2016 ATHLETE GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome ................................................................................................... 3

Schedule of Events ................................................................................... 4

Packet Pick Up/Expo ................................................................................ 5

Swim Course ............................................................................................. 8

Bike Course ............................................................................................... 9

Run Course ............................................................................................. 10

Race Day Logistics / Venue Map ............................................................ 12

Transition ................................................................................................. 13

Wave Start Schedule ............................................................................... 14

Duathlon/Aquathlon/Relay Teams .......................................................... 16

Course Amenities .................................................................................... 17

USA Triathlon Rules ................................................................................ 20

Results/Awards ....................................................................................... 23

Other Items .............................................................................................. 24

Sponsors ................................................................................................. 26

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Welcome to the 25th Anniversary of Cap Tex Tri!

Since 1991, the Capitol of Texas Triathlon has become a fixture in the multisport spotlight – not only in central Texas, but also among the other 10 races in the national Life Time Tri Series. CapTex is undoubtedly one of the most popular triathlons in the country.

During our 25th Anniversary, that tradition continues.

New this year, we offer both AquaBike and Duathlon race options! Additionally, this year CapTex joins four other events that comprise the prestigious Texas Triathlon Series. Athletes who complete or volunteer at each of the five local events qualify for the can’t-miss, end of season Finisher Party. Learn more at texastriseries.com

We are excited to bring you what we hope will be Austin’s best weekend of triathlon, whether you are a first timer or you’re returning for another ride. We can’t wait.

Before Race Day approaches, please take time to read through this Athlete Guide for important weekend information. Don’t forget to rest, eat well, hydrate, tune-up that bike and double-check that equipment pack list.

The City of Austin, our entire staff and hundreds of fantastic volunteers look forward to making your event both safe and successful.

Until Memorial Day,

The Life Time Athletic Events Crew

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OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, MAY 29

10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Expo and Mandatory Packet Pick Up Hyatt Regency Zilker Ball Room 208 Barton Springs Austin

10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mandatory Bike Check in (all distances) Vic Mathias Shores, 900 West Riverside Dr.

11:00 a.m. Athlete Meeting @ Expo

2:00 p.m. Athlete Meeting @ Expo

4:30 p.m. Athlete Meeting @ Expo

MONDAY, MAY 30

5:30 a.m. Transition Area Opens - All distances Vic Mathias Shores, 900 West Riverside Dr.

6:45 a.m. Transition Closes: International, AquaBike & Duathlon

7:00 a.m. Race Start: International & AquaBike

7:15 a.m. Race Start: Duathlon (at Run Course Start)

8:00 a.m. Transition Closes: Sprint & Super Sprint

8:15 a.m. Race Start: Sprint

9:15 a.m. Race Start: Super Sprint

10:30 a.m Transition Area Reopens: Sprint, SuperSprint & Duathlon athletes (approx)

11:00 a.m. Transition Reopens: International & AquaBike athletes (approx),

Awards Ceremony

12:00 p.m. Transition Closes, Mandatory Bike Check Out

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PACKET PICK UP / EXPO All athletes are required to pick up their own registration packet, including each member of a relay team, at the CapTex Expo.

Athletes must check in and pick up their packet on Sunday, May 29 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. There is no Race Day pick up option, and athletes are highly encouraged to attend one of the Athlete Meetings, which emphasize timelines, rules and provide a great deal of details and last-minute tips to having a successful race.

Required Check In Items In order to successfully complete the packet pick up process, athletes need to provide:

• Current Driver’s License/Photo ID o Participating athletes may pick up ONLY their own packet.

NO EXCEPTIONS! This includes all relay team members.

• USAT Membership Card o For USAT Annual Members only

• Your Bib Number o Participants will be emailed their bib number during race

week. They will also be able to look up their bib number at the Packet Pick Up kiosk.

Registration Packet Items Athletes will receive the following items during Packet Pick Up:

• Swim Cap

• Bib Number (in envelope)

• Athlete wristband (in envelope)

• Timing Chip (in envelope)

• Bike/Helmet/Gear Bag number (in envelope)

• Safety Pins

• Clear Gear Bag

• Athlete Goodie Bag

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Timing Chips

Timing chips and straps will be provided in your packet at the expo.

