Coastal Carolina University Triathlon 2017 ~ Results

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Sprint Triathlon :
Triathlon : Swim 300 yards, Bike 11 miles, Run 3.1 miles
  • Race Date: Sunday, April 9, 2017
  • Location:Coastal Carolina University Campus
  • Address: 105 Independence Drive
  • City/State/Zip:Conway, South Carolina 29526
  • Country: USA

Coastal Carolina University is hosting its 24th annual triathlon April 9, 2017.  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. 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.  

Packet Pick Up:  If you are doing this race for the first time, you are encouraged to come out to CCU on Saturday, April 8 between 5pm-6pm to pick up your race packet.  It will give you a chance to look at the course in the daylight and ask any questions before race morning.  Please come to the Williams Brice Recreation Center Pool (http://www.coastal.edu/tour/ #24 on map) for packet pick up.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPANT TO KNOW THE COURSE.  Please review maps, ask questions and prepare in advance for course info.  We will do our best to ensure our race volunteers direct you in the right place, but you hold the ultimate responsibility of knowing the course.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:  Helmets must be worn on the bike portion of the race and are the responsibility of the participant.  Beware of “speed bumps” on campus for those using a road bike.  Individuals may use a mountain bike, however, awards are only given to overall mountain bike winners, all others will be included in the age group awards.  Swimsuits, goggles, towels, running shoes and appropriate clothing are the responsibility of the participant.

Other Info:

2017 Results:


2017 Results at: TriFind.com or athlinks.com 

Previous Results:


2016 Results at: TriFind.com
2015 Results at: athlinks.com (duathlon)
2014 Results at: TriFind.com or athlinks.com 
2013 Results at: athlinks.com 
2012 Results at: athlinks.com 
2011 Results: Overall / Male / Female / Relay 

2010 Results at: athlinks.com 
2009 Results at: athlinks.com 
2008 Results at: athlinks.com 
2007 Results: not available ???

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