Charlotte Triathlon – Race Info

RAMBLIN’ ROSE CHARLOTTE /// SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2013

250 YARD SWIM – 9 MILE BIKE – 2 MILE RUN
YOU CAN DO THIS!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Capacity-Based Registration Fees (1200 total slots available)
Phase 1 pricing for first 300 registrants /// $70 for Individuals & $125 for Relays
Phase 2 pricing for next 420 registrants /// $75 for Individuals & $130 for Relays
Phase 3 pricing for next 480 registrants /// $80 for Individuals & $135 for Relays

Note: Relays can consist of 2 or 3 individuals.

Registration Deadlines:
Online registration closes at 8:00 AM on the Thursday before race day. On-site registration MAY be available during normal packet pick-up hours. Please review this event site for more details regarding on-site registration.

USAT Requirement:
Ramblin’ Rose events are sanctioned through USA Triathlon. You will be required to purchase a $12 one-day USAT license when you register if you are not a USAT annual member.
PACKET PICK-UP:

Saturday, September 21st:
12-5 PM
Inside Out Sports, 1514 South Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203 map

Also possible on Race Day, September 22nd:
6:00-7:15 AM
race site, please arrive early

[Download Packet Pick-Up Guide]

RACE DAY INFO:

Official Race Start Time:
8:00 AM

Host Venue:
Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics
11725 Verhoeff Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078

Parking:
[DOWNLOAD PARKING MAP]
Race Site Parking:
You will NOT be able to leave until the event concludes. In the interest of the safety of the runners still on the course, there will be no exceptions made! Please travel via Statesville Rd to Verhoeff Dr to access the race site parking lot (orange route).
Off-Site Parking:
Spectators and athletes interested in leaving prior to the end of the event need to park in the Central Piedmont Community College parking lot. Overflow parking is available at the Lake Norman Charter High School, located approximately 1 mile from the race site. Please travel via Old Statesville Rd (accessible from I-77 via Gilead Rd and Mt. Holly Huntersville Rd) to access the off-site parking (green route).

Pre-Race Wrenching: 
Provided by the expert bike mechanics of Bike Source starting at 6:30 AM near the Transition Area.

SWIM START ORDER:

When you arrive at packet pick-up on race weekend, you will be asked to rate your swimming ability on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the strongest, using the [SWIM ABILITY CHART] as a guide. This swim ability will determine the starting order of the swim for race day participants.

PRE-RACE CLINIC:

To be announced.

AWARD CATEGORIES:

Top 3: overall, masters, relays, age groups: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, and 65-69. Top 1 age groups: 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over. Sorry, we do not ship awards.

OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL:

Comfort Suites Huntersville - I-77 exit 23 (about 5 minutes from HFFA)
14510 Boulder Park Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078, 704-875-6220, $89/night if you mention “Ramblin’ Rose”

FAQS AND GEAR LIST:

Relieve your anxiety about the unknowns associated with training for and participating in your first Ramblin’ Rose. Get the answers to your questions by referencing our [FAQ Sheet]. Also, eliminate the worries related to possibly forgetting something on race day by downloading the [Official Ramblin' Rose Gear Checklist].

WEATHER POLICY:

Races are held, rain or shine, unless Edurance Magazine determines that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day Endurance Magazine and local law enforcement officials. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather there will be neither refunds nor transfers. This position is consistent with USA Triathlon recommendations and with the protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of triathlon. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, Endurance Magazine reserves the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race.

TRANSFER & REFUND POLICIES:

Race entries are non-transferable between events, years, and individuals. No exceptions will be made!

If you are unable to participate for any reason, you will be able to request a 50% refund until exactly one month to the day prior to race day. Refund requests received after this deadline will not be processed for any reason.

Upon completing and sending the [REFUND REQUEST FORM] you will receive an auto-reply as a confirmation that your request was successfully submitted. A refund check will be mailed during the week of the race for which you are requesting a refund. Please do not contact us regarding your refund request status, unless you have not received your refund check by the week AFTER the race.

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