FAQs so you are ready to race:
Q. Will we be swimming with a current?
A. No, we specifically planned this race to coincide with a dead high tide at the swim start, so there should be little to no current during the swim.
Q. Can I wear a wetsuit?
A. We will follow USAT guidelines for wetsuits. USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower. USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards. The average water temperature for Kiawah River in early September is 81.3 degrees.
Q. What type of bike do I need?
A. Any off road, gravel or mountain bike will work. Road or tri bikes will not work on the trails.
Q. Are the trails technical or difficult?
A. No, the trails are mostly grassy with some dirt and sand.
Q. Is the course hilly?
A. No, you are at sea level on the Kiawah River and it is completely flat.
Q. Do I need trail shoes for the run?
A. Although trail shoes would be ideal, the trails are not technical and a road running shoe would also work fine.
Q. Where do I park?
A. Head to 3883 Betsy Kerrison Parkway (you'll see a big dark fence). Once you turn into the driveway, you will follow the road for 1.5 miles where you'll meet our parking attendants. We highly encourage carpooling to the race to lighten our carbon footprint.
Q: Where can I pick up my race packet?
A. You can pick up your race packet on Friday, September 3rd and Saturday, September 4th from 10am - 6pm at Blue Sky Endurance at 725 Coleman Blvd., Suite 116, Mount Pleasant, SC. There is a free parking garage located at The Boulevard Apartments. There will not be race day packet pick up, however, you must pick up your Tri chip and be body marked on race morning. All Tri chips will be removed at the finish line. Cost of lost chip is $55.
Q. Is the race chip-timed?
A. Yes, all the races will be chip-timed by Charlestowne Road Race Services. Results will be posted here: https://results.raceroster.com/results/zqatgf9wcdndm9dv
Q. What does registration include?
A. All race registrations include: A race specific swim cap, a commemorative race t-shirt, finisher medals and sponsor swag.
Q: Where can I pick up my race packet?
A. You can pick up your race packet on Friday, September 3rd and Saturday, September 4th from 10am - 6pm at Blue Sky Endurance at 725 Coleman Blvd., Suite 116, Mount Pleasant, SC. There is a free parking garage located at The Boulevard Apartments. There will not be race day packet pick up, however, you must pick up your Tri chip and be body marked on race morning. All Tri chips will be removed at the finish line. Cost of lost chip is $55.
Q. Is the race chip-timed?
A. Yes, all the races will be chip-timed by Charlestowne Road Race Services. Results will be posted here: https://results.raceroster.com/results/zqatgf9wcdndm9dv
Q. What does registration include?
A. All race registrations include: A race specific swim cap, a commemorative race t-shirt, finisher medals and sponsor swag.
Q. Will there be awards?
A. Yes, we will follow USAT award categories.
Q. What do the funds raised support?
A. Profits from this event will be donated to the Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation https://www.taskforcedagger.org/ Task Force Dagger provides assistance to wounded, ill, or injured US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) members and their families.
