General
Can someone else pick up my packet for me?
Do I have to get body marked?
What if I can’t race? Can I give my race entry away?
Yes! As long as you request the transfer at least 7 days in advance of the event. No transfers will be allowed within 7 days of any athletic event. Please contact us for help with this.
Can I wear my iPod or MP3 player during the race?
NO! Audio or earphone devices will NOT be allowed on the course whatsoever – that means no ear buds, sunglasses with music built in or any similar devices! This is part of the USAT rules in addition to our rules and for the safety of all our athletes.
When do I receive my USAT membership card?
Do relay team members need to register?
Yes! All relay captains & team members must register separately. This allows us to get important information about each athlete (including emergency contacts) and t-shirt sizing. The team captain will pay the full registration fee. Each relay member will have to sign-up as a ‘team member’ and will not be charged for registration (USAT, parking, packet-pickup fees excluded where applicable).
Can my child participate if they are under 18? Under 15?
Most likely. Please contact us and let us know that you have a youth that wants to race. Any online registrations with the birth date indicating the athlete will be younger than 18 on race day will trigger us to touch base with the parents or guardians. This allows us to confirm race details as well as their physical abilities.
Can I transfer, defer or get a refund for my registration?
Transition
How early should I arrive?
Will there be somewhere to change after the swim?
How is my gear kept safe?
Can friends and family help me in transition?
When can I take my bike out?
Swim
Are wetsuits allowed or required?
Do I have to swim a certain stroke?
If I need help, will I be disqualified?
I’m nervous about an open water swim. Any advice?
What gear can I swim with?
- Wetsuit (non pool event only)
- Goggles
- Swim-Cap (pre-assigned and supplied)
- Race Suit (or outfit UNDER your wetsuit)
- Heart Rate Monitor
- Swim Watch
Bike
What type of bike can I ride?
- Triathlon/TT
- Road Bike
- Mountain Bike
- Fat Tire Bike
- “City Cruiser”
- Recumbent
- Tandem