PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:

• Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
• Required: Proof of ID 
• Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID 
• Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan 

FIRE, POLICE, MILITARY, PORT RESIDENT COUPON

If you are Emergency Response Personell or a Port Republic Resident please use the case-sensitive coupon code ERPR2024 at checkout for a discount off your registration. Thank you!

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUPON

If you are a High School Student please use the case-sensitive coupon code highschool2024 at checkout for a discount off your registration.

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at Harry Bowen Memorial Park.

RACE SERIES 2024 - Pending Potential Updates

This event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and DQ Events Club Challenge.
You are scored for an overall placement, an age group placement, and for finishing the event. At the end of the series there will be prizes for free entries into 2025 and more! Kayak and Non-Multisport events do not gain points.
To be scored in the Grand Prix all you have to do is place in the Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
To be scored in the Club Challenge you need to select your club during registration and then place in Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!
Please click the links above to learn more; the most up-to-date information will be found on the Challenge pages.

SWAG

Custom Tank Tops
Custom Finishers Medal

ITINERARY

Friday

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available at race site

Saturday Race Day

6:00 am - 7:30 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased) 
7:30 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race
8:00 am - Adult Races start (waves based on # of entrants)

DISTANCES

The water is calm and clean with very little current. The bike ride is out and back on quiet traffic controlled country roads. The course is fast and flat with several rolling hills and some newly paved roads. The run is through historic Port Republic on traffic-controlled roads.

Triathlon 1/2 mi. Swim Distances

1/2 mile Swim , 16 mile Bike, & 4 mile Run

Triathlon 1/4 mi. Swim Distances

1/4 mile Swim , 16 mile Bike, & 4 mile Run

Duathlon Distances

2 mile Run, 16 mile Bike, & 4 mile Run

Aquabike Distances

1/2 mile Swim & 16 mile Bike

AWARDS

No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.

Overall Cash Prizes: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Tri, Du, and Aqua will receive cash prizes!
Overall Long Sleeve Sweatshirt: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Tri, Du, and Aqua will receive a long sleeve sweatshirt!

1/2 mi. Swim Triathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals (Long Sleeve Sweatshirt & Cash Prizes: 1st place $100, 2nd place $75, 3rd place $50)

Masters: Top 1 Male & Female Master Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 1 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
* You can either compete in the Age Group or Clydesdale/Athena division.

Port Resident: Top 1 Male & Female Port Republic Residents

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team

1/4 mi. Swim Triathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals (Long Sleeve Sweatshirt & Cash Prizes: 1st place $75, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25)

Masters: Top 1 Male & Female Master Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 1 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
* You can either compete in the Age Group or Clydesdale/Athena division.

Port Resident: Top 1 Male & Female Port Republic Residents

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team

Duathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals (Long Sleeve Sweatshirt & Cash Prizes: 1st place $75, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25)

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over**
** If there are less than 50 registrants as of May 4, age groups will be in 10-year increments

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, & Co-Ed Team

Aquabike Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals (Long Sleeve Sweatshirt & Cash Prizes: 1st place $75, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25)

Age Group: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**
** If there are less than 50 registrants as of May 4, there will only be overall awards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
• Split results will be available on website on race day
• Race scored by DQ Events
• Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
• All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol
• Absolutely no refunds
• Transfers and Deferrals are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions

USAT INFORMATION

This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.

Membership Types (click for more information)

• Bronze: One Day Membership
• Silver: Annual Membership w/ Benefits
• Gold: Annual Membership w/ Expanded Benefits
• Platinum: Annual Membership w/ Premium Benefits

Common Rules and Information

• ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID
• Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.
• You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard
• Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.
• No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete
• Headphones are prohibited
• No riding in transition at any time
• Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.
• Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.