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ATHLETE GUIDE
19 AUGUST 2018
DUN LAOGHAIRE,
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IRELAND
WWW.IRONMAN.COM/DUNLAOGHAIRE70.3
CONTENTS
PRE-RACE INFORMATION
Race Week Schedule
Directions
Accommodation
Parking and Buses
Checklist
Registration
Race Pack
Bags
Racking
Timing
Race Briefing
EXPO & Merchandise
Mechanical Support
Ironprayer
Massage
Practice Swims
Withdrawal
Rules & Regulations
Cut Off Times
RACE DAY INFORMATION
Transition
Rolling Swim Start
Swim
Swim Smart
Bike
Drafting
Mechanical Support
Run
Feed Stations
Finish
POST RACE INFORMATION
Bike and Bag Collection
Results
Awards
Race Photography
Lost Property
World Championship Qualification
Relay Team Instructions
Spectator Hotspot
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Friday 17th August
Moran Park, Queen’s
09:00 17:00 Athlete Registration
Road
Moran Park, Queen’s
09:00 17:00 EXPO, Massage & Official IRONMAN Merchandise Store
Road
Lexicon Library
11:00 12:00 Race Briefing
Theatre
Lexicon Library
15:00 16:00 Race Briefing
Theatre
Saturday 18th August
Moran Park, Queen’s
08:00 13:00 Athlete registration
Road
Moran Park, Queen’s
08:00 17:00 EXPO, Massage & Official IRONMAN Merchandise Store
Road
Newtonsmith Park,
08:30 16:00 Transition open for Bike, Blue Bag & Red Bag check in
Marine Parade
08:00 09:00 Swim Practice Sandycove
Lexicon Library
12:00 13:00 Race Briefing
Theatre
Recommended times to rack to save long delays:
08:30 10:00 Race Numbers 50-650
10:00 11:30 Race Numbers 651-1250
13:00 14:30 Race Numbers 1251-1850
14:30 16:00 Race Numbers 1851-2100+
Lexicon Library
14:30 PRO BRIEFING
Theatre
Sunday 19th August
Pearse Street DART
04:45 06:00 Athlete & Spectator Shuttle Bus Pick up
Station
Newtonsmith Park,
05:00 06:50 Transition Open
Marine Parade
Newtonsmith Park,
06:50 Transition Closes
Marine Parade
07:00 IRONMAN 70.3 Dun Laoghaire Rolling Swim Starts Sandycove
Moran Park, Queen’s
09:00 18:30 Official IRONMAN Merchandise Store
Road
9:10 Swim Completed & Final Cut Off Sandy Cove
Newtonsmith Park,
14:30 18:30 Transition Open for Bike, Blue & Red Bag Collection
Marine Parade
National Irish Yacht
18:00 Awards & World Championship Slot Allocation
Club, Queen’s Road
Newtonsmith Park,
18:30 Transition Closes & Event Finish.
Marine Parade
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Dun Laoghaire
Located just 7.5 miles south of central Dublin, we find our 2018 coastal host town of Dun
Laoghaire. Rich in maritime history, this seaside town is known for its fresh seafood, dramatic
sunsets and idyllic sailing conditions. Dun Laoghaire is home to a mix of cultural experiences,
hospitality, a variety of leisure activities and the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains -
making it the ideal setting and destination for the thousands of athletes and supporters who will
visit in August 2018.
Directions
Dublin is surrounded by the M50 motorway, all national roads heading to Dublin are connected to
the M50. Dun Laoghaire is located about 4 miles inside the southern side of the motorway exiting
at Junction 13 or Junction 16. The closest National road is the N11.
If you're heading North on the N11, turn off at the Ballybrack exit and follow the signs all the way
in to Dun Laoghaire, it's a straight run with a couple of roundabouts. On race day, take the exit at
Foxrock church and head straight in towards Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Kill Lane.
From the city centre there are two main options, as we call them the top road and the bottom
road. The top road is the N11 and takes you out via Stillorgan, turn left when you get to Foxrock
church and head straight for Dun Laoghaire along Kill Lane. The bottom road takes you out via
Blackrock on the R118, you need to take a left at Temple Hill onto the R119 (Monkstown Road)
to head for Dun Laoghaire. Both routes are well sign posted.
Finding the M50
Dublin's main ring road is well signposted. When you leave the port you will end up at a T
junction on a railway bridge, take a right here followed by an immediate left at the apartment
block, go straight through the next set of lights at Georges Street, continue up York Road and
straight through the next set of lights at Mounttown until you get to the roundabout at Monkstown
Farm, go left (2nd exit) onto Glenageary Road Upper, at the next roundabout take the third exit
(Sally Glen Road), continue to the next roundabout in Killiney, go straight through here (2nd exit)
and continue straight . You'll then reach a dual carriageway, keep going straight until you reach
the M50, this sounds more complicated than it is.
