The 2027 White Lake Pro-Am Half Triathlon is Saturday, May 1, 2027. Packet pickup and bike check are Friday, April 30 at Goldston's Beach in White Lake, NC, and the half iron distance swim starts at 7:00 AM Saturday.

The White Lake Half is a half iron distance triathlon: a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run. You can also race it as a relay (two or three athletes) or as an AquaBike (swim and bike only).

Yes. White Lake is known as one of the fastest half iron courses in the United States. The swim is in calm, spring-fed White Lake with no currents or tides, the 56 mile bike is a flat two-loop course on smooth roads, and the 13.1 mile run is a flat double out-and-back.

Yes. Flat bike and run courses, a calm lake swim, an 8:30:00 course cutoff from the final swim wave start, aid every 1 to 1.5 miles on the run, and everything centralized at Goldston's Beach make White Lake a great first long course race. A Novice category is offered too, and Without Limits offers triathlon coaching if you want a plan to get you there.

White Lake is in Bladen County in Southeastern North Carolina, under an hour from Fayetteville, about 75 minutes from Wilmington and about 90 minutes from Raleigh. The race site is The Grand Regal at Goldston's Beach, 1608 White Lake Drive, White Lake, NC 28337. See the Lodging page for places to stay.

The race takes place at Grand Regal at Goldston’s Beach, located at 1608 White Lake Drive, White Lake, NC 28337. The start, finish, transition, packet pickup, and awards are all centralized at this venue.

Friday,  April 30th

• 4:00-7:00 PM: Packet Pickup - Goldston’s Beach

• 5:00-7:00 PM: Bike Check / Bike Racking

• 6:30 PM: Pre-Race Information Meeting

• Pre-race swim is encouraged if lake conditions allow

• Overnight bike security provided

Saturday, May 1

• 5:30 AM: Transition & Race Site Opens

• 5:30-6:45 AM: Packet Pickup & Chip Pickup

• 6:45 AM: Transition Closes

• 7:00 AM: Half Distance Swim Start

• 12:30 PM: Awards (top finishers)

• 2:30 PM: Awards (remaining finishers)

Yes. Race-morning packet pickup is available from 5:30-6:45 AM at Goldston’s Beach. We strongly recommend Friday pickup if possible to reduce race-morning stress.

A valid photo ID is required for all athletes, including relay team members. No ID means no packet. Each athlete must pick up their own packet.

Your packet includes:

• Two race numbers (bike and run)

• Swim cap

• Event swag
  Be sure to visit sponsor tables for additional coupons and giveaways.

No. All athletes must pick up their own packet in person with photo ID, per USAT rules.

Yes. Bikes may be racked on Friday from 5:00-7:00 PM and left overnight. Overnight security is provided from Friday evening through race morning.

Yes. Helmets must be worn and fastened anytime you are riding your bike, including riding to and from transition. This is strictly enforced under USAT rules.

Wetsuit rules follow USAT guidelines:

• Pros: Wetsuits required at or below 71.5°F

• Amateurs:

  • Under 78°F: Wetsuits allowed

  • 78.1-83.9°F: Wetsuits allowed, but athletes are ineligible for awards and points

  • 84°F or above: Wetsuits not allowed
    Water temperature will be posted by 9:00 PM Thursday before race weekend.

Yes. A lifeguard-supervised practice swim will be available Friday from 5:00-7:00 PM, conditions permitting.

No. No equipment rentals (bikes, wheels, wetsuits, etc.) are available. Athletes must bring all required equipment.

Yes. Bike tech support will be available at the transition area, with three additional support teams on course.

Cutoffs are based on the final swim wave start:

• Swim: 1:10:00

• Bike: 5:30:00

• Run: 8:30:00 (overall course cutoff)
  Athletes who miss cutoffs will be pulled from the course per USAT rules.

Yes. All courses remain open to traffic. Athletes must obey all traffic laws and remain alert at all times.

No. Headphones and personal audio devices are not allowed on the bike or run courses.

• Bike: Deer Park water bottles at multiple handoff locations

• Run: Water, Gatorade, HUMA & GU gels at frequent aid stations

• Finish Line: Water, Sun Chips, cookies, granola bars, and pizza

Parking is available inside Goldston’s Beach and directly across the street, first-come, first-served. Additional public parking is available along White Lake Drive if lots fill.

Athletes may defer or transfer to another Set Up Events or Without Limits race up to two weeks before race day. No deferrals or transfers are allowed in the final two weeks.

Athletes must be at least 16 years old to participate.

Yes. Relay teams may have two or three members. Each relay member must pick up their own packet with photo ID. Relay instructions will be provided at packet pickup.

Awards begin at 12:30 PM for top finishers, with additional awards at 2:30 PM. The Pro field pays prize money to the top five male and female finishers.

Without Limits is the CO-EVENT DIRECTOR but they also provide professional triathlon coaching.  Contact them here: Contact Us About Coaching