Set Up Events

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

Description

Moving into its eigth season, the South Carolina Half has become one of the most hotly contested events in the South Carolina Triathlon Series. This event has historically been a stepping stone and final tune up for those athletes looking to race well at Beach2Battleship or other long distance late season events. It has also become a season ending goal for many national athletes as they search for glory or the $1,500 prize purse offered at this event. Whatever your goal when you toe the line at the SC Half, you will be given all the tools you need on the event course to make your goal a reality.

The 1.2 mile swim is a counter clockwise one loop affair. With athletes entering the water via a large stone walkway just beneath the finish line behind the Drummond Center spectators get a bird's eye view of the wave start. The start is a short 100 meter walk from the Transition Area. In past years the current has been mild and chop is light. With a move this year earlier into the season wetsuits will likely not be needed as water should be around 80 degrees..

The 56 mile bike is also a one loop course with moderate and gradual climbs. This course is by no means flat but it is not an extremely hilly one either. Depending on the day athletes may encounter a head wind (or tail wind) on the long stretch from miles 20 - 40 but the rest of the course is sheltered from the wind. Road surfaces are good with one 2 mile stretch of rough pavement starting at mile 40 and ending at mile 42. Aid stations are placed approximately at miles 15, 30 and 45 with Sportscap Bottled water at all the aid stations. Sportscap Bottled Gatorade will be served at MM 30. Traffic is light. Turns are marked with pavement arrows and neon directional signs. All intersections and course monitering are handled by the South Carolina Highway Patrol and other local jurisdiction officers.

As with any Half IM the run course can be where the event is won or lost. This fact also holds true at the SC Half as the course can be fast, but can also zap the energy right out of you. The 13.1 mile run is a 2 loop out and back affair. Starting in the Transition Area athletes encounter mainly flat to lightly rolling hills on the way to the turn around loop. The course is completely paved and closed to traffic as athletes exit the park and hit Hwy 702 before turning right into an auxillary State Park Road. A large portion of the course is shaded but the stretch along Hwy 702 is without shade. High temperatures have ranged from the low 70's into the low 80's. Aid stations are located every mile with a full array of items including Gatorade Endurance Formula Drinks and Hammer Gel needed to keep you hydrated and full of electrolytes.

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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.

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News

8/23/2010 SC Half Event Details Posted - Cooler Weather in Store
The official Event Details have been posted for the SC Half. Please make sure you read through the posted details in order to have as much information about the event as possible prior to event weekend.

On-line registraton will close at 7:0AM on Thursday August 26, 2010. We will be taking registrations on site during posted packet pick up hours.

Currently forecasts are calling for low temperatures in the high 60 with highs in the low to mid 80's and partly cloudy skies.

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.

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Event Site Rules

Event Capacity
This event is limited to the first 700 registrations.

USAT Sanctioned
The SC Half is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

Cut off Times
All participants must complete the event within 8 hours of the start of the final swim wave. Individual discipline cut off times are seen below and are listed as cummulative times from the start of the final swim wave. Event officials reserve the right to pull any athlete from the course if it appears he/ she will not complete the event within the posted cut off times.

Swim: 1 hour 15 minutes
Bike: 5 hours 00 minutes
Run: 8 Hours 00 minutes

Medical Form
The medical form is mandatory and must be filled out and turned in in order to get your event packet. Please download the form and bring it with you to packet pick up.

South Carolina Half Medical Form

Notes From the Medical Director
Click HERE to read through the posted Letter from the event Medical Director

Minimum Age
The minimum age allowed for participating in the SC Half as an individual is 15 years of age.

Timing System
The SC Half will be timed using the ChampionChip Tming System.
(5 splits provided)

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Packet Pickup

Saturday August 28, 2010 (12:00 - 4:00 PM)
Greenwood State Recreation Area
John Drummond Center (Event Site)
302 State Park Road
Ninety Six, SC 29666

Sunday August 29, 2010 (5:15-6:30 AM)
Greenwood State Recreation Area
John Drummond Center (Event Site)
302 State Park Road
Ninety Six, SC 29666

 

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)

Directional Maps to the above locations may be found by clicking on the Directions button at the top of this page.

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Lodging Information

Host Hotel
Jameson Inn of Greenwood
109 Enterprise Court
Greenwood, SC 29649
864-942-0002

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Policies and Refunds

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

 

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

1. The event will be postponed until 8:00AM in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
2. If inclement weather does not pass at 8:00AM the event will be changed to a duathlon with a 10 km Run, 56 mile Bike, 10 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.

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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.

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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.

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Results

2010

• Overall Men
• Overall Women
• Relay Teams
• Overall Aquabike (Male and Female)

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
• Relay Teams

2005

• Overall Men
• Overall Women
• Relay Teams

2004

• Overall Men
• Overall Women

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Additional Information

Prize Money
The total prize purse for this event is $1,500. This purse will be split among the top 3 Men and Women overall finishers regardless of division. The split will be as follows:

1. $400
2. $250
3. $100

Finisher's Medals
All Half athletes will receive a custom designed South Carolina Half finisher's medal.

 

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)
• Novice (M & F)
• Aquabike (Overall Top 3 M & F)

RELAY AWARDS

• Co-Ed Relay (Top 3)

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

Aid Stations

BIKE COURSE
Aid stations on the bike will be positioned at 3 locations on the bike course. These stations will be found at approximately miles 15, 30 and 45. Stations at mile marks 15 and 45 will have water only in sportscap water bottles which fit nicely into a standard water bottle cage. The station at mile mark 30 will have water and Gatorade in sportscap bottles which fit nicely into a standard water bottle cage.

RUN COURSE
Aid stations on the run will be positioned approximately every mile. These stations will contain:

• Water and Gatorade Enduance Formula
• Hamer Gel and Electrolyte capsules
• Pretzels and other salty snacks
• Orange Slices
• Flat Cola
• Iced Rags

AquaBike Division
The 2010 edition of the South Carolina Half will offer an Aquabike Division for those wishing to race but not interested in battling the half marathon of the event. Athletes must register as an Aquabike participant (Event Category) during registration AND MUST USE the discount code aquabike10 to pay the reduced rate ($50 off the normal fee). Aquabike athletes will end their day at the bike finish timing mats entrance to the Transition Area. Awards will be given to the Top 3 overall men and women in this category. Aquabike athletes will not be awarded finisher's medals at this event.

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Age Group/Category Results

Click HERE for Age Group/Category results.

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