Whitewater Triathlon
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Whitewater Triathlon - May 8, 2027, Charlotte, NC
The Whitewater Triathlon is a multisport event on May 8, 2027 that combines open water swimming in the Catawba River, a mountain bike leg, and a trail run through the Whitewater Center trail system. The event offers a full distance and a sprint distance.
Distances
- Full distance: 1K open water swim, 23K mountain bike, 6.5K trail run
- Sprint distance: 400m open water swim, 12K mountain bike, 3K trail run
Packet pick-up is scheduled on May 7 at the South Conference Center. Race shirts are only guaranteed to participants who pre-register by April 26.
Registration and fees are published for pre-registration with a stated deadline of May 6. The published pre-registration fees are $100 for the full distance and $80 for the sprint distance. Race registration is non-refundable. All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk waiver before participating.
Equipment and course policies include a required helmet for the bike leg, no E-bikes allowed, and participants must provide their own bike and helmet. The swim takes place in the Catawba River; swim caps are mandatory and are provided at pre-race check-in. Swim aids are not permitted. Wetsuit rules depend on water temperature and may affect eligibility for overall results and awards.
Trails remain open to other users during the event. The center charges a daily parking fee and may alter, reschedule, or cancel events. The Whitewater Center does not perform trail rescues; participants must call emergency services if needed.
Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in Junior, Open, and Masters age categories, and recipients must be present to receive awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
