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Harbor Lights Triathlon Course
Please
note, the course is subject to change.
If for any reason you are unable to complete the event, you must
report to the timing tent, located at the finish line and turn in your
chip. This is mandatory so that we will have a record
of all participants for your safety and for the peace of mind for your
friends and family.
THE SWIM
Printable swim map [ GET
MAP ] (will open in separate window)
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The
800 yard swim will take place in Lake Michigan just east of the
bandshell in the harbor. It will be a rectangular swim- heading
east from the beach, then north, then west- back to the beach.
There will be orange buoys to mark the course. You should practice
swimming in a supervised open-water environment before participating
in the race.
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The
1st wave starts at 7:00am (unless delayed by weather) with 4 minutes
between waves.
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You
have been assigned to a wave with no more than 75 people (based
on your age group). Each wave is designated by a numbered sign
(same # as on your right calf).
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The
same color cap may be used for more than one wave.
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Lost
your cap? See a race official at the swim start and be sure to
get the correct color cap. Do not change waves. If you start in
the wrong wave you may be disqualified.
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You
should seed yourself according to your swimming ability (fast
swimmers to the front). Please try to avoid striking or swimming
over another swimmer(s).
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If the water temperature is 78 degrees or less, wetsuits are allowed.
It is recommended that you wait until 5-10 minutes before the
start of your wave to put on your suit. Keep the suit rolled down
to your waist until just before you enter the water.
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No
swimming aids (fins, kickboards, buoyancy devices) are allowed.
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If
you need assistance, roll over on your back and wave to a lifeguard.
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You
are welcome to warm up in the water between 6:15am and 6:45am,
but please stay near the shore.
THE TRANSITION AREA
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Transition
opens at 5:00am. Regardless of your wave, you must be checked
in & on the way to swim line-up by 6:45am.
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Racks
will be numbered by wave. You must return your bike to the
same location in the racks. There will be a diagram of the
transition area at the course talk.
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Rack
your bike and make sure your gear is neatly laid out under
your bike.
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You
will not be able to pick up your equipment until the last
age group participant is out on the run (approximately 9:30am).
Your equipment must be removed from transition by 11:30am.
The Event is not responsible for lost or stolen equipment.
Be sure to bring along a bag (marked with your race number)
for your gear.
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Only
participants are allowed in the transition area. A race
number and bike number are required for access.
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ANSI, CPSC or SNELL approved helmet, buckled in place, is
required for the cycling portion of the event. You will
be prohibited from participating if you don't have an approved
helmet (no refunds).
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You
must walk your bike in the racks, and walk or jog with your
bike in the transition lanes to the designated mount &
dismount areas at the perimeter of transition.
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The
transition area is no more than a block from the finish
of the race and the Post Race Party.
THE
BIKE
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Although
a bike safety inspection is not mandatory, it is highly
recommended. You should have your bike checked no more
that a month before the event.
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The 13.2 mile (21K) bike course begins while exiting the
transition area and heading north on Sea Horse Dr. and
entering the Access Road. You will continue on the Access
Road and make a left onto Dahringer Road. You will make
a right onto Pershing Road, and continue north on Pershing
until Greenwood Ave. Make a left onto Greenwood, continue
east and enter the Amstutz on-ramp and head south on Amstutz.
Continue south until you reach Genesee St. At Genesee,
make a sharp left turn and continue north on Amstutz.
Exit Amstutz at the Greenwood off-ramp, and make a left
onto Greenwood. Then make an immediate left onto the on-ramp
of Amstutz (you are now joining the bikers who are doing
their 1st loop) (you will do a second loop on Amstutz).
When exiting Amstutz (at the Greenwood off-ramp) after
the second loop, make a right on Greenwood, then a right
onto Pershing (heading south). Continue south on Pershing
Rd. until Dahringer Road. Make a left onto Dahringer Road,
then make a right onto the Access Road (heading south).
Then head south on Sea Horse and make an immediate left
into the transition area.
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If
you break down on the bike, please remove yourself and
your bike from the course. Officials with vans will be
circulating the course. Need assistance? Flag down a van.
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Be
sure you have a full water bottle on your bike and consume
all the liquid before starting the run. There are no aid
stations on the Bike Course.
THE
RUN
Printable run map [ RUN
MAP ] (will open in separate window)
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The
4 mile (6.4K) run course begins when exiting the transition
area and heading north on Sea Horse. You will continue
on Sea Horse until Clayton. Make a right onto Clayton,
then make an immediate right onto Pershing Rd. (heading
north). Make a left onto Grand Ave. (heading west).
Make a right onto Sheridan Rd. (heading north). You
will turn around at Sheridan Rd. at the yellow fire
hydrant, just past Upton Park. Continue south on Sheridan
until Grand Ave. Make a left onto Grand Ave. (heading
east). Make a right onto Pershing (heading south), make
a left onto Clayton, then make an immediate left onto
Sea Horse. Continue on Sea Horse until just past the
transition area. The finish line will be just as you
enter the parking lot.
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Our team of medical pros will be on hand to provide
medical support. We are staffed for emergencies,
but if you take care of yourself and take in plenty
of fluid, you will do just fine. Start hydrating
the day before and in the morning before you start.
If you have a problem out on the course, notify
a Waukegan police officer or the captain at an
aid station on the run course. If you feel woozy
after your race, be sure to stop by the medical
tent for a check up.
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Its
going to be mighty hot out there on race day,
and it is important that you take in plenty of
liquids before and during the race
and not
just water. Make a point to consume at least one
bottle of water out on the bike and a cup or two
of water and/or fluid replacement at each aid
station.
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