Venues 2018
Registration & Swim Exit & Althlete Breifing
Swim Start
Expo Transitions & Race Finish
Moran Park, Queen’s Sandy Cove Lexicon Library
Newtonsmith Park,
Dun Laoghaire, Moran Park,
Road, Dun Laoghaire, Marine Parade
Dublin Dún Laoghaire,
Ireland Dublin, Ireland
Ireland A96 H283
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Accommodation
Nirvana Europe are the Official Travel Agent to the IRONMAN European Series providing
accommodation, travel and event services to athletes and spectators alike. Having over 10 years
of experience booking accommodation and travel to IRONMAN events, Nirvana Europe allows you
to focus on your training, whilst reducing any worry or stress you may have about your event
travel.
Nirvana Europe have a tight knit team of Triathlon enthusiasts, who understand and appreciate
the time and hard work you put in, to achieve your race goals...and dreams! Their aim is to assist
and support you all the way, ensuring you fully enjoy your IRONMAN experience.
When booking your accommodation through Nirvana Europe, you will receive:
- IRONMAN Race Entry Cancellation Insurance
- Bike storage or bike permitted in bedroom
- Early breakfast on race day arranged from 4am
- Athlete orientated meal options
- News updates direct from the Race Organisation
- Water temperature updates and forecasts
- Use of cycle track pumps in hotels & in Transition prior to the race start
- Access to their exclusive bike mechanics offering a range of mechanical services at the
event
- Door 2 Destination Bike Delivery solutions, transporting your bike fully assembled from your
home to your event hotel
- Direct access to the Nirvana Europe experienced Event Crew on the ground at the event
- That feeling of having the support of experienced operators around you, and staying with
fellow IRONMAN athletes & spectators
Click HERE to visit the Nirvana Europe Website
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CAR PARKING
Car Parking is available in the Dun Laoghaire Ferry Terminal, located on Harbour Road. This is the official
event car parking and is a short walk to transition.
The car park will be open to park from 04:30 – 09:30 on race morning, and again from 15:30 – 21:00.
Between 09:30 – 15:30 cars will be unable to leave the car park due to athletes on the run course.
Tickets are available online for €10 pre-event, or for €12 at registration.
If you order online pre-event, you can collect your car park pass from our helpdesk at registration.
SHUTTLE BUS
Shuttle Buses will be available from Pearse Street Dart Station in central Dublin on race morning to
enable athletes and spectators to make their way to Dun Laoghaire.
Buses will depart every 15 minutes from 04:45, with the last bus departing for Dun Laoghaire at 06:00.
Tickets are available online for €5 at registration, or for €7 on race morning at Pearse Street.
You can purchase your shuttle bus tickets from our helpdesk at registration.
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All World Athletes
All World Athletes 2018 (best 10% of each Age Group) will receive the following onsite benefits:
• Priority bike racks (low bib numbers after Pro Athletes)
• Priority access to athletes registration (separate AWA branded desk)
• Priority access to bike check-in (separate AWA branded line)
• All World Athlete logo on race bib
• Inclusion in event program on screen (Athlete Welcoming and Awards)
Checklist
Below is a list of items we recommend you bring with you to the race. The items in red are mandatory for
IRONMAN 70.3 Dun Laoghaire:
Photo ID Race Licence or Day Licence Warm Clothing
Wetsuit Swim Goggles Lubricant
Trisuit/Clothing Cycle shoes Bike Tools
Race Number Belt Bike Water Bottles Bike
Bike Helmet Spare inner tubes Bike Pump
Nutrition Running shoes Socks
Sunglasses Sun Cream Hat
Registration
Registration is open on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th August.
It is compulsory that athletes register and collect their race packs within the times stated on the Race Week
Schedule. There will be no late registrations, please take this into consideration when organising travel.
Athletes will receive an athlete backpack containing the following;
Race number ID wristband Swim Cap
Helmet sticker Bike Sticker Transition bags
Bag stickers Number tattoos
Athletes will sign a waiver and provide their Race Licence from an ITU-affiliated national governing body or
have purchased a Triathlon Ireland Day Licence before they are able to complete registration. There will be
a Triathlon Ireland licence desk in Registration where you can purchase the Triathlon Ireland Day Licence
for €25.
Race Pack
ID Wristband
Your wristband with your race number printed on will be placed on your wrist in registration, you must wear
this wristband at all times from this point until the Awards Ceremony on Sunday as this is essential to gain
you access into the athlete only areas. Relay Teams will be issued with three wristbands.
Race Numbers
You will be issued a sheet of stickers; these are for you to number your kit with. Your bike, helmet and bags
must have your race number stickers on them. You will also have a race number to wear on your back for
the bike and front for the run. You can use safety pins if you wish. However, because you need to change
the position in transition it is strongly recommended that you get a race belt which saves you time, allows
you to easily switch clothing and avoids putting holes in your clothing.
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Tattoos
You will also have two temporary race number tattoos in your
race pack. The number tattoos are for your arms, between your
shoulder and elbow. We recommend you apply both tattoos at
home the night before or morning of the race.
These tattoos are optional and do not need to be worn.
