Azalea Sprint

MAR
8
2026
Kick off the 2026 North Carolina Triathlon Series in Wilmington at UNCW with a sprint tri featuring a 300 yard pool swim, 12 mile bike and 5K run. Individual, relay and aquabike entries welcome for racers of all levels.
Sun 8 Mar 2026
Swim - 300 Yards Run - 5k Bike - 12 Miles

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Event overview

The Azalea Sprint is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Wilmington, NC at UNCW (720 Hamilton Dr., 28403). It serves as the opening race of the 2026 North Carolina Triathlon Series. The event offers Individual, Relay, and Aquabike entries. Price range for the Sprint event is listed as $55 - $110.

Practical information

Registration for the race opens on November 1, 2025. Packet pick-up and late registration are held at the race site at the blue Set Up Events trailer located at the finish area, with pick-up available the day before the race and on race day. A photo ID is required to collect race packets. Payment methods accepted for packet pick-up include cash, check, or credit card. All participants must pick up their own race packet, including relay team members.

Distances for the Sprint event:

  • Swim: 300 yards (pool)
  • Bike: 12 miles (2 laps)
  • Run: 5K

The event page references an Instagram account for the series (nctriseries) for photos and tagging. Additional course and event information is available through the race’s swim, bike, and run course pages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Run - 5k
Swim - 300 Yards
Bike - 12 Miles

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