This "Preblast" is an attempt to list 2022 CSAUP events in the Isotope region mainly, though we will not leave out our friendly neighbor regions.  Additionally, what might be considered "CSAUP" to one Pax may be "a regular Saturday" for another Pax.  So when, for example, YHC lists a Sprint Triathalon among the events; please don't judge YHC!  (As I write this, Mini Me is kindly trying to EH me into a Sprint Triathalon)

If there is an event not listed below which you'd like included, please reach out to Turnpike.  If you'd like more details on any event listed below, please reach out to the listed participating PAX if applicable.  Otherwise, reach out to Turnpike and I'll attempt to point you to the right PAX if no participiating PAX are listed.

Disclaimer:  I've done my best to vet / test any hyperlinks provided below.  I am at the disadvantage however of writing this behind a Bank firewall and cannot access some of the links.  Or in some cases, a Google search may have turned up multiple links with information about an event; ensure you are on the correct link especially before paying money to register for an event. 

Disclaimer #2:  Many of the events listed below are NOT free.  Some are.  While that may have been obvious it was worth mentioning anyway. 

Disclaimer #3:  Have attempted to list PAX Participating and / or Qs for each event, though in some cases these are simply PAX who've indicated they are doing the event.  Still, reach out to them to form training relationships and / or to make plans for the event. 

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Finally, the calendar of events:

Misc CSAUP Events: 

Please note these events may include elements of running, lifting heavy things, etc.  These events are a great introduction to "CSAUP" if your F3 experience to date includes only 45 minute boot camps. 

• The Polar Bear:  February 12, 2022
  • Preblast:  http://www.f3lakenorman.com/announcement/polar-bear-2022
  • Qs:  Freedom and 9 Lives.
  • Backblast:  http://www.f3lakenorman.com/backblast/polar-bear-2022
• The Yeti Event with @F3theFort:  March 19, 2022
  • Preblast:  See @F3theFort for more details. 
  • Q:  Dark Helmet
• Charlotte / Concord Spartan Race:  April 9-10, 2022
  • Link:  https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/7532/overview
  • PAX Participating:  Cherry Bomb
• The Davidson Coyote:  TBD – Mid May-ish
  • Preblast:  TBD  (I mean, this is Davidson after all.  May have to hear about it via carrier pigeon)
  • PAX Participating:  Slingshot et al.
• Charlotte Savage Race:  June 4, 2022
  • Link:  https://savagerace.com/event/charlotte-2022/
  • PAX Participating:  Cherry Bomb and possibly Snoopy!
• Cerberus (in Davidson):  July 23, 2022
  • Preblast:  http://www.f3lakenorman.com/announcement/csaup-coming-soon-cerberus-july-23
  • 0700:  Bootcamp in Davidson
  • 0800:  Run Grey Road (aka "The Beast" – 6.66 miles)
  • 0900:  Bootcamp in Davidson ("The Sweatshop" time)
• CSAUP Event with @F3ENC:  July 30, 2022
  • Link:  f3enc.com (That should work, but am blocked from site at work.  Otherwise, see Tweet from Crocs on 5-Jul-2022 @ 4:16 PM)
  • PAX Participating:  Crocs
• Run for Green – Davidson:  October 1, 2022
  • Preblast:  TBD
  • PAX Participating:  Cherry Bomb et al.

Running Events:

Please note there are hundreds of F3 runners in the LKN area.  If you are looking for training partners or more information about upcoming races, visit any of the running AOs in Isotope / LKN to learn more.  There are almost always LKN teams looking for runners for the relay events listed below. 

