She Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC)

She Tris Sprint Triathlon - Chapel Hill (NC) Race Information

<p>WELCOME!<br />Your journey starts here. She Tris Sprint Triathlon, all women&#39;s events, are designed for women of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds to experience triathlons in an encouraging environment.  Join us at all our events in 2026 in the following cities: Mount Pleasant (SC), South Charlotte (NC), Summerville (SC), Huntersville (NC), and Chapel Hill (NC).</p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline">When you sign up for a She Tris event you receive:</span></p> <ul><li>Complimentary training plan</li><li>Informative clinics</li><li>Group support during your training</li><li>She Tris swim cap</li><li>She Tris shirt</li><li>Finish line photos</li><li>Finish line party</li><li>Finishers keepsake</li></ul> <p> </p> <p>Course Distance: 250 YARD SWIM – 9 MILE BIKE – 2 MILE RUN</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Triathlon</strong> (Swim, bike, and run and relay option):</p> <p> </p> <p>Swim: The 250 yard swim takes place in the 5-lane pool of the UNC Wellness Center.  Swimmers will enter and exit the pool area through separate doors.  Swimmers will be self seeded according to the swim ability chart. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with lining up for the swim. You will be provided with a swim cap if you choose to wear it. After the swim, you&#39;ll experience the exhilaration of exiting the pool to the sound of cheers as you make your way to the transition area, located in the parking lot outside the pool area.</p> <p> </p> <p>Bike: Once you mount your bike on Meadowmont Lane, you’ll take a right on Sprunt Street and then navigate your way through the beautiful streets of Meadowmont.  Please be careful coming down all hills as there are sharp turns ahead.  Pinehurst Drive will take you along the beautiful golf course and out towards Ephesus Church Road.  After turning right onto Pope Rd and Old Chapel Hill Road, you’ll then take a right on Farrington Road, which is straight and fast.  Bring it home via Route 54 and before you know it you’ll hear the cowbells ringing at the race site.</p> <p> </p> <p>Run: The out-and-back run course starts and finishes on a charming greenway.  The bulk of the run goes through the quiet residential streets of Meadowmont. Enjoy the tour of the lovely homes, each with large front porches and unique architecture.  You’ll have a chance to grab a cool drink at both ends of the run course.</p> <p> </p> <p>*Triathlon, aquathlon, duathlon and triathlon relay options available. Aquathlon is simply swim and run. Duathlon is run, bike, run. These are great introductions into multisport and perfect for daughters to participate with mom, aunt or grandma!</p> <p><br />Finish line party: Celebrate with your family and friends and take in your accomplishment!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>VIRTUAL OPTIONS:</strong><br />Virtual Triathlon, Virtual Aquathlon, Virtual Duathlon</p> <p> </p> <p>Complete the distance anywhere anytime in October.  Virtual participants can upload their times, but they will not be included in awards. All virtual participants may choose to pick up their packets locally or they will be mailed in October.  Times should be submitted by 11:59 pm on October 31st.</p> <p> </p> <p>The mission of She Tris is to create a welcoming and supportive triathlon environment for women and girls who want to complete a triathlon, regardless of their level of experience. By tackling the challenge of triathlon, we believe our participants will feel empowered to take on other challenges in life, be it personal or professional, and that the impact of She Tris will reach beyond the finish line into the lives of these women and those they influence along the way.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT</strong><br />She Tris requires youth participants to be a minimum of 10 years of age on 12/31/2026.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>PARTICIPANT GUIDE</strong></p> <p>Fore more up to date details, click <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ORKXFiLlUNe_OBOC_xxApL11hluxKKhZGfVrilE13bI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> for your participant guide. </p>