EVENT INFORMATION

Sampson County Super Sprint is a beginner friendly triathlon located in eastern NC town of Clinton.  Participants will enjoy the 250 yard swim at The Center for Health + Wellness which features an 8 lane pool.  The transition area is located in the hospital parking lot about 50 yards from pool exit!

The 7 mile bike course is out and back course with few rolling hills but mostly flat.  The infamous bike water stop turnaround at 3.5 mile mark is a hit for all the participants.

The 2 mile run course uses the scenic downtown and surrounding neighborhood.  The run is mostly flat with a few small hills and downhill finish line.

Sampson County Super Sprint Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.  USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon and paratriathlon in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 4,300 races and connects with nearly 500,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches and race directors on the grassroots level, USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. USA Triathlon is a proud member of the ITU and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).

The minimum age to compete in the race is 10 years old.