KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen Athlete guide

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1 KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen Athlete guide

2 2 Contents WELCOME... 4 PRACTICAL INFORMATION... 5 Result service... 5 Mobile app... 5 Facebook... 5 Shuttle bus... 5 Online... 5 Course Information... 5 Transport... 5 Adresses... 5 Road closures... 5 Race week training... 5 EVENT SCHEDULE... 8 Digital Solutions Transportation & Parking in Copenhagen Who Is Number One Fun Run ATHLETE CHECK-IN Registration PRE-RACE INFO IRONMAN VILLAGE Race Briefing Bike Check-in Race Day SWIM COURSE Course description Swim Start Rolling Start Swim Warm Up Swim Smart Rules & Guidelines ENDURANCE SPORT Transition Zone

3 3 Endurance Sport Transition Zone 1 description CONTINENTAL BIKE COURSE Course description Bike Tech Support Rules and Guidelines Bike Medical Sag Wagon Transition Zone RUN COURSE Course description Rules and Guidelines AID STATIONS Bike aid stations Run Aid Stations TIMING & CUT-OFF Timing chip AWARD CEREMONY & IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLOT ALLOCATION Lost and founds Finish line party Athletes Garden IRONMAN 2017 Competition Rules Common Rule Violations and Penalties ANTI DOPING MEDICAL... 47

4 4 WELCOME Dear Athlete, It is an honor to welcome you to the KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen This is the fifth edition of KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen, so you are part of an anniversary for the event. On August 20, more than 3000 athletes will jump into the lagoon at Amager Beach Park, bike along the coastline, into the beautiful countryside of Northern Zealand and finish their race by running a spectacular marathon through the wonderful city of Copenhagen, passing the little mermaid and the Castle of the Danish Queen. In this Athlete Guide, you will be able to find answers to questions regarding the KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen Please study the guide carefully as it contains very important information regarding the race. Please keep in mind that the rules featured in the Athlete Guide are intended to help athletes and their competitors, so please obey them and let s all have a truly amazing race! Good luck and see you at the finish line! Yours sincerely, KMD IRONMAN Denmark

5 5 PRACTICAL INFORMATION Result service Throughout KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen friends and relatives can follow the athletes progression through KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen online and via SMS. Mobile app Download the KMD IRONMAN Denmark mobile app. Search for IRONMAN DK in AppStore or Google Play. Facebook Approximately one week prior to the race, Ultimate Timing will send athletes an so all athletes can add results and timings to their Facebook account. Thereby, every time an athlete passes a timing mat, the time and result will be visible on their Facebook status line. Shuttle bus Shuttle service is only provided for athletes staying at Race Hotel Bella Sky. Online On online timing will be present throughout the day. Course Information Athletes are able to get information on all courses. At om athletes are able to get information on all courses. Transport We strongly advise athletes and spectators to use public transportation in and around Copenhagen. Copenhagen has a great and well-developed network of public transportation system, which is cheap and easy to use while staying in town. Copenhagen has a good opportunity for tourists to get around the city in an easy and comfortable way. By putting in a deposit, you can borrow one of the city s public bikes for a day. Adresses IRONMAN Village & Registration + Awards Ceremony and Slot Allocation + Race briefing: Bella Center at Center Blvd. 5, 2300 København S. Swim start & ENDURANCE SPORT T1: Amager Beach Park at Amager Jollevej 1, 2300 København S. T2, Finish line & Athlete Garden: Ofelia Plads at Kvæsthusbroen, 1250 København. Road closures All courses are closed for traffic in the direction of the course during the Race. In case of emergency, rescue vehicles with the sirens on, shall have free passage at all times. Please yield and let them pass you. Race week training For race week training in Copenhagen please see com

