CONTENTS PLEASE NOTE THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION, AND IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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2 CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM RACE ORGANIZER 1 MESSAGE FROM RACE REFEREE 2 MESSAGE FROM IRONMAN ASIA 3 ATHLETE CHECK LIST 2 EVENT SCHEDULE 3 ATHLETE CHECK-IN 5 RACE DAY SERVICES 7 COURSE CUT-OFFS 8 TRANSITION 9 BIKE CHECK-IN 10 ATHLETE BAGS 11 SWIM COURSE 3.8KM 14 SWIMSMART 17 BIKE COURSE 180KM 18 RUN COURSE 42.2KM 19 AID STATIONS 20 FINISH LINE 23 POST FINISH - IRONMAN 23 PRESENTATIONS AND ROLLDOWN 25 RACE DAY CHECKLIST IRONMAN TAIWAN 26 EVENT CONTACT DETAILS 27 PLEASE NOTE THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION, AND IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ THIS INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE RACE. INFORMATION IS CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLISHING. PLEASE CHECK ONLINE FOR UPDATES. WEBSITE: PHONE: TAIWAN@IRONMAN.COM

3 MESSAGE FROM RACE ORGANIZER Hello and welcome to IRONMAN Taiwan. As host for the event, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Penghu Taiwan, whether you are a first time athlete, regular competitor or even one of our returning participants, welcome to this fantastic event. In particular, I would like to thank you on behalf of the people pf the Taiwan Penghu region and the local partner associations for choosing IRONMAN Taiwan as your race goal in Enjoy the wonderful courses and the spectacular scenery in Penghu. The courses in this year are different from last year with the swim course will race at Guanyinting Beach in Magong downtown and the bike course will pass through the Penghu Trans-Oceanic Bridge to Xiyu township. We are looking forward to see you in Penghu. There is a little story that I have participated three IRONMAN races in 22 days in the middle of this year. I thought I could not make it at the beginning. Finally, I realized that the moment of the registration is the toughest after I finished all the races. Once you registered, you must trust yourself that you can finish! Be more confident. We are all waiting for your arrival at 2018 IRONMAN Taiwan and wish you enjoy the trip in Penghu. Have a pleasant journey! See you in Penghu, Renny Ling CEO, Taiwan Triathlon Co. Ltd.

4 MESSAGE FROM RACE REFEREE We are using the IRONMAN s Global Competition Rules 2018, and this is a NON Drafting Event. There are a number of exciting changes to this year s event as well as some key changes that you need to make sure you are aware of. In particular, IRONMAN Asia have worked closely with Taiwan Triathlon Co. Ltd. to ensure there is close alignment and consistency in IRONMAN s Global Competition Rules Some of the key rules are: The draft zone will remain at 12 meters long, measured from leading edge of front wheel of front cyclist to front wheel of trailing cyclist. An athlete must immediately move to the side upon entering the draft zone of another athlete when passing (i.e. no slipstreaming) and must continuously progress through the draft zone. A maximum of 25 seconds will be allowed for each pass. Race Penalty Cards being used are Yellow (a Sixty (60) Second Time Penalty), Blue (Time Penalty - Five (5) Minute Penalty) and Red (Disqualification). Any accumulation of three blue cards will result in a disqualification (Red Card). Athletes who receive a Yellow/Blue card must serve the penalty at the penalty tent at Transition Area 2 after finishing the Bike Course. Athlete who receive the Yellow/Blue card and does not serve the penalty will result in a Disqualification. The cut-off temperatures where athletes will be allowed to wear wetsuits are up to and including 21.9C / 71.5F for Pro Athletes and 24.5C / 76.1F for Age Group Athletes. To minimise the possibility of infringing the rules on race day and avoiding a visit to the Penalty Box, please observe the following: Ride on the right side of the bike lane Keep 12 meters between yourself and the cyclist in front of you front wheel to front wheel Pass on the left of the cyclist in front (never on the right) Complete your pass within 25-seconds If passed, drop back immediately 12 meters and ensure you have dropped back the full 12 meters before re-passing Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers and officials with courtesy and consideration as failure to do so is Unsportsmanlike Conduct. infringements. A Technical Official s ruling is final in the case of Drafting, Blocking, and Illegal Pass infringements (Judgment Calls) and these are not subject to either protest or appeal. Following are the most common rule infringements: Blocking Riding on the left side of an athlete without passing or riding on the left hand side of the bike lane when clear of other athletes Drafting Following a leading cyclist closer than 12 meters and failing to pass in 25 seconds OR after being passed, failing to drop back 12 meters before re-passing Illegal Pass Passing on the right Littering - Discarding items, e.g. tyres, bidons, gel wrappers etc., on any part of the course except within sight of an Aid Station Helmet Always have your chin strap securely fastened when moving with your bike A Technical Official will advise you of any time Penalty by calling your number, advising you of the nature of the infringement and showing you a BLUE Card. It will then be your responsibility to serve the 5 minute time Penalty at the next Penalty Box. NOTE that any 3 infringements across the course during the event will result in a Disqualification. Other infringements including: offensive and unsportsmanlike behaviour, public personal toilet, outside assistance and the use of electronic equipment are also against the rules and any ONE of these infringements may result in a Disqualification. I sincerely hope you have a great race, enjoy the experience, and achieve your IRONMAN goals. Race Director & Race Referee Triathlon is an individual race and it is your responsibility to fully understand the rules and avoid

5 MESSAGE FROM IRONMAN ASIA On behalf of IRONMAN Asia, I would like to welcome athletes, supporters, volunteers, partners and the local community to this beautiful island, home of 2018 IRONMAN Taiwan. For all the competitors, it is time for your long, hard hours of preparations to payoff. We understand the effort and sacrifice that you have made to prepare for this event and our IRONMAN team stands ready to help you achieve your goals. A lucky Thirty-Five of you will realize your dreams and qualify for the 2019 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Good luck to all of you hoping to accomplish this incredible feat. This event would not be possible without the support of our event partners, supporters and the local community of Penghu. We would especially like to thank our volunteers who have generously given up their time for the event. We wish you a safe and successful race day. All that remains now is to focus on your swim, ride and run with the support of your loved ones. Enjoy the glorious beaches, the beautiful temples and the hospitality of Penghu and the Taiwan Triathlon team, see you at the finish line. Geoff Meyer Managing Director IRONMAN Asia

