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Hilton Head Beach Bum Triathlon #2

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Beach Bum Triathlon at Hilton Head :
Triathlon : Swim 500 meters, Bike 6 miles, Run 3 miles
  • Race Date: Saturday, August 6, 2011
  • Start Time: 8:00 AM
  • Entry Fee:$40
  • Location:Coligny Beach - Hilton Head Island
  • Address: 33 Office Park Rd., #3
  • City/State/Zip:Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928
  • Country: USA

2011 Beach Bum Triathlon #2:

  • 2011 Race Dates : July 9 and August 6

    Transition Area:
  • The transition area is located on the beach. The bike racks will not be numbered the triathletes may rack their bike first come first serve.
  • Only participants are allowed in the transition area. The bikes racks will be fenced in so that only participants can access the area.
  • No bike storage overnight.
  • Only the race participant may remove his/her bike from the transition area.
  • Participants must run their bikes to the transition area entrance before mounting and must dismount at the transition area entrance upon completing the bike leg.

    • Course Information:


    Swim:
  • Swim caps are provided in the race packet and must be worn.
  • Be prepared to swim at 8am
  • The swim is a mass start meaning, all swimmers begin at the same time.
  • The swim is parallel to the shore and with the current. So, swimmers will swim approx. 35m out around the first buoy swim 430m down passing the second buoy on their inside and at the third buoy swim 35m in to shore. There are three yellow buoys in the water. Swimmers must swim on the outside of the buoys at all times.
  • There will be plenty of water support in the water. If you feel you need assistance during the swim, roll over on your back and raise your hand in the air.
  • Swimmers will exit the water directly in front of the transition area.
  • There will be water available for the swimmers as they exit the ocean.<.li>

    Bike:
  • The bike course is entirely on the beach.
  • Bikers will ride 1.5 miles down the beach to a turn around.
  • Then ride 3 miles down the beach to another turn around then 1.5 miles back to the transition area.
  • The turn arounds will be staffed with volunteers and very visible but it is up to the triathlete to be aware of where they are at all times.

    Run:
  • The 2 mile run is flat, fast, hot, and sandy

    • Previous Results:


  • 2003-2010 Results at: gotrisports.com
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