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8 8 EVENT SCHEDULE Wednesday August 16th Who Is Number One Fun Run Thursday August 17 th IRONMAN Village/EXPO is open, Bella Center Athlete registration in the IRONMAN Village/EXPO KMD 4:18:4 Copenhagen at Amager Beach Park Friday August 18 th IRONMAN Village/EXPO is open, Bella Center Athlete registration at the IRONMAN Village/EXPO Pro Race Briefing International Race Briefing BIB # International Race Briefing BIB # Danish Race Briefing KMD 4:18:4 Copenhagen at Amager Beach Park Saturday August 19 th KMD 4:18:4 Copenhagen at Amager Beach Park IRONMAN Village/EXPO is open, Bella Center Athlete registration at the IRONMAN Village/EXPO KMD IRONKIDS at Amager Beach Park Pro + AWA Bike Check-in Bike Check-in, athlete #1 to # Bike Check-in, athlete #1001 to # Bike Check-in, athlete #2001 to #3000+

9 9 Sunday August 20 th ENDURANCE SPORT Transition Zone open Pro Female Start XC Start Age Group Rolling Start Approx Female Winner crosses the finish line Approx Last finisher, finish line party. Monday August 21 th ON-SITE registration for KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen Awards Banquet and Kona Slot Allocation

10 10 Digital Solutions Digital solutions for KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen Your KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen experience will in 2017 be connected to digital and online solutions Have your friends and families send video greetings to motivate you on the course, experience live TV of every athlete from the courses in the IRONMAN Denmark mobile app and loads of other great stuff. Mobile app The IRONMAN DK mobile app is your race essential tool before, during and after KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen. You can use it to find your way around in the city, check race schedules, get access to timing, hot spots, courses etc. For the athletes Race schedule Important things to remember Find your way around the race sites For the spectators Innovative timing solution showing where your athletes are on the course Guide to hot spots Find your way around the courses Live race updates from spotters on the courses Where to find it Search for IRONMAN DK in App Store and Android Market. The app is free to download and use For 2017 the app offers an innovative new feature personalized live TV for every athlete on the course. How does it work? IPhones are placed at three unique locations on the run course filming live onto a youtube channel. Each iphone is connected to the live timing system and via the favorite athlete function in the App. Spectators will receive a push notification every time their favorite athlete(s) are near one of the cameras. What do I do?

11 11 Use the favorite athlete function in the App and click on the link in the push message you receive. This will link you up with the specific YouTube channel on the phone and you will be able to spot your favorite athlete live on the course. Mobile App Find the free app in Google Play and App Store - search for IRONMAN DK. Please note that the app will be updated with the 2016 information approx. ONE week prior to the race. Facebook Approximately one week prior to the race Ultimate Timing will send you an where you can add your results and timing to your Facebook account. Every time you pass a timing mat your time and result will be posted in your Facebook status updates. Online At online timing will be available throughout the day. At the race will be updated LIVE in text and pictures.

12 12 Transportation & Parking in Copenhagen There are only limited parking possibilities in Copenhagen, so we strongly advise all athletes and spectators to use public transportation in and around Copenhagen. At the Swim/T1 Venue there is a parking area, which is closed from 7-11 on the 20 th of August due to road closures. Find your way to travel at: - An English and German version is available at the website. Use the Copenhagen Metro to reach Amager Beach Park. The Metro Station Amager Beach is nearby the swim start and can be reached with the M2 line. More information about the Metro please visit

13 13 Who Is Number One Fun Run Wednesday August 16th If you feel like giving awareness and supporting the fight against cancer, feel free to participate in Who Is Number One Fun Run. It is a 5K run in Copenhagen central city, and in 2016 more than 1500 people took part in this great event. YOU can show your support to the cause by joining the free 5 km Fun Run on August 16 at Check-in starts at Address: Havnegade 21, 1058 København K. For more information and sign-up, go to the webpage:

14 14 ATHLETE CHECK-IN Registration Thursday, August 17 through Saturday, August 19 Opening hours for registration: Thursday, August to Friday, August to Saturday, August to To register you need the following: Official government-issued photo ID passport, driver s license etc. At registration, you will receive the following items: 1. Official KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen Backpack 2. Athlete wristband must be worn at all times. 3. Race number Valid proof of national triathlon membership. If you have bought a 1- day license when registering for the event, you will only need your official government-issued photo ID. The QR code from the confirmation, which you will receive approx. one week before the race. 4. Safety pins 5. Timing chip 6. Timing chip strap 7. BLUE bike bag 8. RED run bag 9. WHITE street wear bag All athletes must have registered before on Saturday, August 19. No registration will be possible after this time. 10. Colored swim cap 11. Numbered Tattoos (Optional) x number sticker for helmet x number sticker for bike x number stickers for BLUE, RED and WHITE bags

