WELCOME. Dear Athlete,

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2 WELCOME Dear Athlete, We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 27 th edition of our iconic Race IRONMAN Lanzarote, the oldest IRONMAN race in Europe. We are thrilled to welcome more than 1800 athletes from over 50 Nations who will take part in this fantastic Race. A few changes and improvements have been implemented in this year s magic and scenic bike course. The main reason for these changes is the roads closure to traffic. It is very hard to close the roads for a 180k route on a small island like Lanzarote, with four big tourist areas, all needing access to the airport and to the Island s attractions. This year s improvement to the roads, guarantees the athletes more safety, which is our primary focus and gives all participants a better experience, keeping the concept of a 1 loop course. The bike course will still pass through emblematic points like El Golfo, La Geria, Mirador del Rio, and Puerto del Carmen. We are glad to inform you that this year s course won t pass through Nazaret. Please read the latest information and make sure you have taken all the necessary steps to ensure a smooth arrival on Lanzarote. We wish you all a safe and memorable race! The IRONMAN LANZAROTE ORGANIZATION

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Nationalities 2. Schedule of events 3. Pre-Race information 3.1. Emergency contact 3.2. Ironman Lanzarote Information Centre 3.3. Athlete Check-in - Registration onsite 3.4. El Lago Athlete Lounge 3.5. Technical Meetings 3.6. Parade of Nations 3.7. Pasta Party 3.8. Bike/ bag check-in 3.9. Parking Sailfish 4. Race day information 4.1. Transition zone - NEW 4.2. The courses 4.3. Swim course 4.4. Swim/ Bike transition 4.5. Bike course 4.6. Bike/ Run transition 4.7. Run course 4.8. Finish 4.9. Bike and bag check out Aid stations Race timing and split times Road closure and spectator points Information Point in Transition Zone Official IRONMAN LANZAROTE Merchandise and Expo in Puerto del Carmen 5. Bike tech assistance 6. Medic and emergency 7. Environment 8. Post-race information 8.1. Hawaii slot allocation & registration 8.2. Prize money and Awards Dinner/ Ceremony 8.3. Official Photo Service 8.4. Lost & Found 8.5. Information 8.6. Results 8.7. Finisher Certificate 9. Ironkids 10. Volunteers 11. Bus Transportation 11.1 Bike Course Preview Shuttle 12. The Race host 13. Online Registration 2019

4 1. NATIONALITIES

5 2. SCHEDULE Monday 21 st of May - 10:00 to 18:00 Ironman Info Centre open, Club La Santa. - 10:00 to 20:00 IRONMAN Sport Shop, Club La Santa. Tuesday 22 nd of May - 10:00 to 18:00 Ironman Info Centre open, Club La Santa. - 10:00 to 20:00 IRONMAN Sport Shop, Club La Santa. Wednesday 23 rd of May - 10:00 to 18:00 Athlete s Registration, Club La Santa - 10:00 to 20:00 IRONMAN Sport Shop, Club La Santa. - 10:00 to 21:00 Expo, Avenida de Las Playas, Puerto del Carmen Thursday 24th of May - 10:00 to 18:00 Athlete s Registration, Club La Santa. - 10:00 to 20:00 IRONMAN Sport Shop, Club La Santa. - 10:00 to 21:00 Expo, Avenida de Las Playas, Puerto del Carmen - 12:00 TECHNICAL MEETING PRO athletes, Business Conference Center (South), Club La Santa -15:00 to 18:00 TECHNICAL MEETINGS (briefings), the Square, Club La Santa: 15:00 English, 15:45 Spanish, German, 17:15 French. -18:00 to 21:30 Pasta Party, IRONMAN Tent, Club La Santa -18:30 Parade of Nations, Stadium, Club La Santa

6 Friday 25 th of May - 10:00 to 12:00 Athlete s Registration - 10:00 to 20:00 IRONMAN Sport Shop, Club La Santa - 10:00 to 21:00 Expo, Avenida de Las Playas, Puerto del Carmen - 13:00 IRONMAN Lanzarote Press Conference, Suite Hotel Fariones Playa, Puerto del Carmen, open to participants - 14:00 Media lunch & briefing, Suite Hotel Fariones Playa, Puerto del Carmen - 14:30 Bus departure from Club La Santa to Puerto del Carmen (Bike Check In) - 15:00 to 18:00 Bike and Bag Check In, Transition Zone, Puerto del Carmen - 16:30 IRONKIDS, Puerto del Carmen, Matagorda (in front of Sol Lanzarote Hotel) Saturday 26 th of May Race Day - 05:00 Transition zone opens for athletes - 06:00 to 06:55 Swim check/championchip control - 07:00 Race Start, Swim - 07:45 First triathlete finishes 3.8km swim - 09:20 Swim cut off time - 10:00 to 21:00 Expo, Avenida de Las Playas, Puerto del Carmen - 12:30 1 st Bike cut off time - 14:30 2 nd Bike cut off time - 16:30 3 rd Bike cut off time - 12:45 First athlete finishes 180.2km bike course - 15:35 First finisher - Finishline Puerto del Carmen - 18:30 Bike course closed - 24:00 Run course closed Sunday 27 th of May - 09:30 to 14:00 IRONMAN Lanzarote Info Centre open, Club La Santa - 11:00 Hawaii Roll Down Ceremony and Registration, the Square, Club La Santa (participants have to be present to receive their slot) IRONMAN Lanzarote Tent, Club La Santa - 18:00 Awards Dinner - 20:00 Awards Ceremony, open to general public - 21:30 Special Achievement medal Awards, open to general public - 22:00 IRONMAN Lanzarote video 2018, open to general public followed by Fireworks display

