Participation Guidelines
Pre Race:
Race Packet pick-up is requested to be done prior to race day. You can pick-up your packets at the times listed on the Packet Pickup link. If this is absolutely not possible, we do allow packet pickup at the race. We request early packet pick-up to ensure everything on your registration is correct and up to date. Race day does not allow us to ensure all this information is corrected in a timely fashion.
You must know the course, don’t rely on volunteers or police to tell you where to go, unless there is an emergency.
Be prepared for any type of weather. The event will take place rain or shine.
Race Day:
Allow time for traffic. We accept check or cash only.
The swim will be a wave start with each wave beginning 3 minutes apart starting at 7:30 am. Waves are assigned according to gender and age.
All athletes must obey instructions from police officers, course marshals, and other emergency personal.
This is an open bike and run course on public roads, police patrols will be at major intersections to direct traffic and cones will be used to separate traffic from athletes, but you ARE NOT TO ASSUME you have the right of way.
No individual support vehicles or assistance by anyone is allowed. No dogs allowed on the course.
Pacesetters are not allowed. Heart-rate monitors, GPS’s, and other informational technology is allowed.
First-aid is located at the finish line. If you need transportation to the finish line for a medical or equipment Disqualification, notify any course marshal or waterstop person and they will contact a race director. Any medical emergency should be directed to “911”. Any race volunteer can assist in making this contact.
Water or other hydration drinks will be provided no more than 5K apart. Most water stations are less than 2 miles apart.
You must know the start time for the race and ensure that you arrive in time. All race participants are expected to be at the start line 10 – 15 minutes prerace for any last minute updates and directions. Races will begin with READY – SET – and a SIREN will sound noting the start of the event.
The finish line is located directly under the finish line banner. For leg times in duathlons and triathlons, the times are taken directly under the tent at the exits/entrances to the transition area.
Each mile is marked with a marker. All turns off the existing roadway are noted by at least one of the following: course marshal, Turn arrow on a traffic cone, road surface paint, or law enforcement.
Medical personnel have ultimate and final authority to remove a participant from the race, if, in their judgment, the participant is physically incapable of continuing the race without sustaining physical damage or loss of life.
No participant shall wear headphones or any sound producing device during the bike portion of the race (results in disqualification). During the run it is OK.
Body marking for all racers will begin at 6:20am near the registration area. We will mark your number on your arm and on your leg. Your age group letter will be written on your calf. Your wave number will be written on your hand. Please allow enough time to take care of this.
We want to provide you with the best possible results. You can help us do that by having your number in front and knowing what your race number is in case someone at a timing transition asks.
We use pickleevents.com chip timing. Secure the Velcro strap tightly on your LEFT ankle for the entire race. YOU MUST RETURN THE CHIP AT THE FINISH LINE OR YOU WILL BE ASSESSED A $30 FEE BY PICKLE EVENTS.
Results will be available online at www.finaltiming.com
After the event, we are having a meal that you can enjoy, for all participants free of charge.
Transition Area:
Bike racks will already be set up and are on a first come basis.
Transition Area – For safety and security, only competitors are allowed in the transition area after 7:00 am. Riding your bike is not allowed in the transition area. Everyone must wear an approved bike helmet. Bike helmets must always be buckled.
Team Area in transition area – There will be a specific location in the transition area for team members to exchange their chip. Please do it safely.
Only race participants will be allowed to pick up bicycles.
Swim:
Swim will start on the water’s edge. Each wave will start 3 minutes apart. Please refer to event Web Site for posted schedule and exact start times. Waves are assigned according to gender and age.
Lifeguards will be on kayaks and they are for your safety. If you need to rest, let a lifeguard know. You will not be penalized for resting on a kayak, or utilizing a floatation device for a rest.
The water is fairly shallow throughout the course and most people can touch for a large portion of the course.
Water Temperature is always around 72 degree F, but can vary according to the weather.
Bike:
You must know the course, don’t rely on volunteers or police to tell you where to go, unless there is an emergency.
Participants without approved ANSI/SNELL/CPSC cycling helmets are NOT allowed to race. NO EXCEPTIONS. Bike Helmets must be worn and buckled prior to leaving the transition area.
Riding bike in transition area is NOT permitted. You must dismount your bike before you enter the transition area at the end of the bike.
The bike course is an out and back course. The olympic course has a small loop that goes around at the furthest out portion of the course.
The course is an open course to traffic so use caution. All corners will have volunteers and police for directions and safety.
Drafting is discouraged.
No participant shall wear headphones or any sound producing device during the bike portion of the race (results in disqualification).
There are areas on the course where slowing down and taking caution are expected of all competitors.
Run:
Participants can wear headphones or any sound producing device during the run portion of the race (Ipods are OK on the run part).
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