2016 ATHLETE GUIDE
Dear Athletes, Welcome to the eighth annual TriWaco Sprint & Olympic Triathlon. We are honored that you have chosen to race deep in the heart of Texas! Waco is the home of the first triathlon ever held in the state of Texas. The Waco Striders hosted the event in May 1980 with 24 men and one woman to compete in the Olympic distance at Lake Waco with the staging area at Speegleville Park. The event grew to 500 entries with a waiting list each year. The 12th annual Waco Triathlon was in 1991. That was the last year for the triathlon until the new TriWaco in 2009. Many triathletes considered the Waco Triathlon the best in Texas, and we re confident the annual TriWaco will continue to provide a wonderful race experience. See you at the finish line, Frank Cortese Race Director Tri-Now endurance TriWaco is a USAT sanctioned event. Each competitor is responsible for knowing and following all USAT rules. Please refer to the USAT website for complete list of rules. www.usatriathlon.org 2016 Presenting Sponsor
Packet Pickup/Expo: Saturday, July 23rd Noon to 7 p.m. at the Waco Convention Center Texas North rooms All participants will receive their registration packet, timing chip and TriWaco gift package. *Please note: For an additional $20, race day packets can be picked up from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. on race day (Sunday, July 24) Race Day Pick up is under covered drive at the Waco Hilton. If you did not choose this option with registration but need to pick up race morning, please notify Laura@Tri-Now.com and bring cash with you race morning. TriWaco is a USAT sanctioned event and the following rules apply. There are no exceptions to the rules below: In accordance with USA Triathlon requirements, all competitors must hold a USAT membership. You may go to USATriathlon.org and purchase one before hand. They will also be available with online registration or at packet pick-up. If card has been lost, a replacement card can be printed from the USAT website. ALL Athletes must bring Photo ID and current annual USAT membership card to pick up packet, OR athlete must purchase a one day membership: $15 adult. One-Day Pass payable by cash or check only. You may also purchase an annual membership at packet pickup, prices are as follows: Adult $50, for all adults 18 and over. Youth $10 for athletes 17 and younger, benefits are the same as adult membership Important: You must pick up your own packet. We will not allow someone else to pick up your packet for you, no exceptions. Each member of relay team must pickup their own packet. You must pick up race packet in order to participate in race. Race Timing provided by Run-Far and all race results can be found by clicking Results & Pics on TriWaco.org
RACE DAY SCHEDULE 5:00am Transition Opens 6:30am Transition Closes 6:45am Pre-Race Meeting at swim area 7:00am Race starts ~10:00am Sprint Awards ~11:30am Olympic Awards After Race Awards, Regional Award Ceremony 12:00pm Race Course Closes TriWaco Sprint Race Wave Starts WAVE # AGE GENDER START TIME CAP COLOR 1 20-29 Men/Women 7:00am Yellow 2 30-39 Men/Women 7:04am Neon Green 3 40-49 Men/Women 7:08am Pearl Gold 4 50-54 Men/Women 7:12am Orange 5 55+ Men/Women 7:16am Pink 6 Relay 13-19 TriWaco Olympic Race Wave Starts Men/Women 7:20 Silver WAVE # AGE GENDER START TIME CAP COLOR 1 30-39 Men/Women 7:30am Light Blue 2 40-49 Men/Women 7:34am Red 3 50-54 Men/Women 7:38am Neon Yellow 4 55+ Men/Women 7:42am Light Purple 5 20-29 Men/Women 7:46am Purple 6 Relay 13-19 Men/Women 7:50am Silver Athena, Clydesdale Swimmers will all start in their respective age group.
Placing Race Numbers: You will have three numbered articles in your Race Packet: a large run race bib, a smaller foldable race number and a small number sticker. First, check to make sure all numbers are the same. Do not alter any race numbers. The large run bib is to be attached to a race belt or pinned on the front of the t-shirt or running shorts (safety pins are available at packet pick-up). Please fill out bottom of bib tag but do not remove it. This is for emergency purposes only. The second tag with two numbers is your bike number. This number is to be attached to top tube or seat post. Number must be visible from each side. Fold number flat at crease and attach to bike with adhesive strip. The small black and white adhesive tag is for the helmet. Put the adhesive tag on the front of the helmet. Body Marking and TriTats: 2 TriTat race numbers will be included in your packet. Apply TriTats to left arm (on outside of arm just under shoulder) and on left leg (above knee). Instructions on how to apply will be included with your TriTat. Race age will be body marked race morning as you enter transition. Timing Chips : 2016 TriWaco will be using NON-disposable timing chips. All chips will be picked up at packet pickup/race expo. Please return your chip at the finish line.
RACE DAY REMINDERS Only athletes, race officials and volunteers will be allowed in the transition area. All participants are required to wear provided swim cap and start in assigned wave. Unaltered run numbers must be worn at all times on the front of body while on the run course Timing Chips must be worn during the entire race. Make sure chip is securely fastened. Timing Chips will be picked up at packet pickup. They are NOT disposable this year and must be turned in at the end of the race. We make every attempt to keep transition and race area secure; we are not responsible for any lost or stolen items. No glass containers allowed in transition or at race sight All participants are required to attend a pre-race meeting at 6:45am on race day at the swim area. Event particulars will be discussed and questions will be answered by Head Official. Plan on arriving early to check in and setup your transition area PRIOR to the pre-race meeting. Transition area will close at 6:30am Race results will be posted in Run-Far Results tent next to finish line and posted to their website: www.mychiptime.com We could not make these events happen without our volunteers! Please be sure to thank a few of them at the race. Building Healthy Lifestyles Group Training Programs Personal Coaching Triathlon & Run Club Camps Clinics Tri-Now KDS! Races Wishing you a safe and fun race! Tri-Now endurance & staff and the Greater Waco Chamber