7 The Square, Club La Santa - 17:00 Shops, bars and restaurants open - 21:00 to 24:00 IRONMAN Lounge with dj, Sports Café - 24:00 IRONMAN Lanzarote Party, Disco Arena 3. PRE-RACE INFORMATION 3.1 Emergency contact We recommend all athletes to share the race contact below with your family/relatives prior to departure for Lanzarote: Information contact number: Contact emergency number on race day: Or info@ironmanlanzarote.com Family and relatives are able to follow you from home through the Ironman Live coverage page: Ironman Lanzarote Information Centre The Ironman Information Centre is in the International Sports Resort Club La Santa, organizer and license holder of the Ironman Lanzarote since The resort is approx. 25 minutes drive from the airport. There is a shuttle service available between race venue Puerto del Carmen and Club La Santa (more information in section 11). Ironman Information Centre opening hours: Day Date Opening hours Service available Monday 21/05/ :00-18:00 hrs Information, Volunteers, Bus registration Tuesday 22/05/ :00-18:00 hrs Information, Volunteers, Bus registration Wednesday 23/05/ :00-18:00 hrs Athlete check-in, Information, Volunteers, Bus registration, Press Thursday 24/05/ :00-18:00 hrs Athlete check-in, Information, Volunteers, Bus registration, Press Friday 25/05/ :00-12:00 hrs Athlete check-in, Information, Volunteers, Bus registration, Press Saturday 26/05/2018 Closed Race day See chapter 4.13 for details on the Information Points, race venue Puerto del Carmen Sunday 27/05/ :30-14:00 hrs Information

8 During the opening hours, you are welcome to relax in the Athletes Lounge, in the Information Centre. Free refreshments, tea and coffee will be available and DVD s of previous Ironman Lanzarote events will be on show. 3.3 Athlete Check-in - Registration onsite You must personally collect your race pack. Please prepare the following before approaching the registration desk: - Bib/ Race number Please find your race number on the final participants list which is available on the official Website and in the Ironman Information Centre at Club La Santa the week prior to the event - Valid photo ID card - Valid 2018 Triathlon license If you have not received the actual 2018 card from your federation yet, we kindly ask you to show us another type of documentation in which your federation recognizes your membership for If you do not bring the licence, you must buy a Spanish one-day licence at the designated desk, at the Information centre (10 in cash). - Insurance on Race day: it is the responsibility of the athlete to make sure that they are covered by their Federation Insurance on Race Day (Triathlon Federation/National Governing Body of their Nation) - If an Athlete is not a Member of a Triathlon Federation or Governing Body, then the Athlete must purchase a 1 Day Race License at a cost of 10 At the registration desk, you will need to: - Last check of your personal details All athletes must check all personal registration details (note: all age group athletes will be assigned to the relevant age group category according to their year of birth). - Sign the athlete Waiver The Waiver you have approved upon online registration must be signed by each athlete personally at registration in Lanzarote, in order to accept the conditions of participation. Enclosed you will find a copy of the waiver; please read it to ensure a speedy registration. In your registration pack you will receive: 2 start numbers and 8 safety pins a MyLaps MultiSpors tag (Velcro with integrated chip) and a white Championchip with a strap to record your times. No payment of a deposit for the timing chip will be requested,

9 please return them to the Finish Area. (The use of own timing chips is not permitted) 1 athlete ID wristband (to access the Transition Zone, Pasta Party, Award Ceremony); this will be given at the entrance of the Information Centre 3 transition bags (warming up/ swim, bike and run bag 1 swim cap 1 bike sticker to wrap around the seat post 1 sticker for your own pump (optional) 1 bag for your own nutrition during the bike course (optional) 1 sticker for your own nutrition during the run course (optional) 3 small stickers for the helmet (1 white and 2 yellow) 3 big stickers for the transition bags Extra pasta party/ award ceremony tickets (only in case this has been ordered and pre-paid at online registration!) Race Programme Instruction sheet for use of the rack pack contents 1 exclusive Ironman Lanzarote back pack with promotional goodies from the organizer and the sponsors

