Event Info
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BIKE COURSE: The following cut-off times for the event: Swim Wave Starts Event Day Information Course Talks at Expo Wet suits Rules Please note we will do an official water temperature reading on race morning. Age Group Awards
Course Information
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Distance: 1/3 Mile Swim/14 Mile Bike/3 Mile Run
SWIM COURSE:
A beautiful lake swim in Lake Zurich with a one loops swim at Paulus Park.
This bike course features rolling hills mostly flat and fast through Lake Zurich and the community.
RUN COURSE: You will finish your triathlon experience on a scenic run course that is a single loop around the lake.
Swim – 30 minutes
Bike – 2 hours
Run – 60 minutes
Athletes will start in waves by age group for the swim.
Please understand that you must complete each leg of a triathlon within the cut-off times listed. If you do not finish each leg of the event within the cut-off time, a volunteer or race official remove your timing tag. You will not be able to go on to the next leg of the event.
You are assigned based on the USAT age rule, which means you are racing based on your age as of 12/31/2013. Your swim wave will be noted on your packet.
Early arrival is recommended to allow time for you to park, walk to transition and get ready for a terrific race day. Transition will open at 5:00 a.m. and transition close at 6:30 a.m. with a prompt race start at 7:00 a.m.
Athlete wristbands will allow you in and out of transition.
We will have two course talks on Saturday, June 15 to get the latest event information, directions and more. The course talk is not mandatory, but will help make a difference in sorting out race day.
Noon
3:00 p.m.
USAT RULE Article IV Swimming Conduct
4.4 Wet suits. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
Strollers, Inline Skates, Rollerblades, Headphones and Dogs Not Allowed On Course
For the safety of all participants, strollers, inline skates, rollerblades, headphones and dogs are not allowed on the course at any time.
Awards to the top 3 finishers in each age group will be presented limited edition Iron Girl jewelry from Milestone Jewelry. We will have 14 age groups: 18- 19; 20 - 24; 25 - 29; 30 - 34; 35 - 39; 40 - 44; 45 - 49; 50 - 54; 55 - 59; 60 - 64; 65 - 69; 70 - 74; 75 - 79; 80+ You must be 18 years or older to participate in the event.
All finishers will receive a custom Iron Girl medal.
