Lake Logan Multisport Festival
August 3-4, 2013
Welcome to the Lake Logan Multisport Festival and beautiful Lake Logan. Athletes from across the county have been coming here since 2006 and found the perfect combination of beautiful scenery, fast courses, cool temperatures and amazing volunteers. It is no wonder so many of them come back year after year.
We are calling our 2013 event a Weekend of Champions to recognize our new Champions Program, our selection to once again host the USA Triathlon Aquathlon National Championships and our new designation as the site of the USAT Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships for 2013 and 2014.. The Champions Program is bringing race winners from the North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and TrySports Triathlon Series’ to Lake Logan to compete in either the International or Sprint races. Both races will feature a special champions wave. To learn more about the Champions Program, click HERE.
We are also pleased to welcome Aquabike to the Lake Logan weekend of event. This emerging sport will take place on Saturday and will consist of a 1500-meter swim and 24-mile bike. Aquabike is great for athletes who don't like to run or can't because of physical issues but still want to be part of the multisport lifestyle.
Lake Logan may be the most beautiful triathlon venue in the country. The swim in this pristine mountain lake has a unique course starting near the main docks but finishing under the highway bridge in the mouth of the river. The bike courses are unusual for the mountains in that it is mostly flat and very fast. The run courses are an out-and-back along a two-lane road along the river. It has a 1-2% grade on the outbound leg, almost guaranteeing a negative split on the downhill inbound leg.
If you love to compete in swimming, running or triathlon, Lake Logan has something for you. We invite you to discover for yourself, the magic of Lake Logan.
Champions Program
Our new Champions Program will bring race winners from across the region to Lake Logan to not only compete against each other but with all of the athletes who want to race at one of the country’s finest venues.
Glory Hound Events will award a complimentary entry into either the international or sprint triathlon at the 2013 Lake Logan Multisports Festival to the male and female winner of designated Set Up Events and Blue Ridge Multisports triathlons produced during the period of August 6, 2012-July 28, 2013.
At both the International and Sprint races, there will be a Champions wave that will include these winners. This wave will start before the Open and Age Group waves.
To see the complete Champion Program, click HERE.
2013 Invitees - Men
Daniel Besse – Hot Dam Sprint (2012)
*Ian Blake – Parris Island, Greenwood
Stefan Bruendermann – Twin Rivers
Clayton Clark – Riverwood
Jamie Collins – Hot Dam Olympic (2012)
Dwayne Dixon – Granite Falls, White Lake Spring Sprint
Cameron Dorn – Lake Murray
Kelly Droege – MTA Lake James
Adam Feigh – Early Bird Sprint
Grant Hayball – Lake Lure (2012)
James Haycroft – Lake Norman (2012), Over the Mountain
Tyler Jordan – Lake Hickory
Derek Kidd – Langley Pond Int’l (2012)
Derek Kidwell – Huntersville, White Lake Spring Int’l
*Peter Kotland – Langley Pond Sprint (2012)
Sylvain Lefebvre – Parris Mtn Int’l
Michael Mauhar – Clemson
Brad Miller – Valdese
Tony Morales – The Dam Tri (2012)
CW Moran – Pinehurst (2012)
*Yorlilry Moreno – TryBee Island
Chris Olson – Greenville (2012)
Greg Shore – Parris Mtn Sprint
Justin Smith – Belews Lake (2012), Lake Logan Sprint (2012), Tri the Worx (2012)
Doug Van Wie - White Lake Int’l (2012), Belews Lake
Patrick Wheeler – White Lake Half
*Matthew Wistoff – Wilmington (2012), Lake Logan Int’l (2012), Azalea, White Lake Sprint
Mark Woody – N. Myrtle Beach (2012)
2013 Invitees - Women
*Holly Annas – Valdese
Dee Atkins – Langley Pond Sprint (2012), Greenwood
Danielle Baker – White Lake Int’l (2012)
Kate Basset – Parris Mtn Int’l
Melissa Bell – Lake Norman (2012)
Barbara Chandler – Early Bird Sprint
Nicole Crane – MTA Lake James
Susan Dupont – Parris Mtn Sprint
Malia Ellington – TryBee Island
Joanna Eubanks – N. Myrtle Beach (2012), Lake Murray
*Brianne Gaal – Wilmington YMCA (2012), Tri the Worx (2012)
Connie Glueck – Granite Falls, Twin Rivers
*Kit Hayes – Lake Lure (2012)
Tanya Houghton – Cane Creek (2012), White Lake Half
Fran Hughes – Riverwood
*Gail Kattouf – Greenville (2012), Lake Logan Int’l & Sprint (2012), Clemson
Kelli King – Parris Island
Jennifer Leiser – Lake Hickory
Shannon Lowery – Belews Lake (2012)
Tara Martine – Azalea, Over the Mountain
* Indicates accepted invitation to compete
If you are on this list and haven't accepted your invitation yet, please contact Greg Duff at greg@gloryhoundevents.com
Schedule of Events
Lake Logan International Triathlon
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 7:00 a.m.
