Join us on June 4th for our 6th Annual Wilderness Challenge/Triathlon!  This course will have you bicycling 10 miles through the peaceful countryside of the quaint, old mill town of Erwin, NC.  Then, you'll transition to your kayak as you race 8 miles down the beautiful Cape Fear River (expect to encounter class II and II+ rapids). Upon exiting your kayak, you will run up the steepest grade of the race to top out on the flat streets of town, ending this area's most unique triathlon on the serene, crushed gravel Dunn-Erwin Rail Trail.

All proceeds are used to support our local military men and women in the United States Air Force stationed at Pope Army Airfield.

Event details and schedule

Course:   The competition begins with a 10 mile bicycle ride through the countryside to a Wildlife Landing on the Cape Fear River.  Here you will begin the 8 mile Kayaking trip down the Cape Fear River to the Cape Fear River Park in Erwin.  The competition will finish with a 3.2 mile run through Erwin to connect to the Dunn-Erwin Rail Trail, and will end in Downtown Erwin. A map of the course can be accessed at www.erwin-nc.org.

Event:   Triathlon: 10 mile cycling, 8 mile kayaking and 3.2 mile run (Individual or Team)

Awards:   First, Second & Third Place Male and Female; First, Second & Third Place Teams

Registration:   Pre-registration deadline is May 27th.  Onsite registration begins at 7:00 a.m. at Erwin Business Complex, 200 North 13th Street, Erwin, NC where participants will sign in and pick up race packets.  Kayaks should be dropped off at NC Wildlife Boating Access Area, 640 Wildlife Road, Lillington, NC prior to the start of the race.  Bikes and kayaks will be transported back to the finish line area where they can be retrieved after the race.

NO REFUNDS!   RACE BEGINS AT 8:00 A.M.

Entry Fees:  $50 Registration for Individual Competition in the Triathlon; $30 for Active Duty Military Participants; $20 Registration for Team Competition in the Triathlon (3 Participants/Team = $60) - Each Participant Must Sign And Present Their Registration Credentials.

Scoring/Timing:   Scoring Based on Overall Event Time (Overall Event Time for Teams). Chip Timing Provided by Run The East Timing Company.