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11 3.4 El Lago Athlete Lounge El Lago Restaurant is the perfect venue to relax in front of the beautiful lagoon of Club La Santa. All participants will be able to enjoy the previous years Ironman Lanzarote video (Wednesday- Friday : 00). 3.5 Technical Meetings Participation in the technical meetings is mandatory. The briefing will take place at the Square, Club La Santa, on Thursday, the 24 th of May: Meeting in English: 15:00 hrs. Meeting in Spanish: 15:45 hrs. Meeting in German: 16:30 hrs. Meeting in French: 17:15 hrs. The Pro Meeting in English will be held at hrs. in the Business Conference Centre, Club La Santa (South). The compulsory technical meeting will provide an overview of the most important race and rule information and will inform you about any possible last minute changes. This race briefing will be also displayed during the opening hours in the Information Centre. 3.6 Parade of Nations The Parade of nations will start in the Club La Santa Stadium, on Thursday 24 th of May at hrs. All Athletes taking part in the parade will receive a raffle ticket to win a Super Six EVO Carbon by showing their ID wristband. The raffle will be drawn at the end of the parade among the present athletes, at the Square. 3.7 Pasta Party The Pasta party is on the Thursday prior to race at the IRONMAN tent, Club La Santa and is free for all athletes. Friends and family are welcome to join in (tickets are available at the door, fee: 20 adult and 10 child).

12 3.8 Bike/ Bag check-in Bike/ Bag check-in: Friday, 25 th of May, 15:00-18:00 hrs., Access Transition Zone from Los Cocoteros side, Puerto del Carmen. Only athletes and official staff with an ACCREDITATION are allowed to enter the Transition Zone (except for Handcycle athletes or athletes with special needs who are allowed to have external assistance). Athletes staying at the Race Hotel Club La Santa will have the possibility to use the shuttle bus to Puerto del Carmen. The bikes will be loaded on a truck by the official Club La Santa bike staff. Please remember to register for this service at the Information Centre. Bike check-in The Bike check-in will take place at the Access of the Transition Zone (Cocoteros side) and will be conducted by the official referees. Bike check: Brakes function Bar end plug. Handlebars, The bike sticker: around the seat post Helmet check: Race number sticker: front and both sides Inside/outside condition of the helmet Chinstrap locking device.

13 Bib number check. Transition bags labelled with the race number. The official bike tech support is available at the entrance of the Transition Zone. Remember to ensure the following on your bike: Enough air in the tubes? Front and rear brakes are operable? Wheels are tight and secure? Changing gears? No loose headsets? No stripped cables? We advise the athletes to bring extra inner tubes/ tyres, chain link and a pump. A mobile bike tech support team will be on the course (see chapter 5 of this athlete guide) but they might not be available immediately. After the official check-in, you will need to place your bike in the designated bike racks, numbered according to bib number. Rack your bike by hanging it from the front of the saddle (optional to secure your bike to the rack with a strap). When you return from the bike course, your bike will be parked in the section corresponding to your race number. It is not allowed to leave anything (clothes, shoes, helmet, towel, etc.) on the ground next to your bike. Athletes are permitted to leave bike shoes clipped to the bike (any item left on the ground will be handed in the Information Point inside the Transition Zone. The organization is not responsible of any stolen item inside and outside the Transition. Do not leave any valuable item on the bike (i.e. Garmin, sun glasses, etc.) Bag check-in At the onsite registration, you will receive 3 Transition Bags and a special feedbag for the bike course. MAKE SURE ALL YOUR BAGS ARE LABELLED WITH YOUR BIB NUMBER Drop off the different bags:

14 Bag Colour Content Deposit place Deposit date Deposit time Blue Bike T1 (on the beach) Fri 25/05 15:00-18:00 hrs Red Run T1(on the beach) Fri 25/05 15:00-18:00 hrs White Warm-up/ swim T1 (on the beach) Sat 26/05 05:00-07:00 hrs Green Own nutrition Bike & Run Transition entrance (Los Cocoteros side) Sat 26/05 05:00-06:30 hrs Volunteers will be available in the bag areas ready to help. Security guards and cameras will be onsite. Hang the bike bag on your hook during the Bike check-in. To be picked up after the swim Bib number Helmet Glasses Socks Bike Shoes Nutrition products Swim gear including your wetsuit, must go inside your BLUE BAG. Leave the bag at the drop off area T1 Bike shoes can be fixed on bike pedal clips.

