ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 - AUGUST 21& 22 - Luray Triathlon
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ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 AUGUST 21& 22
WELCOME TO LURAY TRIATHLON!
CONTENTS
2 Welcome to Luray Triathlon!
3 Schedule of Events
4 Pre-Race Information
Physical Addresses
Directions to Lake Arrowhead
Lodging
Training for the Triathlon
Personal Safety
5 Race Weekend Information
Athlete Packet Pickup
Your Three Race Numbers
Race Day Parking
From the Race Director Race Morning Procedure
Relay Teams
Dear Triathlete,
Spectators
Welcome to the 15th annual Luray Triathlon in Luray, 7 Race Site Map
Virginia. We are excited to have you join us this year for
8 Transition Area Map
another memorable event! Our elite and top amateur
athletes will go head-to-head each day in what will make 9 The Races
The Swim
for exciting races to watch and fast finish times. The Bike
The Run
Training for the Luray Triathlon requires significant
Course Cutoff Times
commitment, hard work and sacrifice. All of us at the Luray
Triathlon want you to have a positive race experience and 10 International Triathlon Course Map (Saturday)
will be doing everything possible to help you reach the 11 Sprint Triathlon Course Map (Sunday)
finish line. 12 Post-Race Information
Post-Race Food
I’d like to personally thank the citizens of the Town of Awards
Luray and County of Page for embracing this special event Prize Purse
and for being such graceful and accommodating hosts. Race Results
Lost and Found
I would also like to thank all of the volunteers, businesses, Race Photographs
non-profits and race staff who help make this race a fun,
13 USA Triathlon Rules & Sanctioning
safe and welcoming experience for you. Without our team,
Water Temperature Rules
we simply could not do the event. Please take a second to Commonly Violated Bike Rules
thank a few of our volunteers on race weekend—they will Commonly Violated Run Rules
appreciate it. USA Triathlon Aging Up Policy
USA Triathlon Sanctioning
Good luck on race day! More Information
14 Sponsors
Ken Racine
Race Director
LURAY TRIATHLONS
ATHLETE GUIDE 2
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
START END EVENT LOCATION
3:30 PM 7 PM Packet Pickup Race Site—Modern Woodmen Shelter
Optional Transitions Clinic and
4:30 PM 5:30 PM Race Site—Start Area
Race Q&A
5 PM 6 PM Optional Open Water Swim Practice Race Site—Start Area
Hawksbill Brewery Downtown
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
START END EVENT LOCATION
6 AM 7:30 AM International Packet Pickup Race Site—Modern Woodmen Shelter
6 AM 7:45 AM International Bike Check-in Race Site—Transition Area
7:50 AM 7:55 AM Pre-race Safety Briefing Race Site—Start Area
International Tri & Du Race Starts
8 AM Race Site—Start
(see wave assignment for your start time)
12 PM 12:45 PM *International Awards Ceremony Race Site—Race Announcer
3:30 PM 6 PM Sprint Packet Pickup Race Site—Modern Woodmen Shelter
Optional Transitions Clinic and
4:30 PM 5:30 PM Race Site—Start Area
Race Q&A
5 PM 6 PM Optional Open Water Swim Practice Race Site—Start Area
Hawksbill Brewery Downtown
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
START END EVENT LOCATION
6 AM 7:30 AM Sprint Packet Pickup Race Site—Modern Woodmen Shelter
6 AM 7:45 AM Sprint Bike Check-in Race Site—Transition Area
7:50 AM 7:55 AM Pre-race Safety Briefing Race Site—Start Area
Sprint Race Tri & Du Race Starts
8 AM Race Site—Start
(see wave assignment for your start time)
11:30 AM 12:15 PM *Sprint Awards Ceremony Race Site—Race Announcer
Hawksbill Brewery Downtown
You have the option of picking up your Sprint race packet on Friday night when checking in for the
International Race for those of you doing the double.
