Smiley Sprint Triathlon

Start time: 7:30 AM

Distances:
300m swim
12 mile bike
5K run

**There are three waves of starters for this event. Wave 1 includes all participants who register by June 30. Wave 2 includes all participants who register July 1 - 22. Wave 3 includes all participants who register July 23 - race day. If you register in Waves 2 or 3 your start time WILL BE LATER. Please plan accordingly. If you would like to be sorted within Wave 1 then you MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 30.

Are you ready for the BEST the sport of triathlon has to offer!?  Our Smiley race will feature top triathletes in the area (and country) and we also welcome first-timers and all who come to participate. EVERYONE get a Championship reception!  PLEASE join us!

The Smiley Sprint Triathlon continues the tradition of triathlon in the Forsyth County/Winston-Salem Area.  A Team of premiere Ironman triathletes (100 Ironman finishes between them!) from this area have a passion for the sport and promoting healthy fitness lifestyles in our community.  The “Smiley” concept recognizes the life and mission of Richard Smiley.  For those that knew Richard, “Smiley” is in recognition of his spirit and giving heart to our community.  For those who didn’t know him, “Smiley” means we are going to have a happy day of health and fitness for all (Richard would have it no other way!).  This race is a non-profit event.  The organizers roll 100% of the proceeds back into the race, or to local charities with a priority to brain cancer initiatives. 

Are you a first timer and a bit nervous?  No worries – we are the ONLY triathlon with a concierge team ready to help YOU all day long! 

The Smiley Sprint Triathlon is particularly welcoming to first-time triathletes including first-timers’ recognition at the Awards Ceremony, a triathlon/transition clinic at packet pickup, and the opportunity to participate in Triathlon 101 Training program at Fleet Feet Sports (Program includes race registration + USA Triathlon license!). 

Smiley National (worldwide?) Race Coverage on Slowtwitch.com HERE

Top 3 in each of the following categories:

Top 3 M/F Overall
Top 3 Age Groups (M/F):12 & Under, 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, 85+
Top 3 Novice (M/F)
Top 3 Master Novice (M/F) - those in the Novice category who are 40+
Top 3 Athena
Top 3 Clydesdale
Top 3 Aquabike (M/F)
Top 3 Relay Teams

CLICK HERE to download the course maps!

Swim:

The endless debate…YARDS OR METERS? Clemmons West is a meter pool.  However, all participants must submit a 100 yard swim time for seeding purposes- might not make sense but that’s just how it works. Being a pool swim with a staggered start, participants are seeded from fastest to slowest. It is in your best interest to submit an accurate 100 yard “pace” time.  In other words, don’t submit your fastest 100 yard swim time, submit a 100 yard time that represents what you’ll do on race day over the 300 meter distance. By seeding yourself properly, you’ll end up swimming near people who swim the same pace as you. This will reduce the number of people who you will need to pass or the number of people who will be passing you.

We will stagger the start times by 15 seconds to ensure plenty of room for everyone.

The swim times below are from previous races and will provide some guidance as to how to project how fast or slow you would swim 100 yards.

Minutes & Seconds per 100 Yards:  Average Swimmer: 2:08; Fastest Swimmer: 1:10; Slowest Swimmer: 5:09; Top 10%: 1:34         

Bike:

The bike course is a two-loop format on rolling terrain in rural Forsyth County. Cyclists will leave the pool area on Middlebrook Dr. and turn right onto Idols Road. Each loop is an approximately 5.5 mile counter-clockwise loop on Idols, Dock Davis and Hampton Roads. At the conclusion of the 2nd loop, cyclists will turn right onto Middlebrook Dr. and return to the transition area. All roads are open to vehicular traffic but are lightly traveled on race morning. Law enforcement officers will ensure safety at all intersections and Clemmons Bicycle Shop will provide sag support during the event.

CLICK HERE for the interactive map

Run:

The 5K run is a course on paved roads inside of the Clemmons West neighborhood.  All finishers will be guaranteed a Championship Reception at the finish line!

CLICK HERE for the interactive map

**Participants agree to permit the race organization to utilize photographs, video or film images taken during the event for use in marketing, press accounts, or publicity in print or digital.

Saturday, July 25
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
@ Fleet Feet Sports
278 Harvey Street (next to LA Fitness on Stratford Road)
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Sunday, July 26
6:00 AM - 8:30 AM
@ Clemmons West Pool
3376 Middlebrook Dr.
Clemmons, NC 27012

**Race morning packet pick up will close one hour before the last swimmer goes off**

NOTE: Photo ID is required for packet pick-up. Everyone must pick up their own race packet. YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR OWN PACKET. IT WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO A SPOUSE, FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER. This is a USAT rule.

There is plenty of close parking across the street from Clemmons West Pool at the Hayward Industries parking lot.  Please help us keep their lot clean, and we thank them for allowing us to park there.

