Join the Haw River Trail and the community of Saxapahaw for the 2nd Annual Trailathlon, a Haw River Trail's annual fundraiser. The event brings together families and athletes of all abilities and skill levels to enjoy the natural recreation opportunities of the Haw River corridor. This multi-sport adventure race starts with a two-mile round trip paddle on Saxapahaw Lake, followed by a seven-mile rolling countryside bike ride, and finishes with a hilly 5K trail run. The race is untimed and is intended to draw appreciation for the Haw River Trail, the Haw River, and surrounding communities.

All proceeds support the Haw River Trail's new Saxapahaw Island Park. Registration is open online (see below). For more information please call (336) 229 2380.

REGISTER AT WWW.THEHAW.ORG

Event details and schedule

Time, Location, & Route

Date: Saturday, March 19th, 2016

Time:

• 9:00am-finish

• Rolling check-in and start from 9:00am-9:30am

• Pre-race bike maintenance & yoga session begin at 8:30am

Location:

Trailathlon Central (TC) will serve as check-in, registration, and bike storage. Located behind Haw River Canoe & Kayak (6079 Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Rd, Graham, NC 27253). Staff will be present to keep an eye on equipment for the duration of the event.

Event parking is available at the Saxapahaw Post Office, Haw River Ballroom, Saxapahaw General Store, Hawbridge School, and B. Everett Jordan field.

Route: You will check in and leave your bikes at TC, then walk to Saxapahaw Lake Paddle Access for the 2 mile round trip paddle. After the paddle, you return to TC, retrieve your bike, and complete the 7 mile bike ride. You will then return your bike to TC and proceed to the 5K trail run winding along the Haw River Trail and local community trails.

When you’ve completed the race, you can pick up your bike at TC and then join the group for post-race food and company at The Eddy Restaurant & Pub. The route map will be available here soon and on Map My Run. Check back before the race!

Equipment: Boats are being provided courtesy of the Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co.(single kayaks, double kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards- first come, first serve so register soon!). No personal boats please. Bring your own bike!

Registration

Cost:

• Limit 75 participants

• $35/adult and $15/child (12 & under)

• $50 walk up/day of (subject to availability)

Includes:

• Boat rental sponsored by Haw River Canoe & Kayak (single kayaks, double kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards- first come, first serve so register soon!).Please no personal boats.

• Event T-shirt (with both adult & child registration).

• $10 voucher for post-race food/drink at The Eddy Restaurant & Pub (with adult registration only...valid only on race day).

• Performance Bicycle will be onsite for pre-race maintenance checks & will provide participants with a special event/discount; The Bridge at Rivermill will offer a pre-race yoga session; and you will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for great outdoor recreation prizes from REI and the opportunity to buy HRT gear.