*Awards ceremony times are approximate and will depend on our finishing athletes.
LURAY TRIATHLONS
ATHLETE GUIDE 3
PRE-RACE INFORMATION
PHYSICAL ADDRESSES PERSONAL SAFETY
Race Site & Packet Pickup:
Athletes may only swim in Lake Arrowhead during open
Lake Arrowhead Park
swim practice times on Friday and Saturday of race
265 Lake Arrowhead Rd
weekend from 5–6 PM and pre-race for warm up starting
Luray, VA 22835
at 7:30 AM.
Web: www.townofluray.com
Swimming in Lake Arrowhead outside of these designated
times may result in disqualification.
When training on the bike course, please ride single file,
bike on the right side of the road (with traffic) and obey
DIRECTIONS TO LAKE ARROWHEAD all traffic rules. When training on the run course, please
run on the left side of the road (facing traffic). Please be
The following directions are from downtown courteous to the local residents as they will be the ones
Luray (intersection of Hwy 340 and Main St.) to supporting you on race day.
Lake Arrowhead:
• Travel East on Main St. (US-211 Business) for
approximately 0.5 miles. RESPECT LURAY
• Take a right onto Reservoir Avenue. Reservoir Avenue We have always been welcomed by the town of Luray.
will become Fairview Rd after 1 mile. Continue to Our athletes have always respected the community by not
follow Fairview for 1.7 miles to stop sign. littering and treating residents with respect. Please help us
keep that tradition going so that we can enjoy the Luray
• Take a right onto Brookstone Rd, and then an immediate Triathlon and Duathlon for many years to come.
left onto Valleyburg Rd. Continue to follow Valleyburg
(becomes Lake Arrowhead Drive) for 1.3 miles to We have received complaints of riders not following
Lake Arrowhead Park on the left. Virginia law on riding your bike on VA roads. Here are
some laws to be aware of:
Driving directions can also be found at:
www.luraytriathlon.com. -Persons riding bicycles on a highway shall not ride more
than two abreast. Persons riding two abreast shall not
impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic,
LODGING
shall move into a single file formation as quickly as is
There are a number of lodging options available in and around practicable when being overtaken from the rear by a faster
Luray including hotels, cabins, B&B’s and campgrounds. Please moving vehicle, and, on a laned roadway, shall ride in a
visit the Chamber of Commerce website (www.luraypage.com) single lane.
for a complete list or contact them at: 1-888-743-3915.
-Ride as close as safely practicable to the right curb or edge
Camping is available at the race site (Lake Arrowhead Park). of the roadway
Reservations are required. Each tent is $20 per tent per night.
Please consult this link of VA rules:
One tent permitted per site. TENT-ONLY campground. No
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter8/
RV’s will be permitted of any kind. Make reservations by visiting
section46.2-905
the Lodging menu on the Luray website.
LURAY TRIATHLONS
ATHLETE GUIDE 4
RACE WEEKEND INFORMATION
ATHLETE PACKET PICKUP YOUR THREE RACE NUMBERS
Please bring a photo ID with you to pick up your race Each athlete or relay team will receive three race numbers:
packet. NO PHOTO ID = NO RACE!!! If you are under
• The smaller sticker must be worn on the front of the
18 without a photo ID, your parent or guardian may show
cycling helmet.
their photo ID.
• The large number (4 holes) must be worn on the front
You have the option of picking up your packet either the
of the body during the run and when crossing the
day before or the morning of each event. If you plan to pick
finish line.
up your packet on race morning, please arrive no later than
7 AM so that you have plenty of time. • The larger sticker is for your bicycle and must be
clearly visible from the side and folded over the top tube
If you are racing in both races, you also have the option of
or down tube of your bicycle.
picking up your Sprint race packet on Friday night.
