Andy's Race
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About the race
Andy's Race is a multi-discipline event held at the Westside Aquatic Center in Greenville, SC. The event includes several race formats and is part of the South Carolina Triathlon Series. Since 2019 it has been dedicated to the memory of a late triathlete.
The swim takes place in the 50 meter pool at the aquatic center. Athletes complete a 400 meter pool swim by swimming one way in each lane for a total of eight lengths; athletes start one at a time, spaced every five seconds, and change lanes at each wall by going under the lane rope.
The bike segment is a one-loop 15 mile course. The course includes two sections on four lane highways where the curbside lane is closed to traffic and a middle section on quieter country roads. Terrain is moderate to hilly with long rolling climbs and descents. Turns are marked with pavement arrows and directional signs and intersections are controlled by police and volunteers.
The run is a two-loop 3 mile course beginning and returning to the aquatic center. Each loop is mostly pavement with about a quarter mile of hard packed dirt per loop. Multiple race formats are offered and the event typically attracts both first time participants and experienced competitors.
Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- Sprint Triathlon: 400 m pool swim, 15 miles bike, 3 miles run
- Sprint Relay: team of 2 or 3 members sharing race legs
- Aquabike: 400 m swim, 15 miles bike
- Aquathlon: 400 m swim, 3 miles run
- Duathlon: 1.5 miles run, 15 miles bike, 3 miles run