15 Hang the run bag on your hook during the Bike check-in. To be picked up after the bike Running shoes Socks Glasses Cap Bike gear, including your helmet & shoes unless they are clipped on your pedals, must go inside your RED BAG. Leave the bag at the drop off area T2 Hang the bike bag in the morning on race day To be picked up after the race. NOTE: DO NOT PLACE YOUR BIKE PUMP INSIDE! A race number sticker will be given to identify your bike pump at bags area. Athletes will have access to their bike and bags on race morning for the last preparation

16 3.9 Parking Please respect the parking signs at Club La Santa and follow the Police officers instructions and signs for the parking area at the race venue, Puerto del Carmen, before and on race day. From Wednesday morning prior the race until race day, the transition zone at Avenida de Las Playas, Puerto del Carmen will be closed to traffic and an alternative route will be used SAILFISH The SAILFISH tent in Playa Grande beach, Puerto del Carmen will be offering the following services to the IRONMAN Lanzarote participants who want to train on the race swim course: from Sunday, 20th of May until Thursday, 24th of May 2018, 07:00h-12:00h - Cloakroom service - Changing rooms and showers - Sale of Sailfish wetsuits at exclusive promotional price - Free refreshment point service - Sailfish wetsuit rental service 25 / day

17 4. RACE DAY INFORMATION 4.1 Transition zone - NEW The Transition Zone is on Playa Grande Beach, Avenida de Las Playas, Puerto del Carmen. There is just 1 access to the Transition (from Cocoteros side) Every athlete must be identifiable at all times (transition area, Award ceremony, Pasta Party, etc.). IT IS COMPULSORY TO WEAR YOUR ID WRISTBAND that you get at the onsite registration. Only participants, volunteers and organization with the required authorization are permitted to enter the transition zone. Transition Zone facilities: Changing tent (T1 & T2 on the beach) VIP area and seat First aid Portable toilets

18 Showers (only public showers on the beach) Massage (T1 after the race) Restaurant Water station (T1) Red Bull (T2), next to the changing tent Information Point Athletes (Playa Grande Beach)- opening hours: Friday 25.05, 15:00-18:00 hrs. & Saturday 26.05, 05:00-00:30 hrs. - Information Point Spectators (Avenida de Las Playas) - opening hours: Friday 25.05, 15:00-18:00 hrs. & Saturday 26.05, 07:00-00:30 hrs. Timing Ironman merchandising kiosk Bike tech service Medic tent (only Saturday) Press tent Penalty Box In case of any questions, please contact our Organization & Volunteers team wearing the following uniform: ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEERS

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21 4.3 Swim course The swim course is 3.8km and takes place at Playa Grande beach in Puerto del Carmen. It is a twolap-course of 1.9km with a short running passage (about 20m) between the two laps. Please remember to wear your numbered swim cap (race number at the left side) and timing chip (on your left ankle). No body marking at our event. Swim cap colors Pro Women: Green Pro Men: Yellow AWA Gold Pc-Open White Age group Women: Pink Age group Men: Orange Some athletes might wear a different colour swim cap to be recognized by the press/ organization. Drop off street wear bag T1: hang your STREAT WEAR bag - Vaseline will be available

22 All participants must enter the beach through the Transition Access (Los Cocoteros side) and must pass the chip control at the beach from 6.00hrs, before entering the start chute. Volunteers will be available at the beach in case you have any last-minute inquiries. Start A mass start (all athletes will have the same start time). The beach will be divided in sections and you will be able to select the swim time that suits your pace. The Pro athletes (males females) followed by the AWA athletes will start in front. The signs placed at the swim start area will indicate the different groups: Predicted swim time less than 1 hour Predicted swim time less than 1 hour 10 minutes Predicted swim time less than 1 hour 20 minutes Predicted swim time less than 1 hour 30 minutes Predicted swim time less than 1 hour 40 minutes Advice - Try to relax and visualize the swim segment. - All athletes must wear the numbered swim cap provided at registration. - If you are not a pro-athlete, consider your starting position; i.e. stronger swimmers to the front, weaker swimmers towards the back. - The first turn is rather close to the beach; do not swim too close to the buoy where you could get kicked or hit by other swimmers. - It is the responsibility of the individual athlete to be familiar with the swim course. - There is often a current in Playa Grande bay, which may be helpful! - Upon exiting the water (after the first and final lap), ensure that you still have your timing chip in place ahead of passing the timing mats. Should you need a replacement chip, please approach the volunteers at the beach. - In case of any problem during the swim, simply signal to the rescue boats by raising your arm and they will come and assist you. There is an opportunity for you to swim the IRONMAN Lanzarote course on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday prior to race ( ) at Playa Grande, Puerto del Carmen; this is at your own risk (no insurance provided by the race organizer). (More information about the bus transfers for athletes staying at Club La Santa at the Ironman Information Centre). Cut off time for the swim section: 09:20 am

