Beach Bum Triathlon at Hilton Head Island #2

We are excited to introduce a DUATHLON race to the the Beach Bum Series. Yes, you may now become a Beach Bum without ever getting in the ocean (that just doesn’t sound right!!). But, we know Beach Bum’s come in all different shapes and sizes (and, affinities to swimming) so we want to give our landlubbing athletes the opportunity to earn the title of a true Beach Bum and RACE FOR THE COCONUT MONKEY!

Race Format: Triathlon = 500m Ocean Swim | 6mi Beach Bike | 3mi Beach Run
Duathlon = 1.5mi Beach Run | 6mi Beach Bike | 3mi Beach Run

The swim is a mass start – meaning, all swimmers begin at the same time. The swim is parallel to the shore and with the current. So, swimmers will swim approx. 35m out around the first buoy – swim 430m down passing the second buoy on their inside and at the third buoy – swim 35m in to shore. There are three yellow buoys in the water. Swimmers must swim on the outside of the buoys at all times.

The bike course is entirely on the beach. Bikers will ride 1.5mi down the beach to a turn around – the ride 3mi down the beach to another turn around – then 1.5mi back to the transition area. The turn around(s) will be staffed with volunteers and very visible – but it is up to the triathlete to be aware of where they are at all times.

The run course is entirely on the beach. Duathletes will start their race with a 1.5mi run. Duathletes and triathletes will run the same 3rd leg of the race – a 3mi run. The run is a 1.5mi down the beach to a turn around (aid station) and back to the finish.