bike & swim route see back for transition area map · 2019. 10. 7. · turtle cove villas...
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VICTORY BAY LN
N
Bike Turnaround Via Kiawah Island
Round-about
SF
SF
20
2418
BW18 BW
27
6
16 2
14
4
12
22
810
SURFWATCH D
R
Parkside Villas
Turtle Cove Villas
Tennis Club Villas Turtle Cove
Villas
Turtle Point Villas
Vanderhorst Plantation
Osprey Beach
Royal Beach
BUFFLEHEAD DR
BUFFLEHEAD DR
FALCON POINT RD
EAGLE POINT RD
YELLOW
THROAT
LN
GOLDENEYE DR
SUMMER ISLANDS LN
EAST BEACH VILLAGE
ALLEE OF OAKS
North Blue Heron Pond Rd
South Blue Heron Pond Rd
SALT CEDAR LN
ROY BARTH TENNIS CENTER
NIGHT HERON PARK
NATURE CENTER
NICKLAUS LN
GLEN ABBEY
SURF
SON
G R
D
GOVERNORʼS DR
SURFSONG RD
FLYWAY DR
FLYW
AY D
R
CINDER CREEK
BLUE HERONPOND TOWER
COUGAR ISLAND
OVERLOOK
MarshView
Tower
Gas Station
Pool
Greenlake Cottages
Beach Townhouses
Sparrow Pond Cottages
West Beach Village
Shipwatch Villas
Seascape Villas
Fairway Oaks Villas
Courtside
Night Heron Cottages
West Beach
OVERLOOK
HIGH DUNES LN
OCEAN COURSE DR
GOVERNOR’S DR
East Beach
SANCTUARY BEACH DR
TURTLE BEACH LN
GREEN DOLPHIN W
AY
EUGENIA AVE
SEA
FO
REST
DR
KIAWAH ISLAND PKWY
KIAWAH ISLAND PKWY
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23
19
17
1
5
153
913 117
OCEAN GREEN DR
ATLANTIC BEACH CT
LOW
OA
K WO
ODS RD
25
F
S
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26
5
3
4
Parkside Villas
Turtle Cove Villas
Tennis Club Villas Turtle Cove
Villas
Turtle Point Villas
Vanderhorst PlantationEast Beach
Osprey Beach
Royal Beach
BUFFLEHEAD
BUFFLEHEAD
FALCON POINT
EAGLE POINT
YELLOW
THROAT
LANE
GOLDENEYE DRIVE
SUMMER ISLANDS LANE
EAST BEACH VILLAGE
ALLEE OF OAKS
North Blue Heron Pond Road
South Blue Heron Pond Road
SALT CEDAR
ROY BARTH TENNIS CENTER
NIGHT HERON PARK
NATURE CENTER
SURFSONG ROAD
FLYWAY DRIVE
FLYW
AY D
RIVE
CINDER CREEK
BLUE HERONPOND TOWER
COUGAR ISLAND
OVER-
MarshView
Tower
Gas Station
Pool
Greenlake Cottages
Beach Townhouses
Sparrow Pond Cottages
West Beach Village
Shipwatch Villas
Seascape Villas
Fairway Oaks Villas
Courtside
Night Heron Cottages
West Beach
OVER-
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GREEN DOLPHIN
WA
Y
EUGENIA AVE
OCEAN G
REEN
DR
SEA
FO
REST
DR
Parkside Villas
NIGHT HERON PARK
NICKLAUS LN
GLEN ABBEY
SURF
SON
G R
D
GOVERNORʼS DR
Night Heron Cottages
SANCTUARY BEACH DR
TURTLE BEACH LN
GREEN DOLPHIN W
AY
ATLANTIC BEACH CT
KIAWAH ISLAND PKWY
KIAWAH ISLAND PKWY
Running Route
UNOFFICIAL
Bike RouteAid Station Water
Mile Markers The Sanctuary Hotel
Running RouteRestrooms Available at the end of Turtle Beach Lane
Aid Station Water, Gatorade
2019 Bike & Swim Route | See Back for Transition Area Map
Special Thanks To: Kiawah Island Community Association
Town of Kiawah IslandKiawah Island Beach Patrol
Charleston County Sheriff’s OfficeCharleston County Emergency Medical Service
Charleston County Radio CommunicationSt. Johns Fire and Rescue
Charleston County Parks and RecreationCrisp McDonald from GO Race Productions
Trident Sports MedicineRoper St. Francis
Ben Gruber, Owner, Trek Bicycles of Mt. PleasantKiawah CERT Team
2019 RACE DAY INFORMATION AND RULESImportant Locations and Times
RACE START: 7:30amRACE START LOCATION: Front beach east of the Sanctuary Hotel, near Boardwalk #27. In the event of a change in the ocean current, a notification will be posted race morning in the Transition Area of the alternate swim start, and shuttles will transport accordingly. RACE VENUE: Night Heron Park (body marking, chip distribution, bike check-in) at TA entrance at Night Heron Park (near bridge)EVENT FINISH LINE: Night Heron Park
ParkingOFF ISLAND ATHLETES: All participants staying off-island will be directed to the parking area at the Night Heron Park soccer field.ON ISLAND ATHLETES: Participants staying on Kiawah Island are encouraged to walk or bike to the race venue at Night Heron Park. Island Maps are provided at the Nature Center front desk.
