Pinehurst International Triathlon 2013
Event #20 of the AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series
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8:00 AM |
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Saturday, October 05, 2013 |
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Pinehurst, NC |
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1500 Meter Swim |
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Wednesday, October 02, 2013 8:00 AM |
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Description
The final international race of the year in the AAA-NCTS.
The Pinehurst Triathlon will also be held the day of the AAA-NCTS awards banquet - which will move back to Pinehurst for the first time in seven years.
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.
Category Pricing
| Open MaleOpen FemaleMasters Open MaleMasters Open FemaleAge Group MaleAge Group FemaleClydesdaleMaster ClydesdaleAthenaAquabike MaleAquaBike FemaleNovice MaleNovice FemaleNovice Masters MaleNovice Masters Female |
**This pricing is based upon Capacity Once the specified number of registrations are reached the price will increase to the next tier. The registration count includes refunds and withdrawals. | ||||||||||
| Male RelayFemale RelayMixed Relay |
**This pricing is based upon Capacity Once the specified number of registrations are reached the price will increase to the next tier. The registration count includes refunds and withdrawals. |
Note: On-line Registration for this event closes on 10-02-2013 at 8:00 AM.
There is a $12.00 fee for each non-USAT registrant.
On-site registration is available for this event on 10-04-2013 during normal packet pick up hours.
On-site registration is available for this event on 10-05-2013 during normal packet pick up hours.
Event Site Rules
Event Capacity:
500
USAT Sanctioned:
The Pinehurst International 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 International Triathlon is 14.
Timing System:
The Pinehurst International 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 4th (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
@ Race Site
Pinehurst Marina
1 Denchilo Lane
Pinehurst, NC 28374
2) Saturday, October 5th (5:30 AM - 7:00 AM)
@ Race Site
NOTE:
A photo ID is required for packet pick-up.
Cash or check only please!
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 $12.
Policies and Refunds
REFUND POLICY:
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until September 20, 2013. No refunds will be issued for any reason after September 20, 2013.
Entries CANNOT be transfered or defered to another person, event, or year.
NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
By registering for this event you agree to this refund policy.
To request a refund, you must complete the refund request form 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.
Every effort will be made to have this event on time on this date. Should this event be cancelled due to an Act of God or other circumstance beyond the race directors control there will be no refunds, credits, or transfers.
NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
By registering for this event you agree to this weather policy.
Click here to go to your profile and request a refund.
Purchase Event Photos
Tricycle Studios is the Official Photographer of the AAA-NCTS!
Their photographers will be attending this event capturing images throughout the race course.
Athletes will receive a customized email after the race, complete with race stats, and automated links to find your images. You may also go directly to the Tricycle Studios website to review their custom products, and purchase your photos from this and other Set Up Events.
Tricycle Studios | a Bird's Eye View, Inc. Company | 540-358-0001 | info@tricyclephoto.com
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.
Overall Results
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
Category Results
CLICK HERE to view category results.
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.
Relay Team Information
- Relays can be 2-person (one person does 2 legs, and one person does 1 leg) or 3-person teams (each person does 1 leg of the event).
- EACH Relay member MUST pick up his/her own packet.
- EACH Member MUST have their photo ID and USAT card (if applicable) to pick up their packet.
- If a member is a minor (17 or under), then a parent/guardian must show an ID to get their packet.
- If a member turns 18 by the end of 2013 they are considered an Adult per USAT, thus they must pick up their own packet.
- If you need to replace a relay member you can e-mail us using the Contact Us button at the top of the page with the changes.
- If it is the week of the event and you need to make a change to a relay member then you can make this change at packet pick up.
- At packet pick up you will be given a sheet of paper that explains how the relays will work (chip hand off, tagging spot, etc.).
- If you are an individual that wishes to switch to a relay team, then you can e-mail us, using the Contact Us button at the top of the page, the following information: Team Name, Team Member Names, Team Member Shirt sizes. You will need to pay the difference to convert to a relay, which you can pay at packet pick up (cash or check only). If it is the week of the event, then you can make these changes at packet pick up.
Participant Meeting
A participant orientation meeting will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, October 4th 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.
USAT Rules and Information
Most Commonly Violated USAT Rules:
USAT INFORMATION:
ALL USAT members must show proof of a current membership at packet pick up. If you have recently renewed a membership, then you MUST print out a temporary card or receipt of payment (that shows length of the membership period) to show at packet pick up. We will not take your word for it that your membership is current; you must SHOW us. Failure to do so will result in having to pay the one-day fee of $12.