6 ATHLETE CHECK LIST Whether you are returning or it is your first time at IRONMAN Taiwan, we have provided the below checklist for convenience to make sure everybody is prepared to have a great event. Read the Athlete Information Guide in its entirety Familiarise yourself with race week schedule Ensure you have received your confirmation - check all personal details are correct, print and bring along with you to Athlete Check-In Book flights and accommodation ensuring you arrive in time for Athlete Check-In 10:00am 6:00pm Thursday October 4 09:00am 5:00pm Friday October 5 09:00am 12:00pm Saturday October 6 Ensure you know when and where the Athlete Briefing is, what time it starts and allow enough time to get there comfortably. Check the athlete list online and ensure your name, country and details are correct (if incorrect please contact the race office) Ensure you have photo identification and bring to Athlete Check-In Confirm your Emergency Contact person will be contactable on race day and ensure that the full number including area / country code is provided Confirm your Medical/Health Insurance details are up to date Check the weather forecast to ensure you bring all relevant clothing and equipment Familiarise yourself with the venue and race day road closures Familiarise yourself with the course it is your responsibility to know this on race day Tick off all inclusions in the Race Day Check List (located at the end of this booklet) Only applicable to 2018 IRONMAN Taiwan Age Groupers: If you qualified for a 2019 IRONMAN World Championship Roll Down spot: Bring photo identification Bring valid credit card (Visa & MasterCard). AMEX and Diners Club are not accepted for payments.

7 EVENT SCHEDULE Event Schedule is up to date as at 26 th September. Please check the event schedule on the website as times are subject to change. October 4 Thursday Event Venue 10:00-18:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Athlete Check-In 10:00-18:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Expo Open Four Points by Sheraton Penghu 1F 10:00-18:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Store Open October 5 Friday Event Venue 09:00-17:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Athlete Check-In 09:00-17:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Expo Open Four Points by Sheraton Penghu 1F 09:00-17:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Store Open 16:00-16:30 IRONMAN Taiwan Transition 2 Tour T2 - Xindian Road and Yonglu Street 17:00-17:30 IRONMAN Taiwan Pro Athlete Briefing Four Points by Sheraton Penghu 3F 18:00-20:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Welcome Function Four Points by Sheraton Penghu B2 October 6 Saturday Event Venue 09:00-12:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Athlete Check-in 09:00-18:00 IRONMAN Taiwan EXPO Four Points by Sheraton Penghu 1F 09:00-18:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Store Open 13:00-13:30 IRONMAN Taiwan Transition 1 Tour 13:00-17:30 IRONMAN Taiwan Bike Check-in T1-Zhong Zheng Elementary School *Athletes need to drop off the Bike Bag 13:00-18:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Run Bag Drop Off T2 - Xindian Road and Yonglu Street 14:30-15:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Race Briefing - English 15:20-15:50 IRONMAN Taiwan Race Briefing - Japanese Four Points by Sheraton Penghu 3F 16:10-16:40 IRONMAN Taiwan Race Briefing - Chinese

8 Event Schedule is up to date as at 26 th September. Please check the event schedule on the website as times are subject to change. IRONMAN Taiwan Race Day October 7 Sunday 04:30-05:45 Event IRONMAN Taiwan Transition 1 Open **Athletes need to drop off their Street Wear Bag/ Special Needs Bag and at Transition 1 05:55 IRONMAN Taiwan Male Pro's Race Start Venue T1-Zhong Zheng Elementary School 05:56 IRONMAN Taiwan Female Pro's Race Start 06:02 08:35 Swim Cut-off 16:45 Bike Cut-off IRONMAN Taiwan Age Group / Relay Team Race Start 17:00-21:00 IRONMAN Store Open Finish Area Magong Guanyinting Area 17:30-23:00 IRONMAN Taiwan T2 Open / Bike Check-out T2 - Xindian Road and Yonglu Street 23:15 Run Cut-off - October 8 Monday Event Venue 08:00-12:00 IRONMAN Taiwan T2 Open / Bike Check-out T2 - Xindian Road and Yonglu Street 11:00-12: IRONMAN World Championship Slot Allocation & Rolldown 18:00-20:00 IRONMAN Taiwan Awards Function Four Points by Sheraton Penghu B2 *Above timings may be subject to change.

