Charleston-based She Tris Triathlon events announced on Feb. 1 an agreement with Jeremey Davis of Set Up Events to purchase and rebrand the North Carolina-based based all women triathlon events, known as Ramblin’ Rose. The North Carolina series started in 2007 and has events throughout the year in South Charlotte, Chapel Hill, Winston-Salem and Huntersville. This will grow the number of She Tris events from two to six, spanning both Carolinas.
Davis, owner of Ramblin’ Rose and part of the event management company, Set Up Events, stated: “I love these events and what they bring to the community, and I feel now is the time for new energy and enthusiasm to be pumped into them."
Angela Klick founded She Tris in 2015 with the first triathlon taking place in the picturesque I’On neighborhood of Mount Pleasant. Since then the events have expanded to include Carnes Crossroads in Summerville, which also includes a youth event.
“We started She Tris to show women of all levels that there’s a place for them,” said Klick. “That you don’t have to be super competitive or have a lot of experience and that these distances are challenging, but conquerable. We have always cheered on the participants of Ramblin’ Rose from afar, I have also participated myself. So we're excited to work with Jeremy to transition these events to be part of our portfolio.”
Since inception over 14,000 women have participated in either She Tris or Ramblin’ Rose events.
“We are really proud of the impact our events have on women, their families, and throughout the communities,” said Klick’s partner, Sarah Hays.
While unique in their exact distances, each event features pool swims (200-250 yards), 8-9 mile bike rides and 2-3 mile runs, depending on location. Participants as young as 10 and up into their 80s continue to register, cross the finish line and cheer on their fellow participants annually.
Registration information for all six events can be found at www.shetris.com.
