Washington Half Triathlon
Washington, NC

Half Iron Distance
1.2 mile open water swim
56 mile bike
13.1 mile run

To register for this event, or for more information go to FSSeries.com

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From the race event web site:

The Washington Half Distance Triathlon is the first half distance race for FS Series. The Washington Park community has embraced the triathlon and are very excitied to welcome participants from all over the US. The town has many wonderful restaurants, fine dining and variety of activites for families. This race will be spectator friendly, with family and friends, having multiple chances to see you on the bike and run course.

The 1.2 mile triangular swim will be in the Pamlico River, a river off the Pamlico Sound. The water is salty and has little current. The great part about the swim is the transition area is less than 50 feet from the water. The average April water temperature is 68 degrees. The swim is sure to be wetsuit legal.

The bike course will be a flat ride through Beaufort County. The 14 mile turnaround will also be the water bottle handoff. The bike will consist of 2 Laps, with participants coming all the way back to the transition area. Participants will receive a custom band to after there first lap and they must wear the band when entering the transition area after the bike.

The run course is an flat out and back 2 lap course in Washington Park and River Road. The course will have some shade and some areas will be exposed to the sun. The surface will all be asphalt. Participants will receive a custom race towel that will be the towel they use on the run course. Aid stations are provided at each mile mark on the run course. The aid stations will have a variety of products including hammer gels, heed, and water. More information about the aid stations will be available as we get closer to the event. The finish line is across the street from the transition area.

The race course revolves around a transition area next to Washington Park Waterfront. The same transition area will be used for all phases. The transition area will open at 5am; ALL bikes need to be placed in position before the transition area closes at 6:45am.

To register for this event, or for more information go to FSSeries.com