9 ATHLETE CHECK-IN Check-In for all athletes participating in IRONMAN TAIWAN will take place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel on the following days and times: 10:00am 6:00pm Thursday October 4 09:00am 5:00pm Friday October 5 or 09:00am 12:00pm Saturday October 6 It is compulsory for all athletes (including all Relay Team members) to Check-In during these times. No IRONMAN athlete will be able to Check-In after 12:00pm on Saturday October You are required to show photo identification to register i.e. Passport, Taiwanese Identification, Driver s Licence. Please do not take your bike into the Check-In queue as this congests the area and makes it dangerous for other athletes. Bike racks will be located adjacent to EXPO. Please allow time for delays when making travel arrangements. Please note, it is illegal for someone to race under your name or for you to race under someone else s name: this will result in suspension from Taiwan Triathlon Co. Ltd. and ineligibility to race in other IRONMAN events. Relay Teams Check-In All Relay Team members are required to Check-In together at the same time to confirm their personal information (including medical), sign their waiver and collect their race items. A Relay Team member cannot sign a waiver on another member s behalf. For more information, please view our Relay Teams Page under the Athletes tab on the website. If you have any issues regarding checking in, please contact the race office. It is important that all Relay Team information is amended and up-to-date at completion of Check-In. Please note, whilst changes to Relay Team members are allowed, there must be at least one existing Relay Team member from the time of registration. During Check-In, athletes will receive the following: ID wristband (this will be secured to your wrist during Check-In and will need to be worn through to the end of the race) Race bib (compulsory on run leg only) **You are required to write down your emergency contact s name and phone numbers on the back of your bib. This emergency contact should not be racing in the same race. Swim cap (compulsory) colour based on race category Helmet sticker (placed on the front and left sides of the helmet) Bike seat post sticker (to wrap around the seat post of your bike and stick to itself) Body Tattoos (race numbers to be placed on left upper arm and left calf) Gear Bags Gear Bag sticker, to be stuck onto your Street Gear Bag Sponsor promotional items Special needs bags and label ID WRISTBAND Your ID wristband must be worn at all times as this will be your entry to athlete only restricted areas. This is your only means of entry to Transition to rack your bike pre-race and to collect your gear and bike after the race. IRONMAN will not allow access into these areas without athletes wearing their wristband. Your ID wristband is colour coded IRONMAN TAIWAN Silver for Pro Athletes Red for Age Group Individuals Black for Relay Teams TIMING INFO IRONMAN TAIWAN Athletes, you will collect your Timing Chip and confirm your identity with the timing personnel at Transition before you rack your bike pre-race. At this stage, you will confirm your personal information and ensure that your race number matches your timing chip. Please ensure you put it in a safe place and remember to have it with you on race morning. Timing Chips must be worn on your left ankle. On race morning, your timing chip must be on to enter Transition. Officials will be checking this. If you do not start the race or pull out of the race for any reason you are to return the Timing Chip to the Drop Out Clerk located at the Information Tents. If your Timing Chip is not returned or is lost you will be charged NT$3600 for a replacement.

10 Timing results will include swim split, bike split, run split and finish time overall and category results. If timing chips are not worn throughout the duration of the race, race results will not be available to that athlete. If a timing chip is lost during the race, the athlete needs to inform an official in Transition, so that officials can do their best to replace that chip in order to record splits for the rest of the race. WITHDRAWAL & TIMING CHIP RETURN If you withdraw from the race at any time (pre or during), please inform IRONMAN via the Drop Out Clerk at one of the Information Desks or by phoning It is the athlete s responsibility to return their timing chip. If you fail to return your timing chip, a NT$3600 replacement charge applies. It is extremely important for all timing chips to be returned to ensure all athletes are accounted for across the event. 攝影師藤卷翔

11 RACE DAY SERVICES MEDICAL Your safety is of utmost importance to us. If you are unsure about your ability to complete the race or are not feeling 100% physically fit in the lead up to the event, IRONMAN highly recommends you seek medical advice from your doctor. Basic first aid is available throughout event week. If you require medical attention, we recommend that you visit our Information Desk or seek the assistance of event personnel. Medical staff will be situated in a variety of positions on race day. These locations are as follows: Swim Start Swim Exit Transition Roaming Bike & Run Course Finish & Recovery Basic first aid support can also be obtained at the Bike and Run Aid Stations. It is strongly advised that you have adequate personal insurance regardless of whether you are a Taiwan resident or from overseas. We highly recommend that Taiwanese residents hold valid private health insurance and that international athletes check with their travel insurance or personal insurance provider to confirm what they are covered for. Under Taiwanese legislation, all non-taiwanese residents are not covered for medical costs or ambulance transport costs. If you have an accident, you must pay for your own medical expenses and transport. Hence it is recommended you obtain adequate personal medical insurance or travel insurance with the relevant coverage. SAG WAGON The Sag Wagon will collect athletes who are unable to complete the event, or are unable to finish within the course cut-off time. Collected athletes will be transported to the closest Aid Station or back to Transition/Finish Line. Should you require a Sag Wagon at any time, please wave down a motorbike official and they will contact IRONMAN for Sag Wagon deployment. Alternatively advise volunteers at the nearest Aid Station. Please note delays in Sag Wagon transport are expected. To assist with a prompt response, please do not move from your reported location once a Sag Wagon has been requested as this could affect their ability to locate and transport you. SWIM SAFETY There will be a large number of water safety personnel and craft on the water pre and during the swim. The water safety team is there to support you should you require. They will be resourced with an array of Rescue Boards, Surf Ski s, Jet Skis and IRB s. At any time should you require the assistance of water safety please raise one arm into the air and they will come to your aid. Water Safety will be wearing the traditional yellow and red surf lifesaving uniforms for easy identification. Should at any point an athlete decides to abandon the swim, they will be taken to one of the swim extraction points. From here they will be required to confirm their athlete number and be checked over by medical. It is then the athlete s responsibility to walk back to Transition and hand in their timing chip to the Drop Out Clerk located at the Information Desks. BIKE MECHANICS The Bike Mechanics for the event are Giant. They will be setup at the IRONMAN TAIWAN Expo and Transition 1 at Guanyingting Beach: Date/ Time Mechanics Venue Thursday 10:00pm - 6:00pm Giant EXPO Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm Giant EXPO Saturday T1 Zhong Zheng Giant 01:00pm - 6:00pm Elementary School Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm Giant EXPO Sunday T1 Zhong Zheng Giant 4:30am - 5:45am Elementary School Sunday B4 Zheng Hai Junior Giant 7:00am - 4:30pm High School They will be conducting a paid service for minor mechanicals during these times. A limited emergency service will be available inside Transition 1 on race morning for athletes. LOST AND FOUND Lost and Found will be at the Event Information Desk during race week and on race day. Please check the schedule of events for Event Information Desk hours and location. After the conclusion of the event, please contact the race office to locate any missing items and schedule returns. Shipping fees will apply. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity within 30 days. BIKE AND BAG TRANSFERS For more information on the bike and bag transfers please see page or visit the website for updates.

