Triathlons - Nelson Bay Challenge
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 10am
Nelson Bay Challenge Triathlon - Sea Level, NC
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Click Here for a PDF of the Course Maps
The Race
The Nelson Bay Challenge Triathlon makes its 2008 reappearance after a year off. This race features unique awards and the famous post race clam bake. The swim will be in Nelson Bay, a sheltered bay off Core Sound. The water is salty and has little current. The bike course is an out and back, following Highway 12 East toward Cedar Island over the Monroe Gaskill Memorial Bridge and back. The run course is an out and back, following Highway 70 West over the Dan Taylor Memorial Bridge and back. Water stations are provided at the turn around point on the bike and on the run. The finish line is in near the transition area.
The race course revolves around a transition area next to the Sea Level Inn. The same transition area will be used for all phases. The transition area will open at 8 am; ALL bikes need to be placed in position before the transition area closes at 9:45am.
Charity
Distance
750 Meter Swim / 12.4 Mile Bike / 3.1 Mile Run
Click Here for Online Course Maps
Distances are approximate and subject to change
Race Amenities
- Race T-Shirt
- Clam Bake and Post Race Food
- Winning Time Chip Timing
Registration
- Until Tuesday, January 15, 2008:
Individual Participant: $50.00
Relay Team: $85.00 - January 16 through April 24, 2008:
Individual Participant: $60.00
Relay Team: $100.00 - April 25 through May 13, 2008:
Individual Participant: $70.00
Relay Team: $115.00
There is a $10.00 fee for each non-USAT registrant.
Hotels
Calico Jack's Inn and Marina - Harkers Island (WV and SS) (252) 728-3575 - 24 rooms and efficiencies, restaurant, marina. $40-$60
Driftwood Motel - Cedar Island (WV) (252) 225-4861- 37 soundfront rms. at Cedar Island Ferry landing, restaurant, boat launch, pets ok. $45-$55 (dbl)
Harkers Island Fishing Center - Harkers Island (252) 728-3907- 20 rooms & efficiencies, marina, launch ramp. $35-$50
Refund & Transfer Policy
To cancel, please email us at info@fsseries.com by May 1 to receive a 50% refund of your entry fee. You may not transfer funds to another race.
Race Divisions
Athletes may register as a male or female aged:
- 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 Include:
- Athena
- Clydesdale
- Relays- Athletes can register as a relay team for the triathlon. Teams are comprised of three members, each member does one event; the swim, bike or run.
Packet Pick Up and Directions
- Friday May 16 from 6-9 pm at EJW Outdoors and Race Day from 8-9am.
The Nelson Bay Triathlon takes place in the Down East community of Sea Level. This is a 45-minute drive from Morehead City. Participants, volunteers and those wanting to watch a great race should follow Highway 70 East out of Beaufort. Continue to follow Highway 70 as it heads toward Cedar Island. You will travel through the fishing communities of Smyrna, Davis and Stacy. Once you cross the Dan Taylor Memorial high-rise bridge, Highway 70 immediately turns right and Highway 12 continues east toward Cedar Island. You need to turn right on Highway 70. You will pass Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay, a retirement home, and the Sea Level Extended Care Facility. The race site is within 1 mile of the intersection.
USAT Guidelines
For all athletes we would like to make the helmet guidelines clear. As stated by USAT, the rule is:
Section 5.9 Helmets: www.usatriathlon.org (a) Type of Helmet. All participants shall wear a protective head cover, undamaged and unaltered, which meets or exceeds the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Helmets manufactured prior to March 10, 1999 must meet or exceed the safety standards of (i) the American National Standard Institute (ANSI Z-90.4), (ii) The Snell Memorial Foundation (Protective Headgear for Bicycle Users), or (iii) ASTM F-1446 or F-1447, and which is clearly labeled by the manufacturer as satisfying such standards. Removal of helmet cover, if required for that helmet to meet such safety standards, shall constitute an impermissible alteration in violation of this Section 5.9(a). Any violation of this Section 5.9(a) shall result in disqualification.
