Run 1 - The race begins with a group start on the track at Carrier Park.  Everybody will run one-half lap before exiting the track to and out and back on the Greenway before entring the Asheville Outdoor Center.  This leg is 1.5 miles long.

Paddle - Athletes will pick up their boats, paddles and pfd's at the Asheville Outdoor Center and paddle downstream 2.5 miles to Jean Webb Park where the main Transition Area will be set up.  This is where bikes will be parked.

Ride - The bike course is a 11 mile out-and-back along Riverside Drive.

Run 2 - After parking their bikes, athletes will run the final 2.9 miles to Carrier Park.  The course is a mixture of dirt and paved trails that goes through French Broad River Park to Carrier Park and the finish line inside the track.

Minimum Age 

You must be 13 years old to participate in the French Broad Challenge Triathlon.

Gift Certificates

Click HERE to purchase a gift certificate for a friend or family member's entry fee.  Certificates are available in $5 increments.

Refunds

Entry fees are non-refundable.  If you cannot race, 50% of your entry fee can be deferred to another Glory Hound Events race with registstration at IMAthlete.com.  Deadline to defer your entry fee is April 10, 2012.

Race organizers reserve the right to alter, postpone or cancel the race in the interest of participant and/or public safety.

Cut-Off Time

All participants must complete the race in 3 hours or less.  The race director reserves the right to pull anybody from the course race if it is determined they will not complete the race in 3 hours.

Timing

The race will utilize chip-timing.  Three splits plus an overall time will be proved.

Equipment

You are responsible for providing your own boat, personal flotation device (PFD), paddle, bike and helmet.  The boat may be a canoe, kayak or any other non-powered vessel.  The bike course is held entirely on roads so road or triathlon bikes (time-trial) are advised although mountain bikes are allowed.

PFD's must be worn, not just positioned in the boat.  While this may seem strange to experienced boaters and exceeds the requirements of the French Broad River, Glory Hound Events is assuming that not all those racing in this event are experienced boaters.

This race will be governed by USA Triathlon rules which states that helmets must be worn and buckled anytime you are on a bike.  Failure to comply with this rule will lead to automatic disqualification.

For complete USAT rules, please click here.

Kayak Rentals/Camping

The Asheville Outdoor Center has a limited number of kayaks available to rent for the race.  Click here to go the AOC web site for more information.

The AOC now has tent camping on 12 spaces.  This is right next to the first transition area and only a short walk to Carrier Park and the Mountain Sports Festival.

Transition Area

The paddle-to-bike and bike-to-run transition area will be at Jean Webb Park on Riverside Drive.  Boats, paddles and pfd's must be positioned at your numbered area at the Asheville Outdoor Center by 4:30 p.m. on race day. Bikes must be positioned in your numbered spot at Jean Webb Park by 4:30 p.m. on race day.  Bikes and boats must be picked up from the transition area by 9:00 p.m. following the race.

Each participant or relay team will have a numbered spot in transition.  In order to bring equipment in and take equipment out, you must show race staff the numbered wrist band you will be provided.  Only those with wrist bands will be permitted in the transition area.

Post Race

Make sure to stick around for post-race food from Doc Chey's, the awards ceremony and the amazing atmosphere of the Mountain Sports Festival.