Overview

The South Carolina Triathlon Series (SCTS) is a collection of the region's best triathlons spanning the beautiful state of South Carolina. Racing From the Mountains to the Sea, the SCTS offers a variety of course types, distances and difficulties, perfect for every level of triathlete. First timers, middle of the packers and elite athletes alike will find pleasure from racing the SCTS circuit. Professional service that comes with a smile is our way of doing things here in South Carolina.

Full details of the 2024 South Carolina Triathlon Series may be found by navigating your way through this page. Here you will find series rules, current standings, award categories, and more. We look forward to having you compete in our wonderful state.

Click HERE for a list view of all the SCTS Events


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Merchandise

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Series News

2024 Packet Pick Up volunteer sign up page HERE. 

 

11/11/2023: Final standings for the season are posted below. All series qualifiers and award winners will receive an email soon with information on series swag.
 

6/20/2023: Merchandise Portal Updated:  Click HERE to view the current inventory

Series Standings

2024 SCTS Standings


Prior Years Standings

2023 SCTS Standings

2022 SCTS Standings

2021 SCTS Standings

2020 SCTS Standings

2019 SCTS Standings

2018 Open Male/Masters Open Male
2018 Open Female/Masters Open Female
2018 Male Age Groups
2018 Female Age Groups
2018 Clydesdale/Master Clydesdale
2018 Athena
2018 Aquabike Male/Female

2017 Open Male/Masters Open Male
2017 Open Female/Masters Open Female
2017 Male Age Groups
2017 Female Age Groups
2017 Clydesdale/Master Clydesdale
2017 Athena
2017 Aquabike Male/Female

SCTS Course Record Spreadsheet
SCTS Course Record Spreadsheet (As of 11/30/2018)

Series Rules & Category Definitions

Click HERE to see the SCTS Series Rules & Category Definitions

Race Weights

Event weights will be roughly based on criteria established by USA Triathlon for the purpose of administering their national rankings system. For the SCTS events will be weighted based on distance and size of event. The event weight index will be used to calculate scores for all participants (See Scoring below).

BASE SCORES

  • SPRINT = 0.90
  • SPRINTERNATIONAL = 0.92
  • INTERNATIONAL = 0.93
  • HALF IRON = 0.96

SPECIAL WEIGHT ADDITIONS

  • Depth of Field (200+ Finishers in Prior Year) = +0.02
  • Depth of Field (300+ Finishers in Prior Year) = +0.03
  • Depth of Field (400+ Finishers in Prior Year) = +0.04
  • National / Regional Championship or Qualifier Designation = +0.05
  • SCTS Championship Event = +0.10


Based on these criteria, the 2024 Race Weights will be as follows : 

 

  • Lake Murray = 1.0 (SCTS Championship Event)
  • Andy's Race = 0.92
  • Lakeside Double Sprint = 0.90
  • Clemson = 0.97 (USAT SC State Championship)
  • Tri the Swamp Rabbit = 0.92
  • Middle Tyger YMCA = 0.92
  • Dam Tri = 0.92
  • The Edisto Island Triathlon = 0.96

Series Scoring

Event Scoring Details

  • The top five men's finish times will be used to create an average time that all men's finish times will be divided into. The top five women's finish times will be used to create an average time that all women's finish times are divided into.
  • All male participants' finish times will be divided into this average male "base" time to create raw scores. (same for females).

Example

  • The five lowest men's times are:
    • 1 Hr. 2'33"
    • 1 Hr. 2'48"
    • 1 Hr. 3'15"
    • 1 Hr. 3'21"
    • 1 Hr. 3'30"
  • The base time becomes 1 Hr. 3'9" (the average of the five)
  • All male's times are divided into 1 Hr. 3'9"
  • The winner of the race (1 Hr. 2'33") receives a base score of 1.0087 (1 Hr. 2'33" divided into 1 Hr. 3'9")
  • The fifth place finisher (1 Hr. 3'30") receives a base score of .9936 (1 Hr. 3'30" divided into 1 Hr. 3'9")
  • The base score is then multiplied by the event weight index for that particular event.
  • For purposes of this example, this event is the Middle Tyger YMCA Triathlon.
  • Middle Tyger has an event weight index of .91
  • The winner of the event would receive a score of 9179 (1.0087 X .91 X 10000)
  • This same method would be used to calculate women's scores.

