Dixie Divas Triathlon

Join us for first women’s only triathlon in the Triad. This race is the perfect distance for a beginner or the more advanced triathlete.

The Dixie Diva is the perfect distance for a beginner. The course offers enough of a challenge for the more advanced participant as well. The swim will be in the new Northeast Park Aquatic Center. The bike will be on the rolling hills of northeast Guilford County. The run will be all contained within the park on a paved greenway.

Race Distance
300 Meter Swim, 10 Mile Bike, 2.5 Mile Run

Date & Time
Sunday, June 8, 2008. 8:00 AM

Location
Northeast Park, Greensboro, NC

Entry Fees
Individual
$40 Before April 1
$50 After April 1
Relay
$70 Before April 1
$90 After April 1

Race Timing/Chips
Participants will need to pick up a timing chip on race morning. Chips should be worn on the left ankle. If you do not wear a timing chip you will not receive an official finishing time.

Packet Pickup
You can pick up your packet early at OFF'N RUNNING on Sat. June 7th from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Awards
Top 3 Overall
Top 3 Age Group 5k (5 year age groups)
Top 3 Relay Teams

Run Course
The run course is 3 laps of the paved path circling the park.

Bike Course
The bike course is a challenging 1 loop course on lightly traveled country roads. Map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1557892

Spend a Day in the Park
Bring the family and spend the entire day at the newest park in Guilford County. The pool will open at noon for the entire family to spend the day at the pool. Other amenities of the park include: Picnic Shelters, Playgrounds, Hiking, Biking, & Equestrian Trails.

Directions

Entering from Downtown Gibsonville
-Go NORTHWEST on W MAIN ST / NC-100 toward NC-61.
-Turn Right onto NC-61 Continue to follow NC-61 for 2.0 miles.
-Stay Straight onto FRIEDEN CHURCH RD, continue for 4.8 miles.
-Turn Right onto HIGH ROCK RD, continue for 2.5 miles.
-Turn Right onto NORTHEAST PARK DR.

Entering from US-29
-Take the HICONE RD. exit and turn right if coming from the South/ left if coming from the North onto HICONE RD. Continue for 5.3 miles, till the road ends.
-Turn left onto HUFFINE MILL RD, continue for 1.1 miles.
-Turn left onto HIGH ROCK RD, continue for 0.3 miles.
-Turn right onto NORTHEAST PARK DR.

Entering from the South on US-220
-Go South on US-220.
-Follow BATTLEGROUND AVE / US-220 S for 6.3 miles.
-Take the WENDOVER AVE EAST / US-220 S ramp.
-Merge onto W WENDOVER AVE and stay on WENDOVER AVE for 2.3 miles.
-Take the HWY 29 exit and stay on HWY 29 for 5.0 miles.
-Take the HICONE RD. exit.
-Turn Right onto HICONE RD, continue for 5.3 miles.
-Turn Left onto HUFFINE MILL RD, continue for 1.1 miles.
-Turn Left onto HIGH ROCK RD, continue for 0.3 miles.
-Turn Right on to NORTHEAST PARK DR.

Entering from I-85, I-40, US-421, & North US-220
-Take the Gibsonville/ NC-61 North Exit
-Go NC-61 North towards Gibsonville for 1.7 miles.
-Veer right and continue on NC-61 North for 3.4 miles.
-Turn Right onto NC-61 Continue to follow NC-61 for 2.0 miles.
-Stay Straight onto FRIEDEN CHURCH RD, continue for 4.8 miles.
-Turn Right onto HIGH ROCK RD, continue for 2.5 miles.
-Turn Right onto NORTHEAST PARK DR.

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