Tri-Paradise.
Come to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, where you can “Tri Paradise” 365 days a year. With a year round average temperature of 74 degrees you may enjoy the perfect climate to train for your upcoming triathlon season. Here you are able to “Tri Swim” in Banks Channel, located right out our front door. “Tri Bike” Wrightsville Beach Island from the South end to the North while enjoying a stunning sunrise or sunset, and the feeling of community as we have received the honor of North Carolina’s Fit Community from 2006 – 2009. “Tri Running” the popular “Loop”, the 2.5-mile course that allows you to cross the Intracoastal Waterway at two points. When you’re finished working out, “Tri” our delicious and nutritious Tri Athlete inspired meals in “East” our Ocean View Restaurant. “Tri” your training program with us, year round!
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Wrightsville Beach Biathlon
Test your skills in this exciting Paddle Board and Running Event! The first ever of it’s kind, the Biathlon begins regatta style on your Paddle Board at the dock of the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Test your endurance as you paddle your way through Banks Channel. From there, push yourself to the next level as you hop off your board and begin the run that will take you from pier to pier on Wrightsville Beach Island. Ending where you began at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. Click here for more information on the Wrightsville Beach Biathlon! The Blockade Runner has set up a special rate for race participants that is $99.00 per night for a harbor view room, and includes your paddleboard rental! Call 1-800-541-1161 to book your reservation! Click here to print the registration form!
The Azalea Triathlon will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 and Sunday, March 14, 2010. This event benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training and UNCW Swimming & Diving Team. The Blockade Runner Beach Resort is the Official Hotel Sponsor for the Azalea Triathlon, and is offering a special rate for participants. Reserve your room by clicking here! Click here for more race information.
Quintiles Marathon at Wrightsville Beach
The inaugural Quintiles Marathon and Half Marathon at Wrightsville Beach will be a historic event for those who participate. On Sunday, March 21st 2010 thousands of runners will begin their marathon quest from beautiful Wrightsville Beach. The Blockade Runner Beach Resort is located one mile from the start line, and we have set up a great rate for participants to take advantage of. Click here to make your reservations. Visit Set Up Events for more Race Information.
2010 Coastal Urge Intra-Coastal SUP Cup
The course will begin and end at Blockade Runner on the Intracoastal Waterway. The seven mile Elite Division will be on flat water and open ocean. The four mile Recreational Division will be on flat water. Racers will have on the water assistance from the United States Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Sea Tow. The Blockade Runner has a special rate set up for race participants, call 1-800-541-1161 to book! Click here for more Race Information!
Kure Beach Double Sprint Triathlon 2010
The Kure Beach Double Sprint is now in it’s 14th year.The race format starts with a 375 Meter Swim, 1.5 Mile Run, 20K Bike, 1.5 Mile Run, and finishes with a 375 Meter Swim. The race is on Sunday, June 27, 2010. The Blockade Runner Beach Resort is a offering a special rate for the Kure Beach Double Sprint participants, that can be reserved by clicking here! Good luck and we look forward to welcoming you! Click here for more race information.
The biggest race in the Inside-Out Sports North Carolina Triathlon Series will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2010, and is the largest single distance, one day event from northern Virginia to Florida with 1,300 participants! The race begins here at the Blockade Runner with a 1,500 meter swim, includes a 12 mile bike ride, and finishes with a 5K Run around the popular Wrightsville Beach “Loop”. We are the Official Hotel Sponsor for the Wilmington YMCA Triathlon, and have set up a great participant rate that you can reserve by clicking here! Click here for information on the Wilmington YMCA Triathlon.
Battleship North Carolina 1/2 Marathon
The 12th annual Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon and Battleship 5K will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2010, and is a beautiful and challenging USATF certified half marathon that starts and finishes at the Battleship North Carolina. The course crosses two bridges over the Cape Fear River, goes through historic downtown Wilmington, tours beautiful Greenfield Lake, and returns to the Battleship via the Memorial Bridge. The Blockade Runner Beach Resort is offering a special rate for participants that can be booked by clicking here. Click here for more race information!
Beach 2 Battleship Iron Distance
The Beach 2 Battleship Half and Full Iron Distance returns in it’s third year on Saturday, November 13, 2010. The race will take participants from Wrightsville Beach to Downtown Wilmington, and many places in between! The Blockade Runner Beach Resort is proud to be an Offical Partner Hotel for the 2010 Event, and has set up a special rate for participants that can be reserved by clicking here! For more information on the Beach to Battleship Event click here.
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Become a Fan on Facebook to follow our Corporate Athletic Program’s Activities in the Local Community and receive information on our special Facebook Rates! So far we’ve participated in the Downtown Wilmington Historic Foundation 5K, and the First Annual Race for the Tata’s sponsored by TrySports in Mayfaire!