• Please wear the timing chip and strap on the outside left ankle at all times during the race in order to receive an official race time.

• If wearing a wetsuit, please strap the timing chip underneath the wetsuit to avoid it inadvertently falling off.

• Athletes must return your timing chip upon crossing the Finish Line. Volunteers will be on hand to collect timing chips and to help with chip removal.

• Those who do not finish are asked to please turn-in their timing chip into an event staff member.

Race Numbers

Your race packet will contain a series of stickers, as well as a run bib:

• Bike number must be attached to your bike and the number must be visible from both sides before you will be allowed to bring your bike into the Transition area. The Helmet Number is to be placed on the front of your helmet.

• Gear Bag Number (white sticker on sticker sheet) to go on clear plastic Transition bag

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Bike Stickers Please adhere the large sticker across your bike’s top tube. This number will match the athlete wristband, mandatory for bike check-out.

Swim Caps

Your official swim cap will be provided to you at packet pickup. This cap is provided for your safety during the swim and must be worn during the entire swim. You will not be allowed in the swim staging area without it. Multiple waves will utilize the same cap color. Be alert and ensure that you start with the correct wave. Participants must start in their designated swim wave (please follow signage), NO EXCEPTIONS.

Body Marking

Body marking is a customary process in triathlon where athlete numbers will be applied to each arm (and race age to the left calf) using permanent marker. Volunteers will be body marking race morning before the swim near the Transition area.

Run Bib Please wear on the front of your running shirt or shorts. The number MUST be visible while you run. Do not cut, fold, or alter your race number in any way.

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THE CAPTEX COURSE Swim Course

Life Time Tri CapTex begins with a swim in Lady Bird Lake, with the spectacular backdrop of the downtown Austin skyline. Each distance will feature a clockwise swim incorporating three unique distances:

• International Distance & AquaBike 1,500 meters (.93 miles)

• Sprint Distance 750 meters (.46 miles)

• Super Sprint 375 meters (.25 miles)

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Bike Course

Bursting out of T1, athletes exit the northeast corner of Transition, loop around the parking lot, then climb atop the S. 1st Street bridge. After crossing the bridge, cyclists head north to the Texas Capital, return through the heart of downtown Austin on Congress Avenue and head west along Cesar Chavez Blvd and Lady Bird Lake just past the MoPac Expressway, and back to the S. 1st Street bridge. Total loops and distances include:

• International, AquaBike & Duathlon 4 loops 24.3 miles

• Sprint Distance 2 loops 12.3 miles

• Super Sprint Distance 1 loop 6.3 miles

Note: It is the ATHLETE’S RESPONSIBILITY to know the course, and how many loops they must complete. Those who complete the wrong number of loops will be disqualified and ineligible for Age Group awards. The bike course turns will be marked with plastic A-frames with arrows.

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Turn By Turn Bike Course Instructions • Turn right onto the S. 1st St. Bridge

• Turn right onto W. Cesar Chavez St.

• Turn left onto N. Congress Ave.

• Turn around just before 11th St and head back South on Congress.

• Turn right onto W. Cesar Chavez St.

• Exit at Cesar Chavez St and loop under W. Cesar Chavez St

• Turn right onto Stephen F. Austin Dr.

• Turn right onto Atlanta St.

• Turn right onto Lake Austin Blvd, becoming eastbound Cesar Chavez

• Turn right onto S. 1st St.

• Use turnaround point on S. 1st St. bridge to turnaround and go back north for more loops - or - pass the turnaround point and turn left onto the Vic Mathias shores parking access road. Loop under the 1st St. Bridge and back into Transition.

Run Course The Run course features two different distances, each looping through Butler Park and beyond the Palmer Events Center:

• International Distance, AquaBike 10K (6.2 miles) 2 loops

• Sprint, Super Sprint 5K (3.1 miles) 1 loop

• Duathlon 10K total 1 loop x2 * * One 5K run loop before the bike followed by one 5K loop after the bike.