In Summary

  • To establish the event score for participants, all times are divided into the base average time and then multiplied by the event weight index, then multiplied by 10000 to make the number an integer. Men's and women's times will be calculated separately.
  • This same process will apply for females. The fastest female time will become the "base" time that all female times are measured against.
  • Timing System: My Laps timing system


How the Series is Scored:

Only the BEST four (4) scores from each athlete are used to determine the final series score. This practice is geared to reward performance and not number of events raced.

 

Series Awards

2024 Series Awards

Open/Advanced Division Prizes
1st Place Open/Advanced Male & Female - Free entry into any 2025 SCTS events
2nd Place Open/Advanced Male & Female - Free entry into any six (6) 2025 SCTS events (excluding half distance events)
3rd Place Open/Advanced Male & Female - Free entry into any five (5) 2025 SCTS events (excluding half distance events)
4th Place Open/Advanced Male & Female - Free entry into any three (3) 2025 SCTS events (excluding half distance events)
5th Place Open/Advanced Male & Female - Free entry into any two (2) 2025 SCTS events (excluding half distance events)

1st Place Masters Open/Advanced Male & Female - Free entry into any three (3) 2025 SCTS events (excluding half distance events)
2nd Place Masters Open/Advanced Male & Female - Free entry into any two (2) 2025 SCTS events (excluding half distance events)
3rd Place Masters Open/Advanced Male & Female - Free entry into any one (1) 2025 SCTS event (excluding half distance events)

Distinctive Awards:
Top 5 Open/Advanced (M & F)
Top 3 Masters Open/Advanced (M & F)
Top 3 Age Group (M & F) 15 & under, 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, 85+
Top 3 Clydesdale
Top 3 Master Clydesdale
Top 3 Athena
Top 3 Aquabike (M & F)


Qualifier Rewards for 2024:
Any athlete who participates in a minimum of four (4) 2024 SCTS events will qualify for SCTS qualifier rewards. The tiered qualifier system will work as follows:

Any athlete who participates in a minimum of 4 SCTS events will receive a custom pair of SCTS socks/sleeves or similar and a SCTS t-shirt. This is also the minimum number of events needed to qualify for series awards.
NOTE: Athletes must at least complete the swim portion of each event in order to have that event count toward the minimum number of events needed to qualify for these rewards.

NOTE: Participants may only compete for series awards in one single category. 

NOTE: As stated above in the Qualification Rules, events raced as a Novice (or other non-scored categories like relay, aquathlon, duathlon etc) will not count toward the number of events for the Qualifier Rewards.

NOTE: Awards may be dropped off at prime locations (Greenville or Columbia) or may be shipped directly to your home address depending on where you live. More info to follow as the season closes.



First Time Triathletes

Are you thinking about joining the triathlon world?

First time triathletes who race their first triathlon with us in the South Carolina Series can do so for free.  Simply email jdavis@setupevents.com to receive your single use entry code for one free event entry fee.  Offer applies to those who have never participated in any triathlon event and is good for one free entry into any sprint, sprinternational or international distance event which is part of the South Carolina Triathlon Series.

PLEASE NOTE WE CAN NOT ISSUE REFUNDS OR GIVE FUTURE CREDITS FOR FIRST TIMERS WHO DID NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER.

ALSO NOTE THIS OFFER IS VALID FOR FIRST TIME TRIATHLETES ONLY.  IF YOU HAVE RACED A TRIATHLON PREVIOUSLY IN OR OUTSIDE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRIATHLON SERIES YOU ARE NOT CONSIDERED A FIRST TIME TRIATHLETE.