Smile Train Sprint Triathlon

Event News

2013 marks our 6th year! We've raised over $150,000 for Smile Train since we started in 2008. Join us for a beginner friendly (i.e. short pool swim) race that provides a fast bike route (i.e mostly flat), and a neighborhood supported run course.

In the News - The Smile Train Triathlon has made the news! Click here to read the story and see the NBC17 video.

Affiliated Charities

Turning Miles into Smiles is a local fundraising program, created by Rebecca Warriner, to raise money for charities that use the funds to make an immediate difference in a child's life, such as The Smile Train. Since 2008, Turning Miles into Smiles has raised funds for Smile Train and the local Wake Forest area Backpack Buddies.

www.milesintosmiles.com

Race Description

THE RACE STARTS AT 8:00 am
The swim will take place in the Heritage Swim Club lap pool located adjacent to the Sales Center.  The transition area will be in the larger parking lot a very short distance from the pool entry.  The bike course is a technical course that will present some nice flats, a few small climbs, and excited spectators.  To finish the race, athletes will enjoy a 5k (3.1 mile) run through the neighborhoods in the northern most parts of Heritage Wake Forest.  There will be a water station at the mid-point of the run.  The race will finish up near the transition area.  Post race snacks and water will be available at the finish line.

The race course revolves around a transition area next to the Heritage Sales Center & Swim Club. The same transition area will be used for all phases. The transition area will open at 6:00 am; ALL bikes need to be placed in position before the transition area closes at 7:45am.

SWIM TIMES:
All participants must submit a 100 meter swim time for seeding purposes.

Being a pool swim with a staggered start, participants are seeded from fastest to slowest.   If you know any previous swim time from a practice, race, etc., we have supplied a distance calculator next to your estimated swim time. By seeding yourself properly, you'll end up swimming near people who swim the same pace as you. This will reduce the number of people who you will need to pass or the number of people who will be passing you.

2009 Overall Females

2009 Overall Males

2010 Overall Males

2010 Overall Females

2011 Overall Males

2011 Overall Females

2013 Results

2012 RESULTS

• Overall Females
• Overall Males
• Category
• Relays

PAST RESULTS

• 2011 Results: 2011 Age Groups and Relay Teams
• 2010 Results: 2010 Age Groups and Relay Teams
• 2009 Results: 2009 Age Groups and Relay Teams
• 2008 Results: 2008 Age Groups and Relay Teams

Pricing Information

Smile Train Sprint Triathlon Pricing:

Before 02/01/2013
Individual: $55.00
Relay: $85.00

Before 04/01/2013
Individual: $65.00
Relay: $95.00

Before 06/21/2013
Individual: $70.00
Relay: $100.00

After 06/20/2013
Individual: $75.00
Relay: $115.00

The last day to register online for the Smile Train Sprint Triathlon is Thursday, June 20, 2013. On-site registration may be available if this event is not full, but your best bet is to register online.

A fee for USAT race day insurance will be added if you are not a USAT member ($12.00 for adults, $10.00 for ages 17 and under).

Race Day Information

We will not be providing race maps or info sheets at packet pickup. Please print this info out if you need detailed race info!

Participant Meeting - Saturday - June 22nd - 6pm at Heritage Swim Club, Race Director Q&A and site walk through - NO PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME!

Packet Pickup

• Saturday - June 22nd - 1-4pm at Omega Sports in North Hills.
• Sunday - June 23rd from 6:30-7:30am at race site Heritage Swim Club – 804 Heritage Lake Road – Wake Forest, NC 27587

Race Amenities

• Race t-shirt
• Performance socks
• Swim cap: a limited number of swim caps are available on a first-come, first-served basis
• Post Race Food: Bruegger's Bagels, fruit, cookies, Cokes, water

Maps

• Interactive Map
• Race Maps (including TA, Bike and Run Course)

Race Categories

Athletes may register as male or female AGE GROUP:

• 13 & Under
• 14-15
• 16-19
• 20-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70-74
• 75+

SPECIAL DIVISIONS:

• Athena - Females over 165 lbs.
• Clydesdale - Males over 220 lbs.
• Master Clydesdale - Males over 220 lbs. and age 40 and above.
• Relays - Athletes can register as a 2 or 3 person relay team for the triathlon.  2 person relay teams - one person will do two events and one person will do one event.  3 person relay teams - each person will do one event; the swim, bike or run.

Lodging Information

VERY IMPORTANT: you must ask for the "FS Series Triathlon" rates

• Hampton Inn/Town of Wake Forest, 919-554-0222, Room Rate: $89 plus tax king/doubles
• You must book rooms 2 weeks in advance

Volunteer Information

Register as a volunteer through the button at the top of the page below the athlete registration links.

Event Photos

Smile Train Photos from Carolina Sports Photography

Refund, Transfer and Weather Policy

REFUND POLICY
There are no refunds for this race since we donate 100% of your registration fee to Smile Train. Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years. By registering for this event you agree to these terms. If you can't race and wish to give up your spot please email Rebecca@milesintosmiles.com

WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather the following procedures will be followed:

1. The event will be postponed 45 minutes in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
2. If inclement weather does not pass 45 minutes after the scheduled start (8:45am), the event will be changed to a duathlon format.
3. If a duathlon is not possible, the event will be cancelled.

Refunds or credits will not be given since all registration fees are donated to our charity. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.

DISASTER POLICY
If a natural or community disaster occurs, our action steps are as follows:

1. In concert with local officials will make decisions based on safety first.
2. Courses and/or race segments will be altered as agreed to between the Race Director, FS Series, and local officials
3. Financial: It is not financially feasible for the Race Director to accept the risk of a disaster for everyone. Each registered participant needs to accept the risk of his or her entry fee. There will be NO REFUNDS or free entries to future races. The money you paid is spent developing the subject event.
4. The Race Director does not save any money if the event has to be canceled for reasons beyond our control. All supplies and services needed for the events are purchased and/or arranged in advance. All event supplies and services associated with that event must be paid for, regardless of the outcome.