Hendersonville Triathlon
SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 15, 2024
REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 7th, 2023!
Patton Park, Hendersonville, NC
The 4th Annual Hendersonville Triathlon will take place at Patton Park in Hendersonville, NC! Patton Pool is operated by the YMCA of WNC in Hendersonville and Patton Park is operated by the City of Hendersonville. The triathlon event consists of 400m pool swim, 12.5 mile bike and 5k run! The run will take place on the beautiful, flat and scenic Oklawaha Greenway. The bike course will be on rolling, rural roads in Henderson County and City limits.
Save money and sign up for both TRI LOCAL DUO Series races easily at the same time!
iDaph Events and iDream Athletes Foundation are striving to reignite triathlon locally in our WNC community and region. Triathlon is a unique blend of the sports of swimming, biking and running all in one event. The journey to train for and race at a triathlon is an incredible time, energy and monetary commitment. Completing a triathlon is a major life milestone and an accomplishment that is unique and honorable. Local triathlons and communities have been on the decline for the past several years. We believe that triathlon deserves a community. We are here to support the development of a Tri Local Community. So we are….
Introducing the NEW TRI LOCAL DUO Series
Tri Local returns in 2023 with an all new triathlon experience, community and challenge!
Race date & course subject to change.
RACE COURSE
COOL SWAG
EVENT GUIDE
VOLUNTEER
PACKET PICK-UP
AWARDS & RESULTS
RACE ROUTES
Swim
The Patton Park pool is a pristine, 50 meter pool, HEATED 8 lane pool, located in Hendersonville and operated by the YMCA of Western North Carolina. Swimmers will have a pre-assigned wave start based on their estimated swim time submitted during registration. The fastest swimmers will be placed in the first wave, and the slowest swimmers will be in the last wave.
Within each wave, participants will self-organize into a line. We will not be assigning your specific spot in the line - just your wave number. Each swimmer will be given ample time before the next one starts, in an effort to reduce any passing or hold ups in the pool.
Swimmers start by jumping into the deep section of the pool, swimming down the first lane, then under the swim lane into the next lane. They will continue to swim down each lane in one direction by zig-zagging through the pool. Swimmers will exit on the opposite side of the pool to run out to transition. We expect swimmers to start with a large enough gap of time so that there is no contact between swimmers. (CLICK HERE FOR SWIM ROUTE)
Bike
The 12.5 mile bike course has a ‘rolling’ course through Henderson County countryside roads. The bike route will follow the PINK arrows. Bike Route Map.
NC State Law - Bike Helmets Required. Participants without a helmet will be DQ’d.
Run
The 5k run is FAST and for the most part-flat, except for one little dipper hill that you will crest before entering back to the park. The entire 5k run is on the quiet, shaded and beautiful Oklahawa Greenway in the City of Hendersonville. The run route will follow YELLOW arrows. 5k ROUTE MAP.
We are thrilled to announce JAMBAR will be the official nutrition/energy bar partner of the event!
JAMBARS were created by the co-founder of the original PowerBar, Jennifer Maxwell. Jennifer worked for four and a half years to create the perfect bar. “Everything in a JAMBAR you could eat off a spoon!” JAMBAR is featured in this month’s Runner’s World magazine as one of the top bars of the year for their Mango flavor! JAMBARS are
- Certified organic & non-GMO
- Crafted in small batches in the company’s own facility
- Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Made with real fruit and/or fair trade chocolate
- Sweetened with authentic sweeteners from nature
- Offer 10 grams of protein per bar
JAMBAR also donates 50% of all after-tax profits to qualified nonprofits to support music, active living and community connections! You’ll find JAMBAR at the water stations. Be sure to stop by and pick one up! With four delicious flavors to choose from, you’ll definitely “Get your jam on!”
SUPER AWESOME SWAG
TRI LOCAL DUO FINISHER MEDAL
Complete both the Hendersonville Triathlon and the Asheville Triathlon and receive the Tri Local Duo finisher medal! The deadline to register for both events to receive the Tri Local Duo medal is Thursday, June 1st at midnight.
HENDERSONVILLE TRIATHLON SHIRT
Register before December 11th at midnight and receive a custom, short sleeve, Hendersonville Triathlon shirt FREE with your registration!
Beginning December 12th, you can add the shirt to your registration for $10. Register by May 21st at midnight to guarantee your size! After that date, shirts will only be available in limited sizes and quantities.
TRI LOCAL TANK
Stay cool this summer with one of our all new, comfy, Bella Canvas, 2023 TRI LOCAL tank tops! Purchase yours during registration or in the Race Store and we’ll have it ready for you at packet pickup, or after the race at the iDaph Merchandise tent!
TRI LOCAL SHIRT
Show some TRI LOCAL love with one of our all new, comfy, Bella Canvas, 2023 TRI LOCAL shirts! Purchase yours during registration or in the Race Store and we’ll have it ready for you at packet pickup, or after the race at the iDaph Merchandise tent!
VIRTUAL HENDERSONVILLE TRIATHLON
SWIM, BIKE, RUN ON YOUR OWN TIME!
The Virtual Event
Want to do a triathlon on your own time? Participants who choose the virtual option can swim one day, run on another day and bike a totally different day. Or, you can do them all at once like you would at a triathlon event! Virtual participants will have access to the course information for the event so they can have a ‘self-serve’ event experience on the same courses as the in-person participants. Or, they can come up with their own courses anywhere that they live! Virtual participants get to challenge themselves by participating and having a goal to work towards this summer. This is a super fun way to try a triathlon on your own time without worrying about the transition.
