Welcome to race day! Please read the following information. Have a fun and safe race!

Spectator Bus
Once again we are providing a spectator bus for family members and friends. The spectator bus will provide one-way transportation to the race site. The spectator bus will depart from the front entrance of Telemark Resort at 7:15 am. There is no cost.

Race Site
The race start is at Telemark Point, nine miles east of Telemark Resort on County Road M. Refer to the map for parking availability. When parking on designated roads, be sure to park your vehicle as far off the road as possible to allow room for normal two-way traffic flow. Allow ample time. Coffee, hot chocolate and rolls will be available at the race site.

Check-in
Body marking for all triathletes will begin at 6:00 am near the transition area. Volunteers will mark your race number on your upper arm and leg. Your age will be marked on your right calf.

Timing
Chip timing will be used. Secure the strap on your left ankle. Relays must pass the chip from one relay member to another in the designated relay handoff area.

SWIM
1. Wave starts according to age groups are as follows:

	Long Course
	Wave 1	8:00AM	Men 39 and under
	Wave 2	8:02AM	Men 40+
	Wave 3	8:04AM	Women and Relays
	Short Course
	Wave 4	8:45AM	Men 29 and under
	Wave 5	8:47AM	Men 30-34
	Wave 6	8:49AM	Men 35-39
	Wave 7	8:51AM	Men 40+
	Wave 8	8:53AM	Women 29 and under
	Wave 9	8:55AM	Women 30-34
	Wave 10	8:57AM	Women 35+

2. The swim course is counter-clockwise. Keep the orange buoys on your left.
3. Each swimmer must wear a brightly colored cap as provided in the race packet.
4. Wet suits will be permitted.
5. The swim course will be patrolled by water safety personnel. Medical personnel will be on shore.
6. Swimmers may hang on to a boat or kayak to rest without disqualification. If you need assistance, signal a boat or kayak by raising your hand.
7. Relay swimmers hand off chip to team cyclist in the designated relay team area in the transition area.
8. Swim course closes 45 minutes after the start of the last wave. Anyone not finished by this time will be pulled from the water and disqualified.

Transition Area
1. The transition area has separate long course and short course areas.
2. The transition area is designed to allow all participants equal advantage. Each participant will travel the same distance through the transition area regardless of bike placement.
3. All racers must mount bike after exiting the transition area. All racers must dismount before entering the transition area.
4. Only registered racers and official race personnel are allowed in the transition area.
5. Timing splits will include: swim, transition 1, bike, transition 2 and run as well as your finish time. You must wear your timing chip or you will not receive any splits or a finish time.


BIKE
1. Each competitor is responsible for ensuring that his/her bicycle operates safely.
2. All cyclists are responsible at all times for their own safety and compliance with traffic laws on the course.
3. Cyclists are expected to heed directions and instructions of race officials. THERE ARE AREAS WHERE SLOWING DOWN AND TAKING EXTREME CAUTION ARE EXPECTED BY ALL COMPETITORS. The course crosses uncontrolled gravel roads. Be aware cars may be on the road. Exercise caution when crossing the road.
4. ANSI or Snell approved helmets are required during the bike race. They must be securely fastened throughout the cycling leg and any other time you are on your bike before or after the race.
5. RELAYS: Cyclists must return to the designated relay team area to hand off to the runner.
6. No individual support vehicles or assistance by anyone is allowed.
7. The long course bike has one water bottle aid station with water only.

RUN
1. Runners must wear official race number on the course at all times. Numbers must be placed in front of the body. Race numbers must be visible to timing personnel at the finish line.
2. No support or escort runners are allowed. This is an individual event. Receiving help results in disqualification.
3. There will be two aid stations on the short course and four aid stations on the long course. Aid stations will be stocked with water and Ultima Replenisher fluid replacement. Clif Shot will be available at aid station #2 on the short course and aid stations #2 and #4 on the long course.
4. Long and short course runners must exist the transition area by 11:00am.


GENERAL RULES
1. Course marshals and the head official have the ultimate and final authority to remove a participant from the race. Medical personnel have authority to remove a participant from the race if, in their judgment, the participant is physically incapable of continuing the race without sustaining physical damage or loss of life.
2. No participant shall wear headphones or any sound producing device during the race.


Awards
Just a reminder. The Northwoods Barbeque and Awards Ceremony is held at Telemark Resort. No awards will be mailed. Award winners must be present or have someone pick-up his or her award. The schedule of events is as follows:

	5:30PM	Open
	6:00PM	Dinner
	7:00PM	Awards
	8:00PM	Bon Fire

Race contributions are made to the following organizations:
Hayward Area Cross Country Running Team
Drummond-Cable Area Cross Country Running Team
U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Chequamegon – Nicolet National Forest


HAVE A FUN, SAFE RACE AND PLEASE THANK THE VOLUNTEERS!!!