Things to know about packet pickup: RACE DAY PARKING
1. You must show photo ID in order to receive your race All athletes will be directed to park (Lot A) near the lake.
packet. The upper lot (Lot B) will be reserved for handicapped
parking and overflow from lot A. See “Race Site Map” for
2. Adults: Each individual athlete and every relay member
locations of each parking area.
must pick-up their own race packet.
3. Minors: Those under the age of 18 years may have their Please note: If you need to leave before the last finisher,
parent/guardian pick up their packet. you will be directed from lot A up through lot B, where
you must make a left turn on Lake Arrowhead Rd to
4. Race Category: You may change your race category avoid driving on the course for athlete safety. Thank you
during packet pick-up. For example, you may change in advance for your cooperation.
from Age Group to Aquabike or Age Group to Novice,
etc.
RACE MORNING PROCEDURE
5. Swim wave times will be posted by age/category at
packet pickup. Packet pickup and the transition area open at 6 AM. Packet
pickup closes promptly at 7:30 AM and transition area
6. You will receive your timing chip on race morning near closes at 7:45 AM on race morning.
the finish line. You must have your running bib number
with you in order to receive your timing chip. If you have not already picked up your race packet, you will
pick it up at Modern Woodmen shelter.
7. Race day registration may be available at packet pickup
if the race is not sold out. Be sure to see You will be body marked behind packet pickup and pick up
www.luraytriathlon.com for up-to-date race status. your timing chip near the finish line. You must have your
running bib number with you on race morning in order
to get body marked and pick up your timing chip. We
recommend you place your timing chip on your left ankle
opposite the chainring side of your bicycle.
NO PHOTO ID = NO RACE After being body marked and picking up your chip, you
will drop off your bike and gear in the transition area.
LURAY TRIATHLONS
ATHLETE GUIDE 5
Bike racks are numbered and triathletes must put their
bicycles and gear on their designated rack.
You must use your assigned rack. Please be courteous of
the space and belongings of other racers before, during and
after the race.
Please note: that only athletes are allowed in the
transition area. No exceptions. You must show your race
number in order to remove your bike after the race is over.
RELAY TEAMS
Each relay team will be given one timing chip to be worn
by the swimmer at the start of the swim. After complet-
ing the swim, the swimmer will transfer the team’s timing
chip to the biker waiting at the team’s designated bike
rack location in the transition area. After completing the
bike, the biker will transfer the team’s timing chip to the
runner at the team’s designated bike rack location in the
transition area.
SPECTATORS
For athlete safety, we request that spectators please enjoy
watching the athletes from within Lake Arrowhead Park
during the race.
The main entrance to the lake will be closed when the race
starts for athletes entering and exiting the park for both the
bike and run portions of the race.
You’ll be able to watch the swim either lakeside or up on
one of the embankments overlooking the lake. You will be
able to watch the athletes run out of the lake and up the
stairs to pass through transition to head out on the bike
course. The athletes will return to the transition area after
the bike to head out again on the run before finally finishing
back in the park.
Please note: If you must leave before the last finisher, you
must exit out the Lake Arrowhead Park secondary entrance
by making a left turn on Lake Arrowhead Rd to avoid
driving on the course for athlete safety. Thank you in
advance for your cooperation.
LURAY TRIATHLONS
ATHLETE GUIDE 6
RACE SITE MAP
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C Comm Center 2 BIKE
SUPPORT
TOWN OF
SORORITY
SHELTER
A Announcer LURAY
T Triathlon Team / Club Tents
V Vendor (Food) Tents PARK PARKING LOT B
STORAGE SPECTATORS /
AID 1 MAIN
HANDICAP
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LURAY TRIATHLONS
ATHLETE GUIDE 7TRANSITION AREA MAP
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ENTRANCE
LURAY TRIATHLONS
ATHLETE GUIDE 8THE RACES
THE SWIM Rd and Ida Rd. If you are doing the Sprint, you will do only one loop.
