Tri the Midlands Triathlon 2008:

Day / Time: Saturday, June 21, 6:00 am

First year sprint event in the Lake Carolina Development minutes Northeast of Columbia, SC. This event is perfect for the first time triathlete and the seasoned veteran alike. Hosted by the Lake Carolina Development, this lake swim triathlon will be one not to miss.

This event benefits Donate Life - SC and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

All SCTS Events benefit Donate Life - SC, working to promote tissue and organ donation across the state of South Carolina. Please consider making a donation to this worthy cause during the registration process.

This event will also benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Before Tuesday, April 01, 2008:
Individual Participant: $50.00
Relay Team: $100.00
Before Sunday, June 01, 2008:
Individual Participant: $55.00
Relay Team: $110.00
Before Saturday, June 21, 2008:
Individual Participant: $60.00
Relay Team: $120.00

There is a $10.00 fee for each non-USAT registrant

Event Capacity
This event is limited to the first 400 registrations.

USAT Sanctioned
The Tri the Midlands Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

Cut-Off Time
All participants must complete the event in under 2 hours, 15 minutes from the start of the final wave. Event officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to complete the event in under 2 hours, 15 minutes.

Minimum Age
The minimum age allowed for participating in the Tri the Midlands Triathlon is 10 years of age.

Timing System
The Tri the Midlands Triathlon will be timed using the ChampionChip Tming System.
(5 splits provided)

Friday June 20, 2008 (3-7 PM)
Summit Cycles Bike Shop
10171 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC

Saturday June 21, 2008 (6-7:15 AM)
Lake Carolina Development (Event Site)

Note: Participants must collect his/ her own event packets. This rule applies to relay team members as well. Photo ID is required in order to collect event materials. NO ID = NO EVENT

Directional Maps to the above locations may be found by clicking on the Event Directions button at the top of this page.

50% of your entry fee will be refunded until June 1, 2008. No refunds will be issued for any reason after June 1, 2008. Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years. To request a refund you must fill out the refund request form here.

Bird's Eye View is the official event photography company of the South Carolina Triathlon Series. Bird's Eye View will be on hand at this event capturing images of your event.

You will receive a customized email with your photos and splits following the event. Or you may go to www.birdseyeview.net to purchase your photos from other Set Up Events.

Award Categories

Top 3 in each of the following categories

Open (M & F)
Masters (M & F)
Age Groups (M & F):
15 & Under,16-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69, 70-74,75-79,80-84, 85+
Clydesdales (Males - 200 Lbs +, 39 or younger)
Master Clydesdales (Males - 200 Lbs.+, 40 or older)
Athenas (Females - 150 Lbs +)
Physically Challenged (M & F)
Novice (M & F)

Relay Teams (One Division)

SCTS rules state that once you compete in a particular event category, you must remain in that same category for all future SCTS events in that calendar year. You may, however, move out of the Novice division and into the age group division at any time during the year. Please review the SCTS Rules for full details.