12 COURSE CUT-OFFS The below cut off times are for all athletes across the race. Should an athlete be unable to reach one of these cut off times, they will no longer be able to continue racing. Race results will be classified as a Did Not Finish (DNF). Event Personnel will assist in transporting the athlete back to the event precinct via Sag Wagons. The below information outlines each leg s cut off policy in further detail. SWIM 2 HOURS 20 MINUTES FROM AN ATHLETE S INDIVIDUAL START TIME. The following intermediate cut off points will also apply to all athletes. Any swimmer unable to reach these cutoffs will be collected by event water safety and will be classified as a Did Not Finish (DNF). The time below represents the absolute cut off for all athletes regardless of individual time. 6:12am 0 km, Beach cleared (Athletes must be in the water) 7:22am 1.9 km, First lap finished and start to the second lap. 8:32am 3.8 km, Swim Exit (Athletes must be standing on the stairs completely out of the water and pass medical examination) BIKE 10 HOURS 30 MINUTES FROM AN ATHLETE S INDIVIDUAL START TIME. The following intermediate cut off points will apply to all athletes. Any cyclists unable to reach these cut-offs will be collected by the event Sag Wagons and will be classified as a Did Not Finish (DNF). The time below represents the absolute cut off for all athletes regardless of individual time. 8:42am 0 km, T1 Bike Exit (Athletes must be past the mount line and be riding) 2:58pm 141 km, the second time to hit B3 Aid Station 4:09pm 167.5km, the third time to hit Point C 4:42pm 180km, athletes must dismounted their bikes and past the dismount line to enter Transition Area 2 RUN 17 HOURS FROM AN ATHLETE S INDIVIDUAL START TIME. All aid station will act as intermediate cut off points and will apply to all athletes. Any runner unable to reach these cut-offs will be collected by the event Sag Wagons and will be classified as a Did Not Finish (DNF). The time below represents the absolute cut off for all athletes regardless of individual time. 4:52pm 0 km, Run Exit Transition 2 (Athletes must have passed the run exit arch and started the run course) 9:38pm 31.6km, hit the Lap Band Point 10:23pm 36.6km, hit the Run Aid Station4/Special Need Point 10:50pm 39.6km, hit the Aid Station 3 11:14pm 42.2 km Finish Arch (athlete must have passed under the arch) In addition to the above cut off times, athletes may be cut off at any time based on the Race Directors discretion and judgement. Reasons for this may include, but are not limited to; medical, contingency, logistical and or race rule violations. In the situation of one or more legs (swim, bike, run) being modified under contingency scenario s the Race Director also reserves the right to announce new cut off times. If you believe these cut off times may be a problem, please call us on to discuss.

13 TRANSITION TRANSITION PROCEDURE Transition opens at 4:30am and closes at 5:45am on race day. TRANSITION 1 (Swim to Bike) T1 located at Zhong Zheng Elementary School Upon finishing the swim and exiting the water, athletes will run up the stairs across a timing mat and through the showers. Athletes will then continue a 500 meters run along the road passing the T1 Aid Station and into the Transition Change Tent. The T1 Aid Station will offer; Water Sunscreen Athletes will have to check in their bike and Black Rope Bike Bag on Oct. 6 at 1pm to 5.30pm at Transition Area 1. Bike Bags will be placed on the shelf in numerical order. Volunteers will help athletes find their Bike Bag, and athletes will head towards to the male / female Change Tents. Please note that athletes are not allowed to remove wetsuit until get into the Change Tent. Volunteers are allowed, and will assist athletes with their transition (removing wetsuit, undressing, redressing, application of sunscreen etc). Please help the volunteers help you by politely communicating your needs. Athletes must place discarded swim gear (including wetsuits) in the emptied Bike Bag and hand to awaiting volunteers outside the tent on the way to collect their bikes. Please do not leave your bag within the Change Tents as there is limited space available. TRANSITION RULES 1. Discarded gear equipment (i.e. swim cap, wetsuit) must be packed back into your Blue Bike Bag and placed at the designated location. 2. You must fasten your helmet before removing your bike from the rack in transition. 3. Your helmet must remain securely fastened at all times that you are in control of your bike. This includes while you are wheeling your bike from the rack to the mounting area. 4. You must not mount your bike until reaching the designated dismount zone. 5. Touching or interfering with another athlete s equipment in the transition area; including Gear Bag and Change Tent, is illegal and may result in DQ. TRANSITION 2 (Bike to Run) T2 located in Xindian Road and Yonglu Road Upon finishing the bike and passing the bike to volunteers at the dismount line, athletes will place your bike at your numbered rack. Upon entering, the Change Tent athletes will now locate their Run Bag on your bike rack taking care to check they collect their own numbered bag, and proceed into the male / female Change Tents. There are male and female change tents separately. Athletes must place discarded bike gear (including helmets) into the emptied Run Bag and hand to awaiting volunteers outside the tent on the way to start the run. Please do not leave your bag within the Change Tents as there is limited space available. Athletes will then continue to exit transition onto the run passing the T2 Aid Station. The T2 Aid Station will offer; Water Sports drink Sunscreen RELAY TEAM TRANSITION Relay Team Transition will be open from 4:30am 5:45am on Sunday morning for the cyclist only. At 5:45am, all Relay Team cyclists must exit the Transition 1 and wait at the Relay Team Area as the Relay Team's Transition. Relay Team s Transition will re-open at the discretion of the Transition manager after Pro Athletes have exited for the cycle. Swimmers will exit the water and meet their cyclist at their allocated numbered bike position, handing their timing chip to the cyclist. The cyclist must wait until they are in possession of the timing chip before un-racking their bike. The timing chip acts as the relay baton, the swimmer must start with the timing chip and the runner must cross the Finish Line wearing this around their ankle. Once the swimmer has handed over the timing chip they must leave the Transition area immediately (via the Relay Team s entry/exit point). Once the cyclist commences their bike leg, the runner is allowed into the Transition area. Please follow directions of all race officials and volunteers. When the cyclist returns, they will rack their bike back in its allocated numbered position and hand the timing chip to the runner. The cyclist must then leave the Transition area immediately once they have handed the runner their timing chip (via the Relay Team s entry/exit point). Relay Teams will receive their finisher t-shirt, towel and medal upon finishing.

