Whitewater Triathlon
Pre-registration for Whitewater Triathlon on May 8th, 2027, coming soon.
Take on a 1K open water swim in the Catawba River, a 23K mountain bike leg and a 6.5K trail run through the Whitewater Center’s trail system.
Sprint distance is available with a 400m open water swim in the Catawba River, 12K mountain bike leg, and a 3K trail run.
Activity
Swimming
Activity
Mountain Biking
Activity
Trail Running
Location
Charlotte, NC
Registration
Full Distance - 1K swim | 23K bike | 6.5K run
Pre-Registration
$100
Last day to pre-register is May 6th
$100
Sprint Distance - 400m swim | 12K bike | 3K run
Pre-Registration
$80
Last day to pre-register is May 6th
$80
Packet Pick-Up
May 7th
5:00pm - 7:00pm
South Conference Center
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Schedule
Friday, May 7, 2027
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up begins.
5:00pm
Packet pick-up ends.
7:00pm
Saturday, May 8, 2027
Full Distance - 1K swim | 23K bike | 6.5K run
Packet pick-up begins
6:00am
Transition Zone opens (first come first serve for transition spots)
6:00am
Packet pick-up ends for Full Distance
8:30am
Mandatory Pre-Race meeting at Flatwater Dock for Heat 1 (Full Distance)
7:15am
Full Distance begins for Heat 1 (water start)
7:30am
Mandatory Pre-Race meeting at Flatwater Dock for Heat 2 (Full Distance)
8:15am
Full Distance begins for Heat 2 (water start)
8:30am
Awards ceremony
11:30am
Course closes (athletes may finish the course but official times may not be recorded)
12:45pm
Saturday, May 8, 2027
Sprint Distance - 400m swim | 12K bike | 3K run
Packet pick-up begins
6:00am
Transition Zone opens (first come first serve for transition spots)
6:00am
Packet pick-up ends for Sprint Distance
8:30am
Mandatory Pre-Race meeting at Flatwater Dock for Heat 1 (Sprint Distance)
7:45am
Sprint Distance begins for Heat 1 (water start)
8:00am
Mandatory Pre-Race meeting at Flatwater Dock for Heat 2 (Sprint Distance)
8:15am
Sprint Distance begins for Heat 2 (water start)
8:30am
Awards ceremony
11:00am
Course closes (athletes may finish the course but official times may not be recorded)
12:45pm
Additional Information
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- Helmet required.
- E-Bikes not permitted.
- Bike and helmet need to be provided by participant.
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- Takes place in the Catawba River.
- Athletes are encouraged to bring a second pair of shoes to use between the swim leg and transition.
- Swim caps are mandatory (provided at pre-race check-in).
- Swim aids (buoys, fins, paddles) are not allowed.
- < 78 degrees – Wetsuits permitted.
- Between 78.1-83.9 degrees – Competitors may wear wetsuits, but will not be included in overall results or be eligible for awards
- > 84 degrees – Wetsuits not permitted.
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- Interested volunteers should contact the Events Team at events@whitewater.org
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- Waiver Policy
- All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating.
- 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
- Communicate when passing other trail users
- No E-bikes or any form of powered transportation will be allowed 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.
- Parking Policy
- The Whitewater Center has a $13 daily parking fee. Annual parking passes are available for $45.
- Oversized parking is $25.
- Emergency Policy
- The Whitewater Center does not conduct trail rescues in the event of an emergency.
- Participants must call 911 if emergency vehicles and operations are needed.
- Waiver Policy
Course Map
Sprint Distance
Race T-shirts
Shirts only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before April 26th.
Awards
Participants must be present at the award ceremony to receive awards. Awards will be given to the top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following categories:
Junior (-17) | Open (-39) | Masters (40+)
Results
2026 Results
2025 Results
2024-2019 Results
2018 – 2012 Results
Upcoming Events
Labor Day Trail Race
River Jam Trail Race
Dynomite Bouldering Competition
