As for helmets, all participants in the race must wear a SNELL or ANSI certified helmet. If your helmet has been purchased at any reputable sporting goods store in the past few years, it almost certainly meets the standard. Look for a sticker inside your helmet that states that is is ANSI certified or that it complies with US CPSC Safety Standards. Also, consider the condition of your helmet. If it has been involved in a collision or if it doesn’t fit you properly, you should consider a replacement helmet well in advance of the race rather than have an unhappy surprise race day.
 

RUN - 5Km

Map: http://www.runningmap.com/?id=207054

The run takes place around and behind the TLC facility making a perfect 1.25km course which will be repeated four times for the full distance of 5KM or two times for the 2.5k run. It is a nice, flat run in a newer residential area. Having said that, the residential sidewalks are open to the public so we do have to be conscious of a courteous to others who may be out there. (Updated map to follow shortly).

Race Package Pick-up

The race package will have more information as well as your race number if applicable, a quality fashion or technical t-shirt, your anticipated heat number and start time. Race package pick-up will be at Element Multisport in Edmonton:

11152 – 142 Street (the complex is called Coronation Corner)
(Element is on the NW corner of the intersection of 111Avenue and 142 Street. Access to the store is off of 142 Street on the north side of 111 Avenue.)
 
Friday 12:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ATA members will be required to show a membership card at race package pickup, otherwise a $20 day fee will be collected.

 

Race Day Schedule of Events

6AM – 7AM - Transition set up. Please let the volunteers do their jobs without interruption. We will ensure you have plenty of time to set up your transition area before your swim heat starts. Also, please be considerate of the other participants in the event. If someone seems to be in a panicked rush because they are in an earlier swim heat, please be patient and give them the “right of way.”
 
7:00 AM – Body marking and registration will take place outside, weather permitting. If you are in a later swim heat, you don’t have to register this early. Arriving 1.5 to 2 hours before your heat will give you more than enough time. Please allow athletes in the earlier heats to register first.
7AM – Transition is open to athletes.
7:45 AM – Pre-race meeting and final announcements.
8:00AM – First swim heat starts. Based on past results, the heat will include athletes having estimated swim times of 20 minutes and slower.
8:30 to 8:50 – Estimated start for second swim heat.
9:00 – Estimated start time for third heat.
9:20 – Estimated start time for fourth heat.
10:00 – Estimated start time for final swim heat if needed.
11:00 – Estimated start time for awards and draw prizes.
 

Body Marking and Transition Set-up

Body marking (i.e. your race number will be written on your arm and leg) will begin at or after 6:30 a.m. outdoors if weather permits it. If it is raining, body marking and registration will take place indoors after 7:00 AM. Please allow the volunteers time to set up. There will be plenty of time to get everyone ready to race. Body-marking will continue until the last athlete is numbered.
 
Even if you have a late swim start time, it is recommended that you arrive in time for the pre-race meeting at approximately 7:45 AM. If there are any weather or road conditions that have any impact on the race or any start times, these issues will be addressed at the pre-race meeting.  It has been our practice in the past to hold the pre-race meeting on the pool deck since so many athletes are already in the swim queue at that time.
 
When setting up your bike for a later swim start, please pay attention to the instructions of the transition marshals to ensure the area is clear. Athletes that have already started their race and are doing their transitions will have the "right-of-way" and you may be asked to wait until they are clear of the transition area before you are allowed to proceed. Also, for the safety and security of all athletes and spectators, we ask that only competitors be in the transition area.
Bike racks will not be marked so pick your own spot when you are ready to setup your transition spot. It will be appreciated if you remove your bike form transition as soon after you finish your event to make more room for other participants. Please heed the instructions of the transition marshals when attending to your bike while the race is in progress and other athletes are competing.
 

The Transition Area

To ensure the safety of all athletes as much as possible, both those entering and exiting, the transition area will be set up so that bike or run traffic will go in one direction only. Please heed the directions of transition marshals. As well, space can be at a premium so we ask that your friends and family members not accompany you in to the transition zone at any time, whether during your set up or during your race. Here are some specific rules you should be aware of:
- No cycling is permitted in the transition area.
- Only walk or run your bike while you are in the transition area.
- You will not be allowed to mount your bike until you reach the mount line outside of the transition area.
- On finishing the bike section of the race, you must dismount the bike at the dismount line before re-entering the transition area.
- The mount-dismount line will be clearly marked and a transition marshal may remind you (and, perhaps quite loudly at that!) when to mount or dismount your bike.
- Your helmet must be on and chin strap fastened before you are permitted to remove your bike from the bike rack. As well, you must keep the chin strap fastened until you rack your bike in your transition spot.
 

Race Timing

Computer chip: When you check in on race morning, you will be issued an ankle strap with a computer chip. You must have the strap on your ankle for the complete race or you will not receive a time. Your time will be recorded while you run through each timing sensor mat.
Race Number: You will receive 1 race number at the race package pick-up. Your race number must be visible on your back for the bike portion so officials can see your race number clearly. For the run, your race number should be visible on your front of your body. The easiest way to attach your race number is by attaching it to a waist strap (i.e. a "race-belt", or thick, fabric elastic band.