SWIM – There will be no aid station between the swim exit and the transition area.

BIKE - There will be no aid stations on the bike course. Participants should carry enough drink with them to complete their bike course.

RUN – Participants will hit an aid station immediately after exiting transition starting the run. On the course Olympic distance participants will pass 4 aid stations and the sprint distance participants will pass 2 aid stations. Aid stations will contain water and

The most commonly violated rules are:

1.     Helmets are mandatory while riding the bike (BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the race).  Helmet must be buckled or strapped on.  This is a DISQUALIFICATION penalty.

2.     Headphones are not allowed at any time. On the bike it is a DISQUALIFICATION penalty for endangerment.  On the run it is a variable time penalty for Unauthorized Accessories.

3.     No drafting will be allowed while on the bike.  You must stay 3 bike lengths away from the person in front of you.  You have a 15 second window to execute a pass.

4.     Pass only on the left while on the bike.

5.     No blocking – Stay to the right side except when passing.

6.     Do no cross the yellow line around corners on the bike.

7.     No outside assistance will be allowed in the transition area.  You also may not have someone else pace you to the finish line on the run.

8.     Handlebar ends must be plugged to lessen the chance of injury in a fall.  This is a DISQUALIFICATION penalty.  Please ask for a plug from one of the bike shop vendors.

9.     You may not leave anything on the course (i.e. water bottles, gel wrappers, SWIM CAPS).  Everything should return with you to the transition area or be disposed of at an aid station.

10.  You must run or walk your bike out of and into the transition area.  You may not ride in the transition area.

11.  Your bike must be racked on the bike rack assigned for your race number.  It must be racked either by the seat or brake levers.

12.  You must wear your running race number on the front of your body during the run segment.  Your bike number must be clearly visible at all times on your bike.  You must apply the helmet number to the front of your helmet.

13.  If you are allergic to the latex swim cap, please see the race referee prior to your swim start so that you won’t be penalized for not using it.

14.  Athletes’ age groups are determined by their age on December 31st of the current year.  This is a USAT rule so that you do not change age groups in the middle of the year.

Variable time penalties except where mandatory disqualification is required will be given if you are caught breaking a USAT rule.

Olympic Distance

*Anyone worried about making the cutoff times on the course may go in the first wave.  Doing so will make you ineligible for Age Group awards, but it is well worth it if it allows you to finish the race.

Sprint Distance

Please stay for the awards ceremony if you are due an award. Unclaimed awards may be mailed if requested within 2 weeks after the event.  You must pay $10 for shipping and handling.  Contact TRIKW at 305-294-0693 to arrange mailing of your award.

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There will be no race number pick up on race day. You must pick up your race number and materials the day before the race at the Casa Marina Resort in Key West, FL.

Bring your valid USA Triathlon license and picture ID to race number pick-up. If you do not have your valid USA Triathlon card with you and have not registered as a non USA Triathlon member, you will be required to purchase a one-day license at the event.

RACE NUMBERS:

PLEASE DO NOT ALTER YOUR RACE NUMBERS IN ANY WAY (cutting down, display incorrectly, etc.)!  THE USAT OFFICIALS WILL PENALIZE YOU IF YOU DO.  There are three race numbers in your race packet that you are required to display during the event.  The bicycle frame number is the large sticker and should be wrapped around your seat post or frame so that the number is upright and visible from both sides of your bicycle.  The small sticker is the helmet number and must be affixed to the front of your helmet.  The run number must be displayed during the run segment on the front of your body.

BODY MARKING (Saturday):
Prior to the race on Saturday there will be body markers near transition area. Please make sure you get body marked prior to the close of the transition area.

SWIM CAP:

The swim cap placed in your race packet must be worn during the swim.  Do not trade your swim cap with another athlete, as the caps are color coded to assist race management in organizing you at the swim start.  The cap must be worn during the entire swim and taken back to the transition area with you.  A variable time penalty will be assessed to anyone leaving their cap on the beach.

WETSUITS

Wetsuits will be allowed if the water temperature is below 78 degrees Fahrenheit, in accordance with USA Triathlon rules. The water temperature is expected to be between 72 and 76 degrees.

BIKE COURSE

The roads are both opened and closed to traffic depending on where you are on the course. Ride on the right hand side of the road unless instructed otherwise by a police officer or a race official. Always ride as if the road is open as there will be two way bike traffic in one lane through stock island. Take extra care when passing other riders. Please discourage your friends and family members from driving on the race course while the race is in progress.

DROPPING OUT:

Please notify a race official and return your timing chip at the finish line if you drop out of the race.  YOUR TIMING CHIP MAY ONLY BE RETURNED AT THE FINISH LINE!  DO NOT GIVE IT TO ANYONE ELSEWHERE ON THE COURSE.

TRANSITION AREA:

Transition Area will open at 5:00 am Saturday morning for all races. There is no required bike check for TRIKW. If you need assistance with your bike while you are in Key West we recommend contacting one of the local bike shops. All race participants must be out of transition area by 7:00 am.

TRANSITION AREA SECURITY:

Only registered racers that have a wristband and race number will be allowed to enter the transition area at any time, before, during, or after the race.  This is for the protection of your equipment, so please obey all of the rules and respect the security guards who are there protecting your stuff!  If you lose your wrist band please go to the information tent for assistance in retrieving your bike.  ANYONE CAUGHT TRYING TO JUMP, CLIMB, OR CROSS THE TRANSITION SECURITY FENCE AT ANY TIME WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISQUALIFIED-EVEN AFTER THE EVENT! You may only enter transition at the 2 guarded entrances-NO EXCEPTIONS!  We are serious about securing your valuables!  You should be too!

RACE SAFETY AND Q&A SESSION:

Throughout the day at the Expo on Friday there will be a race safety and Q&A session that all participants are “highly encouraged” to attend. The course will be fully explained as well as tips given on how to make your race experience the best possible it can be and the most safe it can be. Certain parts of the course may not be typical of what you have seen in the past so fully understanding the course is a most.

PRE-RACE CLINIC AND Q&A SESSION:  (TBD.)

USAT Coaches Amy Spielberg and Bill Elkins will go over training, nutrition, and last minute racing tips at this pre-race clinic. A Q&A session following each clinic. The clinic will be held at Higgs Beach just east of the Casa Marina Resort.

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