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2021
Athlete
Guide
AUGUST 29, 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EVENT ATHLETE PRE-RACE INFO
SCHEDULE CHECK-IN
8 11 13
RACE DAY INFO POST RACE INFO QUALIFYING FOR
THE 70.3 WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP
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SWIM COURSE BIKE COURSE BIKE STORE & TECH
30 35 41
RULES/USAT SPECIAL
RUN COURSE MEDICAL POLICY PROGRAMS 2
WELCOME
Welcome to IRONMAN 70.3 Maine, home of the world-famous
Old Orchard Beach. Once dubbed “The Garden by the Sea” this quaint little
town brings back childhood memories of a typical summer amusement
park and boardwalk vacation spot dating back to 1902. Old Orchard Beach
was also the home of the first carousel in the United States.
After a challenging 2020 we are pleased to welcome you back to
the communities of Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Scarborough, and the greater
York County area. With summer winding down this is one of the last
weekends to enjoy the summer temperatures before the cooler
temperatures prevail. The area is known for some of the freshest seafood
and Maine lobster in the New England area. You will find great food and
entertainment at every turn. There are so many places to go to and show
the family a slice of old times with the quite beach town feel.
• While the event draws closer, look back and take the time to
reflect on your accomplishment of getting to the start line.
• Reflect on the many sacrifices you and your families have made
along the way.
• Be prepared, but do not over think what you have been doing all
along in preparation for one of the most memorable day of your life.
• Focus on the discipline you are in at the time. Stay focused on
what is in front of you, finish the swim and move on to the bike then on to
the run. Enjoy the beauty Maine has to offer.
• Enjoy the journey, you will encounter numerous volunteers who
will help you along the way. Take a moment to thank them.
• A couple notes on schedules: check-in is Friday and Saturday.
There will be no Sunday check-in. If you encounter an emergency prior to
the event, please reach out to our emergency contact number (813) 484-
6064.
• Mandatory Athlete briefings will be held several times during
registration hours in the expo area.
• Please treat our community like your own. You are ambassadors
to our sport. Please set the example for all to follow. Be mindful of your
surroundings and be considerate to each other.
• Finally, have fun, enjoy the final leg of your journey, and reflect on
your accomplishment. I look forward to seeing all of you at the finish line
…
I would like to thank the communities of Old Orchard Beach, Saco,
Scarborough, Gorham, Buxton and the greater York County area for their
continued support and the countless volunteer organizations for their
continued support of this event while providing grants to their charities.
Without these organizations, events like this would not be possible. This
is Maine Vacationland and Old Orchard Beach the “Family-Friendly Beach
Town Getaway”
I support you in your triathlete dream and I look forward to hosting you
and your families in Old Orchard Beach in 2021!
Lily Rausa
Race Director
IRONMAN 70.3 Maine
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EVENT SCHEDULE
2021 EVENT SCHEDULE
Schedule of events is tentative and subject to change. Last updated 07/06/2021.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021
START END EVENT LOCATION
12 PM 7 PM Athlete Check-In Memorial Park
12 PM 7 PM IRONMAN Village Memorial Park
• PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center
• Information Tent
12 PM 7 PM Official IRONMAN Store Memorial Park
3 PM Athlete Briefing Memorial Park
5 PM Athlete Briefing Memorial Park
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021
START END EVENT LOCATION
9 AM 4 PM Athlete Check-In Memorial Park
9 AM 4 PM IRONMAN Village Memorial Park
• PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center
• Information Tent
9 AM 4 PM Official IRONMAN Store Memorial Park
10 AM 4:30 PM Mandatory Bike Check-In Milliken Street Municipal Parking Lot
10 AM Athlete Briefing Memorial Park
12 PM Athlete Briefing Memorial Park
3 PM Athlete Briefing Memorial Park
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2021 – RACE DAY
START END EVENT LOCATION
4 AM 5:30 AM Transition Area Opens; Body Marking Milliken Street Municipal Parking Lot
5:45 AM Pro Athlete Swim Start Old Orchard Beach Pier
5:50 AM Age-Group Rolling Swim Start Old Orchard Beach Pier
9:30 AM 3:30 PM Post Race Athlete Food Memorial Park
10 AM 4 PM IRONMAN Village Memorial Park
10 AM 4 PM Official IRONMAN Store Memorial Park
12:15 PM 3:30 PM Mandatory Bike & Gear Check-Out Milliken Street Municipal Parking Lot
3:30 PM Awards Ceremony & 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Memorial Park
Slot Allocation/Rolldown Ceremony
* Athletes must be present to claim their slot for the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3
World Championship
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ATHLETE CHECK-IN
WHEN YOUR RACE PACKET WILL INCLUDE:
• Friday, August 27 from 12 PM to 7 PM • Race bib- to be worn on the run
• Saturday, August 28 from 9 AM to 4 PM • Bike/Helmet stickers
Athlete Check-In will not be open on race day. If you do not check • Swim cap
in during the designated Athlete Check-In hours you will not be • Athlete wristband- must be attached at time of check-in and worn
permitted to race. ALL RACE PACKETS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4 PM until after the race is complete. All previous wristbands must be
ON SATURDAY. removed
*You will pick up your timing chip before leaving the Athlete Check-In area.
WHERE ATHLETE WRISTBAND
Memorial Park - IRONMAN Village
11 1st Street A wristband printed with your race number will be affixed to your
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 wrist at Athlete Check-In. This band will identify you as an official
athlete and must be worn during race week. The wristband is required
for medical identification purposes and allows you access to both
WHAT TO BRING transition area and post-race athlete recovery areas. Any wristbands
• Photo ID or Passport and Active.com QR Registration Code from previous events must be removed. You must be wearing your
wristband if you plan to claim a slot to the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World
CHECK-IN SCREENING Championship in, St. George, Utah.
