The 1.2 mile triangular clockwise swim in Jordan Lake.

The 56 mile bike course - The 56 mile bike course will roll through Chatham and Lee County near and around Jordan Lake area.  The course will feature some fast flat areas but also some rolling design.  The last 15-20 miles feature a few challenging hills, so don't blow out the legs early in the ride.  There will be 2 water bottle handoffs on the bike course around mile 18 and 36.

The 13.1 mile run course - The 13.1 mile run course will be a 2 loop out and back course.  The course will feature a some rolling hills and small inclines.  The run course also has a .25 patch of gravel road.  Water stations will be located every mile, so you will have plenty of hydration on the course.

Water stops will be stocked with water, heed, hammer gels, coke, gummy bears and sponges.  Please put all trash near the water station to keep the area clean.

The race course revolves around a transition area next to the finish line. The same transition area will be used for all phases.  The transition area will open at 5:30 am; ALL bikes need to be placed in position before the transition area closes at 6:45 am.

Cut off times:

Swim   1 hour and 30 minutes
Bike     5 hours from your start time
Total     8 hours from your start time

Race officials reserve the rights to pull anyone of the course that will not meet the time requirements.

Course Maps - transition area, swim, bike and run course

Bike Course Map (pdf with elevation)

Bike Course Cue Sheet - Use these for turn by turn directions

Run Course Map (pdf with elevation)

Packet Pickup

Saturday, September 13 from 1-5 pm at Inside-Out Sports of Cary

-->  Saturday, September 13 - Participant Meeting at Vista Point 5:30 pm

Sunday, September 14 from 6:00 - 7:00 am at Vista Point Recreation Area

Packet Pickup Requirements:  Each person participating in the race must pickup there own race packet and you are required to present a valid driver license and a valid USA Triathlon card.  If you paid the one day fee online then you only need to bring your driver license.  Each member of the relay team must pickup there own packets and sign a release waiver.

NO DRIVERS LICENSE, NO VALID USA TRIATHLON CARD (unless you paid one day fee) - NO RACE!

Race Amenities

• Long Sleeve race shirt and Socks!
• Finisher Medal
• Post Race Food

Race Categories

*Minimum Age to Compete in the Half Triathlon is 16 years old!

Athletes may register as male or female aged:

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+

Special Divisions include:

Aquabike - Swim/Bike only - NO RUN!
Athena - Females over 165 lbs.
Clydesdale - Males over 220 lbs.
Female Relay - All Females
Male Relay - All Males
Mixed Relay - Females and Males
Relays - Athletes can register as a 2 or 3 person relay team for the triathlon.  2 person relay teams - one person will do two events and one person will do one event.  3 person relay teams - each person will do one event; the swim, bike or run.

Lodging Information

5 group camp sites and 10 camping sites are available.  If you would like a camp spot please email [email protected]

Here is a link to closest hotels to the race site!  The race site is about 20 minutes west on Hwy 64.  There are also a lot of choices for restaurants in this local area.

Lodging