Spellbound Century 2026

PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:

• Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• Required: Proof of ID

• Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID

• Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place Saturday July 11th, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at Race St., Vincentown, NJ.

SWAG

T-Shirts

Finishers Medal

ITINERARY

Saturday

6:30 am - 7:30 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)

7:30 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race

8:00 am - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)

DISTANCES

The swim is in a fresh water lake, the bike and run will be contested on roads though scenic farmland, the course is flat and fast.

Triathlon Distances

1/4 mile Swim, 15 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Duathlon Distances

2 mile Run, 15 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Aquabike Distances

1/4 mile Swim & 21.5 mile Bike

Super Sprint Triathlon Distances*

200 yard Swim, 6.8 mile Bike, 1 mile Run

*Distances to be finalized before registration opens

Aquathlon Distances

1/4 mile Swim & 5k Run

AWARDS

No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.

Triathlon Awards & Divisions (Sprint & Super Sprint)

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

• You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.

Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

Duathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over**

** If there are less than 50 registrants as of June 5, age groups will be in 10-year increments

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

• You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.

Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

Aquabike Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual

Age Group: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**

** If there are less than 35 registrants as of June 5, there will only be overall awards

Aquathlon Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual

Age Group: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**

** If there are less than 35 registrants as of June 5, there will only be overall awards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race

• Split results will be available on website on race day

• Race scored by DQ Events

• Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason

• All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol

• Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions

USAT INFORMATION

All multisport participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of each registered event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. If you are not already a member, when registering for each individual event you will be prompted to become a member and pay the respective membership fee.

Memberships range from single-event memberships to multi-year memberships; click here for more information.

Common Rules and Information

• ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID

• Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.

• You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard

• Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete

• Headphones are prohibited

• No riding in transition at any time

• Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.

• Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.

ATHLETE GUIDE

Hainesport Endurance Run!

This event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field. 10% of every entry will be donated to Hainesport Township***

MANY EVENTS: 12 Hour, 24 Hour,100 Mile, and 48 Hour + Relay Options!

100 Mile: 30-hour time limit. You must complete 80 loops (79.28 miles) by 9 am Sunday to be allowed to continue.

This is a PAVED, flat, and fast loop at Hainesport Township Park in New Jersey.

DETAILS FOR ALL EVENTS

Direction: Runners run a counter-clockwise loop.

Aid Station: There will be one fully stocked aid station set up near the loop start/finish area. It will be stocked with typical ultra fare. For example: quesadillas, pb&j, bacon, burgers, hot dogs, egg burritos, pancakes, vegan options, water, Gatorade. soda, coffee, and tea.

Timing: Laps will be recorded by electronic chip timing and will be submitted for USATF, IAU and GOMU record purposes.

Personal Space: Each participant may set up in a 10'x10' area near the start/finish of the loop starting at 7am on race morning. There is ample space around the course to set up your own tables, chairs, blankets and/or tents. Portable heaters ARE permitted. There is a covered gazebo (see photo to the left) that is just off of the path. Some of that space will be used by race staff. Electricity is available, but outlets must be shared. There is no overnight camping permitted prior to or at the conclusion of the event.

Restrooms: There are heated restroom facilities with running water located on the course within the loop.

NO PACERS: No pacers are permitted for this event. You may not have friends, family, or crew walk with you for any loop or any portion of a loop per USA Track & Field Rules. NO EXCEPTIONS. No trekking poles if you wish to be record eligible.

USA Track & Field: This event is sanctioned and certified by USA Track & Field.

Awards: All participants who don't complete 100 miles will receive a medal. Those who achieve 100 miles or more will earn a coveted Hainesport buckle.

Shirt cut off date: One month from race day

The timed off road 5K course winds through a wooded trail and registrants have the option of either running or walking (map of 5K course). All race participants have the option to run/walk with their dog or cat in stroller. Dogs must be leashed. At the start of the race, all individual runners will go first followed by runners with dogs, then walkers with/without dog or cat in stroller.

Proceeds from this event will help fund advanced medical care for shelter animals, trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR), behavioral training, foster care, and our surrender diversion program. Everyone is encouraged to invite all animal lovers & race enthusiasts to participate!

9:00 am - Check-in and same day registration

10:00 am - 5K run/walk begins

11:00 am - Medals ceremony

Plan to stay for the day and enjoy all of the festival activities including food trucks, a band, Tito's Beverage Garden, a raffle basket tent, and much more!

All registrants will receive a standard cotton event shirt. Registrants who raise $100 (registration fee not included in this amount) will receive a performance-style, dri-fit event t-shirt. Get involved today by forming a team with your friends and family or registering as an individual. For more information about our mission, visit the Friends of BCAS website!