The typical water temperature for the Luray Triathlons is The course will be marked with spray chalk arrows and signs at all the
76–82F. Wetsuits have been allowed without penalty in 50% of turns. Volunteers will point you in the direction of your turn.
the races over the past 14 years. It is not uncommon for water
temp to be 79F on Saturday then rain on Saturday night to drop Even though there will be police officers and sheriff’s deputies on the
the temp to 77F on Sunday morning. course for your safety, the course is still open to traffic—please BE
ALERT and BE CAREFUL!
We will take preliminary water temperatures during race week
and post them on our Facebook page beginning the Tuesday We recommend that you pre-ride or pre-drive the course prior to race
of race week. The official water temperature to determine day. Knowing the course is YOUR responsibility.
wetsuit eligibility will be taken on race morning 60-90 minutes
prior to race start by our USAT officials.
THE RUN
Swim Waves
Please see the course map for your race. If you are doing the
The swim waves will be posted at www.luraytriathlon.com mid- International, you will be doing a 2x out and back run course. If you
week of the race and will also be available at packet-pickup and are doing the Sprint, you will be doing a single out and back course.
race morning. Runners should run on the left side of the road at all times.
Swim caps will be provided at packet pick up. You must wear The run course will have limited vehicle traffic. Volunteers will be on
your designated swim cap color and start in your designated the course to direct runners. Please stay alert and remain aware of
swim wave. your surroundings!
For swimmers wanting extra visibility during the swim, we will Aid stations will be located at approximately each mile mark. Aid stations
provide white swim caps. This will allow swim safety personnel will be supplied with water and Hammer Nutrition HEED.
to observe you more closely. White caps can be requested at
Please be sure to return your timing chip to a volunteer after crossing
packet pickup. You will still swim in your designated wave.
the finish line.
The Swim Start
Please be at the swim start by 7:45 AM for a final pre-race COURSE CUTOFF TIMES
briefing. International cut-off times will be:
When lining up for your swim start, please seed yourself
accordingly. If you are not a strong swimmer, we recommend that
SWIM BIKE RUN
you start to the side or near the back of your wave. 1 hour and 10 3 hours and 30 5 hours
minutes after final minutes after final after final wave
Lifeguards and volunteers will be available throughout the swim wave start. wave start. start.
course to ensure your safety. If you are in need of assistance, roll
on your back and put your hand straight in the air to signal for Sprint cut-off times will be:
assistance. You may hold on to a canoe, kayak or boat, but using
it for forward progress will result in a disqualification. SWIM BIKE RUN
50 minutes after 2 hours and 45 3 hours and 30
If for whatever reason you do not finish the swim it is mandatory that final wave start. minuets after final minutes after final
you immediately check in at the finish line tent and report that you wave start. wave start.
DNF’d on the swim so that we know that you are still not in the water.
Athletes not making each cutoff will be asked to turn in their timing
chip.
THE BIKE
Finishing the race after the course cutoff time is at the discretion of each
Please see the course map for your race. If you are doing the Interna-
athlete, but race support will not longer be provided and the The event
tional, you will do a second loop at the intersection of Hollow Run
holds no responsibility for athlete safety after this point.
LURAY TRIATHLONS
ATHLETE GUIDE 9INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON COURSE MAP (SATURDAY)
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LURAY TRIATHLONS
ATHLETE GUIDE 10SPRINT TRIATHLON COURSE MAP (SUNDAY)
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LURAY TRIATHLONS
ATHLETE GUIDE 11POST-RACE INFORMATION
POST-RACE FOOD Please note: There will be a charge to have your awards
mailed. If you must leave early, we suggest you make ar-
Pizza, PBJ sandwiches, fruit, pasta salad, trail mix, chips, rangements to have someone else pick up your award for
cookies and drinks will be provided free of charge to all you.
athletes and volunteers after the race at the Modern Wood-
men Shelter.
There will also be local vendors selling coffee and other food. PRIZE PURSE
Prize purse has been canceled for 2021 due to diminishing
AWARDS interest in this category.
