Lake Logan Half

Individuals:   $160 (11/1/22 – 12/31/22).  $180 (1/1/23 – 7/31). $220 (8/1 – race day)

Relays:  $200 (11/1/22 – 12/31/22).  $225 (1/1/23 – 7/31). $300 (8/1 – race day)

Aquabike:  $125 (11/1/22 – 7/31/23). $150 ( 8/1 – race day)

Entry fee does not include swag (race shirt or other).  You may purchase one for $20 during online registration.

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 $15.

Friday, August 4, 4:00-7:00 PM – Lake Logan Episcopal Center – Lake Logan Half Only
Saturday, August 5, 5:00-6:30 AM – Lake Logan Episcopal Center – Lake Logan Half Only

Swim – The 2023 swim course will be two loops in Lake Logan. The swim will start at the dock and follow a clock-wise, rectangular course.  After completing the second loop, participants will finish at the beach. Athletes will then run on a combination of grass and payment (approximately .1 mile) to T1.  An area will be provided near the beach for athletes to place shoes for the run to TA.

Lake Logan Half Swim Course

Bike – Athletes will run their bike out of transition to Lake Logan Road before mounting. The course will take them east to Canton, through Clyde and into the Ironduff and Crabtree sections of Haywood County before returning through Clyde and Bethel.  The bike course has approximately 5,436 feet of ascent over the 56 miles.

There will be two bottled hand-off stations on the course in Clyde (Mile 20) and Lake Junaluska (Mile 37).  We will be handing off sport-cap bottles of water and taking any bottles you want to dispose of.

Lake Logan Half Bike Course Map

Lake Logan Half Bike Turn-By-Turn Cue Sheet

Run – The run course is a two-loop, out and back course on Lake Logan Road west of Lake Logan. Once returning to the LLEC, runners will complete a lap in the grass field behind the transition area before proceeding back to the course for the second lap or to the finish line. There is an elevation gain on the outward half of the course of 199′ or 398′ for the entire half marathon.

There will be three aid stations on the run course that you will see twice.  Each station will have water, Gatorade and packaged snacks.

Cut-Off Times – All participants must complete the race in under 8 hours. The swim must be completed in no more than 1 hour – 30 minutes from the time the participant started. The bike must be completed in no more than 5 hours from the time the participant started. Participants must finish the entire race under 8 hours from the start of the event. Race officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to meet the above time requirements.

Stuff

Everyone who completes the Lake Logan Half will receive a very cool medal at the finish line.

We recognize that most triathletes have a lot of race shirts so we are making this year’s swag item an a la carte item for purchase.  The whole package is priced at $20 and may be purchased during online registration.

Lodging at Lake Logan

There is a 2-night minimum for the Triathlon event. Please see the available options, rates, and details below.

Lodging Options: rate is per night, meals not included, taxes additional

Field Camping – $25 (port-o-potty and water available, shared firepit, one dorm open for showers, one tent and one vehicle only, no RV’s)

RV – $35 (Boon-docking for small RVs (no larger than 20 feet) and pop-ups are allowed. There are no hookups and no dumping. Generators may be used for up to three hours per day between 8 AM and 6 PM.)

Dorms – $35 (one bed/bunk, shared space and bathroom with other guests that are also participating in the racing event, three rooms in the dorm – one female, one male, one mixed)

Cabins 

1 bedroom/1 bathroom (sleeps 1-2) = $147 (Chestnut-room 2 available), (Retreat House-shared cabin with 7 individual rooms available, lower level rooms 4, 5 and 7 have one queen and one twin bed)

2 bedroom/1 bathroom (sleeps 4) = $257 (Mimosa)

4 bedroom/4 bathroom = $557 (Sunburst)

Meal Service: per adult (different prices for youth and children-advise age), per meal, taxes additional, options (i.e. to-go, dine in) and schedule to be advised one week prior to the event

Breakfast = $13.50 (to go/boxed available with advance notice, pick up 6:00-8:00 a.m. on day of race)

Lunch = $16.80

Dinner = $23.00

To make reservations at the event venue, please call (828) 646-0095 or email jen@lakelogan.org.

Other Lodging Options 
Please go to http://visitncsmokies.com/accommodations/ for more visitor options while in Haywood County.

Swimming/Boating

Lake Logan is a private lake.  Stay tuned for details regarding participant use of the lake on race weekend.

After your race please join us for a post-race lunch and beer from Frog Level Brewing near the covered stage. This is near the finish area so you can watch the race finish while you relax. This will also be the site of the awards ceremony.

For the sake of your fellow competitors, please do not remove your bike from transition until 12 noon. This will allow everyone to compete under the same conditions.

Awards will be awarded to the top 3 male and female in the following age groups:

Advanced, 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 220 pounds and over), Master Clydesdale, Athena (Females 165 pounds and over), Novice, Aquabike
Awards will be presented to each member of the top three mixed relay teams.

There will be two awards ceremonies at this event. The first will start at approximately 1:15 PM and include the following:

Overall, Advanced, Aquabike, Mixed Relays, Men 59 & Under, Women 44 & Under

The second ceremony will start at approximately 3:30 PM and include:

Women 45 & Over, Men 60 & Over, Clydesdales, Athena, and Novices

Note: Your age group will be determined by your age on December 31, 2023.

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; aquabike participants will receive three splits.

Cut-Off Times
All participants must complete the race in under 8 hours. The swim must be completed in no more than 1 hour – 30 minutes from the time the participant started. The bike must be completed in no more than 5 hours from the time the participant started. Participants must finish the entire race under 8 hours from the start of the event. Race officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to meet the above time requirements.

All athletes and spectators should park in the Athlete Parking area located across the bridge and on the left once you arrive at Lake Logan. There is no athlete or bike dropoff’s. Please follow the directions of the volunteers.

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.

2023 – Scroll down the Results Set to find your race and category

2022 – Scroll down the Results Set to find your race and category

2021 – Scroll down the Results Set to find your race and category

2019

2018:     Overall Men     Overall Women

2017:     Overall Men     Overall Women

2016:     Overall Men     Overall Women

2015:     Overall Men     Overall Women

Event volunteers are being provided by organizations from across the area. If you have a non-profit with strong membership looking for a fundraiser, please email greg@gloryhoundevents.com to see how you can be involved.