Tar Heel Youth Triathlon Race #2 coming to Briar Chapel on August 2

Pittsboro, NC – Briar Chapel will be hosting the second race in the Tar Heel Youth Triathlon series this year on August 2.

The swim will take place in Briar Chapel’s 25-yard saltwater pool using a time-trial start format.

Tar Heel Youth TriathlonAfter completing the swim, kids run to the transition area, which is located in the Briar Club parking lot and get their bikes to begin a one or two-loop out-and-back style bike course on Tobacco Farm Road and Briar Chapel Parkway.

After returning their bikes to the transition area, kids run either a 1K loop for short course or a 2K loop for long course on quiet streets near the Briar Club. They will finish near the Club.

All finishers receive a finisher medal. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female overall and in each age group (6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15).

Ages 6 through 10 must race Short Course: 100 yard swim/2 mile bike/1k run
Ages 11 through 15 must race Long Course: 200 yard swim/4 mile bike/2k run
*Note that race age is determined as of December 31st of the current year.

Race Location:
Briar Chapel, 1600 Briar Chapel Parkway, Chapel Hill

Entry Fee:
$50 until 7/2/15
$60 until 7/30/15 (online registration closes on this date)
*Please note that Kids Tri NC has a no refunds policy.*

Packet Pickup:
Saturday, August 1st from 3pm- 6pm at Fleet Feet Carrboro, 310 E. Main St., Carrboro, NC — Late registration will be available at this time if spots remain.
Sunday, August 2nd from 6:30am -7:15am at Race Site (Briar Club) – No race day registration.
**Parents must present child’s USAT membership card at packet pickup or pay the one-day membership fee. There are no exceptions.**

For more information, visit the Kids Tri NC website.