Duke Liver Center Half
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Date: September 27, 2009
Race Type: Triathlon
Course: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Start: 7:00 AM
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Address: New Hope Overlook Park @ Jordan Lake
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Individual Price: $120/$130/$150
Team Price: $175/$185/$200
Course Info: Swim:
The 1.2 mile swim has taken on different configurations based on the water depth. In 2004 because of the high water levels, the swim course became a triangular shaped course. The past three years the water level was lower, so swim became an out and back course. Our choice is to have a triangular shaped course. Regardless of the lake levels, the Duke Half swim, unlike some swim venues at other events, takes place in an area of the lake that is exposed to the wind, making it challenging. Wetsuits become a borderline decision based on the USAT rules, as the water temperature is always close to the threshold temperature of 78 degrees. For the 2007 event, wetsuits were legal.
Bike:
The bike course is a 56 mile loop on roads that have little traffic on event morning. The course is challenging, moderately hilly with a couple of good climbs. This bike course has everything with hills, lots of rollers and plenty of spots where there are long, relatively flat stretches.
Run:
The double-loop run course is very unique. The entire run is held inside the park on the trail system. The run surface is a combination of grass and hard-packed dirt. Only the beginning and end of each loop is on pavement. If you’re venturing out to New Hope to check out the race course prior to race weekend, don’t be alarmed by the gravel. The park rangers do an outstanding job of scraping the gravel off the roads that comprise the run course, so during the race you’re actually running on the hard-packed dirt beneath the gravel. The run has a couple of good climbs that are not steep, but longer, gradual hills. There is a decent amount of shade on the run course which is most welcome.
More: Ultramax Events, BBSC Endurance Sports, USA Triathlon and this event have partnered to bring you the nation’s most exciting age group championship combination EVER!
The TriSports.com Halfmax National Championship is entering its fourth year and is supported by qualifying events that reach coast-to-coast. We are very proud that the Duke Liver Center Half has been selected as one of the nation's sixteen Official Qualifying Events.
As a participant in one of the Official Qualifying Events, you have the benefit of being able to qualify for the Championship two different ways. You can finish in the Top 33% of your respective age group, or you can qualify by the established qualifying times (specific for each age group). Only athletes who participate in a Qualifying Event have the opportunity to qualify for the Championship by age-group finish. Review the complete qualifying process* at www.halfmaxchampionship.com.
The Halfmax Championship will feature a minimum of 10 slots per age group for Team USA and the 2009 Long Course Triathlon World Championship.
Directions: Hope Overlook Park @ Jordan Lake in Raleigh/Durham, NC.
Register: Click here
Website: Duke Liver Center Half
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Race Type: Triathlon
Course: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Start: 7:00 AM
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Address: New Hope Overlook Park @ Jordan Lake
Individual Price: $120/$130/$150
Team Price: $175/$185/$200
Course Info: Swim:
The 1.2 mile swim has taken on different configurations based on the water depth. In 2004 because of the high water levels, the swim course became a triangular shaped course. The past three years the water level was lower, so swim became an out and back course. Our choice is to have a triangular shaped course. Regardless of the lake levels, the Duke Half swim, unlike some swim venues at other events, takes place in an area of the lake that is exposed to the wind, making it challenging. Wetsuits become a borderline decision based on the USAT rules, as the water temperature is always close to the threshold temperature of 78 degrees. For the 2007 event, wetsuits were legal.
Bike:
The bike course is a 56 mile loop on roads that have little traffic on event morning. The course is challenging, moderately hilly with a couple of good climbs. This bike course has everything with hills, lots of rollers and plenty of spots where there are long, relatively flat stretches.
Run:
The double-loop run course is very unique. The entire run is held inside the park on the trail system. The run surface is a combination of grass and hard-packed dirt. Only the beginning and end of each loop is on pavement. If you’re venturing out to New Hope to check out the race course prior to race weekend, don’t be alarmed by the gravel. The park rangers do an outstanding job of scraping the gravel off the roads that comprise the run course, so during the race you’re actually running on the hard-packed dirt beneath the gravel. The run has a couple of good climbs that are not steep, but longer, gradual hills. There is a decent amount of shade on the run course which is most welcome.
More: Ultramax Events, BBSC Endurance Sports, USA Triathlon and this event have partnered to bring you the nation’s most exciting age group championship combination EVER!
The TriSports.com Halfmax National Championship is entering its fourth year and is supported by qualifying events that reach coast-to-coast. We are very proud that the Duke Liver Center Half has been selected as one of the nation's sixteen Official Qualifying Events.
As a participant in one of the Official Qualifying Events, you have the benefit of being able to qualify for the Championship two different ways. You can finish in the Top 33% of your respective age group, or you can qualify by the established qualifying times (specific for each age group). Only athletes who participate in a Qualifying Event have the opportunity to qualify for the Championship by age-group finish. Review the complete qualifying process* at www.halfmaxchampionship.com.
The Halfmax Championship will feature a minimum of 10 slots per age group for Team USA and the 2009 Long Course Triathlon World Championship.
Directions: Hope Overlook Park @ Jordan Lake in Raleigh/Durham, NC.
Register: Click here
Website: Duke Liver Center Half
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