1. Based on the updated guidance from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and in line with local health guidance
from the City/County Health Department, fully vaccinated athletes
BIKE STICKERS
You will receive the following stickers in your athlete packet:
will no longer be required to wear face coverings around IRONMAN • Bike frame sticker
venues. The CDC continues to recommend the continued use • Helmet sticker
of face coverings for any individual that is not fully vaccinated. • Bike stem sticker
Additionally, we encourage any fully vaccinated athlete who wants • 5 extra gear bag stickers to label belongings (if applicable)
to continue wearing a face covering to do so and we will continue to Make sure the frame sticker is visible on both sides of your bike.
provide a face covering to any athlete that needs one. The bike frame sticker cannot be altered in any fashion and the race
2. Athletes need to have Active QR Codes and Photo ID ready to begin logo MUST be visible. The helmet sticker will be affixed to the front
the screening process. of your helmet, and the bike stem sticker will be placed in between
3. Be prepared to follow physical distance markings. handlebars. Athletes will not be permitted to have any other stickers
4.Athlete Check-In is for ATHLETES ONLY, no friends or family. on their bikes other than the bike frame sticker issued at Athlete
Check-In. Any previous event stickers on the bike must be removed.
ATHLETE CHECK-IN STEPS
1. Athletes will be sent a link from Active.com to choose a specific time
to check in
2. Please bring the Active.com registration QR code either on your
phone or printed
3. Show Photo ID and Active.com QR Code to volunteers to receive Bib #
4. Go to the volunteer to sign waivers on iPad with stylus (use hand
sanitizer before and after)
5. Pick up Athlete Race Packet
6. Pick up Athlete Giveaway Items
7. Pick up timing chip- make sure name on screen matches number
EMERGENCY CONTACT
Athletes are required to check in at the venue during the dates and
times listed above and on the Event Schedule. Athlete Check-In will
not be available outside the posted times. Should an athlete have a
legitimate, verifiable emergency that prevents them from picking up
their materials, IRONMAN will try to accommodate the athlete to the
best of our ability as long as the athlete informs IRONMAN.
To inform IRONMAN of any emergency during race week, athletes RELAY TEAMS
must call the EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER listed below. Athletes NEW IN 2021: To correspond with our Return to Racing guidelines,
who show up after the posted check-in dates and times will not relay teams must check in during their selected time slot. Please be
be allowed to race unless prior arrangements were made via the aware that these times are allocated on a first come/first serve basis.
emergency phone during the following times: The relay team captain and team members must each select the
same time for all team members to attend check-in together.
IRONMAN 70.3 Maine Athlete Services:
813-415-1133. As always, relay team members must be together at Athlete Check-In,
MAINE70.3@IRONMAN.COM at the same time. No relay team will be permitted to check in if all
Emergency phone hours are as follows: members are not present. Each athlete that participates in a Relay will
receive a shirt at Athlete Check-In.
Friday, August 27 12 PM to 8 PM
Saturday, August 28 9 AM to 5 PM 6
Sunday, August 29 4:30 AM TO 5 PM
PRE-RACE INFO
PHYSICAL ADDRESSES PERSONAL SAFETY
IRONMAN VILLAGE/FINISH LINE Athletes may swim in the designated swim areas of Old Orchard
Memorial Park Beach during public beach hours prior to the race. While we make
11 1st Street reasonable efforts to inspect the swim entry and exit points for
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 underwater hazards, the inspection does not take place until
just before the swim discipline starts. Participants are further
TRANSITION admonished to exercise caution and to be mindful of underwater
Municipal Parking Lot hazards. Keep in mind that this is a natural body of water and is
77 Milliken Street subject to hidden hazards including, but not limited to: currents,
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 underwater obstructions, tides, rip currents and indigenous marine
life.
SWIM START/ When training, please bike and run on the shoulder without moving
600m from Transition into the traffic lane. Please be courteous and aware that the people
Old Orchard Beach Pier sharing the roads with you are people you will count on during race
2 Old Orchard Street day to fulfill your physical and emotional needs.
IRONMAN VILLAGE INFORMATION As you are one of Old Orchard Beach’s invited guests, please respect
The IRONMAN Village is the center of the event weekend, serving and obey the traffic laws during your training practices. Violators will
as the location for Athlete Check-In, Athlete Briefings, and the be cited. You are required to carry proper identification at all times. If
IRONMAN Merchandise Store. The village is free and open to the you are stopped, you must present your identification to the inquiring
public, offering a great opportunity for athletes to pick up final race officer. Failure to do so may result in race disqualification. Your
day essentials. CLICK HERE to check out the IRONMAN Village page cooperation is appreciated.
on the event website to see which IRONMAN Partners and Vendors
will be attending. MANDATORY BIKE CHECK-IN
Mandatory Bike Check-In will be on Saturday, August 28 from 10 AM
MANDATORY ATHLETE BRIEFING to 4:30 PM in transition at the Milliken Street Municipal Lot.
Mandatory Athlete Briefings will be held during IRONMAN Village
hours in the days prior to the event (check the event schedule for All bicycles must be checked in on Saturday and left overnight.
times) and are hosted for the benefit of all athletes. The briefings Bicycles will not be permitted to enter the transition area on race
will cover important information pertaining to any peculiarities morning. While bikes are stored in transition, athletes will be allowed
of the course, rules and cut-off times for the disciplines and most to cover their seats and handlebars only from inclement weather.
importantly any last minute changes or procedures to the event Full bike covers ARE NOT ALLOWED as it presents a safety hazard to
that have occurred, or may potentially occur due to weather related volunteers and other competitors. Full bike covers will be removed
forecasts. from any bikes left in transition once Bike Check-In is over. You will
have access to your bicycle beginning at 4 AM on race morning,
but you will not be allowed to remove your bike from the transition
area until the start of the bike portion of the race. All bikes must be
checked in by 4:30 PM Saturday, August 28.
