Race Day Information

Tri Check List

Swim Leg

• Goggles
• Swim Cap (provided in your race kit)
• Swim suit / Tri Suit
• Timing chip (provided in your race kit)
• Sunscreen

Bike Leg

• Bike
• Bike shoes
• Helmet
• Water Bottle/s
• Bike hand held pump
• Spare tube / tyre lever
• Bike gloves 

Run Leg

• Running shoes
• Socks
• Cap / Visor
• Race number (provided in your race kit)
• Race number belt or pins to attach your race number
• Sunglasses

What, When & Where on Race Day? 

USM EVENTS welcomes all triathlete levels, and we’re more than happy to help newbie’s throughout our races. If this is your first race we understand that it can be very daunting, so we thought we would put together a step by step guide as to what you will have to do, where and when on race day.

Check In
When you arrive at the venue, you will need to find the check in tent. Line up in the applicable line according to your surname or in the teams queue to collect your race pack (includes race bib, bike security sticker, timing chip, swim cap, and written race briefing).

Race Briefing
You will be required to read the briefing provided to you prior to starting the race. This document has all the information and rules required to complete the race, including how many laps are required for each race leg.

Bike Sticker
This is to go on the seatpost of your bike backward.

Race Numbering
From the rego tent you will then be directed to the numbering area where our friendly volunteers will number your arm and leg with your race number and category code. Please make sure you have your arm and calf ready for the number writing. To ensure photographers can see your number make sure your number is written on the front of your arm, not to the side.  Please note that in the event of wet weather, you will not be body numbered and you will be required to wear your race bib on the cycle and run courses.

Timing Band
You will collect the timing band at registration as part of your race pack. Secure this to your left lower leg just above the ankle. Once you have done all the above, proceed to the entry to the transition area where you take your bike and race specific gear. It is essential that you return the timing band at the conclusion of the event to the timing team. If the band is not returned a fee of $50 will be charged. 

Entering the Transition Area
For entry you need your race number written on your arm and leg, bike sticker on the handle bar stem of your bike & your helmet properly fastened on your head.

A Triathlon Queensland official will check your bike and helmet to ensure you have your security bike sticker attached and that your helmet is of a high safety standard. Please have your helmet secured on your head before getting to the transition area to make the process as quick as possible.

Bike Rack Categories
At the end of each bike rack row there is a sign indicating the race categories on that row of racks. Once you find an available section on your applicable rack, arrange your gear on the chainring side of your bike. Please ensure you only keep your race specific gear within this area. If you have a bag, there is a baggage tent next to the rego tent where your items will be secure for the duration of your race. Once you have dropped off your bike and race items, please move out of the transition area so you are ready for the prerace briefing with plenty of time to spare. Please note: the transition area closes at 6:30am sharp.

Race Start
There is a race start area marked by an arch, which will have a poster listing the wave start times and a staff member on a PA giving directions. When your cap colour is announced move to the start area. The wave starts have approximately 60 - 80 competitors. It is a good idea that you 'selfseed' so of you are a slow swimmer start at the back, while if you are a good swimmer start at the front.

Swim Leg
The swim buoys mark the course, look up for direction and if you are ever in trouble raise one arm for the water safety to assist you. Depending on the venue, the swim start may be a deep water start or a beach start.
 
Wave Starts
Enter the water when your wave/cap colour is called. It is your responsibility to find out your wave start time and to be a the swim start when your wave is called

Swim to Bike Transition
Competitors try to do this as quickly as possible, taking off a wet suit (if applicable) and racing in swimmers. Always clip on your helmet before taking your bike off the rack. 

Bike Exit
Jog or walk your bike to the bike exit where, once your bike is on the road, there is a mount sign indicating you can get on your bike. Take care of other competitors.

Bike Course - Road is Closed
Please stay left unless overtaking and be always aware of any parked vehicle, pedestrians or resident's vehicles which may be on the course. Please ensure you pay attention to race officials at all times.

Bike to Run Transition
Return bike to your rack before taking off your helmet, put on running shoes and run to the run exit.

Run Exit
A sign clearly marks the run exit but if you are ever confused please ask a transition official.
 
Run Course
There will be a drink station at the start of the run, and approximately every 1.5 kilometres.
 
Finish
The best part of the race! The timing transponder mats are underneath the finish arch, and your foot (with the band attached) must touch these plates. Once you cross the line proceed through the chutes towards the marshals who will remove your timing band.

Food and Refreshment / Recovery Area
You can collect your food and refreshments from the recovery area once you have completed the race.

Event Atmosphere
Now's the time to sit back and enjoy the bands, displays, massage, merchandise and swap stories with your friends.

The Presentations & Random Draws
We conduct presentations at the end of the event at approximately 10.00am.

Removing your bike from the Transition area
The transition area will be reopened again after the last competitor exits for their run leg. When you take your bike out of the transition area please ensure that you show both your body numbering and/or chest number and your bike security sticker to the officials at the transition exit.