14 BIKE CHECK-IN The Transition Area will be located at Zhong Zheng Elementary School. Bike racks for athletes will be set out in number order. Please note you MUST have been to Athlete Check-in in order to access Transition for Bike Check-in at Zhong Zheng Elementary School. For IRONMAN athletes, your Bike and Bike Bag MUST be checked into the Transition area between 1:00pm and 5:30pm ONLY on Saturday October 6. Your bike must display your seat post sticker and correspond with your ID wristband. If you do not have either of these you will not be allowed in or out of Transition. For IRONMAN athletes, when you rack your bike on Saturday between 1:00pm and 5:30pm please allow plenty of time to walk through the routes that you will take through the Transition area or attend the Transition Tour on Saturday. The tour will take approximately 30 minutes and will cover the flow of Transition including the start and finish points of the swim/bike and run and Transition functionality. This tour is also a great opportunity to clarify any Transition specific questions. RACE DAY HELMET CHECKS Bike helmets are compulsory. Officials will be conducting helmet checks as you enter the Transition area on race morning - please ensure you wear your helmet into the entrance of Transition. This is NOT a guarantee of safety. It is compulsory that all helmets are then placed on an athlete s bike or in your blue bike bag. Helmets must meet the following specifications: Your helmet must be approved by a recognised testing authority (e.g. National Standards Certified). Alterations to any part of the helmet are not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, any alteration to the manufacturer s chinstrap, and the addition or removal of an outer cover. Helmets must be undamaged. IRONMAN Transition 2 (Xindian Road and Yonglu Street) Tour: 4:00pm-4:30pm, October 5 Friday IRONMAN Transition 1 (Guanyingting) Tour: 1:00pm- 1:30pm, October 6 Saturday Outside of the tour, Volunteers will be available for race specific questions and Technical Officials will be available for any queries surrounding rules and regulations. PRE-RACE BIKE CHECKS Your bike will be visually inspected by an official and allowed into Transition upon passing this inspection. This is not a guarantee of safety. Athletes are responsible for their bikes being in safe working order. You should ensure your bike, as well as your helmet, is in safe working order before presenting it at Transition to avoid rejection. Inspectors will be checking for such thing as: End plugs on handle bars Tyres in reasonable condition Stripped cabling At least one water bottle cage Brakes in working order Compliance with IRONMAN Race Competition Rules If in doubt of passing this visual inspection please visit our bike mechanics prior to Bike Check-in. They will be available onsite.

15 ATHLETE BAGS TRANSITION GEAR BAGS You will need to drop off you White Rope Street Gear Bag at Transition 1 at Zhong Zheng Elementary School on the race morning between 4:30am-5:45am. All Athletes will need to drop off your Black Rope Bike Bag at Transition Area 1 and Red Rope Run Bag at Transition Area 2 one day before the race on Saturday, Oct 6 th between 1:00-5:30pm. On the Race Day, the White Rope Street Gear Bag will be delivered to finish precinct and recovery area in Finish Area at Xindian Road and Yonglu Street, and the Black Rope Bike Bag will be delivered to Transition Area 2 after all athletes have left for the cycle from Transition 1. Volunteers will place your White Rope Street Gear Bag at Finish Post Area at Xindian Road and Yonglu Street, the Black Rope Bike Bag at your bike rack at Transition Area 2. It is important to note that the Black Rope Bike Bag will be used in your transition from Swim to Bike (T1) only and the Red Rope Run Bag will be used in your transition from Bike to Run (T2) only. Please note you will not have access to either of your bags at the same time during the race, so please make sure they are packed and ready for race day before leaving both Transition Areas on Saturday, October 6. The following items are examples of what could be included within each bag. Black Rope Bike Bag Bike shoes (or on bike) Helmet Sunglasses Socks Change of clothes Nutrition & fluids (or on bike) Red Rope Run Bag Running shoes (compulsory) Race number (compulsory) Sunglasses Hat Socks Change of clothes Nutrition & fluids Please be aware, no items except those on your bike or within the bags listed are accepted anywhere else within transition and will be removed by volunteers if found. Athletes are supplied with stickers with your race number on them for gear bags. Athletes are required to apply your own gear bag athlete numbers to all of their bags. These will be provided at Athlete Check-in as part of your Athlete Kits. All bags have a specially marked area for the application of the sticker. STREET GEAR BAGS Your White Rope Street Gear Bag needs to contain all the items you require upon completion of your race. On race morning, all White Rope Street Gear Bag and Pump need to be dropped in the Street Gear vehicle outside Transition 1 during transition opening. The bags will then be transported to the finish precinct and recovery area in Finish Area at Xindian Road and Yonglu Street for collection. Street Gear Bags will be available for collection in recovery area on Sunday post-race and during Bike Check-Out on Monday between 8:00am- 12:00pm. SPECIAL NEEDS BAGS Plastic Special Needs Bags for the bike (blue) and run (red) are provided at Athlete Check-In within your Athlete Kit. Please clearly label your Special Needs Bags with your numbered sticker provided. There will be spare markers and bag tags on race morning should you forget. Special Needs vehicles will be parked for the collection of Special Needs Bags outside Transition 1 on race morning during Transition Opening. Athletes are responsible for handing their bags into the correct location - vehicles will be signed accordingly. Once collected, the bags will be taken out to the respective Special Needs Stations for your collection during the race. Special Needs will be located at; Bike Special Needs located at Zheng Hai Senior High School on Route 204 Road (Outbound at 92.6/159.2km) Examples of what you might include in this bag: Vaseline Frozen sports drink bottle