PARKING
There are several available lots for parking race weekend:
• Captain Mikes 67 First Street, Old Orchard Beach
• Georges Parking 14 Milliken Street Old Orchard Beach
• Oceanside Parking 17 E Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach
• Seven Seas Parking 18 E Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach
• Richards Parking 7 1st Street Old Orchard Beach
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RACE DAY INFO
RACE MORNING PROCEDURE PARKING
Transition opens at 4 AM on race morning. Remember to bring your There are several available lots for parking race weekend:
timing chip, wetsuit, and swim cap. Please do not wear your bib
number in the swim. Leave it with your run gear and put it on before • Captain Mikes 67 First Street, Old Orchard Beach
you head out on the course. The number will not hold up for the • Georges Parking 14 Milliken Street Old Orchard Beach
duration of the race if it gets wet. Transition closes at 5:30 AM. • Oceanside Parking 17 E Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach
• Seven Seas Parking 18 E Grand Ave Old Orchard Beach
• Richards Parking 7 1st Street Old Orchard Beach
BODY MARKING
To maintain physical distance, there will be NO body marking race
morning. Athletes will not need to be body marked for the race. To AID STATIONS
ensure they are able to be properly identified, athletes must wear Aid stations are approximately every 15 miles on the bike and
their marked swim cap on the swim, their stickered helmet on the approximately a mile apart on the run. The general offerings are as
bike and their race bib on the run. Athlete wristbands must also be follows:
worn from Athlete Check-In until the end of the event weekend.
BIKE: RUN:
Water Water
MORNING CLOTHES Gatorade Endurance Formula Gatorade Endurance Formula
There is a 600-meter walk from transition to the swim start. If you (Flavor: Orange) (Flavor: Lemon Lime)
choose to wear clothes or shoes, please do not wear anything you Red Bull Red Bull
would like back. Any items left at swim start will be collected and Maurten Gel 100 Cola
donated. They will not be returned to transition. Maurten Gel 100 CAF 100 Maurten Gel 100
*No Morning Clothes bag will be provided* Quantum Energy Squares Maurten Gel 100 CAF 100
Fig Bars Quantum Energy Squares
DO NOT leave items on the beach outside of swim start. This is a Fig Bars
public beach and leaving items is considered littering and subject to Chips
ticketing and race penalty. Pretzels
Fruit - Bananas & Oranges
ActivICE (Run Aid Station 1 Only)
FILET MIGNON
per 4 ounce portion
150 calories
4.5g total fat
Did you know? Our cuts of beef have a similar nutrient, 2g saturated fat
fat, and calorie profile to that of a chicken breast. 26g protein
This makes it the leaner and healthier beef option.
TENDERLOIN ROAST
per 4 ounce portion
150 calories
4.5g total fat
2g saturated fat
FLAT IRON STEAK 26g protein
per 4 ounce portion
120 calories
2g total fat
1g saturated fat
23g protein
SIRLOIN FILET
per 4 ounce portion
130 calories
3g total fat Valid through November 21st, 2021. Discount code valid only at
1.5g saturated fat Piedmontese.com. Cannot be combined with other discounts.
25g protein
Piedmontese beef items only.
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RACE DAY INFO
RACE TIMING AND CUT-OFFS TIMING CHIP
The race will officially end 8 hours and 30 minutes after the final Your timing chip will not be in your packet. You must stop at the timing
athlete enters the water. Aid station stops, transitions, etc., will be table before leaving the Athlete Check-In area to pick up your chip. At
included in your total elapsed time. Splits will be recorded for each the timing table, you will verify that your name matches your number.
segment of the race. The following cut-off times apply for each
segment of the race: Your chip must be worn on your left ankle at all times during the race.
If you do not start the race, you are responsible for returning the chip
SWIM CUT-OFF to an IRONMAN staff member or timing team member. Failure to do
The swim course will close 1 hour and 10 minutes after the last so may disqualify you from participating in future IRONMAN events.
athlete enters the water. Each athlete will have 1 hour and 10 minutes It is essential that we know where you are on the course at all times
to complete the 1.2 mile swim. Individual athletes who take longer for your safety and our peace of mind. If you are transported to any
than 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete the swim will receive a DNF. medical station, the medical staff will take responsibility for chip. If
IRONMAN officials reserve the right to pull athletes off the course you lose your timing chip during the event, you are responsible for
who exceed any established course time cut-offs. obtaining a replacement at one of the following locations: swim start,
swim exit, bike exit or run exit. Volunteers will have extra timing chips
BIKE CUT-OFF at the timing locations above. If you lose your chip while on the run
The bike course will close 5 hours and 30 minutes after the last course, please notify a timing official immediately after crossing the
athlete enter the water. Each athlete or relay team will have 5 hours finish line.
and 30 minutes to complete the swim, T1 and bike course regardless
of when they start the swim. Any athlete or relay team that takes Failure to wear your timing chip on race day, return your chip after
longer than 5 hours and 30 minutes to complete the swim, T1 and the event, or pay the replacement cost of your lost timing chip may
bike course will receive a DNF. disqualify you from future IRONMAN events.
After the race, if you realize you still have your chip, please mail it
Each athlete or relay team must reach Bike Aid Station 2 by 10 AM. within 5 business days to :
Any athlete or relay team that does not reach this mark by this time Sportstats USA
will be removed from the bike course and receive a DNF. There is a 88 54th St. SW Suite 106
second intermediate cut-off at 11:45 PM at Flag Pond Rd and Route Grand Rapids, MI 49548
1. No athlete will be allowed to continue if you do not reach this Please use package envelope and do not put any value on it for
point by 11:45 PM and will receive a DNF. customs.
RUN CUT-OFF IRONMAN TRACKER
The run course will close 8 hours and 30 minutes after the last The IRONMAN Tracker App provides official real-time athlete tracking
athlete enters the water. Each athlete or relay team will have 8 for select IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events. Download the app to
hours and 30 minutes to complete the entire course. Any athlete or your phone to track athlete’s times, find them on the interactive map,
relay team that takes longer than 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete and share race-day updates on social media!
the entire course will receive a DNF.
There will be an intermediate run cut-off at 1:15 PM at the start of
the 2nd lap on the run course. Any athlete or relay team that does not
start their 2nd lap by 1:15 PM will be removed from the run course,
transported back to transition and receive a DNF
IRONMAN reserves the right to remove an athlete from the course
and DNF the athlete if our course staff determines there is no
possibility of an athlete finishing the given discipline (swim, bike, run)
before the posted cut-off times based on an athlete’s location, time
and average speed up to that point.
