Coastal Carolina
University's Seventh Annual Triathlon will be
held Saturday, April 29 on the Coastal campus. Events in the triathlon
include a three-mile run, a six-mile bike course and a quarter-mile
swim. The public is invited to participate.
Entry fees are as follows:
- Pre-race day fees:
Coastal Carolina University students: Individual $5; Team $15
General public: Individual $10; Team $20
- Race day fees:
Coastal Carolina University students: Individual $10; Team $20
General public: Individual $15; Team $25
Winners will be awarded for first, second and third place in age,
gender and team categories. The first 60 people to register will
receive a free Triathlon T-shirt.
Participants may register early by completing an entry form at
Coastal's Recreation Center weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On-site
registration begins at 8 a.m. on race day. Participants are urged to
arrive before 8:30 a.m. to receive competition number and course
information. The triathlon begins at 9 a.m. sharp.
Participants are required to bring swimsuits, goggles, towels,
running shoes and proper clothing. For the bike course, participants
are required to bring a helmet and a bike.
Event sponsors include Commercial Systems, Inc., J. Edward's,
Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery, Martin's Golf and Tennis Superstore,
Palmetto Chevrolet, Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., Sonic Drive In, The Crab
House, Wild Wing Plantation, and W.R. Jackson, Inc.
For more information, contact Steve Tribble weekdays from 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m. at 349-2800.