16 Additional nutrition Run Special Needs located at Bei Ji Temple (5/6/15.6/16.6/26.2/27.2/36.6/37.6km) Examples of what you might include in this bag: Vaseline Salt tablets Band aids Long sleeve sweater if running in the dark Headlight, glow stick, etc. if running in the dark All specific food items must be sealed. Please do not place anything of value within your Special Needs Bags. It is recommended to include only items that can be discarded post-race in these bags. Special Needs Bags will be available for collection during bike collection Monday October 2, 8:00am 12:00pm Transition 2 opening hours post-race. Any bags not collected during this period will be discarded. If you place clothes in these bags, we recommend you clearly label with your name and race number. POST-RACE GEAR BAG & SPECIAL NEED COLLECTION Blue Bike, Red Run, Black Street and Special Needs Bags will be at Transition 2 at Xindian Road/ Yonglu Street during Bike & Gear Bag Check-Out on October 8, 8:00am 12:00pm. It is the responsibility of the athlete to collect, hand in and pick up their bags from the appropriate locations and times, as well as ensure they are marked correctly. Bike pumps may be handed in with the Black Street Gear Bag, will be stored separately to the bags, and will be available for collection post-race. Any bags not collected will be discarded at the end of the event. 攝影師藤卷翔

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18 SWIM COURSE 3.8KM Cut off time 2 Hour 20 minutes after individual start time. View maps on the official website>> COURSE DESCRIPTION Athletes will enjoy an inviting 3.8km swim in the beautiful waters of Penghu surrounded by the island. The swim is a two lap, out and back, course. First, athletes will swim out, keeping the buoy line on their left side at all times during the swim portion, and U turn at the 950m point and the swim back towards the shore. Once at the shore, athletes will exit the water up the stairs, make a U turn on the sidewalk, and return to the water to begin the second lap. Upon entering the water, the athletes will repeat the same course as the first lap, and once the second lap is completed athletes will again exit the water up the stairs and follow the course into transition. WARM UP SWIM Professional Athletes Professional Athletes will be able to warm up directly in front of their start area. The warm up area will be accessible after 5:30am once the Race Director has confirmed it is safe to do so. All Professional athletes will need to exit the water by 5:45am or once advised by the Race Director. Age Groupers Age Group Athletes will be able to warm up at the outside of swim start area of the beach. No swimming is allowed directly in front of the Start Zones due to high water safety traffic for safety reasons. Age Groupers will be able to warm up from approx. 5:30am once the Race Director has determined it is safe to do so. They will need to exit the water by 5:45am and be ready in their Start Zones. Please follow the direction of water safety at all times during warm up.

19 IRONMAN SWIM START Professional Athletes Beach Start via wave start Professional Athletes will be set off in separate male and female wave starts from the beach. This start is located in front of the Age Group Start Zones. Age Groupers Beach Start via ROLLING START" This year s event will incorporate a Rolling Swim Start, allowing age group athletes to self-seed themselves into Start Zones prior to the race start. Each Start Zone will align to a different expected swim time with all Start Zones located on the beach. There will be three different Start Zones to choose from depending on an athlete s expected swim time. These zones include; Zone 1. Under 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes) Zone 2. 1 hour 11 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes Zone 3. 1 hour 41minutes to 2 hour 20 minutes To access the Start Zones, athletes will need to follow the directional signage and instructions of event staff. Access to the start zones will be via the main entrance and beach pathway of Guanyingting Beach only. Failure to follow this direction may result in disqualification. At 6:02am the Age Group Rolling Start will begin. This will involve athletes being released in groups of approximately eight at a time at intervals across the start line and timing mat. As an individual crosses the start line and timing mat, their individual time will start. The rolling start will continue from Zone 1 to Zone 3 until all athletes have crossed the timing mat and began the race. SWIM SUPPORT There will be a large number of water safety personnel and craft on the water pre and during the swim. The water safety team is there to support you should you require. They will be resourced with an array of Rescue Boards, Surf Ski s, Paddle Boards, Jet Ski s and IRB s. At any time should you require the assistance of water safety please raise one arm into the air and they will come to your aid. Water Safety will be wearing the traditional yellow and red surf lifesaving uniforms for easy identification. Should at any point an athlete decide to abandon the swim, they will be taken to one swim extraction point. From here they will be required to confirm their athlete number and be checked over by medical. It is then the athlete s responsibility to walk back to Transition and hand in their timing chip to the Drop Out Clerk located at the Information Tent. Age Group athletes must walk across the timing mat under the swim start line to activate their timing chip. The Age Group Rolling Start will begin at 6:02am with athletes being released in small groups at regular intervals until all athletes have crossed the start line and entered the water. Please remember that your own individual race time will NOT start until you cross the timing mat. Please note, the use of pull buoys as floats will NOT be permitted during the swim. SWIM COURSE RULES FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE WEBSITE

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21 SWIMSMART Top 10 Checklist An open-water swim in a triathlon is substantially different from swimming in a pool. To alleviate stress, it s important that you arrive on race day healthy, fit and prepared. Here's a top-10 checklist to help get you ready. 1. Prepare for Race Conditions Race day should not be your first open water swim. Make sure some of your training replicates real race conditions, including water temperature, proximity to other swimmers and wearing a wetsuit if needed. 2. Race in Shorter Events Being properly trained is the best way to reduce anxiety. If possible, race in shorter events and clinics to prepare yourself for open water conditions. For extra guidance, talk to a coach or your local triathlon club. 3. Learn About Course Details It s important to prepare yourself mentally as well as physically prior to race day. Thoroughly review the race website and pre-race communication to familiarise yourself with the course. Keep in mind, every body of water is different, so you ll need to educate yourself on water current and surf conditions. Study the event timetable to plan for proper arrival and preparation. 4. Ensure Heart Health As an athlete in training, you should take the proper steps to assess your health with your physician. If you have any concerns about your heart health, we recommend you consult with your GP prior undertaking the event. 5. Pay Attention to Warning Signs If you experience chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, light- headedness or blacking out while training, consult your doctor. 6. Don t Use New Gear on Race Day Focus on controlling as much as you can on race day. You should never race in equipment you haven t trained in this is not the time to test new gear. Make sure your wetsuit fits properly and that your goggles, swim cap and other accessories work properly. Prepare for the unexpected with backups of all your gear. 7. Warm Up on Race Day Arrive early enough on race day for a proper warm-up prior to the start. No morning warm up swim on race day. Spend between 5 and 10 minutes getting loose. Be sure to do some cardio activity, such as a light jog, to increase circulation and prep your muscles. 8. Checkout the Course Get comfortable with the course by checking out water conditions, the swim entry and exit layouts along with the turning buoy locations. Identify basic navigation points so that you know what you are swimming towards. 9. Start Easy Relax and Breathe Don t race at maximum effort from the start. Relax and focus on proper breathing technique as you settle into a sustainable pace. 10. Be Alert and Ask For Help In a race setting always stop at the first sign of a medical problem. If you or a fellow athlete needs help, just raise your hand to alert a lifeguard or safety boat. Race rules allow for competitors to stop or rest at any time during the swim. Feel free to hold on to a static object like a raft, buoy, or dock. You may also rest by holding on to a kayak, boat or even a paddle-board. As long as you don t use it to move forward, you won t face disqualification.