Based on permits for the roads on the course and the safety of
athletes involved, cut-off times must be respected for all IRONMAN
70.3 events.
WETSUIT OPTIONAL RACES
If the water temperature on race morning measures between
76.2 degrees Fahrenheit (24.55 degrees Celsius) and 83.8 degrees
Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius), the race will be wetsuit optional.
If you choose to wear a wetsuit, you will start after the non-wetsuit
swimmers. Should the event offer a wetsuit optional swim wave due
to water temperature, all athletes in the wetsuit optional wave will
have 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete the swim, but the bike and
run course cut-off times will not be adjusted and will be based on the
swim start time of the last non-wetsuit athlete. Athletes who choose
to wear a wetsuit will not be eligible for Age Group awards, including
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship slots or Rolldown slots.
10POST RACE INFO
BIKE CHECK-OUT MEDICAL AREA
Mandatory Bike Check-Out is from 12:15 PM to 3:30 PM. You must
have your athlete wristband on in order to enter transition. If you The medical area is for athletes only and family members are not
are unable to personally claim your bike and gear, a family member allowed. Overcrowding in the medical area prevents the medical staff
or friend can retrieve your items using the Bike Check-Out ticket from doing their job. For information on an athlete receiving medical
provided in your race packet prior to race day. treatment, please wait outside the medical tent for updates on your
athlete’s condition.
ATHLETE FOOD TENT VOLUNTEERS
Athlete post-race food area is open from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The
athlete post-race food area is for athletes only and your athlete Please remember to thank the Volunteers! The race wouldn’t be
wristband provides you with access. There will be a no re-entry policy possible without their assistance.
once you’ve exited.
For more information about volunteering for this event, click on the
Volunteer Tab at IRONMAN.COM/MAINE70.3.
AWARDS CEREMONY
The awards ceremony is scheduled for 3:30 PM (pending final
finisher) at the stage in IRONMAN Village. Don’t miss out on claiming FINISHER CERTIFICATE
your award! If you cannot attend the awards ceremony, you can pick To get your finisher certificate, go to IRONMAN.COM/MAINE70.3
up your award at 3 PM at the stage. Unclaimed awards will be held for and click on results. Once you find your result page, click on the “Get
30 days and then donated to a local charity . Certificate” button in the upper right hand corner and the certificate
will generate as a PDF.
RACE PHOTOGRAPHY TIMING/RESULTS
FinisherPix will have several photographers working at the swim exit,
on the bike course, on the run course, and of course, at the finish line! If there is an issue with your timing, please e-mail
TIMING@IRONMAN.COM
HOW TO ORDER YOUR PIX:
- Register your e-mail address at www.finisherpix.com to be notified
as soon as photos are online.
- Have your number visible on the FRONT of your bike helmet so you
can be identified in your cycling photos.
- Keep your bib number visible on the FRONT of your body during the
run and at the finish line so you can be easily identified.
- Smile and celebrate when you cross the finish line! Don’t worry
about touching your watch, the timing company will ensure an
accurate record of your achievement.
- Visit www.finisherpix.com to view, order, and share your photos
from the event.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and Found will be at the Information Tent during race week and
on race day. Please check the schedule of events for Information
Tent hours and location. After the conclusion of the event, please
contact MAINE70.3@IRONMAN.COM to locate any missing items and
schedule returns. Shipping fees will apply. All unclaimed items will be
donated within 30 days.
11RELAY INFO
WHAT IS A RELAY TEAM? TIMING AND CHIP TRANSFER RULES
A relay team is comprised of 2 or 3 athletes who compete as a “group” In order to ensure a proper chip timing reading, relay athletes must
to finish the triathlon. Typically, one athlete completes the swim, keep ankle strap and chip on their ankle at all times. Athletes must
another the bike, and the final person does the run. Each athlete make the chip transfer from ankle to ankle at the specified relay area
passes his/her timing strap and chip from one to the other as they (relay pen) near transition. Athletes must not run with the chip in their
complete their respective leg of the race. A two-person team can hands at any time to ensure accurate chip reading.
complete the race in any combination of legs. Relay team members can
be comprised of mixed of genders and ages. However, all participants The timing chip acts as the “baton” and athletes must hand-off the
must be 18 years of age on race day. timing strap/chip to move forward to the next discipline. Failure to do
so will result as a DNF.
CHECK-IN PROCESS
All relay members must be present and together during Athlete SWIM TO BIKE
Check-In to pick up their assigned race packets. Relay members The bike can not be removed from the bike rack until chip is properly
cannot pick up race packets for their teammates and will not be able transferred and attached to the next teammate. The swim leg athlete
to check-in if a relay team member is missing. (This is for the safety will exit the swim and head to transition area where they will locate
and legal accountability of all athletes during the event). their bike leg athlete in the relay pen and make the chip transfer. The
swim athlete must stay within the confines of the relay pen. Only
Relay teams should look for the Relay Check-In table upon arriving after the chip and ankle strap has been transfered, can the bike leg
at Athlete Check-In. All relay members must have a photo ID and be athlete go to the bike rack to begin the bike portion of the event.
covered by USA Triathlon. If you are an annual member, please bring
your valid (not expired) USAT card. If you are not a USAT member and BIKE TO RUN
did not pay for the $15 one-day license online please bring $15 cash The timing chip may not be removed until the bike is properly racked
(credit cards and checks will NOT be accepted). If you purchased the in the designated spot.
$15 one-day license, you do not need to bring anything other than
your photo ID. If your team is adding or changing a teammate the new RUN TO FINISH
member must purchase a one-day license or provide proof of USAT Only the run leg relay participant is able to cross the finish line. All
membership. USAT one-day licenses are not transferable. other relay team participants will be able to access post-race finish
line athlete areas (not including the finish line chute).
At Athlete Check-In, athletes will be required to sign their own
individual waivers – no waiver, no race. A relay team will be assigned If a relay team member drops out of any leg or fails to meet the given
one bib number. time allotment, the relay team will not be able to continue the race
and will be disqualified.