15 15 PRE-RACE INFO IRONMAN VILLAGE Thursday, August 17 through Saturday, August 19 Opening hours for IRONMAN VILLAGE: Thursday, August to Friday, August to Saturday, August to At the IRONMAN VILLAGE, you will have the opportunity to see the latest racing apparel and buy lastminute race essential equipment. Besides our race sponsors, you will meet a wide spectra of manufactures of sports equipment, accessories, nutrition, services for athletes, and general sport shops. Race Briefing Friday August 18 Race briefing is in the IRONMAN VILLAGE/ EXPO at the Bella Center. At the Race Briefing, you will receive a Pasta Serving, so you can carbo-load for your big race. Briefing Time Athletes International Briefing # International # Danish # Note: you will not be able to enter the Race Briefing area without your athlete s wristband, which is issued at Registration Bikes are NOT allowed at the Race Briefing, so make sure you leave it in your car or in the care of one of your supporters.

16 16 Bike Check-in Saturday, August 19, to at the ENDURANCE SPORT Transition Zone at Amager Beach park. Helmet sticker must be placed like this (front): On Saturday athletes must check-in the following items: Bike Bike helmet BLUE bike bag RED run bag The sticker on the bike must be placed in one of the following ways: Check-in will not be possible without all the above-mentioned items. Please note that it is not allowed to mark your bike in any way with balloons or similar. The race marshals will remove such effects. During bike check-in, and on Race Morning, KMD IRONMAN Sponsor ENDURANCE SPORT will be present to offer minor adjustments and services to bikes. Overnight security is provided in T1. Only Athletes are allowed in T1. After Saturday August 19, NO athletes are allowed access to ENDURANCE SPORT T1, until Sunday August 20, at Athletes will have access to both their bikes and blue races bags on race morning between and The bike number must be visible at all times during the bike ride. The BLUE bike bag is for bike equipment. At bike check-in you must place the BLUE bike bag on the designated racks in the transition area. The location is marked with your race number. Helmets must either be placed in the BLUE bike bag, or be securely fastened on your bike. The helmet must be a CE-approved in accordance with Danish law. Race marshals have the right to reject helmets not meeting these standards. If rejected the athlete has to get hold of an approved helmet before participating in the race. Please note that it will not be possible to check-in or register on race morning.

17 17 Note: Only the following items are allowed on the bike: Helmet securely fixed to your bike Bikes shoes secured to pedals Gels and bars attached securely to the bike Bottles secured in bottle-cages It is NOT allowed to leave anything next to the bike or on the ground. Race marshals will remove all items not safely secured to the bike. All removed items will be placed in the information tent located inside Endurance Sport T1, and afterwards be transported to the Athlete Garden. Due to the risk of windy conditions you are only permitted to cover handle bars, seat and pedals, and not the entire bike. The RED run bag is for running apparel. At bike check-in you must place the RED run bag in the designated containers. The containers are numbered in hundreds (1-100, etc.) Only athletes and race officials are permitted access to ENDURANCE SPORT T1. For security reasons, no bikes, helmets, RED run bag or BLUE bike bags are to be removed from ENDURANCE SPORT T1, once checked-in. You will have access to BLUE bike bags from until on Race Morning. The Race Bag Stickers must be placed on the BLUE bike bag, the RED run bag and the WHITE street wear bag in the designated field on the bags.