Note: It is the ATHLETE’S RESPONSIBILITY to know the course, and how many loops they must complete. Those who complete the wrong number of loops will be disqualified and ineligible for Age Group awards. The Run Course will be marked with plastic A-frames and arrows.

Turn By Turn Run Course Instructions • Exit southwest corner of Transition, running south on the park path until

hitting W. Riverside Dr.

• Turn west onto W. Riverside Dr. where you will hit Aid Station 1.

• Turn left onto Lee Barton Dr.

• Turn around just before Barton Springs Rd.

• Turn right onto W. Riverside Dr. where you again hit Aid Station 2.

• Turn right into the Palmer Center driveway, follow it to the right.

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• Run onto the path in Butler park, following the oval shape in a clockwise direction on the west side of the Palmer Event Center.

• As you come close to completing the oval, bear left on the path and run in a counter clockwise direction around the mound/hill.

• Follow that path west, turning left at the “T” intersection. • Just short of Barton Springs Rd you will turn left and run in the grass

along the path headed east towards the drive way on the south end of the Palmer Event Center.

• Pass through driveway on south end of Palmer Event Center heading east, here you will hit Aid Station 3, then catch the covered sidewalk alongside the south end of the Palmer Center.

• At the northeastern end of parking garage, shift over to the sidewalk running parallel to S. 1st St.

• Turn right onto W. Riverside Dr.

• Turn left onto S. 1st St.

• Turn around at the north end of S. 1st St. Bridge.

• Turn right onto W. Riverside Dr. • Turn right into the Finish Line, or keep running west for a 2nd loop.

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RACE DAY LOGISTICS Race Day requires all athletes, spectators, volunteers and staff to abide by a variety of special timelines, access points and security processes. To ensure a successful day, please review the Race Venue map below:

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Parking Information Public parking is available throughout downtown Austin during both Expo and Race Day operations, including these preferred options:

Hyatt Regency Parking Garage: 208 Barton Springs Rd. o Daily self parking: 0-4 hours: $6, 4-7 hours: $13, 7+: $19 o Daily valet parking: $15 (no in/out privileges) o Overnight valet parking: $24 o 2 hour complimentary Self-Parking with SWB or Marker 10

validation. Please do not park along curbs or no park areas.

Palmer Events Center: 900 Barton Springs Rd. o Daily parking is $8. Special Event parking is $10. o If parking here on race day please note the Run Course

passes in front of the parking garage on Race Day between 8:00 and 11:30 a.m. We strongly advise parking elsewhere if you need to arrive or depart during these times.

One Texas Center: 505 Barton Springs Rd.

• Daily parking is $8. Special Event parking is $10.

Transition Information

5:30 a.m. Transition area opens for all athletes 6:45 a.m. Transition closes for International, AquaBike & Duathlon athletes 8:00 a.m. Transition closes for Sprint & Super Sprint athletes

• All bikes must be stickered prior to entering Transition.

• Athletes must wear your wristband in order to enter Transition, as well as to remove bikes following the event.

• Race Staff and Volunteers will close and secure Transition during the race to ensure the safety of all athletes.

• Bike number stickers will be checked against bib numbers and wristbands before bikes are permitted to exit Transition.

• Please do not ask to retrieve your bike or gear prior to 10:30 a.m.

• Be courteous to fellow athletes, volunteers and Race Staff. Harassment of any kind will lead to disqualification.

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Bike Check In All participants MUST rack their bikes on Sunday May 29 between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. within the Transition Area. Once Transition closes, athletes will no longer be allowed to rack their bikes.

• Bike labels must be applied.

• Overnight security will be provided.

• Look at signs at the ends of the bike rack rows within the Transition area to locate your specific rack and spot.

• Transition racks will be designated with athlete number stickers.

• Once a bike has been checked into the Transition Area, it cannot be removed until after the start of the race (for the bike leg).

• Athletes will need your bib number/wristband to reclaim your bike after the race.