EACH TEAM WILL RECEIVE:
•
•
1 swim cap,
bike stickers,
PLAN AHEAD
It is imperative that relay athletes properly communicate with their
• helmet sticker, team. Each relay team is accountable for being in the designated place
• race bib to be worn on the run at the right time. Athletes are not expected to wait in the transition
• 2 or 3 athlete wristbands pen area for the entire length of the race, but athletes should be aware
• bike check-out tickets of anticipated finish times associated with each leg. We strongly
encourage relay athletes to follow the event schedule and stay close
Each athlete will receive a participant t-shirt and swag bag. Timing to the relay exchange area.
chips will be picked up near the exit at Athlete Check-In. There will only
be one timing chip per team. Finisher hats and relay medals are given *Please keep in mind that access to race venues may be difficult or
to the runner upon finishing. not possible due to race road closures. It is up to the each athlete to
coordinate timing and chip transfer.
FINISH LINE
Volunteers will be instructed to give relay athletes “relay medals.”
Relay medals are different than the individual medals and should be
communicated pre-race to athletes, volunteers, and staff.
Each relay athlete will be given 2 or 3 medals (depending on the size
of the team) once finished. It is the responsibility of the run leg athlete
to distribute additional medals to the team.
AWARDS
Relay awards are typically given to the top three overall relay teams.
Each relay team member will receive an award. Scoring is not based
on gender or age. Please check the Event Schedule for the time and
place of the Award Ceremony.
12QUALIFYING
FOR THE IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
SLOT ALLOCATION/ROLLDOWN CEREMONY ANTI-DOPING POLICY
Athletes may claim their slot only IN PERSON and only at the IRONMAN Each Age Group athlete who accepts a qualifying slot for the
70.3 World Championship Slot Allocation/Rolldown Ceremony on Sunday, IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship is subject to IRONMAN’s
August 28 immediately following awards. Awards will start at 3:30 PM at Anti-Doping Rules and will be required to sign the World
the stage in IRONMAN Village near the finish line, so please be present Championship Events Anti-Doping & Qualifying Slot Waiver for
no later than 3:40 PM for slot allocation because you must be present to Age-Group Athletes. The waiver serves to provide additional
accept a slot. Please be prepared to pay the entry fee with CREDIT CARD notification of and consent to IRONMAN’s Anti-Doping Program,
ONLY; no check or cash which includes IRONMAN’s efforts to combat, deter, and test for
doping in accordance with IRONMAN’s Anti-Doping Rules.
Qualifying slots for the 2022 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship
in St. George, Utah will be awarded to the top age group finishers. Please refer to IRONMAN’s Competition Rules for additional
guidance and information.
Prior to accepting a qualifying slot, please ensure you’ve reviewed
the qualification policy here: www.ironman.com/703-wc-deferral,
as deferrals can not be accommodated.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
Withdrawal requests must be received in writing via e-mail
to WORLDCHAMPIONSHIP70.3@IRONMAN.COM. Without
HOW DOES THE AGE GROUP SLOT ALLOCATION WORK? exception, all requests must be received 45 days prior to the
First, a quick note to clarify what we mean below by an “Age Group.” An Age race to be eligible for a partial refund of $75 USD. No refunds will
Group is a particular age group within a particular gender. For example, be issued for requests made after the 45 day deadline. Transfers
“Male 25-29” is one Age Group, and “Female 25-29” is a different Age or deferments are NOT permitted.
Group.
THE ALLOCATION PROCESS:
• BEFORE RACE DAY:
o Each Age Group with registered athletes is tentatively allocated one slot
(each, an “Initially Allocated Slot”).
o All other slots available for the race (the “Proportionally Allocated Slots”)
are not allocated until race day.
• ON RACE DAY:
o If there are no starters in an Age Group, then that Age Group’s Initially
Allocated Slot is removed and pooled with the Proportionally Allocated
Slots.
o The Proportionally Allocated Slots are then allocated among all Age
Groups (i.e., those having at least one starter) proportionally based on
the number of starters in each Age Group. This allocation is done across
both the male and female categories.
•AFTER THE RACE:
o Before Roll-Down:
If there are no finishers in an Age Group that had one or more starters,
then the Initially Allocated Slot for that Age Group is reallocated, within
the same gender, to the Age Group with the highest ratio of starters to
slots.
o During Roll-Down:
If any slot allocated to an Age Group is unclaimed (after Roll-Down for
that Age Group is completed), then that unclaimed slot is reallocated,
within the same gender, to the Age Group with the highest ratio of
starters to slots.
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14SWIM COURSE
1.2 MILES / 1 LAP
SACO BAY, OLD ORCHARD BEACH, MAINE
RACE MORNING SCHEDULE
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SWIM COURSE RULES WETSUIT RULES
• Athletes must wear cap provided by race. Wetsuits may be worn in water temperatures up to and including 76.1
degrees Fahrenheit (24.5 degrees Celsius). Wetsuits will be prohibited
• No fins, gloves, paddles, or flotation devices (including pull buoys) of in water temperatures greater than 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8
any kind are allowed. degrees Celsius).
• No aqua socks (neoprene booties) unless the water temperature is Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in water temperatures
65 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. between 76.2 degrees Fahrenheit (24.55 degrees Celsius) and 83.8
degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius) will not be eligible for Age
• When the use of wetsuits is forbidden, clothing covering any part Group awards, including IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship slots or
of the arms below the elbows and clothing covering any of the leg Rolldown slots. Athletes electing to wear a wetsuit will be placed in a
below the knee is deemed illegal equipment and is not permitted. wetsuit optional wave after all the non-wetsuit athletes.
Compression sleeves or compression calf guards/socks may NOT be
worn during non-wetsuit swims, but may be worn upon completion Prohibited Wetsuit: De Soto Water Rover Wetsuits cannot measure more
of the swim. than 5 mm thick.
• Swim goggles and facemasks may be worn. Snorkels are prohibited.