18 18 Sign up and registration possible at both Amager Strand Park and IRONMAN VILLAGE/EXPO at the Bella Center. Kids in all ages from 0-12 years will once again feel the IRONMAN environment, as they track three different distances on Saturday August 19 th 2017 from 1 o clock. Read more here:

19 19 Race Day Sunday, August 20 Race day check-in opens for athletes at on Sunday morning the 20 th of August and closes at Only athletes and marshals will have access to ENDURANCE SPORT T1. At registration, you will receive a coloured swim cap and a timing chip. Be sure to remember these items on race morning. You must bring the WHITE Street Wear bag with your personal clothing on Race Morning. WHITE Street Wear bags must be handed in no later than If you have lost or forgotten your timing chip on race morning, please contact an IRONMAN Official, and they will provide you with a new one. During race morning in ENDURANCE SPORT T1 bike mechanics will be present to offer last minute adjustments and service. There will be floor pumps available in ENDURANCE SPORT T1, which you are free to use prior to the start. Please note that if you bring own floor pump, it is not allowed to store it in any of the race bags, and must be handed to supporters. All athletes have to leave ENDURANCE SPORT T1 and head to swim start no later than Failure to do so may cause a time penalty.

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22 22 Course description The 3.8 km swim will take off in the Lagoon at Amager Strandpark, and will consist of one loop (counter clockwise) of 3800 meters. Swimming in confined waters, gives a calm swim with hardly any waves or current, and spectators are there to cheer you on along the entire swim. Swim Start The KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen AG swim start is divided into 5 start groups, depending on expected swim time. This is to ensure as smooth as possible swim flow. At registration you will choose your swim cap based on your predicted swim time and the race starts in waves after the following schedule: Time Group (expected swim time) Swim Cap Colour PRO Women WHITE XC athletes WHITE < 01:06 RED :06 01:11 LIGHT BLUE :11 01:17 PINK :17 01:24 BRIGHT GREEN > 01:24 PURPLE Rolling Start Athletes will enter the water 6 athletes at a time, every 6 seconds, through a controlled access point. An athlete s race-time will start when they cross timing mats just before entering the water. The swim course will close 2 hour and 20 minutes after the final athlete starts the swim. Each athlete will get 2 hour and 20 minutes to complete the swim course. Individual athletes who take longer than 2 hour and 20 minutes to complete the swim will NOT be allowed to continue the race. IRONMAN officials reserve the right to pull athletes off the course who exceed any established course time cut-offs.

23 23 Swim Warm Up In order to give athletes the opportunity to warm up prior to the swim leg, there is a warm up area located just next to swim start. In order to give athletes the time to line up for their rolling heat, warmup is divided into the different times, and coordinated with the color swim cap worn. From To Swim Cap Colour PRO + XC + Red Swim Caps LIGHT BLUE PINK BRIGHT GREEN PURPLE The official swim cap must be visible and clean. Stickers or other self made markings are not allowed on the swim cap. You are permitted to wear a personal swim cap underneath the official swim cap. Note: If you have forgotten your timing chip on race morning or loose it during the swim or bike leg of the race, you are able to get a new timing chip in the transition area. Spare swim caps and race bags will be available in the information tent, located inside Endurance Sport T1.

24 24 Swim Smart 1. Prepare for Race Conditions 4. Ensure Heart Health Race day should not be your first As an athlete in training, you should take exposure to an open water swim. Make the proper steps to assess your health sure some of your training replicates with your physician. real race conditions, including water Health experts suggest a 12-step temperature, proximity to other screening process for competitive swimmers and wearing a wetsuit if athletes. This includes a physical exam needed. as well as an assessment of your family history and personal heart health. 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. Study the Course 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 familiarize yourself with the course. 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. 5. Pay Attention to Warning Signs If you experience chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, lightheadedness 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.

25 25 7. Warm Up on Race Day Arrive early enough on race day for a proper warm-up prior to the start, preferably in the water. If you aren t able to warm up in the water, 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. Check Out the Course Get comfortable with the course by checking out water conditions, the swim entry and exit layouts, along with turn 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 arm to alert a lifeguard or safety boat. Feel free to hold on to a static object like a raft, buoy or dock. As long as you don t use it to move forward, you won t face disqualification. Race rules allow for competitors to stop or rest at any time during the swim. The swim cap provided at the registration is for safety, and must be worn throughout the swim. Should you be in any kind of need; lifeguards will be in the water to help you. The water temperature in the lagoon is expected to be around C.