• Bike tech will be provided by Revolution Mobile Bike Repair during the Sunday check-in process, as well as during Race Day.

WAVE START SCHEDULE

The CapTex Triathlon will utilize a mix of mass starts and time trial start. These two methods were implemented to help provide a smooth Swim Start sequence:

• Divisions starting in mass start fashion will do an in-water start.

• Divisions utilizing a time trial start will begin from land/dock with two (2) athletes being released every three (3) seconds.

• You MUST enter the water with YOUR ASSIGNED WAVE.

• Age Group athletes will not be allowed to warm-up in the water prior to their start.

It is important to note that wave times listed below are guidelines, waves will most likely move faster than times listed. To be safe we recommend all athletes arrive to the Start Area at least 15 minutes before their distance (not their specific wave), is scheduled to start.

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Duathlon Information

• The Duathlon will consist of a run-bike-run event, in this order: o Run: 5K (1 loop) o Bike: 40K (4 loops) o Run: 5K (1 loop)

• Duathletes will begin their first run segment from the Run Out area in Transition. Please congregate there approximately 10 minutes prior to the posted start time.

• Following the first run loop, all Duathletes will re-enter Transition from the same Run Out chute (in reverse of typical flow), proceed to their bicycles, then complete the event as usual with other triathletes.

AquaBike Information

• The AquaBike will consist of a swim-bike event, in this order: o Swim: 1500 meters o Bike: 40K (4 loops)

• AquaBike participants will begin with their assigned wave(s) at the Swim Start. Following the swim, they will proceed to the Bike course as usual with other triathletes.

• AquaBike participants officially finish once they cross the timing mat within the Transition area.

• Because there is no run, participants may proceed to the Finish Line, where event staff will present them with a Finisher Medal, water bottle and other athlete amenities.

Relay Team Information

• Only the biker of the relay team will be allowed to enter Transition.

• The Swimmer and Biker with pass their timing chip to their teammate outside of Transition at a special Relay Pen located immediately adjacent to the Swim In and Run Out areas.

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• The Swimmer will run up to the pen after the swim and pass the timing chip to the Biker.

• The Biker will enter Transition, take their bike off the rack and complete the bike portion. When the biker comes back to Transition they must rack their bike and then head over to the relay pen and pass the timing chip to the Runner who is waiting in the Relay Pen.

Medical Support Medicine in Motion will operate a Medical Tent located at the Finish Line area with licensed EMT/ Paramedics on hand, as well as provide ambulances and roving EMTs on carts.

Should you experience any medical issues, please notify the nearest official or Aid Station who will dispatch appropriate medical attention.

Please be sure to hydrate well with the heat expected. In the event that lightning occurs along the course, please immediately seek shelter under a permanent structure.

Aid Station Information Fluids will be available before, during and after the event. Please be sure to bring your own hydration with you for the bike, as there are NO AID STATIONS on the Bike Course. Athlete amenities consist of:

• Transition Area: WaterMonsters will be located outside of Transition. Please bring your own bottles to fill.

• Run Course: Toilets, water and Accelerade will be available at each Aid Station. Accel Gels will be available at Aid Station #1.

• Finish Line: Water, Accelerade and Endurox R4 will be available.

Accelerade

Accelerade will be offered in two refreshing flavors; lemon lime and lemonade at each Transition, aid stations on the run course and at

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the finish line. Accel Gel will be available on course in three great tasting flavors; chocolate, citrus orange and strawberry kiwi.

If you are not a current user of Accelerade, we encourage you to sample it prior to race day on a ride or run in order to acclimate your body to a sport drink with protein. Protein occasionally causes GI discomfort in a limited number of individuals. We have found that the best way to reduce the possibility of GI distress is by taking small quantities of fluid (1/2 ounce) regularly ( every 10 minutes) during strenuous exercise.

Endurox R4 will be available in the Athlete Recovery area in fruit punch flavor.

Accelerade Sports Drink, Accel Gel Rapid Energy Gels and Endurox R4 Recovery Drink all contain a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein, scientifically proven to be the optimal ratio to help the body extend endurance, replenish muscle glycogen, provide more energy faster and speed muscle recovery.

