2 duathlon events in Charlotte, North Carolina

28TH Annual

Cannonball's Cycling Team

Metric & Half-Metric Century Charity Ride,

and Inaugural DuAthlon & 5K

June 6/7, 2026

The Cannonballs Cycling Team (CCT) Annual Metric Century is back for its 28th year, and we have new exciting offerings in store! This year we are offering run options for those who aren’t cyclist or simply looking for more of a challenge, and for the first time we’ll incorporate timing.

METRIC & HALF METRIC RIDERS: You read the above correctly, if you are one of our annual riders…this year we will incorporate timing so we don’t have so rely on Strava. Come put your endurance to the test as you conquer the hills throughout Mecklenburg, Gaston and Lincoln Counties while raising funds for local charity. Participates are invited to join individually or as a team. This police escorted ride starts and concludes at White Water Middle School in Charlotte, North Carolina. CCT Metric and Half Metric participants will have SAG support and many options for fuel and nutrition at each rest stop.

Distance Options

CCT Metric Century Ride (includes 4 rest stops): 8:00 AM

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51073788

CCT Half Metric Century Ride (includes 2 rest stops): 8:30 AM

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46506295://ridewithgps.com/routes/46506295

FUN RIDERS: CCT will host the annual 15-mile Fun Ride again this year, it will begin at 8:45 AM (CCT Guided Route, not timed).

RUNNERS: There will be a traditional 5k (run only) option, and a duathlon (5k run followed by any bike distance) option. The 5k for both options will begin at 7:00 AM.

Registration Includes:

• SAG support throughout ride (Metric/Half Metric Riders only)

• Lunch for all participants following ride

• Finisher Gift for all CCT Metric, Half Metric Riders, Duathlon or 5k registrants (Guaranteed for first 150 participants)

• Recovery Ride - June 7, 2023 at 8AM (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50533543)

• Access to Swap Meet Featuring Local Bike Shops

WELCOME!

Your journey starts here. She Tris Sprint Triathlon, all women's events, are designed for women of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds to experience triathlons in an encouraging environment. Join us at all our events in 2026 in the following cities: Mount Pleasant (SC), South Charlotte (NC), Summerville (SC), Huntersville (NC), and Chapel Hill (NC).

When you sign up for a She Tris event you receive:

• Complimentary training plan

• Informative clinics

• Group support during your training

• She Tris swim cap

• She Tris shirt

• Finish line photos

• Finish line party

• Finishers keepsake

Course Distance: 200 YARD SWIM – 8 MILE BIKE – 2 MILE RUN

TRIATHLON (Swim, bike, and run and relay option):

Swim: Your event kicks off with a 200 yard swim in the indoor pool of the Harris YMCA. Swimmers will be self seeded according to the swim ability chart. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with lining up for the swim. You will be provided with a swim cap if you choose to wear it. After the swim, you'll experience the exhilaration of exiting the pool to the sound of cheers as you make your way to the transition area.

Bike: The bike is 8 miles on a 2 loop course. The bike course showcases the beautiful South Park area of Charlotte. It begins with a nice downhill section on Quail Hollow Road. The bike course has 5 major right-hand turns and includes Gleneagles Rd, Park Rd, and Sharon Rd.

Run: The majority of the run course keeps runners on the YMCA campus and close to the spectators. It’s an out-and-back course that includes quiet neighborhood roads. The great thing is that you’ll be able to share the energy with your fellow athletes as you approach the finish line!

Finish line party: Celebrate with your family and friends and take in your accomplishment!

AQUATHLON (Swim 200 yards, Run 2 Miles, DONE!)

DUATHLON (Run 1 Mile, Bike 8 Miles, Run 2 Miles)

VIRTUAL OPTIONS

Complete the triathlon, duathlon, or aquathlon distances anywhere anytime in June. Virtual participants can upload their times, but they will not be included in awards. All virtual participants may choose to pick up their packets locally or they will be mailed in May. Times should be submitted before 11:59 pm by June 30th.

The mission of She Tris is to create a welcoming and supportive triathlon environment for women and girls who want to complete a triathlon, regardless of their level of experience. By tackling the challenge of triathlon, we believe our participants will feel empowered to take on other challenges in life, be it personal or professional, and that the impact of She Tris will reach beyond the finish line into the lives of these women and those they influence along the way.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT

She Tris requires youth participants to be a minimum of 10 years of age on 12/31/2026.

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