• Fellowship of the Idiot's 19.7 Mile Run:  February 12, 2022
  • Link:  (I got a warning the link was not secure, FYI.  So not listing it here.  The race starts in Albemarle, NC)
  • PAX Participating:  Ultraman, Full Moon, Rocket
• Dam to Dam 100k relay:  February 26, 2022
  • Something, HSB, Camelback, Crocs, Pit Stop, Turnpike
  • Backblast:  http://www.f3lakenorman.com/backblast/dam-to-dam-relay-2022
• Myrtle Beach Marathon / Half Marathon:  March 5, 2022
  • Link:  https://capstoneraces.com/myrtle-beach-marathon/
  • PAX Participating:  There are several Pax currently training for the full or the half Marathon, including The Count and Billy Bob.
• New York City Half Marathon:  March 20, 2022
  • Link:  https://www.nyrr.org/races/2022unitedairlinesnychalf
  • PAX Participating:  Crocs
• Palmetto 200 Relay:  March 25-26, 2022
  • Link:  https://www.malakseries.com/palmetto-200
  • PAX Participating:  There are LKN teams who need runners!  Reach out to Turnpike or Jolly Roger if interested.
• Charlotte Craft Beer Half Marathon:  March 26, 2022
  • Link:  https://www.runguides.com/event/14293/craft-beer-half-marathon-5-miler
  • Note:  Actual race website blocked for me at work.  There is a link to the actual race website from the link above ^ though.
  • PAX Participating:  Crocs
• Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay:  April 9, 2022
  • Link:  https://craftbrew.villetovillerelay.com/
  • PAX Participating:  I'm sure Mooch is probably running this?  Along with Duvall and Hall Monitor for sure. 
• Waxhaw Trail Fest:  April 30, 2022
  • Link:  See @F3Waxhaw for more details
  • PAX Participating:  Crocs and likely others from LKN
• Run White & Blue 7.4k and Speed for Need:  July 4, 2022
  • Preblast:  http://www.f3lakenorman.com/announcement/run-white-blue-74k-speed-for-need
  • Pax Participating:  Several across Isotope
  • Backblast:  http://www.f3lakenorman.com/backblast/find-your-purpose
• Blue Ridge Relay:  September 9-10, 2022
  • Link:  https://blueridgerelay.com/
  • PAX Participating:  Too early to tell what teams will run this.  Reach out to Turnpike though if interested and we'll spread the word.
• Operation Sweet Tooth 8k:  September 17, 2022
  • Link:  http://www.f3lakenorman.com/announcement/4th-annual-christina-latini-memorial-8k-2-mile-walk
  • Q:  Olive
  • Backblast:  http://www.f3lakenorman.com/backblast/ost-christina-latini-memorial-8k 
• Colonial Relay:  September 23-24, 2022
  • Link:  https://www.malakseries.com/colonial-relay-overview
  • PAX Participating:  Jolly Roger, Turnpike, other Incogs, etc.
• Lake Norman 15K & 5K:  September 24, 2022
  • Link:  https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Cornelius/LakeNorman15K5K
  • PAX Participating:  Slingshot
• The Bourbon Chase:  September 30 – October 1, 2022
  • Link:  TBD.  Link was unrespsonsive so not listing yet. 
  • PAX Participating:  TBD
• The Paris Mountain Half Marathon:  Oct 8, 2022
  • Link:  Sorry, I'm blocked from this site.  See Tweet from @Slingshot_F3 on 17-Jun-2022 for more details.
  • Pax Participating:  Slingshot, Enron, etc.
• Tuna Relay:  October 28-29, 2022
  • Link:  https://www.malakseries.com/tuna-relay-overview
  • Qs:  Tantrum, Turnpike, etc.
• Philadelphia Marathon:  November 19-20, 2022
  • Link:  https://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/
  • Pax Participating:  TBD.  Some had planned to do this but their training got derailed a bit by injuries, etc.

Rucking Events:

Please note there are dozens of ruckers in the LKN area.  The Saturday "Excelsior" AO is often a ruck of about 45 minutes and is a great place to meet other ruckers.  If you are looking for longer and more challenging events, for example Go-Ruck events, I'd suggest you join the "F3 Nation Rucking" group on FaceBook.

• The "Denver AO to AO Ruck"  (TBD:  Possibly April)
  • Qs:  Hefty, etc.
• The Quarter Ruck:  May 13-14, 2022 
  • Q:  Hall Monitor
  • Preblast:  http://www.f3lakenorman.com/announcement/qrviii-who-knows-it-s-friday-the-13th
  • Backblast:  http://www.f3lakenorman.com/backblast/quarter-ruck-viii
• Charlotte Star Course (Various distances):  October 8, 2022
  • Link:  https://registration.goruck.com/event/star-course–262-miler-charlotte-nc-10082022-0600-17520
  • Note:  The link above ^ is specific to the 26.2 mile distance.  There are other distances for this event as well.
  • PAX Participating:  Crocs

Triathlons:

Please note there are several LKN Pax training for various Triathlons in 2022, including Mini-Me and Holiday.  Feel free to reach out to them for information on training swims / bikes / runs for these events.

• LKN Sprint:  April 30, 2022
  • Link:  https://www.trisignup.com/Race/NC/Troutman/LakeNormanStateParkSprint
  • PAX Participating:  Mini Me
• Chattanooga 70.3:  May 22, 2022
  • Link:  https://www.ironman.com/im703-chattanooga
  • PAX Participating:  Mini Me
• Roanoke 70.3:  June 5, 2022
  • Link:  https://www.visitroanokeva.com/ironman/
  • PAX Participating:  Billy Bob, Jolly Roger
• HFFA Sprint:  July 30 (Kid's Tri) and July 31 (Adult Tri), 2022
  • Link:  (Will include when the 2022 link is available)
  • PAX Participating:  Mini Me
• Lake Logan Olympic:  August 7, 2022
  • Link:  https://gloryhoundevents.com/event/lake-logan-international-triathlon/
  • PAX Participating:  Holiday
• Patriots Triathlon Festival (Various Distances):  September 10-11, 2022
  • Link:  https://www.trisignup.com/Race/VA/Williamsburg/PatriotsTriathlonFestival
  • PAX Participating:  Mini Me
• Wilmington 70.3:  October 15, 2022
  • Link:  https://www.ironman.com/im703-north-carolina
  • PAX Participating:  TBD, probably Billy Bob and others