Race Photos
Photographers will be on site and course as well as before and after the race. You will be able to view and order your photos within 3 to 4 days after the race.
Here are some suggestions on ways to make the most of your race photos:
- Wear your race number in a place that it can be easily seen (the center of your chest works well).
Your bib number is used to identify your photos so remember to keep your number on a layer of clothes that can be seen.
- Make a face, smile, yell or wave at our photographers!
- As you take your final strides across the finish line, look up, put your hands in the air or congratulate your running buddy. Whatever you do, try not to block your number by looking down at your watch.
- At the photographers and especially at the finish, do not crowd up right behind another runner. Run in your own space if possible and you will help us get a better shot.
Race Numbers
PLEASE DO NOT ALTER YOUR RACE NUMBERS IN ANY WAY (cutting down, display incorrectly, etc.)!
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 in the middle of your bicycle frame number 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.
We recommend using a triathlon race belt to attach your number so you don't swim and bike with the race number pinned to your clothes.
Body Marking
You should have your race number displayed on your left bicep using the provided tattoos or with a marker so that you can be identified by officials and photographers during the race when you don't have a race bib on. Please apply the tattoos or write your number there BEFORE applying sunscreen.
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 groups 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 course. Sometimes latex swim caps are used. In that case, please inform the officials if you have a latex allergy and you will be allowed to swim without a swim cap or with your own. A brightly colored swim cap is often used as swim caps are also a safety feature to make you more visible to the lifeguards.
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.
Bike Check-In
Bike check-in is on race morning only between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m.
Transition Security
Only registered racers 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 race number 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!
DO NOT LEAVE ANY OTHER VALUABLES IN TRANSITION, especially small items that can be smuggled out (including bicycle computers).
Wetsuits & Water Temps
Wetsuits are allowed when the water temperature is 78 degrees or below as determined on race morning. This is usually the case only at races between November 1st and May 10th.