1500 meter Swim, 24 mile Bike, 10K Run
The original triathlon at Lake Logan celebrates its 8th anniversary as part of the Lake Logan Multi Sport Festival. The international distance race has quickly become one of the premier races in the Southeast, attracting athletes from across the country.
Registration
Registration opens Monday, November 12, 2012 and is limited to the first 700 registrants. Click HERE to go to the registration page.
Entry Fees
- Early entry (November 12, 2012-February 28, 2013) - $65 indiv, $100 relay
- Regular entry (March 1-June 30) - $75 indiv, $110 relay
- Late entry (July 1-July 31) - $85 indiv, $120 relay
- On Site (August 2-4) - $90 indiv, $125 relay
Details
Minimum Age - You must be 13 years old to participate in the Lake Logan International Triathlon.
Race Shirts - Glory Hound Events is partnering with Recover Brands of Asheville to provide race participants with a high-quality race shirt made from recycled plastic bottles. The shirts are 50/50 and will be available in men's and women's sizes.
Awards - The Todd Stien Memorial Fund has committed to total prize purse of $2,500 for 2013. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male and female overall and masters based on the following distribution:
Overall Male Female
1 $300* $300
2 $200 $200
3 $100 $100
*The Men's Overall trophy is named in honor of Todd Stien, the winner of the first race in 2006.
Masters
1 $100 $100
2 $ 75 $ 75
3 $ 50 $ 50
Cash prizes of $75 will also be awarded to the man and woman with the fastest swim, run and bike splits (individual competitors only).
Overall awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female and top 3 masters (40 & Over) male and female and top 3 relays.
Age group awards will be awarded to the top 3 male and female in the following age groups:
- 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, Clydesdale (Males 200 pounds and over), Master Clydesdale, Athena (Females 150 pounds and over)
Note: Your age group will be determined by your age on December 31, 2013.
Cut-Off Time - All participants must complete the race in 4 hours or less. The race director reserves the right to pull anybody from the course race if it is determined they will not complete the race in 4 hours.
Lake Logan Aquabike
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 7:00 a.m.
1500 meter Swim and 24 mile Bike
This emerging sport makes its Lake Logan debut this year and will introduce a new group of athletes to this magical venue. Aquabike participants will go off in the third wave of the morning and will complete the swim and bike just like the triathletes. The race will end once you cross the timing mats at T2.
Registration
Registration opens Monday, February 11, 2013. Click HERE to register as part of the Lake Logan International race.
Entry Fees
- Early entry (February 12-February 28, 2013) - $55 individual
- Regular entry (March 1-June 30) - $65 individual
- Late entry (July 1-July 31) - $75 individual
- On Site (August 2-4) - $80 individual
Details
Minimum Age - You must be 13 years old to participate in the Lake Logan Aquabike.
Race Shirts - Glory Hound Events is partnering with Recover Brands of Asheville to provide race participants with a high-quality race shirt made from recycled plastic bottles. The shirts are 50/50 and will be available in men's and women's sizes.
Age group awards will be awarded to the top 3 male and female in the following age groups:
- 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, Clydesdale (Males 200 pounds and over), Master Clydesdale, Athena (Females 150 pounds and over)
Note: Your age group will be determined by your age on December 31, 2013.
