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Description:
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Welcome to the 4th annual, City of Charleston Department of Recreation’s, Daniel Island Kids Triathlon. This race was created in order to encourage children to get out and exercise on Daniel Island and the surrounding Charleston area.
The kids triathlon is designed to encourage children of all abilities to participate.
It is our hope that for many kids, this will be their first of many triathlon’s or athletic endeavors that encourages a healthy lifestyle.
Proceeds from the Daniel Island Triathlon will go towards the City of Charleston Department of Recreation programming within the Daniel Island Community.
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Course Info:
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7-10 year olds
Swim (100 meters)
The first swimmer will start at 8:00 am in the Pierce Park Pool. Swimmers will enter the pool at intervals. Order will be set based on the qualifying swim time reported on the registration form. Those who do not report a time will be assigned to later starting positions. Wet suits will not be allowed.
Bike (2.6 miles)
The 2.4-mile bike course is an out and back course on fairly flat and smooth roads. All participants are required to wear fastened helmets.
Run (0.5 miles)
The half mile loop is a paved loop that runs around the homes located next to the pool. The finish line is located in the middle of Pierce St.
11-14 year olds
Swim (200 meters)
The first swimmer will start at 8:00 am in the Pierce Park Pool. Swimmers will enter the pool at intervals. Order will be set based on the qualifying swim time reported on the registration form. Those who do not report a time will be assigned to later starting positions. Wet suits will not be allowed.
Bike (5.5 miles)
The 5-mile bike course is an out and back course on fairly flat and smooth roads and paths. Participants are required to wear fastened helmets.
Run (1 mile)
The one mile loop is a loop that runs from the pool over a bridge and back. The finish line is located in the middle of Pierce St.
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Other Info:
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Limited to the first 100 registrants
Packet Pickup
Packet Pick up will be June 12th & 13th from 9 am— 6 pm. Packets will be picked up at the City of Charleston’s Recreation office on Daniel Island (235 Seven Farms Drive).
There will be NO race day packet pick up.
Race Day Schedule
7:00 - 7:30 am Race day check in at the Pierce Park Pool Pavilion
7:00 am Transition area opens (Pierce Street)
7:30 am Transition area closes
7:30 am Pre-race meeting at Pavilion
7:45 am Participants line up
8:00 am Race Begins
Post Race Refreshments, Awards Ceremony at Pierce Park Pavilion
Awards
Trophy’s and prizes to the top males and top females in the 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14 year old categories.
Medals will be given to all finishers.
Extras
Each participant will receive a commemorative micro-fiber shirt sponsored by Vapor.
Top finisher awards will be provided by Try Sports.
Post race refreshments will be provided by Publix at the Post Race Party in the Pierce Park Pavilion.
Everyone will receive Completion medal.
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