Three Races in Three Days !

Can You Handle It ?

TEN did it in 2009

Now it's your turn in 2010 ! 

What
This challenging 10k course begins at the Ingles Supermarket on Rt 9, heads east on Rt 64 and onto Buffalo Shoals Road, crosses the dam, winds up and down along the shore road to finish on the Beach at Rumbling Bald Resort before a crowd of cheering spectators.

Where
Ingles Rt 9, just south of intersection with 64/74A.

Who
For age 10 and uyp. Age brackets set for men and women.

-Absolutely no walkers; that’s what the “Fun Run” at the Resort, at 6:15 pm, is all about.

Complimentary Extras
-Gold, silver and bronze medals
-Iced neck towel
-2010 Commemorative Olympiad T-shirt to the first 100 athletes who regiuster
-Water and nutritional snacks at finish line

Free transportation to Ingles, before the race, leaving fom the Resort at 5:00pm and 6:00pm.  Return transportation leaving from the Resort back to Ingles at 8:30pm and after the fireworks (approx. 10:00 pm).

Price
On-line registration: $25.00

Walk-up registration: $35.

How to Register  

http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=1573
Note online registration closes on August 25 at 7:00pm.
Check-in and same-day registration at Ingles Friday, August 27, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Policies & Refunds
No refunds given.  This event goes rain or shine.  In case of lightening, we will delay the start.

Results

Will be posted on the SetUp website by Wednesday of the following week.

2.  SPRINT TRIATHLON

When
Saturday, August 28 at 8:00 a.m.

What
This year marks the 6th Annual Lake Lure Triathlon, which is the anchor event in a weekend of festivities and athletic competition dubbed the Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad. It is without a doubt the most scenic triathlon on the Setup Events calendar.

Home to beautiful Lake Lure, Chimney Rock State Park and the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa, there is no lack of beauty to amaze the senses. The triathlon is hosted by Rumbling Bald Resort which is nestled at the base of the majestic 2,800-foot Rumbling Bald Mountain on the north end of Lake Lure.


Swim  The 500m lake swim commences on a sandy beach, curves around a buoy and finishes right at the transition area, which is within 50 feet of the lake. The clear mountain water is smooth as glass and should be close to 80 degrees in August. Scenes from the movie "Dirty Dancing" were filmed on this lake!

Bike
The 16.9 mile bike course is challenging, but you will be rewarded with breathtaking views as it rolls through the countryside at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You will finish back at the same transition area.

Run
The 5k run is a steady but reasonable uphill that winds up a beautiful valley paralleling Bald Mountain Golf Course and then a gentle downhill to a beach finish beside Lake Lure.

Age and gender groups are assigned in age increments with the top three in each category receiving gold, silver and bronze medals.

This charity event is unique because it is family friendly with a full weekend of activities and sport competitions beginning with a golf tournament on Thursday, a challenging 10k run, ski show, dance, and fireworks on Friday, triathlon sprint, tennis and volleyball tournaments plus kids' games and Dragon Boat races on Saturday and a bike/run to Chimney Rock on Sunday.

Where
The Beach at Rumbling Bald Resort

Who
All athletes up to the challenge with age and gender categories set in 5-year increments, as well as separate divisions for Athena, Clydesdale and Master Clydesdale.

Complimentary Extras
-Gold, silver and bronze medals
-Iced neck towel
-2010 Commemorative Olympiad T-shirt for all athletes
-Water and nutritional snacks on the other side of the Finish Line
-Make your own goody bag

Price
Before August 01, 2010:  Individual Participant: $55.00; Relay Team: $100.00
After August 1 and up to August 28, 2010:  Individual Participant: $65.00; Relay Team: $110.00

Note: On-line Registration for this event closes on August 25, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. On-site registration is available for this event on August 28, 2010 during normal packet pick up hours.  There is a $10.00 fee for each non-USAT registrant.

How to Register  
http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=1482

Sign-in and same-day registration (available unless race capacity has been reached) at Fairfield Mountains Chapel (just beyond Rumbling Bald Resort Security Gate on right) in the Fellowship Hall (enter from parking lot) on Friday, August 27, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 28, 2010  from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m.

Policies & Refunds
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until August 9, 2010. No refunds will be issued for any reason after August 9, 2010. Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years. To request a refund you must fill out the refund request form here.

Results
Will be posted following the event in August.

3.  RACE TO THE ROCK

What
The grueling 7K bike race starts at the historic

1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa

--- or --- 

an equally difficult 5K run beginning at Judy's Motel

in Chimney Rock Village.

Both races wind up through Chimney Rock Park, uphill at a 7% grade, and finish just below 315 ft tall Chimney Rock.  

This is the ONLY TIME ever you can

run or bike up to Chimney Rock.

"absolutely no walkers or strollers" 

Complimentary Extras
-Free admission to Park for spectators entering prior to 7:15 a.m.
-2010 Commemorative Olympiad T-shirt to the first 150 athletes who enter
-Water and healthy snacks at the finish line
-Iced neck towel.

Policies & Refunds
No refunds given.  The races go rain or shine.  In case of lightening, we will delay the starts.

Results
Will be posted on the setup event website by Wednesday of the following week.

7K Bicycle Ride

to the Top of Chimney Rock State Park

When
Sunday, August 29 at 7:30 a.m.

Packet Pickup
Sign-in and same-day registration at the Lake Lure Inn beginning at 6:00am.

Where
Leaves from the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa

Who
All cyclists up to the challenge.

Prizes

5K Run

to the Top of Chimney Rock State Park

When
Sunday, August 29 at 8:00 a.m. 

Packet Pickup
Sign-in and same-day registration at the Old Rock Cafe just outside the entrance to Chimney Rock State Park beginning at 6:30am.

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