23 4.4 T1 Swim/ Bike transition After the swim, you will run towards the transition area. Wetsuits may be opened but can only be removed in the changing tent. You must collect your own Bike bag (blue) in T1 and change in the tent (there is a separate area available for women). Nudity outside the tent is not permitted. Volunteers are available to help with La Roche Posay sunscreen (official race sponsor). Leave your bag at the drop off area. A water station will be available. Race number: must not be altered and should be clearly visible on the back affixed with safety pins or elastic band, also check your chip band. If you have lost your chip or race number, you must collect another one in the Athlete Info Point. First fasten your helmet Remove your bike from the rack and push it to the exit: you can start riding once past the mount line at the official finish tower. In case of abandoning the race during/ after the swim, you cannot check -out your bike and bags until (please approach the Athlete Info Point). Bike-tech support is available in the Transition zone In case you have forgotten/ lost any race gear, please contact the I Athlete Info Point. We might be able to lend you spare equipment. 4.5 Bike course The K bike course, challenges athletes with the strong north winds and consists of one loop around the whole island, with a total climb of more than 2500 above sea level. All areas of the bike circuit are closed to traffic with the exception of a few areas that are closed to traffic in the cyclists direction, between the leading and the last supporting vehicle. Please be careful and obey all police officers under all circumstances. IRONMAN Lanzarote yellow arrows will be placed on the course one week before the actual race. Police/marshals will be at all crossings during race day. In case of dangerous sections (downhill, wind, narrow roads, etc.), slowing down signs will be installed. Be aware that you may encounter strong side winds, especially in the northern part of the island. For this reason, we do not recommend the use of disk wheels at the Ironman Lanzarote (although per WTC rules they are allowed).

24 Be especially careful in the following villages/ sections: Mirador de Haria: downhill with hairpins Mirador del Rio: downhill with hairpins and strong side winds LZ 402 direction Caleta de Famara quick downhill segment before the turn point LZ 30 La Geria direction Uga fast descent with possible side winds Turn prior to aid station 9 90-degree turn on the left side Last 8k: downhill - keep to the right Athletes must make necessary repairs to their own bike during the race using their own tools and without external assistance; they can only accept assistance from the supporting Bike tech. There will be a mobile Bike tech team on the bike course, as well as bike tech assistance at fixed point on the bike course (see chapter 5). 9 aid stations on the bike segment including the special feed & one water station (see section 4.10 of this Athlete guide). A sign will indicate each aid station 400m in advance. A bottle drop will be available just before the aid station. Estimated times of the 1st cyclist passing: Puerto del Carmen: 07:50 Uga: 08:35 El Golfo: 09:05 Mancha Blanca: 09:35 Los Valles: 10:45 Mirador de Haría: 10:55 Mirador del Rio: 11:15 Teseguite: 11:40 Complejo Agroindustrial Teguise: 12:05 Cruce La Asomada: 12:30 Puerto del Carmen: 12:45/12:50 Advice: The following gearing is advised: back & front st cut off time for the bike segment: 12:30 hrs. Casa Carrasco, San Bartolomé 2 nd cut off time for the bike segment at hrs.: main square in Haria 3 rd cut off time for the bike segment at hrs.: Teseguite cross-road Final Cut off time for the bike segment: 18:30 hrs. Penalty Box in the main square in Haria

25 4.6 T2 Bike/ run transition Dismount at the dismount line (at the official finish tower), pass the timing mats, proceed on foot (with your helmet fastened) and park your bike in the section corresponding to your BIB number). Continue to the bag area where you must take your own bag and run into the changing tent (T2). After changing leave your bag at the drop off area Volunteers are available to help with the La Roche Posay sunscreen in the transition tent. Official bike and bags check out: 18:30-24:30 hrs- in Transition Zone. 4.7 Run course Distance: 42.2Km. Consisting of 3 laps. The first lap takes place on the flat seafront along the Avenida de Las Playas, Puerto del Carmen, leading up to the end of Playa Honda and back. The second and third laps take place on the sea front along the Avenida de Las Playas until Matagorda and back. There are 5 Aid Stations - your own nutrition labelled with the sticker included in the race pack can be handed in on Saturday morning between and at the designated area at the entrance of transition (it will be placed at the first Aid Station). It is the athlete s responsibility to receive the wristbands at the end of each lap to be classified as a finisher by entering the finish area. Remember to pass the timing mats at the run course turning points. If you do not pass the mats, you will miss your split time (this will lead to disqualification). No personal help is allowed. Cut off time: 17 hours after the race start Penalty Box in Transition

