Coastal Carolina University is hosting its 23rd annual triathlon April 10, 2016.  This event is open to all students, faculty and staff as well as the general public.  This sprint triathlon consists of a 300 yard swim, an 11 mile bike and a 3.1 mile run.   

Course descriptions

1. 1. Swim:  The swim will be a 300yd pool swim (zig-zag format) at the Coastal Carolina University Williams Brice Recreation Center.  Participants begin in lane one completing 2 lengths in before moving under lane line to begin 2 lengths in next lane.  Swimmers will proceed with this format for 12 total lengths of the pool – 300yards and then exit at the other side of the pool from the start position.
   2. Bike:  The bike course is flat, with several turns leading cyclist across campus into Quail Creek neighborhood for an out and back loop.  Upon exiting the Quail Creek neighborhood, cyclists will continue around the Coastal campus for just under 2 laps before finishing the 11 mile bike. 
   3. Run:  The run course is flat and fast 5K.  It will be the same out and back course as the first portion of the bike.
   4. See bike and run course maps at www.coastal.edu/recreation/fitness (click on triathlon) for further details.

For the swim, you MUST indicate on your entry your estimated swim time so that you may be placed in the appropriate position for swim start. (Please be as accurate as possible for your swim times.)  It will be a zig-zag swim format, completing 2 lengths in each lane before moving under lane line to begin 2 lengths in next lane.  Swimmers will proceed with this format for 12 total lengths of the pool – 300yards.