22 BIKE COURSE 180KM Cut off time 10 hours 30 minutes after individual start time. View maps on the official website>> COURSE DESCRIPTION Our 180km bike course will take athletes on a scenic ride to each corner of the island of Penghu. Athletes will pass through the town area of Penghu before heading out on a course with rolling hills that passes through many small island villages, past white sand beaches, temples, and across the Penghu Great Bridge. After heading out from transition athletes will immediately make their way through the town and then out to the highway, which will have two aid stations before leading them to the loop section of the course. There will be three aid stations and a special needs station set up inside the loop section to be passed two times each. The last stretch of the course leading back to transition is a 20km highway that returns athletes to the same road they headed out on. Police officers, event crew, and course marshals will also be on hand to ensure safe passage. Distance markers will be in place every 10km along the course TRAFFIC The roads are not fully closed, there will be vehicular traffic sharing the roads at times. Please exercise vigilance and tolerance if traffic is encountered, particularly at all roundabouts and intersections and always ride on the right side of the road. Normal road rules apply. Police, traffic controllers, course marshals and event crew will be on course to assist. BIKE COURSE RULES FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE WEBSITE

23 RUN COURSE 42.2KM Cut off time 17 hours after start time after individual start time. View maps on the official website>> COURSE DESCRIPTION Once athletes exit the transition they will run into the heart of Penghu and then follow the course around the harbour. Athletes will then make a U turn to head back toward to the town area. Athletes will run the lap course four times and will pass the eventual finish line twice on each loop. At all times the athletes will be running on a paved surface with four aid station locations on each lap. Athletes must receive three lap bands during the run before heading to the finish. NIGHT VISIBILITY To cooperate with the Penghu Road Management Act, athletes are required to wear a supplied glow stick. Athletes will receive glow stick at every Aid Station. It is compulsory for all athletes to wear these from 5:30pm onwards for safety reasons. Any athlete who does not abide may risk disqualification. ROAD & PATHWAY TRAFFIC There will be vehicular traffic adjacent to the course comprising event personnel and local residents requiring access, so please exercise vigilance and tolerance at all times, especially if traffic is encountered. High levels of awareness should be applied at all roundabouts and intersections. Normal road rules apply at all times. Police, traffic controllers and event crew will be on course to patrol and direct traffic. Additional awareness should be applied along the pathways. These are not closed and are open to all users including walkers, runners, pram users and bike riders. RUN COURSE RULES FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE WEBSITE

24 AID STATIONS The Transition Aid Station will offer: Water BIKE AID STATIONS The Bike Course has 4 Aid Stations and 7 passes located approximately 25 km apart. Bike Aid Stations Locations: B1 Across Wude Elementary School (Outbound -25km) B2 Across Zhongtun Elementary School (Outbound 49.0km) B3 Neian Public Health Center (Outbound 74.0km) B4 Zhen Hai Junior High School (Inbound 92.6km) B2 (2nd lap) Zhongtun Elementary School (Outbound 116.0km) B3 - (2nd lap) - Neian Public Health Center (Outbound 141.0km) B4 Zhen Hai Junior High School (Inbound 159.2km) Bike Aid Stations will offer: Water Sports drink Centuple Gels (Grape, Plum, Passion Fruit and Coffee) Centuple Bars Bananas Salts Ice Toilets (Not every aid station has toilets, but there are several toilets at the schools on the course. Follow the sign and they will guide you to the toilets) BIKE AID STATION LAYOUT Discard Zone Start > Water > Sports drink > Food > Sports drink > Water > Discard Zone Finish BIKE AID STATION PROCEDURE Slow down when entering Aid Stations, don t stop! If you do not require any product from a Bike Aid Station please stay to the left of the roadway. There will be signs along the Aid Station listing what is on offer. Volunteers will also be advising what they are holding. Please help the volunteers to help you by communicating politely as per your needs. Please discard any unwanted items post the Discard Zone Start sign and pre Discard Zone Finish sign. Anything discarded outside this area will be penalized. RUN AID STATIONS The Run Course has 4 Aid Stations and 37passes located approximately km apart. Run Aid Station Locations: R1 Four Points Sheraton l (outbound, 0.5km) R2 Discover Hotel (outbound,1.3km) R1 Four Points Sheraton l (outbound, 1.7km) R4 Bei-Ji Temple (outbound, 5km) R4 Bei-Ji Temple (outbound, 6km) R3 Xing Ying Rd Harbour (outbound, 7.8km) R1 Four Points Sheraton (outbound, 8.8km) R2 Discover Hotel (outbound, 9.2km) R1 Four Points Sheraton (outbound, 10km) R2 Discover Hotel (2nd lap outbound, 11.9km) R1 Four Points Sheraton (outbound, 12.2km) R3 Xing Ying Rd Harbour (outbound, 13.1km) R4 Bei Ji Temple (2nd lap inbound, 15.6km) R4 Bei-Ji Temple (2nd lap outbound, 16.6km) R3 Xing Ying Rd Harbour (2nd lap outbound, 18.4km) R1 Four Points Sheraton (2nd lap outbound, 19.3km) R2 Discover Hotel (2nd lap outbound, 19.7km) R1 Four Points Sheraton (2nd lap outbound, 20.6km) R2 Discover Hotel (3rd lap outbound, 22.5km) R1 Four Points Sheraton (3rd lap outbound, 22.8km) R3 Xing Ying Rd Harbour (3rd lap outbound, 23.7km) R4 Bei Ji Temple (3rd lap inbound, 26.2km) R4 Bei-Ji Temple (3rd lap outbound, 27.2km) R3 Xing Ying Rd Harbour (3rd lap outbound, 29.0km) R1 Four Points Sheraton (3rd lap outbound, 29.9km) R2 Discover Hotel (3rd lap outbound, 30.3km) R1 Four Points Sheraton (4th lap outbound, 31.2km) R2 Discover Hotel (4th lap outbound, 32.9km) R1 Four Points Sheraton (4th lap outbound, 33.2km)