26 4.8 Finish As you cross the Finish line, you will get your finisher medal. Massages provided by the students of two Massage Therapy schools available in the T1 Tent on a first-come, first-serve basis. The race restaurant available for refuelling and relaxing. Collect your official Finisher polo & wristband, and the timing slip by returning your chip next to the Athletes Info Point (Playa Grande Beach). An Online Finisher Certificate will be available in the website soon after the race. The Emergency Staff will be at the finish line. The medic facility will be next to the finish line. No family members/ relatives are allowed to enter this facility. 4.9 Bag and bike check out You can collect your Transition bags and bike only after the bike cut off time at 18:30pm. Your bike will be parked in the section corresponding to your race number. Volunteers will be available to assist you. Please note that there is only one exit for the check-out, where you need to show your race number to leave with your equipment. Bikes need to be collected from the Transition zone no later than 00:30 hrs.

27 All participants are responsible for collection of their equipment after the race. Uncollected Bikes service for Club La Santa Guests only Guests bikes will be transported back to Club La Santa after the race. Each bike will be marked with a sticker and then transported to Club La Santa. The uncollected bikes will be placed at the Bike Center (security will be available). These bikes must be collected between 9-13 hrs. on Sunday morning after the race (please remember to bring your ID!) Aid stations Aid stations: Swim Course One water station will be available inside the transition zone (T1) Bike Course Aid station 1 / Uga 22 km: 226ERS Isotonic drinks, Coca Cola, water, 226ERS Endurance Fuel Bars Aid station 2 / El Golfo 38 km: 226ERS Isotonic drinks, Coca Cola, water, bananas. Aid station 3 / Mancha Blanca 58 km: 226ERS Isotonic drinks, Coca Cola, water, bananas. Aid station 4 / Los Valles 85 km: 226ERS Isotonic drinks, Coca Cola, water, 226ERS Endurance Fuel Bars Mirador de Haria 90km: Special Aid station: athletes' own fuel (it must be placed in the special feed bags deposited by athletes Saturday morning before the race at the Access of the transition (Los Cocoteros side, Puerto del Carmen) - No personal help is allowed in handling the own nutrition. Aid station 6 / Mirador del Rio 105 km: 226ERS Isotonic drinks, Coca Cola, water, bananas. Aid station 7 / Teseguite 129 km: 226ERS Isotonic drinks, Coca Cola, water, 226ERS Endurance Fuel Bars Aid station 8 / Complejo Agroindustrial de Teguise 151 km: 226ERS Isotonic drinks, Coca Cola, water, bananas. Aid station 9 / Cruce La Asomada 164 km: 226ERS Isotonic drinks, Coca Cola, water, 226ERS Endurance Fuel Bars

28 Coca Cola and Isotonic drinks on the Bike course will be given in bike bottles of 700ml. (there will be clear signs to distinguish the tables with different drinks). Buxton Mineral Water bottles will be available on the Bike course (mineral water in 750ml bottles with sport cap). Water Bottle fits in Bike Water Bottle Cages Transition 2: One station offering Red Bull in transition (T2). Run Course Five aid stations are located at approx. 2km. apart. No special feed bags are available on the run course; participants can hand in their own fuel labelled with the race number which will be placed at aid station 1 - No personal help is allowed! Personal nutrition for the run course must be deposited by athletes Saturday morning, before the race start, at the Access of the transition (Los Cocoteros side), Puerto del Carmen. Aid station 1 (Km.1): 226ERS Isotonic drinks, Coca Cola, water, fruit, Vaseline (athletes will be passing this aid station 6 times) + own nutrition supplements. Aid Station 2 (Km.3): 226ERS Isotonic drinks and Gels, Coca Cola, water, fruit, sponges, Vaseline (athletes will be passing this aid station 6 times) Aid Station 3 (Km.5): 226ERS Bio energy gels, Red Bull, water, fruit, Vaseline (athletes will be passing this aid station 6 times) Aid station 4 (Km.8): 226ERS Isotonic drinks, Coca Cola, water, fruit, Vaseline (athletes will be passing this aid station 2 times) Aid station 5 (Km. 9,2): 226ERS Isotonic drinks, Coca Cola, water, fruit, Vaseline (athletes will be passing this aid station 2 times) + Red Bull.