Please follow the instructions on the back of the tattoos
carefully.
Bags
You will be issued with three bags at registration. Ensure that you stick the numbered stickers on the bags
firmly before you put your gear in them. You will not have access to your blue or red bag prior to the race
start on Sunday, so you must ensure that all the items you need are in the bags on Saturday when you rack.
Please note that you cannot mark these bags, other than with your race number sticker. Any marking will
be removed by the referees and may result in a penalty.
You cannot store bike pumps in any of the bags. There will be on site mechanics at each transition
should you need their assistance.
IRONMAN 70.3 Dun Laoghaire is a single transition event so your bags will be racked together in transition.
White Gear Bag
This is your after-race bag, it is for you to put any additional clothing you wear before the race and anything
you may require after the race. White bags will be collected by volunteers in transition pre-race at
Newtownsmith Park where they will be racked numerically in Athlete Village ready for collection.
We do suggest it may be better, depending on conditions on race day, to give your
white bag to your spectators who can then either return the bag to you after you
finish, or they can hand it in at the finish line, for you to collect in the Athlete Village.
Blue Bike Bag
Should contain the kit you need for the bike discipline, including your helmet and
race number on a number belt. After you have used your blue bike bag for your
swim-to-bike transition, use this bag to pack your swim gear in. This bag is racked
at Newtownsmith Park on Saturday, 08:30-16:00.
Red Run Bag
Should contain the kit you need for the run discipline. After you have used your red
run bag for your bike-to-run transition, use this bag to pack your bike gear in,
including your helmet. This bag is racked at Newtownsmith Park on Saturday,
08:30-16:00.
NB do not put valuables or over fill the bags. IRONMAN are not responsible for the
contents of the bags.
10Racking Times
Saturday 18TH August 08:30-16:00 For both bike, blue and red bags.
Racking
On Saturday, you must rack your bike, blue bag and red bag at the same time at Newtownsmith Park, Marine
Parade between the times stated in the race week schedule according to your race number. Newstownsmith
Park is a short walk from Moran Park, Dun Laoghaire, where registration takes place.
At Newtownsmith Park, you will need your bike, helmet, blue and red bags with all your bike and run gear in
them. You will collect your timing chip as you exit transition with the QR code on your wristband.
Be ready before you get to the entrance of transition. You must have your helmet on with the strap fastened
and be wearing your race number, have your race number stickers on the bike. Your helmet, blue bag and
red bag will be checked against your wristband as you enter transition. Without all these items, you will not
be able to rack your bike and bags.
Athletes are responsible for ensuring that their bike and helmet are in safe, working order, IRONMAN will not
be responsible for any bike failures.
Athletes will be responsible for filling the bag with swim or bike gear and hanging it back on the hook. Any
bags not rehung will results in a penalty.
When racking your bike take your time to familiarise yourself with transition, knowing where the entries and
exits are. There will be volunteers in transition to answer any questions, ask them now, don’t wait until race
day.
Security will be onsite overnight on Saturday and on Sunday morning.
Timing
You collect your chip in transition on Saturday when you rack your bike, blue bag & red
bag. Make sure you collect this when leaving transition when racking your bike , blue
bag & red bag. Your timing chip is on loan to you, failure to return the chip will result in
a €50.00 fee being charged. You need to wear your chip on your left ankle during the
entire race.
Timing results will show your swim time, bike time, run time, finish time, transition splits, overall and age
group ranking.
If you lose your timing chip during the race you must notify a timing official in transition who can issue you
with a replacement so you can continue the race.
Important - Only athletes with verifiable electronic timing data will be eligible to accept a World Championship
slot or receive an award in their Age Group.
Teams – the timing chip must be worn by each member on their section of the race.
You will pass the chip over to your teammate in transition, like the baton in a relay.
11Race Briefing
This year there will be 3 race briefings, the times are included in the race week schedule. These will
be held at Lexicon Library Theatre, which is beside the Registration area. It is mandatory to attend one of
these briefings.
Friday 17th August 11:00 – 12:00
15:00 – 16:00 (novice focused)
Saturday 18th August 12:00 - 13:00
Saturday 18th August 14:30 (PRO briefing)
We strongly recommend novice athletes attend the 15:00 briefing to benefit from the additional information
included in this briefing about preparation, equipment, bike and bag racking. It also gives more time to
orientate and make sure you have all your equipment ready for Saturday.
These briefings contain last minute updates on course, conditions and other instructions.
Official Expo and IRONMAN Merchandise Store
Friday 17th August 09:00– 17:00 Moran Park, Queen’s Road
Saturday 18th August 08:00- 17:00 Moran Park, Queen’s Road
Sunday 19th August 09:00- 18:30 Moran Park, Queen’s Road
Please take time to visit the exhibitors and show your support.
Mechanical Support
You need to ensure your bike is road worthy before you get to the race venue. Mechanics will be onsite to
help with minor last-minute issues prior to the race. Please report to the bike mechanics should you require
assistance. Pre-event on Friday in Athlete Village and an additional bike service shall be set up in transition
on Saturday.
