Nov. 3 – Holden Beach, N.C.
With an 10 a.m. start time and a not quite international-distance triathlon, there’s no reason to miss Setup Events’ Shipwreck Triathlon at Holden Beach, N.C. (just south of Wilmington and just north of Myrtle Beach, S.C.), on Nov. 3. The late start time is great for those enjoying a weekend at the beach or for those looking to drive down on race day. The distance, which Setup is calling a “sprinternational,” is perfect for those not ready to try the international distance but hoping for a little more race time from a traditional sprint. The new distance consists of a 1,000-meter ocean swim followed by a flat and fast 30k bike and an equally flat and fast 8k run. The late start time and early fall date should provide participants with great air temperatures for racing as well as wetsuit-legal water temperatures.
Situated on an Atlantic coastal barrier island, Holden Beach faces south onto the Long Bay region of Brunswick County. Take Interstate 95 from the north and south, Interstate 40 from the west, and U.S. 17 south from Wilmington or north from Myrtle Beach to Holden Beach. Holden Beach is approximately three hours from Raleigh and four hours from Charlotte or Greensboro.
Holden Beach has more than eight miles of clean, sandy beaches and a year-round moderate temperature. The island is a great place for those seeking to experience a quiet family-oriented atmosphere, and it has a storied history of pirates and shipwrecks.
So come “get your pirate on” while racing a fast and friendly triathlon course in one of the most beautiful spots on the East Coast.
For more information and to register, please visit www.setupevents.com.
