Event Information
Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pick-up and Late Registration will be Friday August 3, 2018 5-7pm at the NW YMCA in Irmo
- Event day registration will be available at packet pick-up on Saturday August 4, 2018 (race morning) at the NW YMCA in Irmo, starting at 6am.
SHIRT POLICY
- Anyone registering within the final 2 weeks leading up to the event date will not be guaranteed a shirt as orders must be placed at that time.
- Arrival Time: Arrive at event site no later than 6:30 a.m. EVENT START – 7:30 A.M.
Parking: The side parking lot adjacent to the YMCA and the lot in the back by the soccer fields (PLEASE adhere to where the Parking Attendance advise you to park)
Please note that there will NOT be any parking in front lot of the YMCA!
· Timing System: You must collect your timing chip on event morning next to the transition area. If you do not return your timing chip to the finish line you will be charged a replacement fee.
· Body Marking: All participants must be marked at the body marking area – located beside the transition area. Body marking will begin at 6:30AM
· Pre-Event Instructions/Meeting: Important information and instructions will be given at 7:25 a.m. at the swim start location. Please plan to be in the pool area based on your expected swim time .
· Hotel Accommodations: The Hyatt Place located at the I26 and Lake Murray Blvd exit is just minutes away from the YMCA.
Relay Teams
· Swimmers will tag bikers at their designated bike rack location. Please make your chip exchange at this location.
· Bikers will tag runners at the same location (bike rack location). Please make your chip exchange at this location.
Duathlon:
Duathletes will start at the same time as the swim. They start from the transition area, go out on the run course for .5 miles and return to finish the same bike and run legs as the triathletes.
Aquabike:
Participants will start at the same time as the swim and continue to the bike. Race is complete after they dismount their bikes in the designated area
Technical Support: Outspokin Bicycles will be on hand event morning to provide any last minute bike support you may need.
Additional Information: Questions? Email iliaowens@columbiaymca.org
Restrooms: There are plenty of restrooms located inside the YMCA
Awards: The Award presentations completes the event at the Splashpad which is located behind the YMCA – approximately at 10:00 am. You must be present to collect your award or have someone get it for you. Awards WILL NOT be mailed.
Post Race Activities: There music, activities for the kids. Please make plans to stay and enjoy the post-race fun.
Food: Water, bananas, and bagels will be provided for all participants.
***No refunds for this event; transfers are dependent on circumstance. Please contact the Race Director at iliaowens@columbiaymca.org
I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the event, sponsors, coordinating groups and any individuals associated with the event, their representatives and assigns, and will hold them harmless for any and all injuries suffered in connection with this event. I attest that I am physically fit to compete in this event. Further, I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my likeness in all media including photographs, pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose. Race management reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event due to events out of management's control such as weather, natural disasters or other emergencies. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. Management may also alter the course and distances for the safety of the athletes. I understand that the entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.