26 26 Rules & Guidelines You may not wear our race number in the water; this shall be either in the RED run bag or in the BLUE bike bag. You can choose to wear your race number on the bike and run, or only on the run. If you only wear it on the run please place it in your red run bag. Number stickers on the bike are mandatory. When entering the water, please make sure your timing chip is securely fastened. If the chip is lost during the swim, you will be able to retrieve a new one in the transition zone, just before entering the changing tent. The IRONMAN 2017 Competition Rules are in force for KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen. For information regarding ruling that applies for the KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen Swim Course, please visit the following website. For Common Competition Rules and Regulation Penalties, please read the section under the paragraph Rules and Regulations in this Athlete Guide.

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29 29 Endurance Sport Transition Zone 1 description Right after the swim, you must pick up your BLUE bike bag with your bike gear from the designated bag rack. Here you will go into the transition area where all changing must take place. If you choose to do a nude change, you must use the changing tent. Areas for male and female nude changing are located inside the changing tent. After completing your change, you will need to pack your wetsuit and other swim gear in the BLUE bike bag, and bring it outside the area and drop in the numbered containers, placed after the changing area. After changing into you biking apparel, you will proceed to your bike and start the bike course. Please note that before removing the bike from its place at the bike rack, you need to have the chinstrap of your helmet securely fastened. The chinstrap must be fastened at all times when the athlete is in contact with the bike. Failure to do so may cause a penalty from one of the race marshals. You have to cross the bike mount line before mounting your bike. The line will be clearly marked and is located when exiting ENDURANCE SPORT T1. After finishing the race, you can pick up your BLUE Bike bag in the Athletes Garden, where you also pick up your White Street Wear bag and your finisher tee.

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31 31 Course description The Continental Bike Course is unique, with a nice mix of city, coastal line and countryside. Start at Amager Beach Park, do two loops in the northern part of Zealand, before entering Copenhagen and finishing at Ofelia Plads, where T2 is located. Please remember that you have the full responsibility of your bike s performance and safe conditions on race day. Please make sure that all mechanical parts are fully functional and that all equipment on the bike tightened properly. IRONMAN Denmark sweep The Continental bike course before the race, but we recommend using a solid racing tyre as you may come across flint stones on the roads. Bike Tech Support There will be bike tech support roaming the course, which is able to assist you with your most basic mechanical needs. I.e. flat tire, broken cables etc. In the case, you need bike tech support, approach an IRONMAN Official, and they will require the assistance for you. At each of the three aid stations, you will find pumps, tubes and some basic tools. Please be aware that it is your own responsibility to carry extra tubes, tires, tools, etc. on your bike as you race. The bike techs and the tools at the aid stations are only there as an extra service, and is based on a first come, first serve practice. Rules and Guidelines Your bike must comply with IRONMAN 2017 Competition Rules. In short this means that the bike is technically suitable and safe for a triathlon race. Please note that brake levers must point backwards, and both brakes must be fully functional. Disc brakes and Disc wheels are permitted at the KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen. For further information regarding IRONMAN 2017 Competition Rules, you can visit the following website.

32 32 You must follow directions and instructions from race officials, race marshals, police and the National Guard officers. Failure to do so may cause disqualification from the race. If you are involved in an accident with another person, e.g. another athlete, volunteers, spectators etc., be sure to remain at the location of the accident, until a member of the National Police Force is present. Please keep in mind that the bike part is a time trial for each single athlete. Any kind of drafting is forbidden. All time penalties given on the bike course must be served in the penalty tents, and at first possible opportunity. The penalty tents are located at the third and sixth aid station on Geels Bakke and Transition Zone 2. For Common Competition Rules and Regulation Penalties, please read the section under the paragraph Rules and Regulations in this Athlete s Guide. Please be aware that it is the athletes own responsibility to head out on the second loop on the bike course after 93 km. Athletes heading out on the second loop turn LEFT and athletes heading for T2 will turn RIGHT. This section will be clearly marked with signs, but be aware which way you need to go. After biking the 180 km, you will make your way into T2. You need to dismount your bike before passing the timing mat, clearly marked with a Bike Dismount sign. You must hand your bike over to the bike catchers, who are located just after the Bike Dismount line. Note: be cautious when entering T2, as there is a descent into the parking facility, which is the Transition Zone. Bike Medical If you need medical assistance on the Continental Bike Course, paramedics on motorcycles will roam the Continental Bike Course able to assist you. Contact an IRONMAN official in case you require medical assistance. At each of the Aid Station, there will be a small first aid kit, able to aid minor injuries, such as scrapes and small cuts. Sag Wagon There will be SAG wagons on the bike course, able to pick you and your bike up, if you choose to withdraw from the race while on the Continental Bike Course. Please approach an IRONMAN Official on