Note that athletes must be able to repair a puncture without assistance and should carry spare inner tubes
and tools. IRONMAN will provide mobile and static support for other issues that athletes cannot fix
themselves but these staff are not on call and we cannot guarantee that they will be able to assist with a
problem.
You may accept parts and advice from other athletes or race staff, you cannot take items from members of
the public and must complete the bike on the same frame that you started the event.
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Pre and Post Event Massage
There will be masseurs available on site in the Athlete Village on Friday and Saturday between 8:00 –
17:00 and post-race on Sunday – 10:45 – 16:00. You cannot pre-book a massage slot they will be on a first
come first serve basis. The prices are €10 for 10 minutes, €20 for 20 minutes. Massages are free to all
athletes on Sunday.
Pre-Race Practice
Practice Swim
Saturday 18th August 08:00 – 09:00
The swim practice will take place from the swim start area of IRONMAN 70.3 Dun Laoghaire. All athletes
must have registered and be wearing their athlete wristband before they will be allowed to join the swim.
Athletes without a wristband cannot enter the water. Athletes must wear the official swim cap provided at
registration. All athletes need to exit the sea after their practice promptly; entry to the swim will be closed
15 minutes before athletes are due to exit the water. Insurance cover on the day is only for competitors of
the IRONMAN 70.3 Dun Laoghaire Triathlon
Cycling
We recommend that all athletes take the time to cycle or drive the course. There are some technical
sections and some steep hills to be aware of, especially from Roundwood through the Sally Gap and on to
Glencree. It is the athlete’s responsibility to know the course on race day.
Running
Due to the run course being on open roads it will not be marked until race weekend, although you can run
around the harbour area any time, please be considerate to members of the public. The run course is on
tarmac, and includes three 180degree ‘dead turns’, and takes in the incredible and historic East Pier – this
will be a unique experience!
Withdrawal
Pre-Race
If you wish to withdraw from the race prior to the race start (after you have registered) please inform the help
desk at registration and return your timing chip. If you do not return your timing chip you will be charged €50
for its replacement. It is important that you let us know if you are not racing so all athletes are accounted for
and we know you are safe.
During the race
To comply with the health and safety plan any athlete withdrawing from the race at any time must report it to
a staff member, please ask for the team leader of the area you are in. They will take your details and report
them to the race office. Any athlete who fails to report their withdrawal may result in suspension from future
IRONMAN events. Athletes who receive medical assistance from our medical team are exempt from this
rule.
14Rules and Regulations
Every sport requires rules and regulations to ensure fair and safe competition. IRONMAN enforce a series
of regulations for this very purpose and every athlete should ensure that they are aware of the rules for their
own safety and that of athletes around them.
In conjunction with the ITU, IRONMAN have developed a set of rules to govern long distance triathlon racing.
To download a full version of the rules click here.
There have been some notable changes including the colour of cards, time penalties and the drafting zone.
Also it is now permissible to carry a mobile phone with you. Using the phone on the course remains a
disqualification but in an emergency you can leave the course to make a call and then return to the same
point on the course before continuing.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING LOCAL RULES
Littering will result in a disqualification
Race numbers must be worn on the bike
Any graffiti painted on the road will result in disqualification of the athlete (chalk can be used)
General Rules
Outside assistance is not allowed. Friends, family members, coaches or supporters may not bike,
drive or run alongside an athlete, may not pass food or other items to an athlete.
No iPods, video recording, listening or recording devices are allowed
Athletes who are abusive or rude to Race Officials will be disqualified
Athletes who fail to follow instructions of a Race Official will be disqualified
If, in the view of the Race Officials, an athlete is unable to complete that section of the course within
the cut off time, they may be withdrawn from the race immediately.
Penalties will be issued by referees, as well as a team of motorcycle marshals on the bike course using the
card system below.
Yellow Card: 30 seconds times penalty
You must report to the penalty box in the transition area
Blue Card: 5 minute Time Penalty
You must report to the penalty box in the transition area
Red Card: Disqualification The
penalty
box will be situated in transition. If you break a rule on the course a referee will show you a card and report
your race number to the penalty box staff.
When you enter transition you must stop at the penalty box to report your number and the penalty that you
are serving.
Failure to report to the penalty box or serve the required penalty after being shown a card will result in
disqualification from the race.
If you are in any doubt over whether you were shown a card or not, it is better to report to the penalty tent,
serve the penalty, which allows you to complete the event, than be disqualified for not serving a penalty.
15SUMMARY OF GENERAL COMPETITION RULES PENALTIES
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New rules for 2018
Please note the following rules have been added or amended for the 2018 season:
Additional 15minutes has been added onto the bike course - total cut of is 5hours 45minutes.
Athletes given a yellow card will now stop for 30 seconds for 70.3 distance events. These will be served as
previously, in the next penalty tent for bike penalties, and when shown the card for penalties on the run
section.
‘Smart’ helmets have been added to the list of illegal equipment.
