This
information is provided to ensure the safety and enjoyment
of all competitors in the Merriott Fitness Triathlon/Duathlon.
Please review the information carefully before racing:
Race
Check-In
On race morning, check-in and pickup your timing chip and for body marking.
Race check-in is from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. outside the west entrance of
pool.
Transition
Area
Put your bike, helmet, shoes and other belongings in your assigned rack in
the transition area. Bikes must be racked properly between the outside stands
of the rack. Any bike improperly racked or not in a rack will be removed
from transition. Please alternate your handlebars with the bike beside you.
ONLY
ATHLETES may enter the transition
area. Please respect
athletes that are still racing and give them plenty of room
and the right of way at all times. Please advise family and
friends that the transition area is off limits to anyone
that is not competing.
Swim
Please be on deck 10 minutes prior to estimated swim time heat.
While
swimming, athletes must start on the right side of the lane
and rest only at the end of the pool. Please be courteous to
other swimmers and allow faster swimmers to pass at the end
of the lane. If you wish to pass, tap the feet of the swimmer
in front of you twice. Please, do not pass until you are at
the end of the lane.
Lap
counters are provided as a courtesy. Counting laps is ultimately
the responsibility of the athlete. Volunteers will put a flutter
board in the water at the end of the lane when there is one
lap left to swim.
Exit
the pool area through the south exit door to the transition
area. Be careful walking on the pool deck as it may be slippery.
Bike
All participants require a bike number prior to leaving the transition area.
Helmets
are mandatory and must be worn and fastened before unracking
your bike and while in possession of your bike or you will
be disqualified. You cannot mount your bike until you get to
the mount line on Haven Ave. If you mount your bike while in
transition or ride your bike at any time on race day without
wearing a helmet, you will be disqualified.
Bare
torsos and iPods are not permitted. Drafting is not permitted
and will be penalized with a 2 minute penalty after you dismount
from your bike. The draft zone of a bicycle is 7 meters by
2 meters (about the size of a minivan). Competitors must be
through the draft zone of another competitor within 15 seconds.
This course is not a closed course, so please be aware of traffic
and follow all traffic laws.
On
return to the transition area, you must dismount before or
at the dismount line or a penalty will be incurred. Then push
your bike back to your assigned spot in the transition area.
The
course is marshalled and traffic is controlled, however competitors
are advised to be aware of traffic.
Bike
Support Way Past Fast will be on site to assist in
any bike needs.
Run
Bare torsos and iPods are not permitted.
