Whitewater

Amphibious Duathlon

Take on two 5K trail runs broken up by either a 2K flatwater paddle around Sadler Island or an 11K bike leg on East Main.

 

Activity

Paddle - 2k

Activity

Bike- 11k

Activity

Run - 10k

Total Distance

12k/21k

Location

Charlotte, NC

Registration

5k Run/2k Paddle/5k Run
Pre-Registration $65
Last day to pre-register is July 31st
$65
Day-Of Registration $70
If available
$70
5k Run/11k Bike/5K Run
Pre-Registration $55
Last day to pre-register is July 31st
$55
Day-Of Registration $60
$60
Packet Pick-Up
July 31st, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dickson Center
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 2024 Amphibious Duathlon - Sean Richard

Schedule

Friday, July 31st, 2026
Packet Pick-Up Begins in Conference Center. 5:00pm
5:00pm
Packet pick-up ends in Conference Center. 7:00pm
7:00pm
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Day of packet pick-up opens 6:45am
6:45am
Course opens (Waves will go out every 15 minutes) 7:45am
7:45am
Last wave starts 9:30am
9:30am
Course closes 11:30am
11:30am
  • 2024 Amphibious Duathlon - Sean Richard

Additional Information

    • The 5k Run/2k Paddle/5k Run event has a capacity due to the number of kayaks available.
    • Waves are selected during registration.
    • Waves will start every 15 minutes beginning at 7:45am.
    • The paddling portion of Amphibious takes place in the Catawba River.
    • All necessary flatwater paddling equipment is included in the registration fee.
    • Participants are not allowed to utilize their own personal watercraft or paddle.
    • The paddle portion will only utilize kayaks.
    • Helmet required.
    • E-Bikes not permitted.
    • Bike and helmet need to be provided by participant.
    • Waiver Policy
      • All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating.
      • Waiver may be printed and brought to packet pick-up or completed on site.
      • The waiver is not included in the online registration form.
    • Refund and Transfer Policy
      • Race Registration is non-refundable.
    • Trail Safety
      • Trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers at all times.
      • Communicate when passing other trail users.
      • No E-bikes or any form of powered transportation are permitted in any Whitewater Race Series events.
    • Weather Policy
      • Events are scheduled to proceed rain or shine.
      • The Whitewater Center reserves the right to alter/reschedule/cancel any Whitewater Race Series event at any time.
    • Parking Policy
      • The Whitewater Center has a $13 daily parking fee. Annual parking passes are available for $45.
      • Racers receive a discounted parking rate of $6 day of the race if they identify themselves as a race participant.
    • Emergency Policy
      • The Whitewater Center does not conduct trail rescues.
      • Participants must call 911 if emergency services are needed.
      • Emergency location markers are located within the trail system.

Run/Paddle/Run Map

Run/Bike/Run Map

2026 Design Coming Soon

Race Shirt

Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who register before July 20th.

  • Coming-Soon-Tile_T-shirt

Awards

Awards will be given to the top three male/female finishers in four age categories. Age categories are 19 & under, 20-34, 35-49, and 50+.

Awards will be held at the Outfitters Store for 2 weeks after the race.

  • Amphibious Awards

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