Athletes are not allowed to physically cause the forward progress of another athlete.
17Cut Off Times
Swim
The cut-off time for the swim is 1 hours 10 minutes from your start time. If you do not make the swim cut-
off, you may not start the bike leg. In addition, the bike out closes at 09:10. If you have not reached the bike
mount line by then, you will not be allowed to start the bike.
Bike
Besides the official overall bike cut-off time, there will be four intermediate cut-offs on the bike course. These
are in accordance with the approved traffic plan that coincide with the opening of the public roads to
traffic. These will only affect athletes who will not be able to make the 5 hour 45 minute cut-off based the
average speed that they have cycled to these points. The times are based on the last swimmer taking the
full 1hr 10 min for the swim and then maintaining the slowest average speed required to complete the course.
The first cut-off will be at the left turn on to Enniskerry Road at Kilternan (12 KM)
The second cut-off will be at Long Mile Hill (20 KM)
The third cut-off will be at Viewing Point (61KM)
The fourth cut-off will be at Our Lady of Wayside Church, Kilternan (72KM)
Athletes who do not make these cut-offs may not remain on the course. They will be collected by the
sweep vehicles. IRONMAN reserve the right to remove an athlete from the event at any stage if, in the
view of the officials, they are unable to complete that leg of the event within the cut off.
Please ensure your family & friends refrain from painting race numbers or messages of support on the roads,
this is illegal and may result in them being charged the costs to repair the damage.
The cut-off time for the bike is 5 hours and 45 minutes from your individual start time recorded by the timing
chip. If you do not make the bike cut-off, you may not start the run leg.
Run
The cut off will be at the beginning of the third lap (approximately 14KM), any athlete who has not begun the
third lap at this point will proceed to the athlete village.
Cut-off athletes will be removed from the race in order to maintain accurate times and places in the race
results.
Please be aware that you could cross the finish line and be DNF’d after the race based on final timing
verified by timing company because you failed to complete the bike in the required time or the run within
8hr 45mins from the start of your wave.
18RACE DAY INFORMATION
Transition
We recommend you arrive in transition a minimum of 60 minutes before the swim start. It is better to be
prepared and relax before the race than to be rushing to get ready if you are running late.
You will have access to your bike, but not to your blue or red bags prior to the race start. Now is the time to
put your drinks bottles and nutrition on your bike, check it is in the right gear to start and pump up your tyres
if needed.
Again take this time to familiarise yourself with your surroundings, where your bike is located etc. Do not
attempt to mark your bike or bags, any markings will be removed by race officials and could result in a
penalty. Transition will close at 06:50.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BE ON TIME.
If you discover you have forgotten anything in the morning i.e. race number or timing chip please notify an
official as soon as possible so time is allowed to try and get you a replacement.
White Bag Drop
Athletes wishing to use this service will have to drop their bags at the trucks before going to the swim start.
Please place your bag in the container marked with your race number.
Swim Course (Rolling Start self-seeded)
You will choose your start time based on your estimated swim time.
The Pro athletes will start first from the beach, age groupers will then flow into the water in a rolling start.
Each athlete will receive an individual start time based on when your timing chip crosses the mat just
before you enter the water. We strongly advise that you seed yourself accurately according to your
estimated swim time. There is no advantage to starting early if you are not a strong swimmer. The swim,
bike and finish line cut offs will be applied to your start time.
Please do not wear shoes to the swim start. Any items left at the swim start will be disposed of immediately
after the swim has finished.
Athletes have 1 hour 10 minutes to complete the swim course based on your individual start time
registered when you cross the timing mat at the swim start. The bike out will close 1 hour and 20 minutes
after the last starter, any athletes still in transition will not be allowed on the bike course.
If you are not an experienced open water swimmer, we strongly recommend that you:
a) Ensure that you place yourself at the back of the rolling start seeding
b) Stay calm.
c) If you run into trouble, lie on your back and hold an arm in the air to attract the attention of a kayak, which
will come to you. You may hold onto the kayak to catch your breath and then continue swimming, always
following the kayakers instructions, however if it is necessary a rescue boat will come to return you to land.
A wetsuit is mandatory
Each swimmer must wear the swim cap provided in registration.
No fins, paddles, snorkels or flotation devices of any kind are allowed
Swimmers are required to stay on course, failure to follow the course may result in a penalty
No nudity is allowed on the race site. If you wish to change completely there will be separate male and
female change areas for this in the transition marquees.
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Bike Course
The IRONMAN 70.3 Dun Laoghaire bike course is a looped course. The course will head west towards the
Dublin & Wicklow Mountains on an 88km (54.5 mile) one loop bike course, heading inland through Dun
Laoghaire before gently climbing towards Kilternan before turning south through Enniskerry and
Roundwood. From here, athletes will embark on an amazing ascent into the Wicklow Mountains National
Park towards the Sally Gap. Riders will then head for Glencree and start the descent towards the Viewing
Point, taking in the spectacular views of both Dublin city and the surrounding landscape. This will provide a
real test for athletes as it is the most technical part of the course. Once through this stage, athletes will
head towards Glencullen before descending back towards Dun Laoghaire for the second transition. The
course climbs a total of 1274 metres.
