Clash in the Carolinas

*  White Lake (NC) offers one of the finest open water swim environments in the triathlon world.
*  The 2 mile long by 1 mile wide oval-shaped lake is 10' deep at it s deepest point .
*  White Lake is blessed with crystal clear water compliments of the underground aquifers that supply the lake.
*  White Lake has been the annual home since 1996, for a number of triathlons that Set Up Events produces 
*  The North Carolina FFA Center (race venue) provides a superior location to stage an event of this nature due to the abundance of on-site housing options (see "Lodging")
*  The 112-mile bike course is designed for a PR; pancake flat, good pavement, very few turns, and hardly any traffic.
*  High quality long-sleeve race shirt
*  Superior "swag"
*  Pasta dinner - 10/9 @ race site
*  Live music on race day
*  Distinctive awards in numerous categories (141 total awards)
*  PRIZE MONEY - $1,000 each to the top overall male team, female team, and mixed team.

*  The 2.4 mile swim will be a two-loop swim.
*  This will be a time trial start with participants starting about every 5".
*  Participants will begin the swim by crossing over the Swim Start timing mats located at the very end of the start pier.
*  Participants will then jump off the end of the pier (NO DIVING).
*  At the end of the 2nd lap, participants will climb up ladders located at the end of the finish pier and immediately cross the Swim Finish timing mats.
*  The swim caps that are provided must be worn during the swim.
*  The water temperature is expected to be about 70 degrees - making this a wetsuit legal race.
*  A water temperature update will be posted on the website by 9PM on Thursday (10/8).

*  The bike course is a two loop course.
*  The 112 mile course has very few turns, very little traffic, and is flat.
*  This is a time trial start with participants starting approximately every 10-15".
*  There will be aid stations at the following points: Mile 22, Mile 41, Mile 57, Mile 77, and Mile 96.
*  The Mile 57 aid station will also be the Special Needs location.
*  There will be a number of bike tech support crews on the course.

*  The run course is a two-lap, "out & back" course.
*  This will be a time trial start with participants starting about every 5".
*  The course is flat and offers little shade - however, the temperature on October 10th should be very mild.
*  Aid stations will be located about every mile and will offer a variety of beverages and food.
*  It is mandatory that runners stay inside the traffic cones along hwy 53 & Hwy 701 (this represents only 2.8 miles of each 13.1 mile lap).