Click here to receive free samples of Accelerade®, Accel Gel® and Endurox® R4® directly to your door, when you pay a flat shipping fee of $3.99.

Post Race Food Water in reusable, CapTex branded water bottles and Endurox R4 will be distributed at the Athlete Food Tent along with chips, tacos, and bananas.

Michelob ULTRA Beer Garden Two complimentary Michelob ULTRA beers will be available for all spectators and athletes in the Beer Garden. Must be 21 years and older with valid ID (or present their beer wristband).

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Course Cut Offs

• Swim Course: The International course will close one hour after the start of the final International wave. The Sprint course will close 30 minutes after the start of the final Sprint wave. The Super Sprint course will close 20 minutes after the final wave of the Super Sprint distance.

• Bike Course: No new loops will be allowed after 11:00 a.m.

• Run Course: The Finish Line will close at 12:45 p.m.

Event Alert System

This race will employ the EAS system, encompassing a color-coded system to display current event conditions.

Participants will notice flags posted throughout the race venue, as well as at each mile marker and Fluid Station on Race Day. Please be attentive to conditions, and adjust your activities accordingly.

Transition Security Measures In order to enter each race’s secured Transition area, all athlete items must be visible either in the clear plastic bag provided or in clear bag/tote that the athlete provides. Wetsuits and helmets do not need to be placed inside these bags. Please exercise common sense and maintain possession of your bag while outside of Transition at all times. Never leave your bags unattended.

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USA TRIATHLON

Like all other Life Time Tri events, this race is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event. All USAT rules apply:

• USAT annual members must bring a current USAT membership card to participate in the event. You MUST show your USAT membership card at packet pickup or you will have to purchase the one-day membership.

• If you are not a current USAT annual member, you will be required to purchase a one-day membership for $15 at packet pickup (if you did not do so when you registered).

• A Youth one-day membership fee is $13.

• Per USA Triathlon rules, we will be enforcing the Age-Up rule: All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete age on December 31, 2016.

• For USAT Rules, please visit www.usatriathlon.org.

Do You Know the Rules?

Helmets: Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety

Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events. Helmets

must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during,

and after the event. Penalty: Disqualification

Transition Area: All equipment must be placed in the properly

designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the

bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants

must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated

bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s

equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends

must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers

into the Transition area. Penalty: Time penalty or disqualification

Chin Straps: Chin straps must be fastened at all times when on a

bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your

bicycle. Penalty: Disqualification (on course); time penalty (in Transition).

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Unauthorized Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by

race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are

individual tests of fitness. Penalty: Time penalty

Drafting: Keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you

and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within

15 seconds. Penalty: Variable

Position: Keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless

passing. Penalty: Variable

Illegal Pass: Cyclists must pass on the left, not on the right. Penalty:

Variable

Blocking: Riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and

impeding other cyclists attempting to pass. Penalty: Variable

Overtaken: Once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone

from the rear, before attempting to pass again. Penalty: Time penalty

Full Course: All competitors are required to follow the prescribed

course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an

obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists

shall not cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must

obey all applicable traffic laws at all times. Penalty: Referee's discretion,

time penalty or disqualification

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive

language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials,

USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is

forbidden. Penalty: Disqualification

Headphones and Mobile Phones: Headphones, headsets, walkmans,

ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried

or worn at any time during the race. Telephones may be carried, but

must be stored out of sight, and in the “off” position. A participant may

only use the phone when dismounted, off course, and not making

forward progress. Penalty: Time penalty

Race Numbers: All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all

times during the run. Numbers must be clearly visible at all times.

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Numbers may not be altered in any way that prevents a clear

identification. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take

a number from an athlete that is not competing.

Penalty: Time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and

one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a

number without race director permission.

Abandonment: All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto

the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage,

clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course. Penalty: Time penalty

Wetsuits

Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without

penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a

water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water

temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees

Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own

discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit

within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards.

Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited.