33 33 course, and they will guide you to the nearest pick-up point. If you do not make the Course Cut-off, the SAG wagon will pick you up, wherever you are located on the course. Transition Zone 2 Heading into Transition 2, officials and volunteers will be standing by - ready to catch your bike. Please take your time to hand over your bike, so no accidents happen. After you have handed your bike to a volunteer, pick up your RED run bag and head into the transition area where you change into your running apparel. You need to put all your bike gear into the bag, including your bike helmet. Bike shoes must either stay on the bike pedals or be placed in the RED run bag. After completing your change, you will need to pack your gear in the RED run bag and drop it in the designated containers, placed just after the changing area. After the race you need to pick up your RED run bag in T2. To get your belongings out of T2, You need to have your race number and your timing chip with you. You can pick up your belongings from All race bags and bikes have to be collected before Sunday evening. KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen is not responsible for bikes not picked up after

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36 36 Course description The KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen run course is a km run, consisting of 4,5 laps, with start and finish at Ofelia Plads. It winds its way through the beautiful city of Copenhagen. The course is flat, fast and with a few technical passages and varying surfaces, and the finish line is located with the Opera in the background. After almost finishing a loop a wrist band (lap band) is fitted to your arm, in order to tell the race officials, which loop you are on. During the run, you must at all times wear the race number visible on the front. Remember that an IRONMAN race is an individual performance, which means that no vehicles, bikes or people running may escort the athlete. You must reject the assistance immediately; otherwise it may cause a penalty. Race officials will be on the course to show directions. Please follow their directions at all times. If you choose to abandon the race, make sure to inform an IRONMAN Official. Rules and Guidelines The IRONMAN 2017 Competition Rules are in force for KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen run course. For information regarding ruling that applies for the KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen Run Course, please visit the following website. For Common Competition Rules and Regulation Penalties, please read the section under the paragraph Rules and Regulations in this Athlete s Guide.

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38 38 Bike aid stations You will pass 3 aid stations on the Continental Bike Course each of them two times. They are placed at the following locations: Bellevue Beach - approx. 20 km and 100 km Grønholtvej, Lønholt - approx 50 km and 130 km Holte (Geels Bakke) - approx. 80 and 160 km Toilets are placed at all aid stations. You are ONLY allowed to deposit bottles and garbage in the designated drop zones, which are clearly marked. Please keep the environment in mind before tossing garbage. Failure to follow these directions can result in a disqualification. Going into an aid station please follow the flow and remember that other athletes will follow right after you. Prepare yourself for the aid station in good time, and reduce your speed. Officials will hand you supplies when you pass by them. Call out the product you require, so the volunteers can provide you accordingly.

39 39 Run Aid Stations On the run course, aid stations will be placed approx. every 2 km. The locations of the aid stations are the following: Christians Brygge Kvæsthusgade Nyhavn Langelinie Toilets will be placed at all aid stations. Please use them for relief! Failure to do so will result in a disqualification You are only allowed to dispose garbage in garbage containers. Please keep the environment in mind before tossing garbage. Failure to follow these directions will cause a disqualification.

