The Race - 

The Golden Nugget SUP Race is being hosted by Half-Moon Outfitters on Saturday, October 11th at 10:00 am at Red's Ice House on Historic Shem Creek.

 The Golden Nugget Race will be split into a Short Course 5k and a Long Course 10k.  The 5k will allow 12' and under, 12'6 and 14ft, while the 10k allows 12'6", 14', over 14' boards and Traditional/Prone.  Both 5k and 10k will have a division for paddlers 50 + with board length- Open.

Note: You can only qualify for one division/board size. So please register in the division you want to compete for prizes. If you are in the 50+ age group, but would not like to compete in that division, then please register in the 18-49 age group.

We are excited to offer a youth specific race immediately following the adult races.  The 2 age categories are 10 and under and 11-15, both coed.  There is no restriction on board length in either category. 

The Golden Nugget SUP race will be an official sanctioned point event for the WPA. The Mission of the Golden Nugget is to provide a fun, safe and competitive experience for paddlers while raising money for a worthwhile charity. 

             
Benefiting One-Eighty Place (formerly Crisis Ministries), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food, shelter and hope to end homelessness and hunger one person at a time, one family at a time. 

Registration-

All racers will need to register through paddle guru by making a account, here's the link if you have not already done so:Racer Registration 

All registrations, class changes, and board changes can be make up to 9:00 AM on race day. Due to a limited number of Golden Nugget race shirts, we highly encourage racers to register as early as possible. Halfmoon will have Ipads on site to allow racers to register the day of the event. Late registration begins October 1st, late registration prices will be: 5K- $70, 10K- $80. Late registration does not apply to the youth division. 

       Spectators-
       The Treehouse atop Red's Ice House has an excellent view of the racers on Shem Creek. Shem Creek Park is another great place to view the action.  Visitors can stroll a 2,200 foot boardwalk to view acres of marsh, Hummock Island and Charleston Harbor.             http://www.scgreatoutdoors.com/park-shemcreekpark.html 
      

The Party - 

Join us for the post race celebration at Red's Ice House.  All racers will receive a complimentary ticket to the after-party which will have fun, food and drinks. Family and friends are welcome to join in on the fun. They can purchase food and drinks at the restaurant and outside bar.  

Required Dress: Shirt for men, cover-up for women and footwear ( yes... flips are ok) 

      Prize Categories - 7 or more racers must be entered per division to qualify for prizes

      Long Course  10K 6 miles - 
          14'  Men - first, second, third 

     Unlimited- over 14'  Men- first, second, third
          12'6" -  Men - first, second, third      Women - first, second, third
          50 + - Men - first, second, third      Women - first, second, third 
          Prone/Traditional- Coed  first, second, third

      Short Course  5K 3 miles -
          14' - Men - first, second, third

   12'6" - Men - first, second, third  Women - first, second, third

   12' and under  -  hybrid/ surf style boards - Men - first, second, third  Women - first, second, third

   50 + - Men - first, second, third      Women - first, second, third 

Youth Race

    10 yrs old and under- Coed- first, second, third

    11-15 yrs old - Coed- first, second, third

Race shirts are made by Vapor Apparel.  Register early to insure a race shirt as they will be available while quantities last. Go to www.vaporapparel.com for sizing.

women's - s, m, l, xl        men's -s,  m, l, xl        youth's - xs, s, m ,l

 Packet Pick Up:

                   Oct. 9 - Oct.10   10:00-6:00

                   Half-Moon Outfitters, 425 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

                   843-881-9472