You will have 5 hours 45mins after you cross the swim timing mat to complete the full bike course.
Athletes unable to make the cut off will be picked up from the course by a sweep vehicle.
Anyone in transition after the cut off will not be permitted to continue on the run.
All athletes are required to ride road/triathlon bikes only, no mountain bikes.
Athletes must ride single file on the left side of the road near the verge except when passing another
cyclist or where instructed by course signage or race marshals.
Do not cross centre line.
Any littering on the bike course will result in disqualification.
Drafting
Drafting is when you enter someone’s slip stream. The minimum distance between two athletes is
12 metres measured from the leading edge of the front wheel. An athlete may enter the draft zone of
another athlete, but must be seen to be progressing through that zone.
A maximum of 25 seconds will be allowed to pass through the zone of another athlete; if you remain in this
zone without overtaking, you will receive a blue card.
A “pass” occurs when the overtaking athlete’s front wheel passes the leading edge of the front wheel of the
athlete being overtaken.
It is then up to the overtaken athlete to drop back 12m within 25 seconds so they are not drafting.
Re‐passing by the overtaken athlete prior to dropping out of the draft zone will incur in a drafting penalty.
Athletes cannot block another athlete from passing.
Draft Zone
12m
25 seconds
21Mechanical Support on course
The mechanics and race officials will not assist with repairing punctures and you should be self-sufficient
when it comes to minor mechanical issues.
While the Support Team may, at their discretion, provide spare parts to athletes, you will be required to visit
the mechanics when you have completed the race to pay for these items. The mechanics will be following
the course and are not on call, we cannot guarantee a response time, this is dependent on demand and
locations.
22Run Course
The run is a picturesque 3 lap, 21km (13.1 mile) coastal run that takes in the Dún Laoghaire sea front, the
East Pier and the historic sailing clubs in the harbour before crossing the finish line at the iconic LexIcon
library with the stunning backdrop of Dún Laoghaire harbour. The course will climb 27 metres.
Athletes have 8 hours 45 minutes after their wave start to complete the race.
No form of locomotion other than running, walking or crawling is allowed.
Athletes are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear due to the varied terrains.
Please be aware that you could be DNF’d after the race based on final timing verified by timing
company which shows that you failed to meet the cut off applicable to your start.
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Feed Stations
Feed Station Locations DUN LAOGHAIRE
Bike
There will be three Stations on the bike course, at 24km, 52km and 70km. Each Feed Station will contain the below:
Enervit Isotonic Sports Drink - Orange
• Enervit Energy Bars – Orange & Apricot
• Bananas (Cut in half)
• Water
Drink from these Feed Stations will be handed out in bike specific drink bottles.
Run
There will be three Feed Stations on the run course approximately 2/2.5km apart. Each Feed Station will contain
the below:
• Enervit Isotonic Sports Drink- Orange
• Enervit Gels – Orange & Raspberry with Caffeine
• Cola
• Bananas
• Red Bull Energy Drink (3km, 10.5km, 18km)
Water
Drink from these Feed Stations will be handed out in cups
Cups and gels should be thrown in the bins provided – not on the ground.
Athletes will be issues a penalty if caught littering by a Race Official.
25Ready Reckoner
Personal Needs
Please note: There will be NO personal needs on the run course. As per previous years we will not
have personal needs on the bike course.
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POST RACE INFORMATION
Finish Line and Athlete Recovery
IRONMAN rules state that spectators cannot cross the finish line with you. If an athlete comes down the finish line
with a spectator, they will be disqualified. Please ensure your spectators are aware of this it is for safety as well as
fairness to other athletes.
After you have finished the race you will receive your medal at the finish line and then enter the recovery area. Here
you can help yourself to some food and drink. Your white bags and finisher t shirts will be in this area. This is where
your timing chip will be taken from you. The recovery area is an athlete only area.
Bike and Bag Collection
Newtonsmith Park Transition area will open at 14:30 for collection of bikes and bags. You will need to show your
wristband with corresponding number to your bike and bag to take your items from transition. It is recommended
that you check you have all your items before you leave transition. All equipment must be collected by 18:30.
Medical
To comply with the health and safety plan any athlete withdrawing from the race at any time must report it to a staff
member, please ask for the team leader of the area you are in. They will take your details and report them to the race
office. Any athlete who fails to report their withdrawal may result in suspension from future IRONMAN events.
Athletes who receive medical assistance from our medical team are exempt from this rule.
IRONMAN is focused on the safety of all their athletes and have asked our Medical Director for advice on the best
response to finding fellow athletes in difficulty on the course.
Results
Results will be available live on www.ironman.com and www.ironman.com/dunlaoghaire70.3 the day after the
event. Paper copies of the provisional results will be printed and displayed on site once the race has finished on race
day. If you have a query with your result after the race, please report it ASAP to the Athlete Services desk in the
registration marquee before 17:00. Queries after this time must be emailed to dunlaoghaire70.3@ironman.com with
full details. All queries are compiled and resolved with the timing company within 7 days of the event.