Virtual Event Highlights:
- All Virtual participants will receive an event shirt (free until December 11th deadline) + medal mailed to them for free!
- Upload Results to event results page
- Download finisher completion certificates
- Access to our Strava Club for this event
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet Pickup Schedule
Thursday, June 15th: 11:00am - 2:00pm at Hunter Subaru (220 Hunter Airport Dr, Fletcher, NC 28732)
Friday, June 16th: 4:45 - 6:30pm at Patton Park (1730 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28792), under the iDaph Tent, adjacent to the Bark in the Park Dog Fair near the Bark & Bolt Start/Finish line. Look for the signs and banners.
Saturday, June 17th: 6am - 6:45am at Patton Park Pool (114 E Clairmont Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792)
If you’d prefer to have your things ahead of time, you MUST select the pre-event shipping option during registration or from the Race Store. The deadline to select this option will be June 4th at midnight. Packets will be shipped approximately one and a half to two weeks prior to the event.
AWARDS
RESULTS
JULY 19, 2020 RACE RESULTS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 RACE RESULTS PDF
IN-PERSON EVENT AWARDS
The top 3 Overall winners (male/female) and the top Masters winners (male/female) will receive gift certificates from Fleet Feet Asheville! Age group award winners will receive a custom Hendersonville Triathlon pint glass!
Complete both the Hendersonville Triathlon and the Asheville Triathlon and receive the Tri Local Duo finisher medal! The deadline to register for both events to receive the Tri Local Duo medal is Thursday, June 1st at midnight.
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IN-PERSON EVENT AWARDS
- Top three finishers, Overall (male and female)
- Top finisher, Masters (male and female)
- Age group awards (top 3 male and female for each)
- 19 and under
- 20 - 29
- 30 - 39
- 40 - 49
- 50 - 59
- 60 - 69
- 70+
There will be an awards ceremony for Overall Winners at 9:30am on race day at the finish line. Age group awards may be picked up at the Merchandise Tent at the conclusion of the overall awards ceremony. Awards may also be picked up at Fleet Feet Asheville, beginning Tuesday after the event, after 3pm, or shipped by purchasing the option in the Race Store.
2023 PHOTO CONTEST!
SHOW us your BEST, MOST CREATIVE entrance into the water on race day and you will win big time! 🤣
We are giving a unique prize PLUS a FREE entry to the 2024 Hendersonville Triathlon for the winner!
This means bellyflops, cannonballs, perfect dives, and silly jumps in to the water are all acceptable and encouraged at this year’s race. Start practicing your entrances now for race day. 🎥 📸
THINGS TO DO IN HENDERSONVILLE
Looking for something to do in Hendersonville? Escape from life’s hectic pace to the beautiful scenery and southern hospitality of Hendersonville, NC with varied Attractions, Events, Outdoor Recreation, Family Activities, a vibrant Art Scene, unique shopping and a wide selection of Dining Options. Sierra Nevada along with Henderson County’s other Wineries, Breweries, and Cideries provide tours and tasting rooms, to sample mountain grown selections. Make memories in this charming mountain town.
Check out the following links for more information:
https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org
Accommodations / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/lodging
Attractions / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/attractions
Activities / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/activities
Outdoor Recreation / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/outdoor-adventures
Dining / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/dining
RACE PHOTOS
2023 Race Day Photos will be located HERE on Race Roster in our Photo Gallery.
DEFERRALS, TRANSFERS AND CANCELATION POLICIES
Did you register to participate in-person but can’t make it on race day? You don’t have to miss out! You can transfer your registration to the virtual event at any point before the start of the race. In the virtual event, you’ll participate anywhere you like, post your results, and have your swag mailed to you after the event.
TRANSFERS: All participants can transfer into the virtual version of their event up until the start of the event. Email support@idaph.net to request the transfer. There will be no refunds for the price difference between events. Transfers during the week of the event will cost $10 (starting Monday, June 12th)
Transfers between participants are prohibited. Participants who run with another runner’s bib will be automatically DQd and bandits will be banned from future iDaph events.
REFUNDS: We have a small, but mighty team that is working on all the details to produce this event safely for you and everyone in our community in attendance. We are incurring the expenses for production well before the day of the event, and we will not be able to provide a refund to you should you want to cancel your registration, or if the event itself has to be cancelled due to a change in the status of the pandemic, weather, an act of god, or other unforeseen circumstance.
DEFERRALS: We do not allow deferrals from race to race. If you’re unable to make it on race day, you may switch to the virtual option.
CANCELLATION: In the event of an unforeseen circumstance, such as an emergency, an act of god, not receiving approval of final event permits, or change in pandemic status resulting in the inability to have the in-person event, we reserve the right to cancel the event and automatically convert all in-person registrations to the virtual option. Should this occur, your swag will be mailed to you for free.
VOLUNTEER
If you would like to sign up to help along the course as a volunteer or in the event village, this will be a great way for you to support and cheer on your friends and family members! Volunteers will get a super cool, race t-shirt!
EVENT GUIDE
Be sure to read the entire interactive Event Guide and listen to the pre-event Podcast or view the pre-event video to be prepared for race weekend! It will answer ALL of your questions!
THANK YOU RACE PARTNERS