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41 41 TIMING & CUT-OFF KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen is an 15 hour 45 minutes race maximum. In addition to finishing the race, you need to stay within the following cut-off times: Swim: 2 Hour 20 minutes Swim + Bike: 9 Hours 30 Minutes Swim + Bike + Run: 15 Hours 45 Minutes Due to road closures, the following intermediate cut-offs are in force Last competitor must begin the second bike loop - Beachvejen/Tranegårdsvej (93km) Cut-off Dageløkkevej (119km) Cut-off Kongevejen (148km) Cut-off Aid Station Geels Bakke (159km) Due to the athletes safety cut-off times have to be respected. Race marshals will tell you if you did not make it in time. Timing chip You have received your personal timing chip, with strap for attachment at registration. Fasten it to your left ankle with the velcro strap before the swim, and leave it on until you finish the race. If you lose your chip, seek advice with the first race official possible. Athletes need their timing chip for timing, and to get their bike and RED bag out of T2. If you choose not start the race, you still have to return the timing chip. After you have finished the amazing KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen 2017, you have to return the timing chip. You must do this in the T2 zone, when you exit the area and check out your bike. Otherwise, you will get a fine.

42 42 AWARD CEREMONY & IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLOT ALLOCATION Monday 21 st of August in the IRONMAN VILLAGE/EXPO at the Bella Center KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen will award 40 slots for the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship. The entry fee for IRONMAN World Championship 2017 has to be paid during the IRONMAN Slot Allocation on Monday 21 st, 2017, only by credit card. No checks or cash are accepted. You must show valid picture ID. Price: 890,00 $ + 8% Active fee Lost and founds KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen is not responsible for lost items. Lost and found items can be handed to race officials in the different zones or on the course. They must be collected at the Athletes Garden (WHITE Street Wear bag hand-out area) on Sunday August 20. Lost items, that have not been picked up, will be transported to the IRONMAN VILLAGE/EXPO at the Bella Center, where they will be available on Monday the 21 st of August from Things left over will be kept in the custody of IRONMAN Denmark, until Friday September 8, and can be returned by full payment of shipping costs and administration fee. After September 8, lost and found items will be discarded. Finish line party The moment we have all been waiting for, the last meters after 3.8 km swimming, km bike ride and km running. Enjoy it, hear the crowd, feel all the emotions this is your day! Be a crowd pleaser, pose for the cameras - it could be you in the headlines of the evening s television news or on the front cover of the race magazine next year! Athletes Garden After the race, you can relax in the Athletes Garden. The following will be available: Food & Drinks Massage Toilets & Showers Medical personnel

43 43 IRONMAN 2017 Competition Rules KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen will be sanctioned by the Rules included in the IRONMAN 2017 Competition Rules. For more information regarding these rules, please visit the following webpage: The Danish Triathlon Federation (Dtrif) will sanction and enforce the rules that are included in the IRONMAN 2017 Competition Rules. Please note that MP3 players and other electronic entertainment devices are strictly forbidden on the courses - athletes not obeying this will be disqualified. Please inform your family, friends, coach and supporters that they are not allowed to accompany alongside you in the race, and that you are not allowed to receive any outside assistance. If this is not respected you will be penalized. For safety reasons it is vital that if an athlete drops out of the race at any time (especially before, during or after the swim) the athlete MUST inform a race official about this. You are expected to follow directions and instructions from all race officials, race marshals and race management. Only race marshals have the authority to disqualify an athlete, but they are entitled to do so single-handedly. All life guards and medical personnel have ultimate and final authority to remove an athlete from the race if the athlete is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury or death. You are not allowed to use alcohol or any illegal, detrimental or dangerous drugs, stimulants, depressants or other substances or procedures with intent to improve performance, eliminate the sense of fatigue or for any other purpose. Violation of this rule is grounds for immediate disqualification. Fraud, theft, abusive treatment of volunteers or other acts of poor sportsmanship are grounds for immediate disqualification and will result in the athlete being suspended from any race in the IRONMAN series in the future. If an athlete decides to withdraw from the race at any time, it is the athlete s responsibility to report it to the race marshals. KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen reserves the right to make rule and course changes at any time if athletes are notified by and/or at the pre-race race briefings.