29 Reminders and Safety: Signs will be posted approx. 400 m. before each Aid station and it is your own responsibility to secure items you require. At the Aid-station clear signs will indicate the content of each table. If you need to stop at the Aid-station for first aid, toilet or other emergency, move to the right of the passing cyclists, slow down, enter the station area just before one of the tables and dismount Discard empty bike bottles in the designated area located at the approach of each Aidstation (it is not possible to recuperate your personal bike bottle after the race). Drinks and food on aid stations will only be given by volunteers of the organization. No personal help is allowed! Own fuel - No personal help is allowed: Bike course: Athletes can place their own nutrition on Race morning between 05-06:30 hrs in the designated area at the Access (Los Cocoteros side) of the Transition Zone. The organization will place the bags in racks in numerical order at aid-station n.5. When you arrive at the special station, you need to make sure that your race number is visible. The athlete must stop and take his/ her own bag from the rack. Volunteers will assist, but they will not hand you the bag. Do not leave anything valuable in the special feed bag! The uncollected bags will not be returned to Puerto del Carmen/ Club La Santa after the race. Run course: Athletes can place their own nutrition on Race morning between 05-06:30 hrs in the designated area at the Transition Zone. Your own nutrition must be labelled with the race number sticker provided by the organization. The organization will place athletes personal fuel on a table 50m after the first aid-station on the run course. When you arrive at the special station, you must stop and take your own fuel from the table. The uncollected items will not be returned to Puerto del Carmen/ Club La Santa after the race Race timing/ Split times 1 - Swim check-in 2 - Swim start 3 - Swim split 4 - Swim finish 5 - Transition 1

30 6 - Bike start 7- Intermediate Bike Splits 7 - Bike finish 8 - Transition Run start 10 - Run lap 1 (turn point) 11 - Run lap 2 and 3 (turn point) 12 Finish 4.12 Road closure and spectator points Swim Course: spectators will be able to enjoy the excitement of the race start at the Playa Grande beach, Puerto del Carmen. Bike course: traffic will be closed on race day. Please be careful and respect the rules, the Marshalls and the local police/ Guardia civil will be on the course. The best spots for spectators to gather will be: Mancha Blanca (parking in Los Dolores), LZ30 from Masdache to Teguise Teguise Run course: the run will take place in Avenida de Las Playas (Puerto del Carmen) which will be closed to traffic from Wednesday prior to race this area is the perfect venue for spectators to cheer and support participants in the afternoon. Another good spot to cheer athletes up is Playa Honda. The Race will be shown live on the LED screens at the Finish line Information Point in the Transition Zone The Athletes Info Point will be available inside the Transition (Playa Grande Beach), Opening times: Friday 15:00-18:00 and Saturday 05:00-00:30 The following services are available: All race inquiries Athletes can obtain any kind of information about the race. New Race number/ timing chip In case of loss of you can ask for a replacement Basic tools/ spares Basic tools will be available to borrow including swim goggles, helmets, bike bottles, etc.

31 DNF (Did Not Finish) The organization will have an overview of athletes who did not complete the race. Official finishers Official finishers can collect their Finisher polo and timing slip from the Information Point upon scanning the disposable timing chip. Results/ timing/ penalties Provisional results will be available in the Information Point and will be regularly published on race day. The timing team will be at participants disposal in case of timing problems. Lost & Found Any lost and found will be brought to the Information Point on Race day. After closure all items will be brought to the Information Centre at Club La Santa (see chapter 8.4). The spectators Info Point will be in Avenida de Las playas Opening times: Friday 15:00-18:00 and Saturday 07:00-00:30 The following services are available: All race inquiries Spectators can obtain any kind of information about the race. Security Family members/ friends can contact the Information Point in case of emergencies. Results/ timing/ penalties Provisional results will be available in the Information Point and will be regularly published on race day. Contact number on race day emergencies only: This Info Point is the Organization Headquarter (volunteers, emergency/ security services, judges, mechanics, etc.) and a service point for all athletes and spectators Official IRONMAN LANZAROTE Merchandise & Expo in Puerto del Carmen The official IRONMAN merchandise will be on sale at: - The EXPO, in Avenida de Las Playas, Puerto del Carmen - The Sports Shop in Club La Santa - The Transition area in Puerto del Carmen (shop and kiosk). The week after the race, the Ironman merchandise will be on sale at the Sports Shop in Club La Santa and the Shop in Puerto del Carmen (Los Cocoteros Apartment, Avenida de Las playas, until May 29 th at 14:00).

32 5. BIKE TECH ASSISTANCE The official event mechanics from MAGMA BIKES LANZAROTE will be available: to 19.00hrs at Magma Bikes, The Cycling Cafe (Avda Central 63, Tias) - Friday hrs in the Transition Zone (full mechanic service is not included). - Race day in the Transition Zone for last minutes issues from am until the last cyclist has left transition. Athletes must make necessary repairs to their own bike during the race using their own tools and without outside assistance, they can only accept assistance from the supporting bike tech. On the race day, there will be a mobile mechanical team on the bike course, as well as mechanical assistance at the following fixed points. 1: Uga - Before Aidstation. 2: El Golfo 3: Mancha Blanca - Close to Aidstation 4: Masdache 5: Teguise 6: Arrieta - Guatiza 7: Masdache 8: La Asomada - Conil We recommend that you bring a spare, Rear Meck Hanger of your bike model. This is a very sensitive piece of the bike, and has known to snap or damage from either miss handling or bad packing. It would be easier and quicker to repair by a bike mechanic if you carried a spare. For more information please contact: info@magmabikeslanzarote.com Facebook: Magma Bikes Lanzarote Phone:

