Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Set to Begin on May 21st at James Island County Park

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Charleston County Parks announced that the 2023 Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series will kick off on May 21st at James Island County Park. The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series is a swim-bike-run series that hosts five races spanning May through August each year.

The 2023 races will be held on May 21st, June 18th, July 9th and July 30th, with the Championship Race set for August 13th.

Each race begins at 7:15 am with a 600-yard swim in the park’s freshwater lake. The race continues with a 12-mile bike ride through the park and on Riverland Drive, and finishes with a flat 5K run. Participants must be comfortable swimming the distance in open water and riding a bicycle on roads open to traffic.

Athletes may compete in one race, multiple races, or sign up for the entire five-race series. Winners will be awarded from each individual race as well as the entire series. Race fees are $66 for each race and $72 for the championship race. Discounts are available for multi-race packages. Registration is available online here and ends the Monday prior to each race. Advance registration is required and spaces are limited.

After each race, awards will be given to the top three men and top three women in the Open/Elite and Open/Elite Masters divisions. Awards are also presented to the top three age group winners in five-year increments, and the top male and female finishers over the age of 40 (Masters division). Prime awards will be presented to the top males and females in the individual events, and additional awards divisions will also be available.

Participants will accumulate points throughout the series to be included in the Championship. A special Championship awards ceremony and post-race celebration will be held following the August 14th race.

A Tri Club Team Competition will be held during Race 4 on July 30th, offering awards to the fastest team. For details, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.

Athletes wishing for training opportunities on the Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series race course are invited to attend swim tune ups at James Island County Park throughout the series. Register for the swim tune-ups online here.

Young athletes ages 7-15 are encouraged to participate in Charleston County Parks’ annual Youth Triathlon at James Island County Park on June 17. This event is an excellent opportunity for youth to experience the triathlon fun on a safe and well-maintained course.

Over 30,000 people have raced the series over the years, and the series has been honored as one of the Top Ten Charleston Signature Sport Events by the Charleston Metro Sports Council.

For more information or to register for the Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386.

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