Hickory Knob State Park is hosting the only XTERRA Triathlon in South Carolina this year on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. Swim 800 meters in Lake Strom Thurmond, mountain bike 2 loops of the 7.2 mile Lakeview Trail, and run 5 miles taking in the Turkey Ridge Loop Trail and you've knocked it out!
Hickory Knob Resort State Park is located in McCormick, SC. It is approximately 2.5 hours from Atlanta, 1 hour from Columbia, SC; and 1 hour 45 minutes from Greenville, SC. The race is open to individuals and relay teams but the total number of participants is limited to 200. The first 50 registered on line will receive hoodies. All registered before April 7 will receive race shirts. (No guarantee of size or availability after that date.)
The race is being sanctioned with USAT. USAT membership or a 1 day ($12.00) license is required. 1 day licenses cannot be purchased on line but will be available at packet pick up. USAT rules will apply, including, rules regarding the use of wetsuits during the swim. You know...water temps and all of that!
Packet pick up will be announced closer to the race date.
Hickory Knob has a limited number of campsites and cabins reserved for the race weekend and they'll go fast! Contact Hickory Knob State Park at 1-800-491-5380 to reserve yours. Be sure to mention the XTERRA races to get the race rate!
Come race a fast, fun, early season XTERRA. Come race XTERRA HICKORY KNOB!
For more information and to register, please go to:
http://www.active.com/running/mccormick-sc/xterra-hickory-knob-triathlon-2012
Hickory Knob State Park is the host for 2 of the XTERRA Trail Run South Carolina Series races this year on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.
Race/run the Turkey Ridge 3.4 mile loop first; then take on the 7.2 mile Lakeview Trail loop. Run one or run both! These races will make a great warm up for the Sunday XTERRA triathlon and those registering for both will receive discounted rates!
Hickory Knob Resort State Park is located in McCormick, SC. It is approximately 2.5 hours from Atlanta, 1 hour from Columbia, SC; and 1 hour 45 minutes from Greenville, SC. Hickory Knob State Park is a resort state park which offers numerous ammenities. Be sure to bring the family. Find out more about Hickory Knob at: www.southcarolinastateparks.com/hickoryknob
The races are limited to each 200 participants. All registered before April 7 will receive race shirts. (No guarantee of size or availability after that date.)
Hickory Knob has a limited number of campsites and cabins reserved for the race weekend and they'll go fast! Contact Hickory Knob State Park at 1-800-491-5380 to reserve yours. Be sure to mention the XTERRA races to get the race rate!
Packet pick up will be announced closer to the race date.
Get off of the pavement; come run the trails! Come race XTERRA HICKORY KNOB!
For more information and to register, please go to:
http://www.active.com/running/mccormick-sc/xterra-hickory-knob-trail-runs-2012
