Event Info
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Join us at the Iron Girl Expo
Athlete Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory Packet Pick-Up
Saturday, August 17
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Genesee Park
Mandatory bike-check
Saturday, August 17
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Genesee Park
Packet Pick-up and Bike Racking Rules
There will be packet pick-up on Saturday. There will be no packet pick-up on race morning
All participants are expected to attend packet pick up Saturday in person. This is due insurance liability mandates. All participants must show a photo ID, and all USAT annual members additionally must show their membership card. Per USAT rules, each participant must pick up their own packet. NO EXCEPTIONS. A unique wristband will be affixed at this time which must remain on through to the end of the race.
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Sprint Distance: 1/2 mile swim/ 12 mile bike/ 3.1 mile run
AQUA SPHERE SWIM COURSE:
The swim in Lake Washington will feature an easy to navigate swim course that you will swim clockwise, keeping buoys on your right.
LIV GIANT BIKE COURSE:
This is a technical bike course that is flat, a climb, turns dips with beautiful views as you cross over Lake Washingon. The course will be well marked and volunteers to direct you.
RUN COURSE: The run is mostly flat and will run along Lake Washington Blvd toward Seward Park and then back finishing at the south end of Genesee Park. The course will be well marked and volunteers to help let you know where the turn arounds are. Water and HEED will be on the course at mile 1 and 2.
Swim Wave Starts
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.
Wet suits Rules
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.
Please note we will do an official water temperature reading on race morning.
Event Day Information
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 will be closed at 6:15 a.m. Please arrive early for race morning. We will have a prompt race start at 6:45 a.m. Athlete wristbands will allow you in and out of transition.
Race Talk at the Expo
We will have two course talks on Saturday, August 17 at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to attend 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.
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.
Age Group Awards
Awards to the top 3 finishers in each age group will be presented limited edition Iron Girl jewelry from Milestone Jewelry. We will have 15 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- 84; 85+ You must be 18 years or older to participate in the event.
Medals
All finishers will receive a custom Iron Girl medal.
Venue & Race Day Parking
More information to come on parking and shuttles.
