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10days until
TRI AROOSTOOK RACE DAY

RACE INFORMATION

 Photograph courtesy of Jonathan Kelley.
 
USAT Triathlon Rules
                TRI AROOSTOOK is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.  Participants must be members of the USAT, or must buy a one-day USAT                            
                membership for $12 (cash or check made payable to USAT) and sign a USAT waiver at race packet pickup the day before or the    
                morning of the race.  ALL members of a relay team must be USAT members, or buy a one-day membership AND sign the waiver. 
                Everyone MUST present a PHOTO ID to pick up a race packet.  USAT members must also present their USAT membership card.

                If you wish to become an annual member of USA Triathlon, call the USAT at 719-597-9090 or visit their website at USAT.

                Synopsis of TRI AROOSTOOK USAT rules and guidelines: Please note that violations of these rules may result in time penalties or
                disqualifications according to the USAT.  See USAT for the complete list of rules and penalties.
  • GENERAL
    • False information submitted on the entry form will result in forfeit of entry fee and disqualification from the race.
    • Race management has the authority to change race course and format, check-in and start times.
    • Bicycles placed on the wrong rack in the transition area will be removed.
    • Entry into the transition area is only allowed to competitors with numbers.
    • No participant shall accept from any person (other than a race official) physical assistance in any form, including food, drink, equipment, support, pacing, or a replacement bicycle or bicycle parts.
    • Verbal abuse of race officials or volunteers will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disqualification.
    • Race officials have the authority to remove participants who violate race rules or act irresponsibly.
    • Awards will not be mailed. Participants must be present at the awards ceremony to receive an age-group or top finisher award.
    • Participants must clearly display their race numbers at all times. Race numbers must be maintained in an unaltered, readable state at the start and finish gates, in the transition areas, and on the course.
  • SWIM
    • Pool swim distance is 525 yards, 10 1/2 laps (21 lengths.)
    • Up to twelve swimmers will compete in each wave, with two swimmers per swim lane.
    • Swimmers are ultimately responsible for keeping track of the number of laps they have completed, but race officials will count and record the number of lengths each swimmer completes, and will inform swimmers when they are on their last length.
    • Swimmers are placed in waves according to swim time. Swimmers must start in their assigned wave unless otherwise directed by a race official.
    • Swimmers are allowed to stop and hold onto the pool wall or lane floats. Using the lane floats to make forward progress will result in disqualification.
    • Swimmers may NOT walk on the bottom of the pool.  Doing so to make forward progress will result in a disqualification.
    • Swimmers may wear, but are not required to wear, swim goggles or face masks. Swim caps are not required if hair is shorter than ear-length.  UMPI pool rules require that hair longer than ear-length must be restrained with either a swim cap or hair elastic.
    • Swimmers may not wear wetsuits. Swimmers may not use or wear any artificial propulsion devices, including, but not limited to, fins, gloves, paddles, or flotation devices.
    • Participants must use caution when moving from the pool to the transition area. Pool deck and floors may be slippery.
  • BIKE
    • Bike course distance is 10.25 miles.
    • Cyclists must display their race number on their bike and on their person.
    • The bike course is on public roads open to traffic. Cyclists must obey traffic laws unless directed otherwise by a race official.
    • Cyclists must have their helmet on and chinstraps buckled before they unrack their bike.
    • Cyclists must have their helmet on and chinstraps buckled at all times while on the bike course.
    • When embarking on the bike course, cyclists must walk their bikes to the transition exit before mounting.
    • Cyclists must ride on the right and pass on the left. Cyclists have 15 seconds to overtake another cyclist. If unable to pass, cyclists must drop back three bike lengths. Riding beside another cyclist is prohibited.
    • Drafting is prohibited. Cyclists must maintain three bike lengths from the bike in front except when passing.
    • Headphones, headsets, walkmans, etc. are prohibited.
    • Handlebars must have bar plugs.
    • Participants are responsible for knowing the course (see the bike course map). Turns are marked with paint. Race officials will be stationed at course intersections to control traffic and direct participants.
    • Upon return from the bike course and before embarking on the run course, cyclists must dismount at the transition entrance, walk their bikes to their racks, and rack their bikes. Bikes must be racked before helmet is removed.
  • RUN
    • Run course distance is 5K (3.1 miles)
    • Runners must wear their race number fixed to their front.
    • Headphones, headsets, walkman's, etc. are prohibited. 
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