BASIC RACE RULES
Complete race rules are below. Subject to change through April 15, 2024.
CAUTION: IF YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED A HALF MILE CONTINUOUS OPEN WATER SWIM, YOU SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT THIS EVENT.
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Race Rules and Instructions
CAUTION: IF YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED A HALF MILE CONTINUOUS OPEN WATER SWIM, YOU SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT THIS EVENT.
GENERAL
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Check-In starts at 5:30am at the corner of Main and Washington Street in downtown New Baltimore.
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Participants must be at least 15 years of age.
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Participants will have their race shirt, racing bib, and chip timer included in their race bag.
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Participants will have their race number written on their right arm and right leg
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Order of events: Swim .5miles, Bike 11 miles, Run 3 miles.
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Timing is completed in real time and results will be posted near the finish line.
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An awards ceremony will follow the race once all positions have been filled.
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At registration, athletes must have their bib number written on their left forearm and left calf.
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Bibs must be worn on the front of the athlete’s shirt for all legs of the race.
SWIM
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The swim must be completed in under 45 minutes. Water depth varies from 3 feet to 15 feet throughout the swim course. Those who cannot finish the swim in under 45 minutes will be disqualified from the 2nd and 3rd leg of the race.
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The swim will be divided into four different waves. Participants should be aware of their wave and only start during their designated waves.
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Floating orange markers will mark the swim course. Keep the buoys on your right at all times. Drifting off course will subject you to disqualification.
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Swim fins, swim aids, or artificial breathing apparatus may NOT be worn. Swim goggles or masks are permitted.
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Racers must wear the colored cap provided in their race bag to indicate your wave and for your safety.
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Should you be in need of assistance while in the water, call to one of the several boats which will be nearby.
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Float assists will be given by lifeguards in the event they are needed, however, participants should not use them as a means to complete the swim course.
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If lifeguards or safety personnel determine that a participant cannot complete the swim course safely, they will be pulled from the water and disqualified.
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Swim waves will be broken up into 4 sections:
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Wave 1: Age 1-39 with swim time under 22 minutes
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Wave 2: Age 40+ with swim time under 22 minutes (7:02am)
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Wave 3: Age 1-39 with swim time over 22 minutes (7:04am)
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Wave 4: Age 40+ with swim time over 22 minutes (7:06am)
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You must finish the swim portion of the race before beginning the bicycle portion.
BICYCLING
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Only conventional two-wheel, non-motorized bicycles are permitted.
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Bicycles must be in good working condition with functional front and rear brakes.
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All participants MUST wear Helmet.
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Ride your bike on the right side of the right traffic lane and no more than two abreast.
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The bike course runs along state highways and other roads that are not permitted to be closed. Participants should ride with caution and always obey traffic laws.
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Absolutely no drafting.
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No headphones allowed on the course.
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You must finish the bicycle portion of the race before beginning the run.
RUNNING
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The run will be throughout downtown New Baltimore.
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Water stations will be set-up approximately every mile.
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Only registered competitors who have finished the bike will be allowed on the run course.
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Mile markers are at every mile.
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Runners must run on the sidewalk when available.
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No headphones allowed on the course.
Transition Area
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Do not cross the timing mat on your bike at any point.
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Do not mount bike until you are cross the timing mat on foot.
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You must dismount bike before crossing the timing mat.
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You may not be on your bike in the transition area.