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
- A 100% registration transfer must be requested 2 months (or more) in advance of race day via events@whitewater.org
- A 50% registration transfer must be requested 1 month (or more) in advance of race day via events@whitewater.org
- Registration transfers are only applicable to the same race the following year
- Forgotten Add-On Gear/Participant items
- All purchased add-on gear must be collected during packet pick-up
- Items will not be shipped
- If items are unable to be picked up during packet pick-up, you must arrange pick-up with events@whitewater.org and collect from Outfitters within one week from event date
- The Events team will not email you to arrange your pick-up
- All unclaimed items will be donated
- Typical parking fees apply
- Forgotten Awards
- Applies to participant shirts, finisher’s awards and age group/overall awards.
- Participants not present for awards may collect their award from Outfitters within two months of the race date
- Items will not be shipped
- All unclaimed items will be donated
- Participants must email events@whitewater.org to arrange award pick-up
- Typical parking fees apply
- Trail Marking
- Designated race course will be denoted by colored arrows.
- Color associated with specific route will be communicated during prerace announcements.
- Whenever possible, mile markers will be present along the course.
- Whitewater Race Series events take place on multiple surfaces, including natural surface trails over uneven terrain. As such, race distances and mile markers are approximate.
- Your personal mileage may vary. It is our goal to ensure that you travel at no less than the posted mileage for a given race.
- Trail Safety
- Trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers
- Headphones, iPods, MP3 players, etc are strongly discouraged
- Remain attentive and courteous at all times
- Communicate when passing other trail users
- No pets allowed on the course
- No E-bikes or any form of powered transportation will be allowed in any Whitewater Race Series events
- During events taking place after sunset, all participants are required to carry/wear a light source.
- Race Bibs
- Race bib must be visible and worn on the front of shirt to receive an accurate time
- Pacers
- Unless otherwise stated in the event specific race document, pacers are not allowed in Whitewater Race Series events
- When pacers are allowed, pacers must check in/register with the Race Director and complete an assumption of risk agreement
- Aid Stations
- See Course Map for aid station locations
- Unless otherwise indicated, aid stations will consist of water only
- Plan accordingly if you think you may require additional hydration or nutrition during the race
- 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.
- Any changes or cancellations will be communicated via email by the Race Director.
- Parking Policy
- The Whitewater Center has a $13 daily parking fee. Annual parking passes are available for $45.
- 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. There are emergency location markers to communicate where emergency personnel can find you
- 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
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