WETSUIT PROHIBITED
Above 83.8°F/28.8°C
Medical exceptions will not be considered. No age-group athletes can wear a wetsuit
•
No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. The course will be
adequately patrolled by boats, canoes and paddleboards. WETSUIT OPTIONAL
76.1°F/24.5°C – 83.8°F/28.8°C
• Any assistance required during the swim will result in disqualification Athletes may wear wetsuits if the water
if forward progress was made. Athletes are permitted to use kayaks temperature is above 76.1°F/24.5°C, but
and boats as aid, as long as forward progress is not made. Course less than or equal to 83.8°F/28.8°C and
officials and medical personnel reserve the right to remove athletes participate in a separate non-competitive
from the course if determined medically necessary. wetsuit wave/division, but will not be eligible
for age-group awards including, IRONMAN
• The swim course will close 1 hour and 10 minutes after the last World Championship slots or IRONMAN 70.3
athlete enters the water. Each athlete will have 1 hour and 10 World Championship slots
minutes to complete the 1.2 mile swim. Individual athletes who
take longer than 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete the swim will WETSUIT LEGAL
receive a DNF. IRONMAN officials reserve the right to pull athletes 60.8°F/16°C – 76.1°F/24.5°C
off the course who exceed any established course time cut-offs. Wetsuits may be worn in water temperatures
up to and including 76.1°F/24.5°C
SWIM TO BIKE TRANSITION
After the swim you will be directed through the timing chutes to the WETSUIT MANDATORY
swim to bike transition. Public nudity is not permitted. We require you Below 60.8°F/16°C
to be fully ready to race before getting on your bike. Wetsuits are mandatory in water
temperatures below 60.8°F/16°C
Personal nutrients are permitted if carried on you or your bike.
Sunscreen is available in transition.
Any athlete electing not to race must notify a timing official
immediately. Above all, the safety of each swimmer is our prime
concern. A full sweep of the course will be made directly behind the
last swimmer. Visual aid will be provided by the canoes, kayaks,
buoys, and aquatic crafts that line the course. SWIMWEAR POLICY ( non-wetsuit legal swims only)
Swimwear must be 100% textile material, which is defined as
materials consisting of natural and/or synthetic, individual and non-
consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting
and/or braiding. Simply put, this would generally refer to suits made
only from nylon or Lycra that do not have any rubberized material
such as polyurethane or neoprene. Swimwear must not cover the
neck, extend past the elbow, nor extend past the knees. Swimwear
may contain a zipper. A race kit may be worn underneath swimwear.
Compression gear may be worn during non-wetsuit swims provided
that it is made of 100% textile material (no rubberized material such
as polyurethane or neoprene) and that material does not extend past
the elbows or knees. Any compression wear that extends past the
elbows or knees will not be permitted in non-wetsuit swims (this
includes compression sleeves, compression socks, or compression
tights).
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SWIMSMART
TO P 1 0 C H E C K L I S T
An open-water swim in a triathlon is substantially different from swimming in a pool. To alleviate stress, it’s important
that you arrive on race day healthy, fit and prepared. Here's a top-10 checklist to help get you ready.
1 PREPARE FOR RACE CONDITIONS
Race day should not be your first open water swim. Make
7 WARM UP ON RACE DAY
Arrive early enough on race day for an adequate warm-up
sure some of your training replicates real race conditions, prior to the start, preferably in the water.
including water temperature, proximity to other swimmers,
orientation (includes water clarity, depth and distance If you aren’t able to warm up in the water, spend between 5
perception), and wearing a wetsuit if needed. and 10 minutes loosening up your muscles with arm swings
and other gentle movements. A light jog or brisk walk can
2 RACE IN SHORTER EVENTS
also help increase circulation and prepare your body to race.
Proper training is the best way to reduce anxiety. It’s also a
good idea to race shorter distance triathlons or single-sport
events (for example, an open water swim event), as well as
8 CHECK OUT THE COURSE
Get comfortable with the course by checking out water
conditions, the swim entry and exit layouts, as well as turn
join clinics and club activities to prepare yourself for open buoy colors and locations.
water conditions.
Take part in the official practice swim if one is offered. This
For extra guidance, talk to a coach or your local triathlon provides you an opportunity to get oriented with the swim
club. course.
3 LEARN ABOUT COURSE DETAILS
It’s important to prepare yourself mentally as well as
Identify navigation landmarks such as buildings or
landscape features to use for sighting in every direction
you’ll be swimming.
9 START EASY – RELAX AND BREATHE
physically prior to race day. Thoroughly review the race
website, event athlete guide and pre-race communication to
familiarize yourself with the course.
Keep in mind that every body of water is different—educate Follow the race day instructions regarding the swim start
yourself on water currents and surf conditions, if applicable. format that have been provided in the event athlete guide.
Study the event schedule to plan for optimal arrival and For events with a rolling swim start, don’t overestimate your
preparation. ability. Please line up in the appropriate position based on
instructions provided in the event athlete guide.
4 ENSURE HEART HEALTH
As an athlete in training, you should take the proper steps to
Don’t race at maximum effort from the start - ease into your
swim.
Relax and focus on your breathing as you settle into a
assess your health with your physician.
sustainable pace.
10 BE ALERT AND ASK FOR HELP
The American Heart Association and European Society
of Cardiology offer suggestions for cardiac screening of
competitive athletes. These include a physical exam as well
as an assessment of your family history, personal heart In a race setting always stop at the first sign of a medical
health and may include a recommendation of additional problem.
diagnostic studies. Wherever you live, we recommend you
consult with your physician before you race. The IRONMAN Competition Rules allow for competitors to
5 PAY ATTENTION TO WARNING SIGNS
stop or rest at any time during the swim.
If you or a fellow athlete needs help, raise your hand to alert a
lifeguard or safety boat.
While training, if you experience chest pain or discomfort,
shortness of breath, light-headedness (dizziness) or blacking Feel free to hold on to a static object like a raft, buoy, or dock.
out, or have any other medical concerns or symptoms, As long as you don’t use it to move forward, you won’t face
consult your doctor immediately. disqualification.
6 DON’T USE NEW GEAR ON RACE DAY
Focus on controlling as many factors as you can on race day.
You should never race in equipment you haven’t trained in—
this is not the time to test new gear.
Make sure your wetsuit fits properly and that your goggles,
swim cap and other accessories work properly.
