Location:  Rumbling Bald Resort's Recreation Complex

General information:  USAT sanctioned race.  Fourth annual event.

Lodging:  go to www.hickorynutolympiad.com

Awards:   Top 3 Overall male/female overall, Top Masters male/female,  Top 3 age group.  Top relays in male, female, and mixed categories. 

Friday Registration/Packet Pickup: 6-8pm.  Important Notice:   Friday night registration has been moved to Fairfield Mountains Chapel--follow signs when entering resort.  USAT license or one day USAT insurance ($10) is required.  All relay members must be present at registration/packet pickup.

Saturday registration/packet pickup:  6-7:30am-- Also at Fairfield Mountains Chapel in Rumbling Bald Resort .  Race parking is in field adjacent to RBR practice range--follow signs past resort security entrance to park.  

Race morning schedule:  Late registration/packet pickup and timing chip pickup will end at 7:30am. Transition area closes at 7:45. Pre-race meeting/instructions at swim start area on the beach at 7:50am.  First swimmer will enter the water at 8:00am.

Post race schedule:  Food and refreshments available at food tent following the race.  Award ceremony is scheduled for ~10:30, or immediately following the last finisher.  Transition area must be cleared by noon.

Swim course:  Swim will start from the beach in a "time trial" format, with swimmers starting one at a time at ~ 3 second intervals.  Note-Swimmers are allowed to "self seed" and move up or back in line according to expected swim time.  USAT wet suit rules apply.
HNG Swim course.pdf

Bike course:   Scenic, rolling loop on rural roads.  No bottle exchange.
HNG Bike course.pdf

Run course: Out and back through Rumbling Bald Resort with a beach finish at the Olympic torch.  Fluid stops at miles 1 and 2.
HNG Run course.pdf