CLICK HERE to be taken to the USAT website where you can renew your membership or print out a temporary card. You can also renew your membership at packet pick up if that's easier for you.
USAT's "Age Up" Policy:
An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of Dec. 31, 2013. 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, 2013.
John will be considered 40 for all 2013 races - and will race in the 40-44 age group at all 2013 races.
Sally Jones is 29 and will turn 30 on July 3, 2013.
Sally will be considered 30 for all 2013 races - and will race in the 30-34 age group at all 2013 races.
This same policy applies to the all race categories in AAA-NCTS races (Open, Clydesdale, etc).
Example: Fred Peters is 39 and will turn 40 on August 15, 2013.
Fred has registered to race in the "Open" category.
Since Fred will turn 40 in 2013 and will be considered 40 in all 2013 races, Fred will automatically be switched into the "Masters Open" category.
Award Categories & Category Information
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 - 220 Lbs +)
Masters Clydesdales (Males - 220 Lbs +, 40 & Over)
Athenas (Females - 165 Lbs +)
Novice (M & F)
Masters Novice (M & F)
Aquabike (M & F)
Relay Teams (Male, Female, & Mixed)
AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series rules state that once you compete in a particular race category in an AAA-NCTS race - you must remain in that same category for all future AAA-NCTS 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 220 lbs.
Master Clydesdale - Category for male participants who are over 220 lbs. and are 40 or over.
Athena - Category for women over 165 lbs.
Aquabike - Category for participants who wish to only to the swim and the bike. No running involved. (not a NCTS scored event).
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.
Male Relay Team - A relay team that consist of all Male members (2 or 3 members).
Female Relay Team - A relay team that consist of all Female members (2 or 3 members).
Mixed Relay Team - A relay team that consist of all Male and/or Female members (2 or 3 members).
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.
NCTS Helpful Hints
Here are some helpful information regarding our series and things we do:
- Event Details are always posted the week of the event. This document can be viewed and printed out by clicking on the "Event Details" button on the top, right-hand side of the event page. This button will NOT appear until we post the document. READ this information. 99% of the questions we get at packet pick up are answered in this document, so the more information you read ahead of time, the quicker we can move people through the packet pick up process.
- A pre-event e-mail will be sent out the afternoon AFTER online registration has closed. We wait until we have all the registrations before sending this e-mail because we want to make sure everyone gets the information.
- We always post the Official Participant List with everyone's bib (race) number after online registration has closed, usually by the afternoon after registration closes.
- Get in the habit of checking this Official Participant List for your bib number. If you come to packet pick up with your Photo ID and USAT card (if applicable) out and ready to hand to us, and tell us your race number as you approach the table, packet pick up moves about 5 million times faster. Yes, it makes that much of a difference. If it takes you 5 minutes to find your ID, then that's 5 minutes that the people behind you have to wait.
- Everyone MUST show a photo ID at packet pick up, and you can NOT pick up anyone elses packet. This is a USAT rule that we must follow, so please do not ask and then get frustrated with our staff when the answer is no. We do not keep this information a secret. If you have a friend who is not competing, then you can pick up their shirt and any other swag they may have gotten, but you will not be given their numbers.
- If you get your shirt at packet pick up and are not happy with the size, then you will be able to exchange it BUT not until packet pick up ends event morning. We do this to make sure everyone gets the size they registered for first. Otherwise everyone would go to the same size, then we would run out of that size and the people that actually registered for it would not get it.
- Online registration always closes 3 days (72 hours) before the event. This is a system wide feature. This allows us enough time to begin to get everything prepped that we need to for the event. If there are still spots available after online registration has closed, then we will post this information and you will be able to register for the event at the posted packet pick up times. Any time you register for an event on-site, it is ALWAYS CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
- For pool swims, all participants that register on-site will be seeded amongst each other by 100-yard swim time and will begin after all the pre-registered athletes. We leave a LARGE time gap between the last pre-registered athlete and the first on-site sign up to make sure the pool is clear and no one is swimming over anyone else.
- ALWAYS check your swim time more than 2 weeks before the event. After 2 weeks, the system locks you out so no changes can be made, and there are many times that participants think they have entered an accurate swim time when they actually have not. So just always check it to be safe.
- Double check your race category. Remember events competed in as Novice and Relay do not count towards series points, and remember that the Open category is the ELITE category.
- Relax and have fun!
