Upcoming Multisport Events

August 23: Cackalacky Cup
The Cackalacky Cup is held at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, NC, and consists of two MTB trials. The first time trial will be a technical time trial held on the four mile Itusi loop. There will be four different obstacles on the course. The second time trial will be an all out speed time trial. The winners will be determined by the combined times of both time trials.

August 31: The Bear Adventure Race
The BEAR is an adventure race in Jacksonville, Fl. You can choose a 10-hour time limit race or enter The BEAR Sprint for the 6-hour adventure that includes many of the same challenges.

Entry into The BEAR is open to anyone. There is no qualifying requirement for entry, though Teams should be well prepared for the challenge. All teams must compete and finish together. Two-person teams and three-person or four-person teams will strive to meet the challenges of an event that includes mountain biking on trails and the beach, non-technical climbing, backwoods orienteering, open-water paddling in kayaks or canoes, and off-road running/trekking.

There are also "Mystery Tests" that will be placed at various stages along the course. The exact order of the events is not revealed until the day of the event, keeping the atmosphere mysterious. The Mystery Tests will try mental and physical abilities, as well as teamwork strengths. The Three-person / Four-person Coed Teams make up the premier division in The BEAR race. The BEAR will favor those who work together with sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and camaraderie.

September 6: North Myrtle Beach Triathlon
Registration is available at Active.com, or you may download the form from the website and mail it in. Late registration will be at McLean Park from 5–8 pm on Friday, September 5th, during the Family Fun Run.

September 7: Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon
Presented by US National Whitewater Park and SouthPark Cycles, the Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon is the Southeast Mountain Bike Marathon Championships. This is a 50 mile race in which 12 southeast champions will be crowned. There are also duo categories at the event.

September 7: Rock the Marne
The Rock of the Marne Sprint Triathlon is scheduled for September 7, 2008 at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA.

The distances are:
Swim - 500 yards in the Forest River
Bike - 12 miles around Perimeter Road
Run - 5K - Rio Road biking path
Proceeds will benefit the Hunter Army Airfield Spouse's Club. It's a USAT sanctioned race. Cost is $45 person; $85 relay; $35 military; $75 military relay. You can register on Active.com.

September 6 & 7: Tsali Offroad Triathlon
This is an off road tri in Bryson City, NC. Instead of the traditional swim, cycle and run, this race features a 3-mile lake paddle, a 5-mile trail run and a 12-mile mountain bike ride, all at Tsali Recreation Area on Fontana Lake.

Individuals compete on Saturday with four classes of racers: Women’s Open, Men’s Open, Women’s Masters and Men’s Masters (Masters Classes are open to competitors age 40+). Sunday sees the Team Challenge, where 3-person teams divvy up each leg of the race to one team member. On Sunday, there are three classes: Female, Male and Co-Ed teams. A racers’ meeting is held 20-minutes prior to the start of competition on both Saturday and Sunday.

A race dinner is held Saturday evening for competitors at NOC. Camping is available at Tsali Recreation Area, or you can reserve lodging at NOC.

September 7: Hartsville Triathlon
This is event #10 in the SCTS. There is a sprint (500m, 15m, 5k) or international distance (1500m, 27m, 10k) option. Both races are still open.

September 21: Kiawah Triathlon
This is the Charleston’s only Olympic distance tri, and for most, the last race of the season. The distances are 1.5k swim, 45k bike, and 10k run. Race entries are limited to 300 participants, and I think they hit that mark last week and closed registration. If you are registered, get there early because parking is limited. Packet pickup on Saturday is from 1-4 pm, and race morning 6-7 at Beachwalker Park. Good luck.

September 28: SC Half Ironman
This is event #12 in the SCTS and the only half iron distance in the state. Registration is closed for 2008.

October 4: The 3rd Annual Tree Shaker 12 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge
The 3rd Annual Tree Shaker 12 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge will once again take place at Anne Springs Close Greenway, which has some really good singletrack. Located in Ft Mill SC, the ASCG is located just off I-77. There will be live music at the event with Streetwise School of Rock. The event start and finish will be held at the Field Trial Barn.