Lost Property
Lost property will be held collated throughout the day and can be found at the Awards Ceremony at 18:00 on Sunday.
If you are missing an item, please check with lost property in the area you may have lost the item before 17:00 on race
day. If you find an item, please take it to lost property so its owner can retrieve it. Items will not be posted after the
event so check all your belongings before you go home.
28Awards
There will be awards for the top 3 male and female athletes in each age group and top 6 male and female professional
athletes. There will be one award for the top 3 male, female and mixed relay teams. Awards will not be posted so if
you would like your award please be present at the Award presentation at 18:00 on race day at The National Irish
Yacht Club.
Race Photography
FINISHER PIX – NEVER FORGET YOUR RACE!
Your race is in safe hands! FinisherPix will be at the IRONMAN 70.3 Dun Laoghaire to cover your race. 24
– 48 hours after the end of the race your personal race photos will be available.
Get the FinisherPix Facebook App and a selection of your personal race images will be automatically and
free posted to your Facebook timeline as soon as the photos are available. Simply click on the link, type in
your BIB number and accept the installation of the app to your profile.
Social Media
There will be live updates during race weekend on the Twitter and Facebook pages. Please ensure you “like” the pages
for up to date information and pass it on to your friends and family who may not be on site so they can follow the race.
Facebook Twitter
IRONMAN Live (www.ironman.com) will also provide Athlete Tracker giving regular updates on the progress of each
athlete’s race
29IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Qualification
2019 World Championship - Nice, France
IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World
Championship has been awarded to Nice, France. The event will take place on Saturday, September 7th
and Sunday, September 8th, 2019, and will be the first time IRONMAN holds a world championship event
in France.
As the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes on the French Riviera in the southeast coast of France, Nice first
hosted an IRONMAN event in 2005 and since then has been one of the most popular locations on the
IRONMAN race circuit. The world championship is the pinnacle event in the IRONMAN 70.3 calendar and
with global rotation that began in 2014, it showcases the best venues IRONMAN has to offer around the
world.
The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship event expects to attract more than 6,000 athletes from over
100 global qualifying events in locations such as Austria, Australia, China, Germany, Spain, South Africa,
Sweden and the Americas.
There will be 50 qualifying Age Group slots available for 2019. Actual slots given in each age group will be
finalised in accordance with participant entry data for that race. If there are no athletes entered in the
race in a particular age group, then that slot will be moved to the largest populated age group in that
same gender.
See the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Promotional Video
30Slot Allocation
Below is the slot allocation from 2017 as a reference. The slots allocated to each age group will be
based on the number of participants who start in each category on race day.
Category Slots Category Slots
M18-24 1 F18-24 1
M25-29 2 F25-29 1
M30-34 3 F30-34 1
M35-39 4 F35-39 1
M40-44 4 F40-44 1
M45-49 4 F45-49 1
M50-54 2 F50-54 1
M55-59 1 F55-59 1
M60-64 1 F60-64 1
M65-69 1 F65-69 1
M70-74 1 F70-74 1
Athletes must be present to accept their slot. If athletes are not present to accept their slot, it will be
forfeited. A slot will roll down to the next person (same gender). The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
entry fee needs to be paid onsite if you wish to accept your slot. The cost of the slot is 425 USD + 8% Active.
Payment by credit or debit card only.
Only Age‐Group Athletes are eligible to receive Age‐Group World Championship Qualifying Slots. Athletes
holding current Professional or Elite status with any ITU Member National Triathlon Governing Body, WTC’s
Pro Membership program or having raced as an elite athlete in any international events during the
calendar year, are not eligible for Age Group Slots. Athletes may not at the time of the event, nor at the
time of the World Championship event they have qualified for, hold professional or elite status.
Any change in an athletes status prior to any event participation or a qualified World Championship event
must be disclosed to WTC immediately. Failure of Athlete to make such disclosure will be cause for
disqualification from such Event and may result in sanction from WTC Events.
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RELAY TEAM INSTRUCTIONS
The majority of information in the individual Athlete Guide will apply to relay teams, with
regard to timings and requirements to register and rack. Where there are variations due to
the team logistics, we have provided the information below.
Registration
Registration for all athletes will take place on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th August. If all of the team members
cannot attend registration prior to race day there must be no changes and a completed waiver must be
printed and signed by each athlete in order to receive the race pack. Please download this here. In this
instance one member must also present 3 Race Licences and be able to confirm emergency contact
information for all athletes.
Teams will confirm the details of their athletes at registration, if there are any changes to be made this will
be done at the Help Desk.