Relays can be 2-person (one person does 2 legs, and one person does 1 leg) or 3-person teams (each person does 1 leg of the event).
EACH Relay member MUST pick up his/her own packet.
EACH Member MUST have their photo ID and USAT card (if applicable) to pick up their packet.
If a member is a minor (17 or under), then a parent/guardian must show an ID to get their packet.
If a member turns 18 by the end of the calendar year, they are considered an Adult per USAT, thus they must pick up their own packet.

6:00 AM – Transition Area Open
6:00 AM – Race day registration and Body Marking open
10:00 AM – Race day registration and Body Marking close
7:30 AM – Race Start
12:00 PM – Projected awards ceremony (will be adjusted based on last finisher’s time)

Once the race starts at 7:30AM – the only entrance that you will be able to use (unless you’ve started the race and you’re racing) will be the large “Transition Area Entrance & Exit” inflatable.  This will allow people to enter and exit the transition area without disrupting the race.

IF YOU’RE NOT ACTUALLY RACING AND YOU’RE IN THE TRANSITION AREA BECAUSE YOU’VE EITHER JUST FINISHED THE RACE OR YOU HAVEN’T STARTED YET, PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO YOUR FELLOW COMPETITORS.  REMEMBER, YOU WOULDN’T LIKE IT IF SOMEONE GOT IN YOUR WAY WHILE YOU WERE RACING.  THIS MEANS – DON’T STAND IN THE AISLES TALKING.

There will be 3 Waves of swimmer.

Wave 1 - Everyone who registered by June 30
Wave 2 - Everyone who registered July 1 - July 22
Wave 3 - Everyone who registers July 23-race day
*Wave 3 start times will only be posted at the race site after 8am

Swim Times: All participants must submit a 100 yard swim time for seeding purposes. Being a pool swim with a staggered start, participants are seeded from fastest to slowest. It is in your best interest to submit an accurate 100 yard “pace” time for your swim. In other words, don’t submit your fastest 100 yard swim time, submit a 100 yard time that represents what you’ll do on race day over the event distance. By seeding yourself properly, you’ll end up swimming near people who swim the same pace as you. This will reduce the number of people who you will need to pass or the number of people who will be passing you.

**Swim times must be entered IN SECONDS. No special characters, no colons, no decimals, nothing but seconds. So if you swim 100 yards in 1:30, then you should enter 90 when you register. If you enter 130 then that is 130 seconds (2:10 when converted), which will have you seeded much later than you want. Also, make sure you time yourself on 100 yards, not 50 yards. That is a common mistake people make and then they are seeded much higher than they need to be.

If you need to change your swim time:
1. Log into your Run Sign Up profile
2. Go to MANAGE REGISTRATION for the Smiley Sprint Triathlon (be sure to click on "Manage Registration" and not the event name)
3. Use the menu bar to navigate to QUESTIONS
4. Make any edits and follow the on screen prompts to save
**The swim time should be entered IN SECONDS. If you swim 1:30 for 100 yards then your swim time entry should be 90

Seeding Order: All participants will be sorted by the submitted 100-yard swim time. Any athlete who registers at packet pick-up will be seeded AFTER the last pre-registered athlete begins. We will give a 4-5 minute break between the last pre-registered athlete and the first on-site registered athlete.
A couple hints to guide you with your swim time if this is your first time doing this: 

50-80 SECONDS – (0:50 – 1:20): Super Fast (In contention to win the race and you swim competitively)
81-105 SECONDS – (1:21 – 1:45): Fast Enough (still starting in the first 1/3 of the event)
106-130 SECONDS – (1:46 – 2:10): Average Swimmer (Swim well enough and don’t need to stop at the end of each lane line
131-164 SECONDS – (2:11 – 2:44): Novice (Still getting used to this thing called triathlon)
165-259 SECONDS – (2:45 – 4:59): Complete Beginner/I want to start at the back

Please note these are ranges. The best thing for you to do is to time yourself in a pool to get your time. There is no substitute for this. 

USAT’s “Age Up” Policy:

An athlete’s age for any USAT sanctioned race will be their age as of Dec. 31 of the race year. The age they are on 12/31 will determine their racing age group. If an athlete is due to “age-up” into the next group, it will happen at the beginning of the year, not after the athlete’s birthday. 

Example: John Smith is 39 and will turn 40 on November 20.

John will be considered 40 for all of that year's races – and will race in the 40-44 age group at all of those races.

Sally Jones is 29 and will turn 30 on July 3.
Sally will be considered 30 for all of that year's races – and will race in the 30-34 age group at all of those races.

Athlete Perks!
Custom Race Medals – these will be NICE!!!
Custom race shirts by Hanes
FREE Top-notch food catered by Diamondback Grill AND premium local beverage from Incendiary Brewery!
FREE race photos from Robert Hill Photography
LIVE music at the finish line by Usual Suspects with sound by the one and only Ken Spence!
FREE post-race massage by the four BEST massage therapists EVER!
Register by June 30 and receive personalized race numbers!!
We will roll out the red carpet for you at the finish line – LITERALLY!!
Kids fun run with a Championship finish and medals!
…AND, much more for the best athlete experience in the sport!