🏖️ The Course:
World-famous Coligny Beach — where the sand is flat & hard, the sun is bright, and shoes are totally optional.

🏅 The Swag:
Custom shirts + the coveted Coconut Monkey. It’s basically triathlon treasure.

💙 The Cause:
Feel-good racing! Proceeds support the awesome folks at Bluffton Paddle Club.

🎉 The Vibes:
Low tide, high energy. Expect beach laughs, finish-line feels, and just enough chaos to keep it fun.

FRIDAY - June 19
Location - Hilton Head Running Company
4p  |  Packet Pickup Opens
6p  |  Packet Pickup Closes
6p  |  Registration Closes
 **No Race Day Registration

SATURDAY - June 20
Location - Coligny Beach Park
6:30a  |  Packet Pickup Opens
6:30a  |  Body Marking Starts
7:15a  |  Packet Pickup Closes
7:15a  |  Race Announcements
7:30a  |  Race Starts (triathlon & duathlon)
9:15a  |  Awards Ceremony
9:30a  |  Race Ends

Race Format

Triathlon = 500m Ocean Swim | 6mi Beach Bike | 3mi Beach Run

Duathlon = 1.5mi Beach Run | 6mi Beach Bike | 3mi Beach Run

Transition Area:

• The transition area is located on the beach.
• The bike racks will not be numbered – the triathletes may rack their bike first come – first serve.
• Only participants are allowed in the transition area. The bikes racks will be fenced in so that only participants can access the area.
• No bike storage overnight.
• Only the race participant may remove his/her bike from the transition area.
• Participants must run their bikes to the transition area entrance before mounting and must dismount at the transition area entrance upon completing the bike leg.
   

Swim (Triathlon only):

• Swim caps are provided in the race packet and must be worn.
• The swim is a mass start – meaning, all swimmers begin at the same time.
• The swim is parallel to the shore and with the current. So, swimmers will swim approx. 35m out around the first buoy – swim 430m down passing the second buoy on their inside and at the third buoy – swim 35m in to shore. There are three yellow buoys in the water. Swimmers must swim on the outside of the buoys at all times.
• There will be plenty of water support in the water. If you feel you need assistance during the swim, roll over on your back and raise your hand in the air.
• Swimmers will exit the water directly in front of the transition area.
• There will be water available for the swimmers as they exit the ocean.
   

Bike:

• The bike course is entirely on the beach.
• Bikers will ride 1.5mi down the beach to a turn around – then ride 3mi down the beach to another turn around – then 1.5mi back to the transition area.
• The turn around(s) will be staffed with volunteers and very visible – but it is up to the triathlete to be aware of where they are at all times.

Run:

• The run course is entirely on the beach
• Duathletes will start their race with a 1.5mi run
• Duathletes and triathletes will run the same 3rd leg of the race – a 3mi run.
• The run is a .75mi down the beach to a turn around - then run 1.5mi down the beach to another turnaround - then run back .75mi to the finish.

FAQ'S

Q: Is this race entirely on the beach?
A: Yes, aside from swimming in the ocean, you will bike and run on the hard flat beach.

Q: Are headphones allowed?
A: No, please refrain from using headphones during the bike and run portion this event.

Q: What type of bike do I need?
A: You may use any type bike you prefer – but we recommend a fat tire bike (eg., mtn. bike, beach cruiser, hybrid…) for best handling.

Q: Are wetsuits allowed?
A: Yes, this race is not sanctioned by USAT – so, wetsuits are always allowed – no matter the water temperature. That said, the water temperature is typically in the mid to hi 70's and wetsuits are not necessary for warmth.

Q: Is there an age limit to compete?
A: All swimmers must be 15 years old on race day. So, a triathlete racing solo has to be at least 15 on race day. But, team members may be under 15 if they are the biker or runner (and, the swimmer is at least 15).

Q: Does the Duathlon and Triathlon start at the same time?
A: Yes, when the triathletes start the swim - the duathletes will start their 1st run.

RESULTS

Your Preliminary time will be emailed to you 20secs after your finish - including a link to the Live Results.
Final Results will be email to you shortly after the completion of the race - and, will be posted on the RESULTS page.

AWARDS

The awards presentation will begin immediately after the last finisher completes the race. The awards ceremony will take place at the Coligny Beach access area. You must be present to collect your award – or have someone get it for you. Awards will not be mailed out. The awards ceremony is expected to take place ~ 9:45a.

AWARDS DIVISIONS:

• Triathlon Awards are given in each gender to the top ten finishers: 39 – under; top ten 40 – over; and top five 60 – over. And, top five relay teams overall.
• Duathlon Awards are given in each gender to top three overall.