Procedures and Rules

EQUIPMENT
Please don’t forget your: a) ChampionChip Velcro band/timing chip, b) swim cap, c) swim goggles, d) wet suit (optional), e) bike helmet, f) running shoes, g) cycling shoes (optional), h) sun screen, i) towel, j) socks, k) water bottle and a great attitude.

RACE NUMBERS & BODY MARKING

• Your helmet number should be affixed to the front of your bike helmet.
• Your bike frame number (same style as the helmet number) must be affixed to the top tube or handle bar of your bike.
• Your race number should be pinned to whatever shirt you will be wearing on the run or to an elastic race number belt and visible.
• Make sure you get body marked on race morning. Body marking will take place near the entrance to Transition. Body marking will be limited to shoulders, right calf and left calf.

TRANSITION AREA

• Regardless of your wave, your bike and equipment must be in Transition by 6:45am.
  
• Racks will be numbered by wave. You must return your bike to the same location in the racks.
  
• Rack your bike and make sure your gear is neatly laid out under your bike.
  
• You will not be able to pick up your equipment until the last 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.
  
• Only participants are allowed in the transition area, and a race number is required for access.
  
• 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).
  
• 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.

TIMING

• The race is timed with the ChampionChip Electronic Timing System. Participants are required to wear a Velcro band/chip, at the ankle, throughout the race.
• Relay team members must pass the band/chip at each transition. After you finish, turn in the band/chip at the end of the finish zone.
• If you pull out of the race, report to the timing tent to turn in the band/chip & collect your gear from transition (after 9:30am) before heading to the Party. There is a $30 charge for a lost band/chip.

THE SWIM