Lake Logan Sprint Triathlon - USAT Mid Atlantic Regional Championships
Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 7:30 a.m.
500 meter Swim, 12 mile Bike, 5K Run
The Lake Logan Sprint Triathlon highlights the second day of the Lake Logan Multi Sport Festival. This race was added in 2009 and includes all of the great features of the international distance race on Saturday but in a smaller scale.
Registration
Registration opens Monday, November 12 and is limited to the first 500 registrants. Click HERE to go to the registration page.
Entry Fees
- Early entry (November 12, 2012-February 28, 2013) - $45 indiv, $80 relay
- Regular entry (March 1-June 30) - $55 indiv, $90 relay
- Late entry (July 1-July 31) - $70 indiv, $100 relay
- On Site (August 2-4) - $80 indiv, $120 relay
Details
Minimum Age - You must be 13 years old to participate in the Lake Logan Sprint Triathlon
Race Shirts - Glory Hound Events is partnering with Recover Brands of Asheville to provide race participants with a high-quality race shirt made from recycled plastic bottles. The shirts are 50/50 and will be available in men's and women's sizes. The Sunday shirts will be different than the Saturday shirts.
Awards - We are pleased to announce The Todd Stien Memorial Fund will once again provide prize money for the 2013 Lake Logan Sprint Triathlon. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male and female overall finishers based on the following distribution:
Overall Male Female
1 $100 $100
2 $ 75 $ 75
3 $ 25 $ 25
Overall awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female and top 3 masters (40 & Over) male and female and top 3 relays. Age group awards will be awarded to the top 3 male and female in the following age groups:
- 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, Clydesdale (Males 200 pounds and over), Master Clydesdale, Athena (Females 150 pounds and over)
Note: Your age group will be determined by your age on December 31, 2013.
Cut-Off Time - All participants must complete the race in 2 hours 15 minutes or less. The race director reserves the right to pull anybody from the course race if it is determined they will not complete the race in the allotted time.
Lake Logan Aquathlon
Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 7:30 a.m.
1500 meter Swim, 5K Run
We are thrilled to once again be hosting the 2013 USA Triathlon Aquathlon National Championships. Lake Logan was the host of the 2009 event and attracted over 150 athletes from across the country. We love having aquathlon as a part of the Lake Logan Multi Sport Festival and look forward to another great race.
The race will start just after the Lake Logan Sprint Triathlon but will have a 1500-meter swim. The run course will be the same 5K-course the triathletes will run a little later.
Registration
Registration opens Monday, November 12, 2012. Click HERE to go to the registration page.
Entry Fees
- Early entry (November 12, 2012-February 28, 2013) - $35
- Regular entry (March 1-June 30) - $40
- Late entry (July 1-July 31) - $45
- On site (August 2-4) - $55
Details
Minimum Age - You must be 13 years old to participate in the Lake Logan Aquathlon.
Race Shirts - Glory Hound Events is partnering with Recover Brands of Asheville to provide race participants with a high-quality race shirt made from recycled plastic bottles. The shirts are 50/50 and will be available in men's and women's sizes. The Sunday shirts will be different than the Saturday shirts.
Awards -
Lake Logan Open Water
Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 8:00 a.m.
1500 meters
We are pleased to once again host the Lake Logan Open Water as part of our Sunday lineup. We are excited to show Lake Logan to open water swimmers from around the region and give them the same opportunity to compete in their sport as multisport athletes have for the last seven years.
Participants must be members of US Masters Swimming or purchase a one-day license during registration. Because of this affiliation, the minimum age to participate in this event is 18 years old.
The race will follow the Aquathlon on Sunday morning and consist of waves with the fastest swimmers going first.
The race will start in the water off the main dock and will take swimmers on a rectangular, clock-wise course to a finish in the mouth of the river. Swimmers will exit the water on a special dock and proceed to the timing pad.
Registration
We are waiting for changes to the sanctioning program of US Masters Swimming to open registration. We are anticipating this will occur in late February or early March.