For a complete list of rules, please refer to the most up to date USA

Triathlon Competitive Rules at: http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-

multisport/rulebook.aspx

Transition Area Conduct For safety reasons during the race, you are not permitted to ride your bike into or out of the Transition area - you must walk or run your bike. There will be clearly marked mount and dismount lines; please obey them for your safety and for the safety of spectators and other participants. Watch for other athletes as you move through the Transition area and follow the instructions of race officials and volunteers. No glass containers are allowed in the Transition area.

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Dropping Out If you drop out of the race FOR ANY REASON, it is imperative that you notify a Race Official or Race Staff immediately and return your timing chip to them or the Timing Tent located at the Finish Line.

RESULTS & AWARDS Results Race results will be updated regularly online throughout the day. Please visit the results tent after you finish for your personal time. You can also access your results directly from your phone with two easy options:

1. Navigate directly to the “Results” page online, selecting the 2016 event.

2. Simply download a QR reader to your phone, scan the QR code on your race bib and be taken to your personalized results page!

Awards All finishers will receive a medal and water bottle. Top performing individuals and relay teams will earn the following:

International Distance: Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in the following divisions:

• Premier Athletes

• Overall Age Group

• Collegiate

• First Responders/Military

• Coed Relay

• Female Relay

• Male Relay

• Age Groups: 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

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Sprint Distance: Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in the following divisions:

• Paratriathlon Open

• Overall Age Group

• Coed Relay

• Female Relay

• Male Relay

• Age Groups: 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Super Sprint Distance: Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in the following divisions:

• Age Groups: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60+

Duathlon: Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female.

AquaBike: Awards will be given to the top overall male and female.

An Awards Ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Finish Festival.

OTHER ITEMS

Athletes with Special Needs The event will provide a special needs table at the Swim Exit for those athletes who will need eyeglasses, inhalers, challenged athlete needs, etc. immediately after the swim portion of the race. Athletes are responsible for handing their items to a volunteer for placement on this table as they head to the Swim Start.

Spectator Information Spectators will be able to see their athletes at various points along the course - primarily the swim start, swim exit, bike start, entrance to Transition, the run start and at the finish. Crosswalks will be set up to

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allow spectators to see athletes during the race. Non-race personnel and spectators are not permitted to assist athletes in any way. Those who receive outside assistance (of any type) have an unfair advantage over their competition. If athletes are seen accepting assistance, they are subject to time penalties or disqualification. Families and spectators must stay off the course, and may not enter the Transition area or the Finish Line chute. Please be respectful of all participants.

Event Staff may disqualify any athlete who brings family or friends into Transition. ONLY ATHLETES ARE PERMITTED IN TRANSITION AND FINISH LINE.

Children Parents, please supervise your children at all times. The race site and course are busy and potentially dangerous areas.

Pets We recommend to leave pets at home. If there are any pets on site, we will ask to make sure they are leashed at all times.

Photography/Social Media Athlinks will provide complimentary race photography before, during and after the race. Please make sure your race numbers (body marking, bike and bib numbers) are visible at all times so you can be identified. Photos will be posted to the event website within 24 hours of the event.

Volunteers This event requires hundreds of volunteers to dedicate their time during the big holiday weekend. Please remember to thank them as you come across their services! The event would not be possible without them.

Lost And Found Lost and Found items should be turned in or claimed at the Results/Awards Tent. Unclaimed items will be relocated to the Life Time

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warehouse following the event. Items remaining after 30 days will be donated to a local charity

Personal Belongings/Valuables Please make sure any valuables left in your car are not out in the open. We recommend you leave them at home. This also pertains to gear check, as the race will not be liable for any lost or stolen items. Personal Belongings: Anything you take with you on the course must remain in your possession. With exception of dedicated aid stations, no garbage, clothing, etc. may be thrown on the course.

Shirt Exchanges Unfortunately, there will be no shirt size exchanges at the Expo/Packet Pick Up. However, if you need to exchange your shirt for a different size, you may do so on Race Day at the Awards area after the race. Shirt size exchanges will be based on availability.

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