Prepare for the unexpected with backups of all your gear.
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COPYRIGHT © WORLD TRIATHLON CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.BIKE COURSE
54 MILES / 1 LOOP
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, MAINE
TUR N BY TU RN D I REC T I O NS
• Turn right onto Francis St
• Turn left onto Foote St
• Turn right onto Portland Ave
• Continue onto Cascade Rd
• Turn right onto Waterfall Dr
• Cross route 1 onto Flag Pond Rd
• Turn left onto Jenkins Rd
• Turn right onto Buxton Rd
• Turn right onto ME-112 N/ME-25 E
• Turn right onto ME-112 N
• Continue on 112
• At the traffic circle, exit onto ME-112 N
• At the traffic circle, stay on ME-112 N
• Turn right onto ME-114 S
• Turn right onto ME-22 W
• Turn left onto US-202 W
• Turn left onto Old Orchard Rd
• Continue onto McKenney Rd
• Turn left onto Burnham Rd
• Turn right onto Watson Mill Rd
• Turn right onto Ricker Rd
• Turn left onto Flag Pond Rd
• Turn left onto Lincoln Rd
• Turn right onto Ash Swamp Rd
• Turn right onto Hearn Rd
• Turn left to stay on Hearn Rd
• Turn left onto Flag Pond Rd
• Cross Route 1 onto Waterfall Dr
• Slight right to continue onto Waterfall Dr
• Turn left onto Portland Ave
• Turn left onto Foote St
• Turn right onto Francis St
• Turn left onto Bradbury St
• Turn left onto Milliken St
Start Elevation: 8 ft • Finishing Elevation: 8 ft • Gain: 1,998 ft
400
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21Completing in a triathlon event requires training on a bike. To be fully prepared, it’s important that you arrive on event day healthy,
fit, and equipped with the proper gear. Fitness can be built indoors, but competing with a group requires the ability to ride safely
and competently outdoors. Read on for an essential checklist to get you ready for any two-wheeled challenge.
BEFORE YOU RIDE DURING THE RIDE
1 IT STARTS WITH YOUR BIKE 7 STAY ALERT
• Your seat and handlebars should be adjusted to the • Leave the playlists and podcasts for indoor workouts.
appropriate height and reach for you. Work with a fitter
to find your optimal bike fit. • Don’t use your phone while riding – pull off the road if you
need to make a call or send a text.
• Ensure all bolts are tightened properly to avoid coming loose
during the ride, and that your brakes and gears are working • Don't take photos and selfies while riding.
properly.
• Keep your head up, particularly when riding in a group. Look
• Keep your bike clean and your chain lubed. at the road and the riders around you, not your bike computer.
• Use front and rear lights when riding in low light conditions – • Be able to see and hear what is going on around you. When
this may be required by law in your area. riding in the aerobars, do not look down at the road, look ahead.
• Tires should be inflated to the recommended pressure. • When riding in a group, do not get fixated on the rider directly
in front of you. Look through so you can anticipate any issues
2
before they happen, and have an exit strategy.
LEARN THE BASICS • Be easy on the brakes when riding in a group. Ride smoothly,
• Practice clipping in and out of your pedals, as well as starting, do not overlap wheels.
stopping, and emergency braking.
• Pay particular attention when approaching aid stations during
• If you're unfamiliar with shifting gears, practice doing this a race. Do not ride though aid stations in the aerobars.
in a low-traffic area.
• Practice riding a straight line, and cornering (right, left,
U-turns). 8 OBEY THE LAW
3
• Always stop at stop signs and lights—remember, cyclists
SUIT UP have the same responsibilities as vehicles.
• Always wear an approved helmet in training and racing. • Know the traffic laws for your area, especially those regarding
Helmets should fit properly without moving around on your riding two abreast or single file.
head while riding, and remain buckled at all times during
your ride. • Know where the vehicles are around you and anticipate that
drivers may not see cyclists.
• Wear clothing that is designed to function in the weather you
will encounter on the ride, and that will help maintain your • When passing a parked car or another cyclist, make sure
core body temperature when riding in cold or wet conditions, there is enough space to avoid contact.
even during a race.
• Choose clothing that is visible in low-light conditions. 9 COMMUNICATE
4
• Use verbal and hand signals so others know if you are
BE PREPARED TO RIDE stopping or turning.
• Carry the appropriate amount of water and nutrition, along • Make eye contact with drivers and other cyclists.
with a way to purchase additional supplies if needed.
• While riding, let other athletes know you are passing through
• Know how to use a tire repair kit and appropriate tools, verbal communication. Watch for hazards in the road
and be sure to carry them with you. including potholes, debris, or water bottles. Point out and
verbally communicate these hazards to those riding and
racing with you.
5 PLAN AHEAD • Visually and verbally communicate with the specific volunteer
in the aid station you will be taking aid from, letting them
• Select a route that limits the number interactions with know you are taking aid directly from them.
vehicles – if possible factor in time of day and day of the
week.
• Always obey all traffic signals and signs. 10 SAFETY FIRST
• Where available, ride in dedicated bike lanes and where other • Ride as far to the side of the road as safely possible. Some
bikes are normally present to ensure vehicles are aware of you. situations do require that you safely position yourself on the
road so that traffic is unable to pass. This might be when
• Select a ride distance appropriate to your fitness. making a turn or when not safe for vehicles to pass.
6
• If riding with other people, make sure you are riding single file
INFORM OTHERS or allowing traffic to pass from behind you.
• In the event of an incident, someone should know where you • When riding in a group, avoid riding in the aerobars unless
are riding. you are riding in front. Your hands should always be able to
get to the brakes quickly.
• Always carry personal identification with you and emergency
contact information. • Taking unnecessary risks might gain you a couple of seconds
during your ride, but it could risk you losing your life. Always
• Carry a cell phone for emergencies. ride smart. 22
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BIKE COURSE
1. POSITION RULES
• Absolutely NO DRAFTING of another bike or any other vehicle is • THE OFFICIAL WILL:
allowed. i. Notify you that you have received either a BLUE CARD for drafting and
littering or a YELLOW CARD for any other penalty. The official will show
• Athletes must keep six bike lengths of clear space between bikes you the corresponding colored card.
except when passing. Failure to do so will result in a drafting violation.
ii. Instruct you to report to the next penalty tent (PT) on the course.