Athletes’ Race Day Prep1) PACKET PICK-UP: 5:30am - 6:30am LOCATION: TA entrance at Night Heron Park (near bridge)All athletes must have a valid government issued photo ID to pick up their packet (USAT requirement). Athletes must pick up their own bibs and may not pick up for other athletes.2) BODY MARKING AND CHIP DISTRIBUTION: 5:30am - 6:45am LOCATION: TA entrance at Night Heron Park (near bridge)Race bib is required for body marking. Timing chip is to be worn at all times during the race. Volunteers will remove chips in the finish chute after the race. All chips must be returned! There will be a $30 fee for un-returned chips.3) BIKE DROP-OFF AND STAGE EQUIPMENT: 5:30am - 6:55am LOCATION: TA at Night Heron Park Parking lot Optional bike check-in on Saturday (during packet pick up hours). Overnight police security will be provided. Only athletes will be allowed in the TA. 4) CONFIRM YOUR RACE NUMBERS ARE READY: At Packet Pick-Up, you received two race numbers 1. Use provided safety pins to attach the bib to the front of your running shirt. 2. Long piece has self-adhesive and should be attached to the cross bar of your bike.5) RESTROOMS AND FINAL FUELING: Restrooms, water, and Heed Sports Drinks are available inside the TA. Additional restrooms are also located on the Night Heron Park Deck.6) GET TO THE RACE START: Walking: Access the beach via Boardwalk 18 (adjacent to TA). Once on the beach, simply follow the ‘Race Start’ signs. Shuttle: (athletes only) 6:30am - 7:10am. Pick-up shuttle on Sea Forest Drive outside TA. Shuttles will transport athletes
from Night Heron Park to the boardwalk nearest the race start. Don’t Forget your Swim Cap!
7) ARTICLE STORAGE: Cinch bags will be available at swim start; clearly label the bag with your bib number. Volunteers will be on hand to collect bags. At the completion of the event, bags will be available at the Nature Center in Night Heron Park. Valuables, such as wallets and cameras, should not be dropped off in article storage. Staff is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Post-Race InformationFINISH LINE PARTY & AWARDS: Party: 9:30am - 1pm | Awards: 11:15am Everyone is welcome to the Finish Line Celebration at Night Heron Park. It will feature live music by The Shem Creek Boogie Band, a pasta and yogurt bar, and beer. Complimentary to bibbed athletes only – please keep your bib visible. Spectators (age 21+) may purchase a wristband for beer for $10 while supplies last. Night Heron Grill will be open throughout the day for spectators.LOST AND FOUND: For articles lost in and around the race venue or on the course, please check the front desk at the Heron Park Nature Center or call 843.768.6001. Hours of operation 8:30am - 5pm.
TRANSITION AREA (TA)
• Only athletes will be allowed in the TA.
THE SWIM
• Swim cap must be worn at all times. • Swimmers start in waves.• If you miss your wave start, see our race staff.
You will be placed in the last wave and you will have a penalty assessed.
• All swimmers must circle the first and last buoy (orange). However, in between, you can swim on either side of the yellow buoys.
• If you experience trouble during the swim, roll over on your back, raise your hand and a lifeguard or kayaker will assist you.
• Swimmers may stop and rest by holding onto kayaks, without penalty as long as, forward progress is not being made.
THE BIKE
• Bike helmet must be on and buckled before you leave the transition area.
• Do not mount your bike until you have passed the mount line, which will be outside of the transition area on Sea Forest Drive.
• The entire bike course is open to vehicular traffic. The roads are coned and marked, but you must always be alert to traffic.
• Stay as far to the right as safely possible and pass only on the left.
• Drafting is not allowed. • There is one Aid Station (water only) on the
bike course (mile 16). • You must dismount your bike before the
dismount line. • Do not unbuckle your helmet until after you
dismount your bike. • The dismount line is located on a bike path and
will be clearly marked.• Trek Bicycle Store of Mt. Pleasant will be
providing limited support in the TA.
THE RUN
• Bib number must be visible during the run.• The course is well marked (follow the cones and
arrows), and volunteers will be there to help. • Three aid stations will supply both water and
Gatorade. They are located at approximately mile 1.5, 3 and 4.5.
GENERAL
• Penalty or disqualification could occur if police officers and course marshals are not obeyed.
• Participant may not, at any time during the event, use or wear a hard cast, headset, radio, personal audio device, or any other item deemed dangerous by the Race Staff.
• Any medical consideration must be pre-approved by the race director. The request for special dispensation must take place prior to race week.
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Nature Center
Transition Area
To Swim Start
Sea Forest Drive
Kiawah Island Parkway
■ Swim In▲ Bike Out◆ Bike In● Run Out
Transition Area Includes: Restrooms
First Aid Bike Support by Trek
Aid Station
ATLANTIC OCEAN
BW18
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Transition Area MapNight Heron Park
Contact: 843.768.6001 [email protected]
Rules and Regulations (abridged)Visit www.USATriathlon.org for a detailed explanation of all rules.
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