The 2017 Sea to Stars race, from sea level to the astronomy visitor center on Mauna Kea, is scehduled for August 5.
Thank you everyone who made the 2016 Sea to Stars a success. Results are now -- where else? -- on the Results page, and HERE on the Facebook event page. And the Race Director's full report on 2016, and plans for 2017, can be found HERE.
Hawaii’s most challenging road bike race, the Sea-to-Stars, takes cyclists from sea level at the Big Island’s Waikoloa Beach Resort area up to an elevation of more than 9,200 feet near the Visitor Information Center on Mauna Kea, where the paved highway ends. Returning in 2016 after a short hiatus, this Hawaii Cycling Club race is 48 miles in length, features 9,800 feet of climbing, and is sanctioned by USA Cycling. The 2017 edition has been scheduled for August 5.
Registration will take place online at usacycling.org. There is no day-of-race, week-of-race, mail-in or hand-in registration.
The course record of 3:23:20 was set by Oahu’s Eric Lau in 2011. The 2016 winner was Ray Brust in 3:53:01.
2017 prizes will go to the first three male and first three female finishers and the first three finishers in each age group. One award per participant.
As a USA Cycling sanctioned bicycle race, participants must have either a USA Cycling annual license or purchase a one-day license when they register. The race is fully supported, with aid stations, technical support, a race official and assistance in returning cyclists and bikes back to the start area.
Race-day sign-in will take place from 7:00 to 7:30AM behind Bike Works' Waikoloa Beach and Sports located in the Queen's MarketPlace at Waikoloa Beach Resort. After a pre-race meeting, competitors ride neutral from Waikoloa Beach Road to Waikoloa Road where the race starts at 8AM.
The race is fully supported, with aid stations, technical support, a race official and assistance in returning cyclists and their bicycles back to the start area.
There will be aid stations along the course and a Talk Story recovery station at the finish line. Police will direct traffic at the major intersections and there will be a SAG vehicle for anyone who has to abandon the race. The course closes six hours after the start.
The post-race lunch and awards presentation will take place at the Mauna Kea Recreation Area. The overall first three men and women will receive their prizes at the Finish Line.
USA Cycling rules apply. Sleeved jerseys are required (no sleeveless tri or bicycle jerseys are allowed). Helmets are mandatory, and aero bars are prohibited (handlebars must be the regular road bicycle drop bars unless participant can show USA Cycling has approved the handle bars on his/her bicycle). Motors are prohibited.
Please direct any questions to: hcccentury@yahoo.com
Registration will take place online at usacycling.org. There is no day-of-race, week-of-race, mail-in or hand-in registration.
The course record of 3:23:20 was set by Oahu’s Eric Lau in 2011. The 2016 winner was Ray Brust in 3:53:01.
2017 prizes will go to the first three male and first three female finishers and the first three finishers in each age group. One award per participant.
As a USA Cycling sanctioned bicycle race, participants must have either a USA Cycling annual license or purchase a one-day license when they register. The race is fully supported, with aid stations, technical support, a race official and assistance in returning cyclists and bikes back to the start area.
Race-day sign-in will take place from 7:00 to 7:30AM behind Bike Works' Waikoloa Beach and Sports located in the Queen's MarketPlace at Waikoloa Beach Resort. After a pre-race meeting, competitors ride neutral from Waikoloa Beach Road to Waikoloa Road where the race starts at 8AM.
The race is fully supported, with aid stations, technical support, a race official and assistance in returning cyclists and their bicycles back to the start area.
There will be aid stations along the course and a Talk Story recovery station at the finish line. Police will direct traffic at the major intersections and there will be a SAG vehicle for anyone who has to abandon the race. The course closes six hours after the start.
The post-race lunch and awards presentation will take place at the Mauna Kea Recreation Area. The overall first three men and women will receive their prizes at the Finish Line.
USA Cycling rules apply. Sleeved jerseys are required (no sleeveless tri or bicycle jerseys are allowed). Helmets are mandatory, and aero bars are prohibited (handlebars must be the regular road bicycle drop bars unless participant can show USA Cycling has approved the handle bars on his/her bicycle). Motors are prohibited.
Please direct any questions to: hcccentury@yahoo.com
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