Race Day Information
Parking, Traffic Control & Exit
Parking is allowed in designated parking areas only; vehicles are prohibited from parking on the grass.
The course will be open to park traffic. Race marshals will be on the course but racers should pay attention to their surroundings and race accordingly.
Each course will be marked in advance using arrows, signs, and/or cones.
Packet Pickup & Transition
All packets need to be picked up on race day morning from 7:00 am – 8:30 am @ Lincoln Park
All racers must be a USAT member to participate. No Exceptions.
Athletes may only pick up their own packets. USAT POLICY.
Numbers & Markings:
Packets will contain 2 separate race numbers. The sticker number is to be attached to the bike frame.
This number will be utilized for race identification and to allow the removal of your bike from the transition area
The bib number can be attached to your shirt with the enclosed pins or may be worn on a number belt during the bike and run portion. The bib must be worn at all times on the run.
No bike will be removed from the transition area without proper identification that correlates to body markings and bib numbers. No exceptions
Body marking is done by the racer or parent following posted guidelines using a black permanent marker. Please do not apply any sunscreen or lotions until you have been marked.
Timing Chips:
Timing chips will be distributed poolside.
Please wear the timing chip on your left ankle so it does not interfere with your chain rings.
You are responsible for your chip’s return.
Race Policies
A Mandatory Pre-Race meeting is scheduled 15 minutes before the start of each race.
Please take the time to read the information and understand its contents and intent.
A Message from the Head Referee to all age-group competitors:
Welcome to this USA Triathlon-sanctioned event. You are racing under the USAT Competitive Rules. To minimize misunderstandings on race day, the following is a summary of Position Rules, which everyone can easily remember:
-Ride on the right side of your lane.
-Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never on the right.
-Remember you are racing in a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event and there are course marshals on the course to ensure fairness in the competition.
Marshals commonly cite the following violations:
-Blocking – left side riding and impeding the forward progress of another competitor
-Illegal Pass – passing on the right.
-All bicycles must have appropriate handlebar end plugs. No athlete will be able to race without them.
-While on your bike, always have your chinstrap securely fastened – before, during, and after the event! The chin strap rule is easy to follow, so don’t forget – that’s a DQ!
-Make sure your helmet is a CPSC-approved model. All helmets legally sold in the US are CPSC approved but if you purchased your helmet in a different country it might be illegal for use in sanctioned events.
-Wear your race numbers, don’t leave your trash on the course, and don’t carry or use any portable audio devices.
-Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration. Failure to do so is called Unsportsmanlike Conduct and you will be disqualified.
Listening Devices
Based on USAT rules no listening devices will be permitted on the courses. While these may aid your training, they make you and others around you unsafe on race day. You will be disqualified if you choose to ignore this rule. The safety of everyone on the course is our #1 goal. Keep your tunes for training. NO EXCEPTIONS, NO DEBATES, NO REFUNDS.
If you are injured during the event, a listening device cancels any insurance claim.
