Frequently Asked Questions

What is the order of events for the race weekend?  What do I do first? First, you must attend a race briefing at (location).  Briefings are held adjacent to the expo near registration.  Second, after your briefing you will pick up your race packet, receive a wrist band (this must stay on at all times and throughout the weekend), a goodie bag, and a race shirt.  Third, you must load your bike into transition Saturday afternoon between (times) at (location).  There is no bike check-in on the day of the race.  Transition opens Sunday morning at (time) and closes at (time).  You get your body marked, get your timing chip, and drop off your clothing bag on the pathway from transition to swim start.	What is an Aqua-Bike? An Aqua-Bike is simply the same Olympic Distance race, but instead of continuing on after the swim and the bike, the participant runs through a specially assigned chute to the finish line rather than completing the 10K run.  This is optimal for those athletes that have knee or hip problems.  The registration for this division is $95.
Are wetsuits allowed? You may wear your wet suit regardless of water temperature.  However, if race officials announce race morning that the water temperature is above the wetsuit-legal limit of 78 then you will not count for an age group award if you wear your wetsuit.	What do I do with my shoes and shirt once I get to swim start? There will be plenty of volunteers watching your things once you get to the transition area. We will be securing the transition area before the race start and until bikes are removed after the event.  Once you drop off your things, you will walk over to the swim start.
Is there a lost & found? Yes.  The lost & found will be located the day of the race at the finish festival/expo area. After race day, you may contact Courtney at (402) 548-4258 or email and we will do everything to help you find any missing items.	Is there a warm up swim or ride on Sunday morning? We will host many practice swims prior to the event.  There will be no participant allowed in the water the day of the race until it is your start time.  However, feel free to ride the bike course on your own the day prior to the event.  Just be aware that the streets will NOT be blocked off prior to the event so there will be traffic on the roads.
Do I have to go to the briefings before I check my bike into transition? Yes, all participants MUST attend the mandatory briefing in order to pick up their packet.  Your bike number will be inside your race packet and you will then attach it to your bike.  No bikes will be allowed in or out of transition without a bike number and corresponding wristband.  Only YOU can check your bike – no friends, wives, husbands, secretaries, stand-ins.	Can a friend pick up my race packet? No.  Only the athlete can pick up his or her packet.
How do I know that I’m in the right race category? Your appropriate race category is Age Group unless you are a pro or elite.  Your Age Group is determined by your “race age”, which is not necessarily your current age.  “Race Age” is the age you will be at the end of the current year (12/31/2010).  So, if you’re 39 but have a birthday in January, you’ll race with 39 year-olds.  If you’re 39 and your birthday is in September, you’ll be with the 40 year-olds.	Do I have to check in my bike on Saturday? Yes, there is a MANDATORY bike check in on Saturday from (time) to (time).  There will be overnight security in transition.  There will be NO bike check in on Sunday morning.  If your bike is not in transition Saturday then you don’t race.
How many water stations are on the run course? Six.  One per mile and at one at the finish.  The course is an out-and-back so the course is technically 3.1 miles.	Are race briefings mandatory? Yes, briefings are mandatory.  All participants that compete in the Triathlon must attend the briefing before picking up their packet.  The briefing will discuss the course, event rules, and a question and anwer session.
What if I cannot attend the briefings? All participants must attend the briefing – no briefing, no race, no finisher’s medal, no free lunch.	Do I have to wear the wristband given to me at packet pick-up? Yes, all participants are required to wear the wristband until Sunday afternoon when your bike is removed from transition.  Race staff will put these on your wrist as you pick up your packet.  This will serve as your identification for entering into the transisiton Sunday morning, as well as, receiving your timing chip at swim start.
Do I have to wear the swim cap? Yes, the swim cap MUST be worn.  The color given to each athlete is specific to your wave, so you cannot switch colors, you cannot switch waves, you cannot switch anything.	How do I know if I am registered? If you received an email confirmation and payment receipt you are registerd.
What do I get for entering and finishing? First, you get to participate in the Triathlon.  All finishers will receive a finisher’s medal.  You’ll also receive a technical tee and lots of free gear and product samples, and the eternal envy of all your non-athletic friends and family.  The top 3 finishers in each age group also get awards.