Awards ceremony will be held near the race announcer’s
tent. Awards will be given for the Top 3 finishers in each of
the following divisions: RACE RESULTS
• Overall (Male & Female) – Open & Elite Division Unofficial results will be published at our results kiosk
• Overall (Male & Female) – Age Group during the event. You will be able to access results using
your bib number. Our USAT officials will post the
• Masters Overall (M&F 40+)
penalties on a pink slip next to the results. Our timer will
• Age Group (M&F): 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, then update the results with penalties in preparation for
30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, the awards ceremony.
70-74, 75-80, 80+
Results will be published live and can be accessed with a
• Clydesdales (Males, 220+ lbs)
QR code that will be located at the race site. You will be
• Masters Clydesdales (40+, 220+ lbs) emailed the results link and QR code that can be shared
• Athenas (females, 165+ lbs) with family and friends so they can follow your race.
• Masters Athenas (40+, 165+ lbs)
LOST AND FOUND
• Novice (M&F)
• Relay Teams (Mixed, Male, Female) The lost and found will be located at the race announcer’s
tent.
• Top Luray Finisher (M&F)
• Top Military (M&F) RACE PHOTOGRAPHS
• Aquabike (M&F) We are excited to announce that the race photos will be
FREE again this year! That’s right! Photos will be taken
The first wave of each race will be the Open & Elite Division.
by Hypnotic Imagery. The photos will be available the
Amateur athletes may select to race in the Open & Elite
Wednesday after the race. Here are the direct links to
Division alongside the Elite athletes. Athletes in the Open &
where you will find your photos.
Elite Division will compete for the overall awards and prize
International Photos:
money and will not be eligible for age group awards.
https://hypnoticimagery.pass.us/2021-luray-
Athletes who complete the “Hawksbill Double” by individu- international-triathlon-and-duathlon
ally completing both the International and Sprint Triathlons Sprint Photos:
receive a special award. Athletes racing in a relay or an aqua- https://hypnoticimagery.pass.us/2021-luray-sprint-
bike category are not eligible for the “Hawksbill Double”. triathlon-and-duathlon
LURAY TRIATHLONS
ATHLETE GUIDE 12USA TRIATHLON RULES & SANCTIONING
The Luray Triathlon is a USA Triathlon (USAT) USA TRIATHLON AGING UP POLICY
sanctioned event and, as such, follows USAT rules.
Participants will compete in whichever age group they
would be in as of Dec. 31st, 2021. In other words, your age
WATER TEMPERATURE RULES group for the 2021 season will be determined by your age
USAT cutoffs concerning water temperature and wetsuit on December 31st, 2021.
eligibility:
USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONING
• 78 F or below: Wetsuits ARE allowed.
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the
• 78.1 to 83.9 F: Participants may wear a wetsuit at their sport of triathlon. Being an annual member or a one-day
own discretion; however, wearing a wetsuit in the member provides event organizers and participants with
temperature range will mean that an athlete is ineligible the necessary liability insurance coverage for athletes,
for awards. volunteers, sponsors and race staff.
• 84 F and above: wetsuits are NOT permitted—this is
for your own safety. MORE INFORMATION
For more information about USAT and USAT rules, please
COMMONLY VIOLATED BIKE RULES contact USA Triathlon by visiting www.usatriathlon.org or
• No drafting or blocking. calling 719-597-9090.
• No headphones, iPods, radios. USAT officials will be
on the course and penalties will be assessed.
• Hard shell helmets must be worn and must be fastened
before mounting your bike outside the transition area.
Failure to fasten your helmet results in an automatic
disqualification.
• Stay to the right to allow faster cyclists to pass on the
left and obey the yellow line rule. Crossing the yellow
line is an automatic disqualification.
COMMONLY VIOLATED RUN RULES
• No headphones, earphones or any radio-type devices
will be allowed.
• You must have your run # on your front as you
approach the finish line.
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