Oro Valley Triathlon and Duathlon Festival

Transition opens at 0530 and is for Athletes Only!

Transition Closes at 0645 for ALL Divisions.

Once the race starts, no one can return to (enter) transition unless racing.

This rule is for everyone's safety.

You will not be allowed in transition without a timing chip You MUST have your bib number to collect your timing chip. NO BIB NUMBER, NO TIMING CHIP, NO RACING.

Racers' Meeting 

The pre-race meeting will be virtual and posted online for you to review. A link will be emailed to you. The race will begin promptly at 0700 with the Intermediate Tri in the pool at 0700;  and the Duathlon just outside Transition at 0730. We estimate the first Sprint swimmer in the water about 0745.

Event Schedule 

Transition Opens at 0530 and closes at 0645. Before entering transition, we recommend you collect your timing chip. You will be required to show your WRISTBAND to get into transition. No wristband, no entry, no exceptions. Tucson Tri Girls will be managing access to and from transition. ONLY ATHLETES CAN BE IN THE TRANSITION AREA.

Timing Chips available 0530-0630. Please have your bib number to collect your timing chip. This is to ensure you receive the correct timing chip. NO BIB NUMBER, NO CHIP, NO RACING. 

The order of the event:

1. Intermediate Tri in Olympic pool ~ 0700
2. Sprint Duathlon ~ 0730 (approximately)
3. Sprint Tri in Olympic pool ~ 0745 (approximately)

Please stay away from all timing mats once the race starts until you are racing. 

UPDATE - Duathletes, please exit transition by 0645 and wait just outside Transition near the Run Out flag to start your first leg.

AWARDS CEREMONY

Overall Awards will be given to the top 3 women and men in the intermediate and Sprint triathlon.

First Place Overall Male and Female in the Duathlon.  

We also have 1st through 3rd Place Relay Teams. 

The Intermediate Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, and Duathlon Age Groups awards will be 3 deep as follows: 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.

At the finish line, you will receive your finisher medal, water, chocolate milk, bananas, oranges and cookies. 

If you are unable to collect your award at the race, they will be available for pick up at Fleet Feet in Oro Valley beginning Monday, March 17. WE WILL NOT MAIL ANY AWARDS. If you believe on race day that you will receive an award, please stay at the race or make arrangements for someone locally to pick up your award. 

On Your Left Timing is the official timer. Results will be streaming LIVE on our website at www.ovtri.com. No timing chip, no results.

This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All results for USAT members will be submitted to USAT for ranking. As a USAT Sanctioned event, electronic devices (MP3, iPod, cell phones, etc.) are NOT ALLOWED on the course AT ANYTIME! Of course, this does not include Garmin, Polar, and/or Timex timing devices. If you are seen using anything other than these approved devices, you will be disqualified.

Awards Categories 

Age group categories are in 5-year increments (except for the 14-19) 20-24, 25-29, etc. as high as needed for both women and men. Awards will be presented 3 deep in each age category, except for the duathlon. There are no age awards in the duathlon.  Overall awards will be given to the top 3 women and men in the intermediate and sprint divisions, as well as the duathlon. Relay team awards will be given to First, Second and Third Place teams.