25 R3 Xing Ying Rd Harbour (4th lap outbound, 34.1km) R4 Bei Ji Temple (4th lap inbound, 36.6km) R4 Bei-Ji Temple (4th lap inbound, 37.6km) R3 Xing Ying Rd Harbour (4th lap inbound, 39.6km) Run Aid Stations will offer: Water Sports drink Cola Centuple Gels (Grape, Plum, Passion Fruit and Coffee) Centuple Bars Potato chips Bananas Soup Salts Plum powder Candy Ice (in cup) Toilets (Not every aid station has toilets, but there are several toilets at the schools/convenient store 7-11/ Gasoline stations on the course. Follow the sign and they will guide you to the toilets) RUN AID STATION LAYOUT Discard Zone Start > Water > Sports drink & Cola > Food > Sports drink & Cola > Water > Discard Zone Finish R1 Four Points Sheraton (4th lap inbound, 40.5km) R2 Discover Hotel (4th lap inbound, 40.8km) R1 Four Points Sheraton (4th lap inbound to finish line, 41.7km) There will be signs along the Aid Station listing what is on offer. Volunteers will also be advising what they are holding. Please help the volunteers to help you by communicating politely as per your needs. Feel free to move through the tables at your leisure and help yourself. Please discard any unwanted items post the Discard Zone Start sign and pre Discard Zone Finish sign. Anything discarded outside this area will be penalized. DISCARDS / DROP ZONES Each Aid Station will have drop zones clearly marked either side of the station (zone is approx. 100m on bike and 50m on run). This is the area to discard cups/biddons, gel wrappers, banana skins etc. Discarding items on any other part of the course except at designated drop zones may result in a littering infringement or disqualification. RUN AID STATION PROCEDURE Slow down when entering Aid Stations. If you do not require any product from a Run Aid Station please stay to the left.

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27 FINISH LINE FINISH LINE POLICY Friends and family members, including children are not permitted in the finish chute or finish area. We ask that all athletes respect the Finish Line area and ensure that celebrations do not interfere with other athlete s Finish Line experience. As you cross the line, volunteer catchers will be there to escort you to the secured recovery area. You will be presented with your Finishers Medal and Towel and your timing chip will be removed. These catchers will endeavour to briefly assess you as you proceed and may need to take you directly to the Medical Tent for treatment. If you do not require any treatment you will be able to proceed to the other post finish facilities. Food, fruit and drinks will be served within the designated area in Recovery. You will also have access to your White Rope Street Gear Bag and have the option of a free massage if desirable. Finishers Shirts will be available for collection from the designated tent within the Recovery area by all official Finishers at the completion of their race. Please show your race bib to receive your finishers shirt. Unfortunately, you will not be able to re-enter Recovery once you have exited so make sure you are comfortable prior to this point. Please remember volunteers and the medical team are there to help you at any time should you require. FINISH LINE PHOTO FinisherPix is proud to be selected as the Official Photo Service of The Event. FinisherPix will have photographers working at the swim exit, on the bike course, on the run course and of course, at the Finish Line! So what do you need to do? If you purchased.? Register your address at to be notified as soon as photos are online Please be sure you have your helmet sticker visible on the FRONT of your bike helmet so we can identify your biking photos Please be sure to keep your bib number visible on the FRONT of your body during the run and at the Finish Line so we can identify your photos Smile and celebrate when you cross the Finish Line! Don t worry about touching your watch, the timing company will ensure an accurate record of your achievement Visit within hours after the race to view, order, and share your photos from your 2018 IRONMAN Taiwan! POST FINISH - IRONMAN RECOVERY & MEDICAL After you have finished, you will be lead into the Post Finish area to take advantage of the post finish facilities

28 available. This area is an athlete s only area. Located within the post finish area will be; The Post Finish Recovery Area Access to your Black Street Gear Bags at Recovery Area Medical & Massage support Make the most of the facilities post finish before you exit the area and return to your family or friends. There is a no re-entry policy so make sure you are comfortable before you exit. The Post Finish Recovery area will offer: Water Sports drink Cola Beer Fruit Noodles & rice Bread & soup - Medical assistance will be available MASSAGE Sports Massage Therapy will be provided on the Race Day, October 7, at the massage tent located in Xindian Road/ Yonglu Street. No reservation required.

29 PRESENTATIONS AND ROLLDOWN AWARDS PRESENTATION/FUCTION IRONMAN TAIWAN Presentations will be held on Monday October 8 at 6:00pm at Four Points by Sheraton Penghu. Awards will be presented to the top 5 finishers in each Age Group Category, top 5 relay teams in each Team Category and to the top 6 Male and Female Pro Athletes. If you are a placegetter but are unable to collect your trophy, please contact the race office to arrange collection. ROLL DOWN CEREMONY 2019 IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI I Thirty-five (35) Age Group qualifying slots for the 2019 IRONMAN World Championship (Kailua-Kona, Hawai`I) will be awarded to the top Age Group finishers. Qualified athletes are required to claim their IRONMAN World Championship slot in-person on Monday October 8, 2018 from 11:00am. This year s Roll Down will be held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Penghu. Please bring a valid form of Photo ID with you and be prepared to pay the full entry fee $ USD (plus 8% Active fee) with Credit Card only. No cheque or cash payments will be accepted. Final Slot Allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of official starters. The numbers of slots for each Age Group will be posted in Recovery once the race has started