USPC Draft Legal Triathlon Festival Venue Change to Sandling Beach Wake Forest, NC (Raleigh)

Saturday, October 14, 2023 Past event
12:30 PM EDT
Wake Forest, North Carolina
$125.00 · 3 races
Sprint

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of triathlon action at the USPC Draft Legal Triathlon Festival on Saturday, October 14, 2023, taking place at the stunning Sandling Beach in Wake Forest, NC. This exciting event showcases collegiate and elite development draft legal racing, featuring both a National Triathlon Development Race (NTDR) and the Women's Collegiate Triathlon East National Qualifier. Athletes will dive into clear waters for a sandy beach swim start, followed by a rolling bike course and scenic run, all within the beautiful Lake Norman State Park.

Whether you’re a competitor or a spectator, the atmosphere promises to be electric, making it a perfect family outing in the heart of the Carolinas. With plenty of lodging options and outdoor activities nearby, including trail running and mountain biking, it’s the ideal destination for a fun-filled weekend. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to witness some of the best young talents in triathlon racing! Be sure to secure your accommodations early, as hotels are likely to fill up fast. Come out and cheer on the athletes as they compete for glory in this inaugural East Regional Qualifier at Lake Norman State Park!

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Races

  • Blue Ridge Sprint Draft legal Triathlon (Age Group Race)

    Includes T-Shirt

    Triathlon: 750 Meter Swim (lake); 20K Bike (rolling hills); 5K Run (rolling hills). Draft Legal (Open to Age Groupers)

    8:00 AM EDT

    $125.00

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  • Blue Ridge Sprint Draft Legal Triathlon (Collegiate Clubs & National Triathlon Development Race (NTDR) Only)

    Includes Tri-Blend T-Shirt

    Triathlon: 750 Meter Swim (lake); 20K Bike (rolling hills); 5K Run (rolling hills). Draft Legal (Collegiate & Elites Only) NTDR Event

    10:00 AM EDT

    $125.00

    Entries closed
  • Women's Collegiate Triathlon East National Qualifier

    Includes Tri-Blend T-Shirt

    Triathlon: 750 Meter Swim (lake); 20K Bike (rolling hills); 5K Run (rolling hills). Draft Legal - Collegiate Women Only

    12:30 PM EDT

    $125.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

This race has changed venues to Sandling Beach Recreation Area in Raleigh, NC. Read the full update HERE https://kineticmultisports.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RACE-UPDATE_10-1-24.pdf.

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The US PERFORMANCE CENTER https://www.usperformancecenter.com Draft Legal Triathlon Festival is a day of collegiate and elite development draft legal triathlon racing featuring both a National Triathlon Development Race (NTDR) but also the Womens Collegiate Triathlon East National Qualifier. Proudly presented by the Charlotte, NC based US Performance Center and staged out of beautiful LAKE NORMAN STATE PARK https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-norman-state-park, this draft legal triathlon features clear water, rolling courses and great racing. The swim start features a sandy beach start and a crisp, clear lake. The bike and run courses are rolling and stay completely inside the park. Each lap of the bike and run courses bring athletes through the race site, so get ready to watch some great racing!

If you are spectating and bringing the family this is a great time of the year to be in the Carolinas. Lake Norman is home to numerous lodging options and attractions including great trail running and mountain biking in the park. You can learn more about the area HERE. Be sure to book your rooms early as hotels tend to fill up in advance.

This is the East Regional Qualifiers first year at Lake Norman State Park. You can check out video footage from prior years at Smith Mountain Lake State Park HERE https://vimeo.com/showcase/9007377.

Please note The DI, DII, DII draft legal races are for Collegiate athletes only!
The National Triathlon Development Race (NDTR) is open to high school/collegiate & elite athletes only!

Location

Sandling Beach Recreation Area, 14601 Creedmoor Road, Wake Forest, 27587, NC, United States

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