On site registration will be accepted at the Friday, Saturday and Sunday packet pickup sessions.
Entry Fees
- Early entry (February 1-Febuary 28) - $20
- Regular entry (March 1-June 30) - $25
- Late entry (July 1-31) - $30
- On site (August 2-4) - $35
Features
All participants will receive a short-sleeve technical race shirt and invited to join the other athletes for a post-race meal before the awards ceremony.
Details
Rules - The event will follow US Master Swimming open water swimming rules. To see these rules, please go to www.usms.org/part3.pdf
Waves -
The Lake Logan Open Swim waves will begin 15 minutes after the last Aquathlon wave. The fastest swimmers will start first and waves will be seeded according to 1,650-yard swim times. You must enter your estimated time during the registration process.
Those who wear wet suits will not be eligible for awards or USMS scoring.
Sanctioning - This event will be sanctioned by US Masters Swimming.
Minimum Age - You must be 18 years old to participate in the event. USMS is restricted to those 18 years and older.
Race Shirts - Glory Hound Events is partnering with Recover Brands of Asheville to provide race participants with a high-quality race shirt made from recycled plastic bottles. The shirts are 50/50 and will be available in men's and women's sizes. The Sunday shirts will be different than the Saturday shirts.
Awards – Special awards will go to the top 3 male/female. Age group awards in the following:
18-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over
General Information
Packet Pickup/Late Registration
Friday, August 2, 4-7 pm - MedWest Health & Fitness Center, 75 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, NC - GPS Coordinates: 35 degrees 31’ 39.37” North, 82 degrees 56’ 32.78 West
Saturday, August 3, 3-5 pm - Lake Logan Episcopal Center
Sunday, August 4, 5:45-7 am - Lake Logan Episcopal Center
Refunds
Glory Hound Events and Set Up Events have a no refund policy.
Race organizers reserve the right to alter, postpone or cancel the race in the interest of participant and/or public safety.
Timing
The race will utilize chip timing. Swimmers will be provided a strap to attach to their ankles and volunteers will remove the strap after the race.
Triathlon participants will receive 5 splits; aquathlon participants will receive three splits.
Sanctioning
Triathlons and Aquathlon
You must be a current USA Triathlon member and present a current USAT membership card at packet-pickup. Those who don’t have their card or who are not USAT members, must purchase a one-day membership for $12.
Open Water
Participants must be members of US Masters Swimming or purchase a one-day license during registration.
Results
Overall results will be posted at the race site on race day. Final results, with splits will be posted on this site and at www.setupevents by Sunday, August 4.
Photography
Course and finish line photographs will be provided by Christopher-Graphics. All participants will receive an email after the event with links to race photos.
Lodging
Lake Logan Episcopal Center (At event site)
Those who have stayed at Lake Logan for race weekend know that racing here is just part of the experience. The Lake Logan Episcopal Center offers three lodging options that will allow you to stay on the property, enjoy the peace and tranquility, and get to know others who share your passion.
Cottages: A limited number of beautifully restored cottages and cabins are available at reasonable rates at the event site. Shared room - $120 + tax per person per night including 3 meals; Private room - $150 + tax per night including 3 meals
Dormitory: Dormitory-style lodging will be available for race weekend. The 2-story dorm offers 4 gender specific sections featuring bunk-bed style sleeping with a common bathroom per unit. The rate is $75 + tax per person per night, includes three meals each day and has a two-night minimum. Guests are asked to bring their own bed linens, towels and pillows.
Camping: A limited number of campsites will be created behind the transition area on race weekend. Each 20' x 20' campsite is available for tents. Separate campfires will not be allowed but there will be a large, community campfire near the camping area. Showers will be in the dormitory above the field and portable toilets will be available. Campsites will cost $25 per night and have a two-night minimum.
Campers and commuters should make reservations & pay for meals in the dining hall in advance. Vehicle access will be restricted during the races.
Contact: 800-616-0095 or via email at reservations@lakelogan.org
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Links
Directions
Click HERE to download directions to the Lake Logan Episcopal Center and MedWest-Haywood Fitness Center