TRIATHLON EVENT RULES

Triathlon Rules

 

 

  1. “If you are a first time racer we suggest you bring the following gear:  Swim Suite, Towel after you get out of water to dry your self off and get the dirt off you feet, dry socks, dry shoes, T-shirt to wear biking and running that you can pre-attach your race number to before you start the race.” 
  2. Race time is considered the running time from the start of the participant’s swimming wave until completion of all portions of the event. (Clock will not stop between events).
  3. The race starts at Deephaven Beach and ends at Thorpe Park so if you drive, we suggest you park your car between the park and the lake and ride your bike down to the city beach and place your bike in the designated bike corral located west of the tennis courts.
  4.  Please plan to get to the city beach with all your stuff before 9:30 so you can check in, pick up your race number, get your bike set and listen to pre race instructions. 
  5. Late registration begins at 9:00 A.M. at the Main Beach Gazebo.
  6. Race begins at 10:00 A.M. rain or shine at the south end of Deephaven Beach.
  7. All participants must have assigned race number written on left arm.
  8. Race bibs must be pinned on shirts for the biking and running portions of the race.
  9. Shirts/shorts/towel and running shoes are left with the participant’s bike.
  10. Bike helmets are required for all participants.
  11. Participants will enter the water in waves, based on age and gender. 
    1. Wave 1 -          Elites (both genders)
    2. Wave 2 -          Both men and women 8-11 years old and accompanying Adults
    3. Wave 3 -          Men 12-14 years old
    4. Wave 4 -          Women 12-14 years old
    5. Wave 5 -          Men 15-19
    6. Wave 6 -          Women 15 – 19
    7. Wave 7 -          Men 20 – 29
    8. Wave 8 -          Women 20 – 29
    9. Wave 9 -          Men 30 – 39
    10. Wave 10-         Women 30-39
    11. Wave 11-         Men 40-49
    12. Wave 12-         Women 40-49
    13. Wave 13-         Men 50+
    14. Wave 14-         Women 50+

 

  1. Each wave is started at 2 minute intervals by the mayor and the police chief.

 

  1. Swimmers swim around designated buoys (marked by patrol boats)

 

  1. Swimmers boarding the patrol boats are disqualified from continuing.