Castle Rock Triathlon

DISTANCE: 1/4 mile swim, 16 mile bike, and 3 mile run.

REGISTRATION & CHECK IN: Friday evening June 26th - 5 to 8 PM in the shelter at the Park. Saturday Morning - 6:30 to 8:30 AM at the Park. Registration closes promptly at 8:30 AM on Saturday. Briefing begins at 8:45 AM at the beach.

RACE TIME: Race begins at 8:45 AM sharp.

AGE DIVISIONS: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60 & over: Clydesdale (Men over 200 lbs): Athena (women over 150 lbs); or Teams.

NUMBERS & WAVES: Numbers are assigned on a first registered, first numbered basis of elite, experienced and beginner, then Relay Teams. If you have a special request, please contact the Chamber office at 608-339-6997 or email chamber@visitadamscountywi.com.

Race officials have ultimate and final authority to remove a participant from the race if the participant has violated the rules of the race or if, in the official's best judgment, the participant is physically incapable of continuing the race without sustaining severe physical damage.

• Any participant interfering with another contestant will be immediately disqualified.
• Assistance from non-race officials will result in disqualification.
• Provided race numbers must be worn on the front and be visible to race officials when crossing the finish line in order to receive finishers time.
• No support crews allowed on the course or in the transition areas.
• You must obey the rules of the road.
• All events will start in and return to Castle Rock County Park.
• For your safety and that of the other racers, please refrain from the use of electronic devices (mp3 players) during the race.

Race will be started in waves of 35. Wave placement will be according to level of ability. Numbers will be assigned on a first registered, first numbered basis, for each category- Elite, Experienced & Beginner. This means the first elite racer to register will be #1, the second elite racer to register will be #2 etc. Experienced racers will be in the following waves.

• For visibility, brightly colored swim caps are mandatory and provided.
• No paddles, snorkels or flotation devices of any kind are allowed.
• No individual paddles or escorts. The swim course will be adequately patrolled by lifeguards in rowboats or pontoon boats.
• Swimmers will be required to have Race Officials mark both shoulders and thighs with their race number.

• Drafting another bike or any other vehicle is NOT allowed. This is a disqualifying action.
• ANSI, SNELL, ASTM & CPSC bike helmets must be worn in the bike race. No one will be admitted without one. .
• Each participant will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of their own bike. If you are not sure that your bike is ready, take it to a bike shop before race day.
• No tandems, recumbents, or fairings.
• Participants are responsible for following traffic laws and are solely responsible for the consequences of any infractions.
• Bike coraral is closed to all spectators. Race participants only.
• Bike racks are available.

• No form of locomotion other than running, walking, or crawling is allowed.
• Runners must wear their race number on the front of their body where it is clearly visible.
• No individual support permitted.