1. Special note for tandem teams: The rule requiring tandem cyclists to rack their bikes in the changeover zone bike racks after finishing will be strictly enforced. More detail
2. Special note for paddlers: Avoid disqualification. Certain rules will be more rigidly enforced. Read this
3. Special Note:If you need to make a change to your team roster for any reason Click Here
4. Special Note:Again this year race splits will be timed with the ChampionChip electronic timing system. Racers will wear small electronic chips which will mark your finish times. These must be returned to race volunteers after finishing or a $30 replacement charge will be assessed. Full details
5. The opening ceremony and general instructions will be held at 9:10 AM on Owasco Road in the Changeover Zone. Race instructions will be given then.
6. Your race packet should include:
   • 1 set if race instructions.
   • Meal (1) and drink (4) tickets for each team member. These are attached to the race numbers and are detachable for redemption. Do not throw these away!
   • 4 programs
   • 2 small envelopes containing ChampionChip transponder chips. Do not lose these! You will be assessed a $30 replacement fee if you do.
   • An instruction sheet for attaching the ChampionChips
   • 1 red runner's number to be worn on the front
   • 1 red cyclist's number to be worn on the low back
   • 2 blue canoeist's numbers (or one kayaker's number) to be worn on the front
   • 2 canoe/kayak numbers to be placed on the front and back right hand side of the canoe or kayak
   • 1 bike frame number to be attached to the bike
   • a team flag (wristband) to be passed from runner to cyclist to canoeist. This need not be visible during the race, but it must be carried throughout the race and is subject to being collected at the end
   • safety pins
   • T-shirt for each team member
7. Check your packet right away. Inform Registration if anything is missing.
8. Your team numbers must be visible throughout the race. If not:
   • we will not be able to provide you with your splits
   • your team may be subject to disqualification if your number is not seen at a check point
9. We attempt to record splits for each segment of the race. This is extremely difficult because there is no chute to order placement. We will, however, post results as soon as possible. Please be patient and do not request times from the timers or tabulation center.
10. One of the problems for finish line timers and for those who desire accurate times in any race is people improperly crossing or nearly crossing a finish line. Racers who are not entered cause the timers to record a finish place and time. Also, some runners and bikers who "cool down" or go back to cheer on another racer wind up crossing the finish line a 2nd time. This results in serious problems with people's times and splits. Please do not cross or nearly cross any finish line unless you are entered in the race, and please stay away from the finish line when yopu are done.
11. If you have questions, direct them to committee members or the Registration tent.
12. Follow directions from personnel in "Race Official" T-shirts or Committee shirts.
13. Ambulances and first aid will be stationed at the changeover zone and on Deauville Island.
14. Please help with our clean-up efforts by using trash cans and containers.
15. Volunteers will be posted at all turns and major intersections on the run and cycle routes.
16. Because of the summer heat, this is a potentially dangerous activity. Please prepare yourself by drinking water before, during, and after your event. Please also be sure to read the "Know the Facts about Heat" flier in your packet.
17. No one may simultaneously compete on more than one team (e.g. a runner handing off to 2 cyclists). A racer may race a different event for another team (e.g. run for a short course team, then canoe for a long course team), but must NEVER participate with 2 numbers on.