44 44 Common Rule Violations and Penalties (Not exhaustive) *SUMMARY OF GENERAL COMPETITION RULES Public nudity or indecent exposure Littering outside of the trash/rubbish drop zones Using unsportsmanlike behavior Failure to follow the prescribed course Failure to wear a shirt or sport top during the bike or run Accepting assistance from anyone other than Race Referees, Race Officials or other Race participants in accordance with the Competition Rules Giving another athlete a complete bike, frame, wheel(s), helmet, bike shoes, running shoes or any other item equipment which results in the donor athlete being unable to continue with their own Race Fraud by entering under an assumed name or age, falsifying an affidavit, or giving false information Not stopping in the next penalty tent after being obliged to do so PENALTIES DSQ 5:00 Minute Time Penalty DSQ and potential suspension DSQ 1 Minute Stop-and-Go if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly If it is possible to amend and return to the original situation then a 1 minute Stop-and-Go Time Penalty will be assessed, If not: DSQ DSQ of both athletes DSQ and potential suspension DSQ Use of communication devices of any type during, including, but not limited to cell phones, smart watches, and two-way radios, in ant distractive manner, during the Race. DSQ Use of any device that will distract the athlete from paying full attention to their surroundings, including but not limited to making and receiving DSQ

45 45 phone calls, sending and receiving text messages, using social media, taking photographs, and using a device as a bike computer. SUMMARY OF SWIM RULES In a non-wetsuit swim, wearing clothing covering any part of the arms below the elbow and/or clothing covering any part of the legs below knee In a non-wetsuit swim, wearing swimwear that is not 100% textile material. Wearing a wetsuit that measures more than 5mm thick Using a snorkel *SUMMARY OF BIKE RULES Drafting violation Blocking (side by side riding) Once overtaken, re-passing prior to dropping out of the draft zone Once overtaken, remaining in the draft zone for more than 25 seconds Failure to wear a shirt or sport top during the bike portion During the bike segment, wearing the helmet unfastened or insecurely fastened Wearing headsets or headphones during competition Not wearing a helmet during all Event activities when the athlete rides the bike: e.g., competition, familiarization, and training sessions Make forward progress without bike during the bike segment PENALTIES DSQ DSQ DSQ DSQ PENALTIES 5:00 Minute Time Penalty 1 minute Stop-and-Go Time Penalty 1 minute Stop-and-Go Time Penalty 5:00 Minute Time Penalty 1 minute Stop-and-Go if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly 1 minute Stop-and-Go if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly 1 minute Stop-and-Go if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly 1 minute Stop-and-Go if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly 1 minute Stop-and-Go if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly

46 46 *SUMMARY OF RUN RULES Wearing headsets or headphones during competition Failure to wear a shirt or sport top during the run portion Crossing the finish line with a non-participating individual SUMMARY OF TRANSITION AREA RULES Blocking the progress of other athletes Interfering with another athlete s equipment PENALTIES 1 minute Stop-and-Go if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly 1 minute Stop-and-Go if remedied, DSQ if not remedied DSQ PENALTIES 1 minute Stop-and-Go Time Penalty 1 minute Stop-and-Go Time Penalty Notes: 1. *Please note: due to the local laws and ordinances at KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen, intentional littering will result in Disqualification

47 47 ANTI DOPING As a condition of participation in each IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 event, all registered athletes are required to acknowledge and abide by IRONMAN s Anti-Doping Rules. In accordance with the Anti- Doping Rules, all registered athletes are subject to in and out-of-competition testing¹ and are encouraged to learn and understand all appli cable rules and obligations prior to registering for events (including, without limitation, the World Anti-Doping Agency¹s anti-doping rules governing Prohibited Substances and Therapeutic Use Exemptions). When in doubt, athletes are encouraged to ask questions and to seek advice from qualified medical professionals. MEDICAL There will be medical assistance and facilities throughout the race. In the Athlete s Garden medical staff will be ready to assist you after completing the race. From the 17 th of August, in the case you have any health related issues you wish to discuss, you can contact KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen medical director by phone;. Tlf: Competing in an IRONMAN race may cause serious damage to the body. Please bear in mind that the right hydration before and during the race can be vital for your success in the race. Remember that you race at own risk, and that the race organizers cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage - or in extreme cases, death - during the race. This is a long distance endurance event so we advise all participants only to start the race if they have trained well, feel fit and don t have any physical problems especially regarding the vital organs. If you have had problems with irregular heart rhythms in training, we would highly recommend that you see a specialist for a health check prior to the race

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