Welcome to the White Lake Pro-Am Half! We are thrilled to host both professional and amateur racers at White Lake, North Carolina.

The White Lake Triathlon has a storied history, dating back to 1998 when Bill Scott initiated the event alongside Set Up Events' burgeoning race production in the 1990s. Thanks to Bill's pioneering efforts, we continue to enjoy the thrill of the race at Goldston’s Beach—our race headquarters and a family business with over a century of history.

In 2020, Tom Clifford, Bill Scott, and Aaron Kolk embarked on a collaboration to enhance the Half Iron event. Our goal was to create a competitive atmosphere and an athlete-centric long course race for amateurs.

We hope you find your race experience fulfilling and encourage you to spread the word about making the White Lake Half your go-to long course event each spring. Please ensure you read the entire athlete guide to be fully prepared for race day.

Best of luck, and race hard!

Anyone can register at the race site however swag may not be available if you wait until race weekend.

Mandatory Photo ID:
All participants, including relay team members, must present a valid photo ID at packet pick-up. No ID means no packet, so please come prepared. Remember, each participant—individual or relay—must pick up their own race packet.

What’s in Your Race Packet:
Your packet will include two race numbers, a swim cap, and some event swag. Be sure to stop by our sponsor table to take advantage of coupons and free merchandise.

Go Green Initiative:
To reduce waste, we’re limiting printed materials. Course maps, swim wave times, categories, and event details will be posted at packet pick-up. If you’d like a personal copy, please print these materials at home before you arrive.

Numbering System:

• Run Number (Square Number): Wear this on the front of your body during the run portion only. If you don’t have a race belt, safety pins will be available at packet pick-up.
• Bike Number (Medium-Sized Number): This number displays your race number twice. Adhere it to your bike’s top tube, ideally near the front, using the adhesive backing provided.

Bike Helmet Requirement:

• Mandatory Helmet Use: Riders must wear their bike helmets when riding to the transition area before the race, as per USAT rules.

Chip Pick-Up Details:

• Availability: Chip pick-up is available on race day only.
• Timing: Available from 5:30 AM to 6:45 AM.
• Requirement: You must present your run number/bib to receive your timing chip.
  
• This event will be timed using the ChampionChip Timing System. All run turn locations will have timing mats to verify completion of the course.

Bike Support:

• Provider: Bike technical support provided by City Bicycle Company.
• Location: Setup at the Bike Start/Finish entrance to the transition area.
• Additional Support: Three bike teams will be available on course to assist athletes as needed.

Equipment Rentals:

• Notice: No rentals (wetsuits, race wheels, bicycles, etc.) are available for this race.
• Preparation: Athletes need to secure their own equipment prior to arrival.

Transition Area Regulations:

• Access: Only participants are allowed in the transition area at any time.
• Designated Entrances/Exits: The transition area will have clearly marked entrances and exits, each identified by large inflatable archways:
  • Swim Finish
  • Bike Start
  • Bike Finish
  • Run Start

• Usage Instructions: Ensure to use the appropriate archway based on your race stage:
  • Enter through "Swim Finish" after completing the swim.
  • "Run Start" should not be used after the swim; it's for starting the run segment.
  • "Bike Start" and "Bike Finish" are located at another end of the transition area.
  • Use "Transition Area Entrance/Exit" for setting up before the race and for bike racking and gear removal post-race.
    

Please Don’t Litter:

• Be good citizens and give our volunteers a break – don’t litter on the bike or run courses. If caught littering by USAT officials it will result in an automatic DQ.
• Recycling: We will have recycling bins for all aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and card board. These recycling bins will be located immediately adjacent to the post event refreshment area (big black tent). Please help us out and take your cans and bottles over to the recycling bins.

Post Event Food & Drinks:

• Post-race food and drinks for athletes will be available near the finish line. The folks at Goldston’s Beach will also be selling beer near the finish line. A food vendor will be on hand selling food and drinks for spectators

Deferrals and Transfers

• Registered participants are allowed to defer or transfer their race registration to another Set Up Events or Without Limits owned race at any time UP TO two weeks before race day.
  There are no deferrals or transfers allowed the final two weeks before the event.

Age Limits

• The minimum age allowed for participating in this race is 16 years old.

Course Cutoff Times

• The White Lake Half-Iron will follow USAT guidelines for course cutoffs.  Athletes must adhere to these cutoff times or they will be pulled from the course
  • SWIM 1:10:00 from the time of the final swim wave start
  • BIKE 5:30:00 from the time of the final swim wave start
  • RUN 8:30:00 from the time of the final swim wave start

Relay Teams
Relay teams may consist of two or three members. Two-person teams will have one individual completing two legs of the event, while three-person teams assign one leg per member. Teams can be composed of any gender mix.

Packet Pick-Up Requirements:

• Each relay member must pick up their own race packet.
• Each member must present a photo ID and, if applicable, a USAT membership card.
• For minors (17 or under), a parent or guardian must present their ID to obtain the packet.
• If a member will be 18 by the end of 2021, they are considered an adult per USAT rules and must pick up their own packet.

Changing Relay Team Members:

• If you need to replace a relay member before race week, please email us using the “Contact Us” button at the top of the page.
• If changes are needed during race week, you can make them at packet pick-up.

At packet pick-up, you’ll receive detailed instructions on relay logistics, including chip handoffs and where to make the tag.

Switching from Individual to Relay:
If you are currently registered as an individual but wish to switch to a relay team, simply log into your profile, find the event you want to modify, and select “Change Category.” This will guide you through the steps to convert your individual registration into a relay entry.