• A pass occurs when the overtaking athlete’s front wheel passes the There will be at least two PTs on the course.
leading edge of the athlete being overtaken.
THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE PTS WILL BE STATED AT THE
• Overtaking athletes may pass on the left for up to 25 seconds, but PRE-RACE MEETING.
must move back to the right side of the road, after passing. Failure to
complete a pass within 25 seconds will result in a drafting violation. • THE ATHLETE WILL:
Athletes may not back out of the draft zone once it is entered (drafting i. Report to the next PT and tell the PT Official whether you were shown
violation). a BLUE CARD or a YELLOW CARD. If you fail to report to the next PT,
you will be disqualified.
•O
vertaken athletes must immediately fall back six bike lengths before
attempting to regain the lead from a front running bike. Immediately ii. Have race numbers marked by the PT Official with a “/”.
re-passing prior to falling back six bike lengths will result in an iii. Register, via the sign-in sheet.
overtaken violation.
iv. Resume the race after serving a 30 second time penalty for all non-
• Overtaken athletes who remain in the draft zone (6 bike lengths of drafting violations (YELLOW CARD).
clear space between bikes) for more than 25 seconds, or who do not
make constant rear progress out of the drafting zone, will be given a v. Remain in the PT for the time indicated in the table below, for each
drafting violation. drafting and littering violation (BLUE CARD).
• Athletes must ride single file on the far right side of the road except vi.
Be disqualified if you receive three BLUE CARD penalties. An
when passing another rider, or for reasons of safety. Side-by-side athlete may finish the race if he or she has been issued a red card
riding is not allowed and will result in a position violation. disqualification, unless otherwise instructed by the Race Referee.
• Athletes who impede the forward progress of other athletes will be vii. Be disqualified for not reporting to the PT.
given a blocking violation.
Race Distance: IRONMAN 70.3
• Athletes committing rule violations will be notified “on the spot” by
an official. 1st BLUE CARD Offense 5:00
2nd BLUE CARD Offense 5:00
3rd BLUE CARD Offense DSQ
•D
o not attempt to discuss the penalty with the official.
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25BIKE COURSE
2. Bicycles must be racked in a manner such that the majority 12. Do not litter. Any item that needs to be discarded, including
of the bicycle is on the athlete’s side of the bike rack. but not limited to water bottles, gel wrappers, energy bar
wrappers, broken bike parts, or clothing items, may only
3. No tandems, fixed-gear bikes, recumbents, fairings, or any be discarded in the trash drop zones at each aid station.
add-on device designed exclusively to reduce resistance are Discarding any item outside of the trash drop zones will
allowed. Any new, unusual, or prototype equipment will be result in a blue card (5 minute time penalty).
subject to a determination of legality by the event organizer
and/or Head Referee. 13. Athletes must be individually responsible for repair and
maintenance of their own bike. Athletes should be prepared
4. The sole responsibility of knowing and following the to handle any possible mechanical malfunction. Assistance
prescribed cycling course rests with each athlete. No from official race personnel is permitted.
adjustments in times or results shall be made for athletes
who fail to follow the proper course for any reason 14. Athletes may walk bike, if necessary, but may not make
whatsoever. progress on the bike course unaccompanied by their bicycle.
5. Athletes must obey all traffic laws while on the cycling 15. Bike inspection is not mandatory and will not be provided
course unless otherwise specifically directed by an official, at Bike Check-In, although technicians will be available.
race monitor or designee with actual authority. Failure to do Athletes are ultimately responsible for their own bikes.
so may result in disqualification. However, race officials may at their own discretion make
final judgment as to the soundness of the bike.
6. No athlete shall endanger himself or another athlete.
Athletes who intentionally present a danger to any athlete 16. Headphones, headsets which are inserted in or covering the
or who, in the judgment of the Head Referee, appear to ears are not allowed during any portion of the event.
present a danger to any athlete may be disqualified.
17. Helmet mirrors or mirrors attached to the bike or body are
7. Helmets, bike shoes, and other cycling gear can be place prohibited unless needed for a verifiable medical reason.
around the athlete’s bike in transition. Shoes and shirt must Athletes granted permission to use a mirror will be ineligible
be worn at all times. for awards or World Championship entry slots. Athletes
using a mirror without permission will be disqualified.
8. Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are prohibited
unless permission is given by IRONMAN. If permission is 18. Athletes may not use communication devices of any type,
given by IRONMAN, it is the athlete’s responsibility to notify including but not limited to cell phones, smart watches,
the Head Referee prior to race start. Athletes seen with a Bluetooth enabled or “smart” helmets, and two-way radios,
camera, phone camera, or video camera without permission in any distractive manner during the Race. A “distractive
will be disqualified. manner” includes but is not limited to making and receiving
phone calls, sending and receiving text messages,
9. Athletes must wear a bike helmet number on the front of playing music, using social media, taking photographs,
their helmet. and mounting the device to a bike for purposes of using
the device like a bike computer. Using a communication
10. A CPSC-approved helmet is required during the entire bike device in a distractive manner during the Race will result in
portion including in and out of transition. Athletes riding disqualification.
without an approved helmet or chinstrap not fastened may
be disqualified. Alterations to a hard-shell helmet, which 19. Cycling with a bare torso is prohibited. Athletes must wear
affect its integrity, are not allowed. a shirt, jersey, or sporttop/sports bra at all times during the
cycling segment of the Race. Uniforms with a front zipper
11. No individual support allowed. Ample aid and food stations may be unzipped to any length, provided, the zipper is
will be provided. Friends, family members, coaches, or connected at the bottom of the uniform at all times and the
supporters of any type may NOT bike, drive, or run alongside top of the uniform covers the shoulders.
athlete, may not pass food or other items to athlete and
should be warned to stay completely clear of all athletes to
avoid the disqualification of the athlete. It is incumbent upon
each athlete to immediately reject any attempt to assist,
follow, or escort.
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