 miles from the park entrance)

back to top

Policies and Refunds

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

TRANSFER POLICY
Event entries are not transferable between individuals. To switch from event to event (Sprint to International or International to Sprint) will require a processing payment of $20. This payment will be made via cash or check at packet pick-up. Please use the Contact Us About this Event link at the top of this page to request such a transfer.

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

1. The event will be postponed until 9:30AM in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
2. If inclement weather does not pass at 9:30AM the event will be changed to a duathlon with a 5 km Run, 28 mile Bike, 5 km 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.

Click here to request a refund.

back to top

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.

back to top

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.

Volunteer Form

back to top

Results

2009

• Overall Men
• Overall Women
• Relay Teams

2008

• Overall Men
• Overall Women
• Relay Teams

2007

• Overall Men
• Overall Women
• Relay Teams

2006

• Overall Men
• Overall Women
• Collegiate Males
• Collegiate Females
• Relay Teams

2005

• Overall Men
• Overall Women
• Collegiate Males
• Collegiate Females
• Relay Teams

2004

• Overall Men
• Overall Women

2003

• Overall Men
• Overall Women

back to top

Additional Information

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
• Collegiate (M & F)
• Clydesdale
• Master Clydesdale
• Athena
• ParaTriathlete (M & F)
• Novice (M & F)

RELAY AWARDS

• Co-Ed Relay (Top 3)
• Collegiate Relay (Top 1 M & F)

Click HERE to learn more about each of the divisions listed above.

back to top

Collegiate Athletes

The Hickory Knob Sprint and International Distance Triathlons welcome all collegiate athletes to the event. Having served as part of the USA Triathlon Southeast Regional Collegiate Championship Series over the past few years, this event is a great way for all collegiate athletes to finish up their 2010 racing season.

The International Distance Event is offering $25 off the current entry fee for all full-time collegiate athletes. In order to take advantage of this discount collegiate athletes must use the discount code: univhk10 DURING the on-line registration process,

Discounts will not be issued after on-line registration and are only available for those athletes registering BEFORE on-line registration is shut down.

back to top