Set Up Events, one of the US nation’s largest triathlon production companies, has today announced its 2012 triathlon season schedule. Set Up Events produces and manages over 120 triathlons and running events throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Registration for the 2012 events will open on 1 November 2011; and competitors may review the list of events and register at SetUpEvents.com.
“Set Up Events continues to experience unprecedented growth, both in the number of races and competitors. With the exciting new events we’ve added to our 2012 schedule, and knowing many of the races fill up quickly, this is a great time for our participants to start planning their 2012 season,” said Bill Scott, founder and CEO of Set Up Events. “Given the diversity in distances we offer, and the broad region Set Up Events covers, there are great events for triathletes of all levels.”
Set Up Events offers five different series with individual events counting towards overall series standings. Each series has its own standout events.
Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series
The Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series, (IOS-NCTS), is the largest and longest running triathlon series in the United States. Events in this series take place from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the beautiful ocean beaches of North Carolina, and from the urban settings of Charlotte and Raleigh to serene natural venues such as White Lake.
Including the Azalea Sprint Triathlon, Kure Beach Double Sprint, Triangle Triathlon and YMCA Triathlon at Wrightsville Beach, the IOS-NCTS hosts several iconic events that have been around for more than a decade and consistently sell out. Other major events in this series include:
- Belews Lake International – Greensboro, North Carolina: 1500m Swim / 27 Mile Bike / 10K Run – 14 April 2012
- White Lake Half Iron Distance Triathlon – White Lake, North Carolina: 1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike?/ 13.1 Mile Run – 5 May 2012
- Stumpy Creek International – Mooresville, North Carolina 1500m Swim: /?27 Mile Bike?/ 10K Run-4 August 2012
Go-Tri Sports South Carolina Series
The Go-Tri Sports South Carolina Series (GTS-SCTS), presented by the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, offers participants an iconic series of triathlons in the beautiful state of South Carolina. The GTS-SCTS offers a variety of course types, distances and difficulties.
- TryCharleston Half and Sprint – Mt Pleasant, South Carolina: 1.2 mile Swim ?/ 56 mile Bike /?13.1 mile Run – 21 April 2012
- Clemson Triathlon – Clemson, South Carolina: 750m Swim? /11 mile Bike /?5K Run – 5 May 2012
- Paris Mountain International and Sprint – Greenville, South Carolina: 500m Swim ?/ 20 mile Bike /?5 mile Run – 4 August 2012
Virginia Triathlon Series
The Virginia Triathlon Series (VTS) consists of events throughout the state of Virginia from the Blue Ridge Mountains, to the suburbs of DC, to the Tidewater area. Whether it is an early season urban venue or a late season rural event, competitors find that once they race in the VTS, they’re hooked.
- Kinetic Half Iron Distance Triathlon – Spotsylvania, Virginia: 1.2 mile Swim ?/ 56 mile Bike /?13.1 mile Run – 12 May 2012
- Kinetic Sprint Triathlon – Spotsylvania, Virginia: 750m Swim ?/ 18 mile Bike /?5K Run – 13 May 2012
The TrySports Triathlon Series (TTS)
TTS offers a variety of race distances and course types well suited for novice all the way to elite athletes, and consistently draws competitors from across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.
- WAC Triathlon – Wilmington, North Carolina: 300m Swim ?/ 11.5 mile Bike /?5K Run – 15 April 2012
- Lake Logan International & Sprint – Canton, North Carolina: 1500m Swim ?/ 40 km Bike ?/ 10 km Run – 4-5 August 2012
The Maryland Triathlon Series (MTS)
With a successful debut in 2011, the new MTS series will expand in 2012. Events take place from Frederick County in the west to Kent County in the east, and just outside the Nation’s capital. Each of the events supports the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay.
- Rock Hall International – Rock Hall, Maryland: 1500m Swim / 24.65 mile Bike ?/ 10K Run – 25 June 2012
- Rock Hall Sprint – Rock Hall, Maryland: 750m Swim ?/ 15 mile Bike /?5K Run – 26 June 2012
New for 2012
Set Up Events is excited to announce two inaugural race series for 2012 – the Getcher Mud On Series and the Beach Gauntlet Series. These events consist of diverse and challenging mud, water and beach obstacle courses, providing compelling new competitive series opportunities for triathletes, runners and fitness fans alike.
- Getcher Mud On – Kernersville, North Carolina: muddy, obstacle-filled 3 mile course – 21 July 2012
- Getcher Mud On – Lincolnton, North Carolina: muddy, obstacle-filled 3 mile course – 6 October 2012
- Beach Gauntlet – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: sandy, obstacle-filled 3 mile course, completely on the beach – 20 October 2012
Back for 2012 – PPD Beach2Battleship (PPD B2B)
One of Set Up Events’ most anticipated race weekends returns in 2012, with PPD B2B in Wilmington, North Carolina. Rated as one of Triathlete Magazine’s Top 5 triathlons in the world, PPD B2B consistently sells out well in advance of race day. With its reputation for a great host city, Set Up’s unparalleled race production and a fast ocean swim – PPD Beach2Battleship will again draw competitors from across the US, and around the world.
Set Up Events, one of the largest producers of triathlons in the US, is a full-service production, registration and timing company for participatory sports – specifically triathlon and running events. In 2012 Set Up Events will produce over 120 triathlons in 8 states totalling over 64,000 registrations, with plans for major expansion in the near future.