Teams will receive 3 athlete backpacks and 1 pack containing the following;
Swimmer Cyclist Runner
ID Wristband ID Wristband ID Wristband
Blue Transition Bag Red Transition Bag White Transition Bag
Bag Sticker Bag Sticker Bag Sticker
Swim Cap Helmet and Bike Stickers
Timing Chip Race Number
Timing Chip Receipt
Rules & Regulations
Please make sure that you are familiar with the General Rules for IRONMAN and the specific rules that relate
to each discipline for the relevant athlete, these are contained in the Athlete Guide.
It is the responsibility of each team member to understand the course they must complete, what time they
must be in place for the swim start, the changeovers and the finish.
Race Pack
ID Wristbands
You will receive three wristbands in your pack. Each has your team’s race number printed on and one must
be placed around each athlete’s wrist. Team members must wear this wristband at all times, it will provide
access into the athlete-only areas.
Race Numbers
You will be issued a sheet of stickers; these are for you to number your kit with.
Cyclist, your bike and helmet must have your race number stickers on them before you take it to transition
on Saturday.
You will also have a race number to wear on your back for the bike, you pass this to the runner and they
wear it on their front. It is strongly recommended that you get a race belt which saves time. Relay Team
Instructions
33Bags
You will be issued with three bags at registration. You must ensure that you stick the numbered stickers on
the bags firmly before you put your gear in them. You will use them as follows, which is different from
individual athletes. The cyclist and runner should arrive in transition changed and ready to race.
Blue Bag Swim to Bike
The swimmer should put any gear that they will need after the swim – dry clothing, towel, etc – in the blue
bag. The cyclist must take this bag and bring it into transition with them, to hand to the swimmer at the
changeover point.
Red Bag Bike to Run
The cyclists should put anything they need after the bike into this bag and give it to the runner. The runner
must bring this bag to transition with them, to hand over to the cyclist at the changeover point.
White Gear Bag
The runner can put anything they will need after the race in the white bag and give it to the cyclist when they
change over in transition. The cyclist can then leave this with the other white bags in the recovery area at
the finish, so that it is not carried down the finish line.
Racking
You must rack the bike on Saturday between 08:30-16:00. The bike and helmet must have your race
number stickers on them and your corresponding wristband will be checked. Without these you will not gain
access into transition.
Be ready before you get to the entrance to transition. The cycling helmet must be on, with the strap fastened
and race number displayed.
The cyclist should take time to familiarise themselves with transition, knowing where the bike is racked, the
exit and team members need to know where the changeover areas are.
Timing
The athlete racking will collect the timing chip upon exiting transition on Saturday, where they will scan the
QR code on their wristband. It must then be given to the swimmer to wear during the swim.
The timing chip must be worn by each member on their section of the race, you will hand over the
chip in the relay changeover area in transition.
Change Over
It is up to the cyclist and runner to be in the changeover area ready to meet their team member. The swimmer
will pass the chip to the cyclist and cyclist to runner in the changeover area. The cyclist must also pass on
the race number for the runner to wear on the front.
If the swimmer or cyclist fail to make the transition within the cut off time, then the cyclist or runner will be
told to start, so that all members get to start their discipline.
34Swim
Relay teams will start with individual athletes.
The swimmer must be wearing the timing chip under their wetsuit.
Athletes have 1 hour 10 minutes to complete the swim course.
Swim to Bike
From the swim exit the swimmer must make their way to transition. In the relay changeover area the swimmer
gives the timing chip to the cyclist and the cyclist gives the swimmer the blue bag.
The cyclist must have the race number on their back and be wearing their helmet. The cyclist attaches the
chip to their left ankle and then leaves the area to go to their bike. The swimmer can change and then must
exit transition, and will not have access to transition during the remainder of the race.
If the swimmer doesn’t make the cut off time, the cyclist can still continue to race and if necessary they will
be issued a new timing chip to do this.
Bike to Run
The runner should be waiting in the changeover area with the red bag. Once the cyclist has finished the bike
and gets to transition, they rack their bike and run to the relay changeover area and give the timing chip and
race number to the runner. The cyclist takes the red bag and is then free to exit transition. The bike can be
recovered from transition when the transition area re-opens. This time is given in the Race Week Schedule.
If the cyclist does not make the cut off, the runner will be allowed to continue with the race, a new timing chip
will be provided for this.
Finish Line and Athlete Recovery
Relay teams if they wish can finish together. There will be a joining point close to the red carpet on Queen’s
Road and here you can wait until your runner arrives. Please be aware of other athletes who are finishing
the whole race coming down the finish line with you. IRONMAN rules state that spectators cannot finish with
an athlete, so bear this in mind when crossing the line in front of other athletes.
After you have finished the race you will receive your medals at the finish line and then enter the recovery
area. If you cross the line alone, let the medal volunteer know you are a team and he/she will give you three
medals. In the recovery area you can help yourself to some food and drink. Your white bags and relay finisher
t shirts will be in this area (ensure you ask for a team shirt). Your timing chip will be taken from you here. The
recovery area is an athlete only area.
Awards
There will be trophies for the top 3 teams in the male, female and mixed categories. Trophies will not be
posted so if you would like your trophy please be present at the Award presentation at 18:00 at the National
Irish Yacht Club on race day.
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