33 6. MEDIC AND EMERGENCY Interview with Javier Arroyo, medical director for all Club La Santa sports events. Javier Arroyo. Javier has more than 20 years experience in critical care and emergency medicine, and ten IRONMAN editions. The most difficult task has been following on from Antonio Zoido as medical director for all Club La Santa sports events. What is the role of the Lanzarote IRONMAN medical team and what are the most common health problems? Anything can happen during an endurance event. We assist with any health problems our triathletes might suffer before the start, and we only finish when we are no longer needed. During the swim, there are always a few cases of hypothermia. Slower, older and smaller swimmers are particularly exposed to excessive heat loss. In severe cases, active re-warming methods are often necessary. We supply the heat that the triathlete s body is unable to produce. But nobody gets cold during the bike course Absolutely Crashes are the biggest problem during the bike course. We also deal with muscular or digestive problems, abrasions and sunburn, similar to the issues that arise during the run course. Some of our triathletes have chronic health problems of their own, such as diabetes or even heart arrhythmias. For your own safety, you should report any relevant chronic health problems and regular medication taken. How could we avoid or prevent these problems before they occur? Whilst we don t have a magic wand to prevent all of the issues, we have some basic rules. As Kenneth Gasque says in several different languages-, there is one basic rule: no accidents. The second rule is no accidents. I shouldn t need to tell you the third basic rule No accidents? You got it! Ironman is a celebration of sport, the day when we witness the result of years of training and sacrifice. It is a competition, but safety is always our priority. Our low accident rate is partly due to the quality of our organization, but the key factor is the outstanding behaviour of our triathletes. After every edition, accidents and medical assistance are reviewed to guarantee the safety of our athletes.

34 You say that you review medical assistance We always do! Most of our staff work in emergency or critical care medicine every day, and their work is constantly evaluated. We also do that as an organisation. We have 27 years experience and know that this is the only way to learn and improve. A lot of things will have changed since 1992 Just have a look at the pictures from those years: everything was different. Most finishers received intravenous fluids. We now know that very few athletes need it. Oral hydration is enough, except for those who experience intense vomiting. Race day is not for experiments. Do not use new shoes, clothes, fluids or gels. Always remember to apply sufficient sunscreen! Tell us how you organize each job. We have a huge surveillance, rescue and evacuation presence in the water kayaks, divers, jet skis, helicopters-. We have a small hospital on the beach. We then follow the cyclists in fast intervening vehicles (FIV). They look like ambulances and have at least one doctor and one nurse on board with the supplies needed to assist all kind of emergencies. Our team uses bikes on the run and we have a small hospital at the finish line to deal with any potential problems such as vomiting, fainting, blisters and the most severe - low blood sodium. IN addition, we have ambulances all over the race course. So, low blood sodium issues are the most severe problems? Yes. Everybody talks a lot about hydration, but some triathletes drink too much fluid what kind they drink makes no difference. That s why it is so critically important for our triathletes to measure their weight at registration, and write it down. We have detected up to 8 kg weight gain in finishers. Yes, an intake of more than 8 litres during the IRONMAN. We offer a blood analysis service for those at risk At the finish line? We have had a small laboratory at the finish line for the last 10 years. Last year we incorporated ultrasound imaging. Don t let our machines impress you though, the most important aspect is our staff.

35 The Team Javier Arroyo Over 20 years experience in critical care and emergency medicine and ten IRONMAN editions. The most difficult task has been following on from Antonio Zoido as medical director for all Club La Santa sport events. Verónica Sansano Emergency doctor since she finished her training in family medicine. She has been unstoppable since she got a taste for IRONMAN in Fluent in English and German. Sandra Rodríguez. The veteran. She is a family physician and first participated in IRONMAN 1997 whilst working in accident and emergency. Currently based in France, Sandra never misses an IRONMAN Lanzarote. Samuel Naranjo Our latest signing. He is very passionate about emergency medicine, and he ll undoubtedly get hooked on the adrenaline of race day. Guillermo Rizo In charge of our laboratory since 2007, he is a pharmacist specializing in clinical analysis. Thanks to him, we can measure your sodium levels to hospital standards. A double IRONMAN finisher. José Lluch Captain Lluch is an acute medicine specialist in emergency situations. He has been unable to tear himself away since being an IronDoc in Néstor Alemán Nestor is a gastroenterologist, IRONMAN Lanzarote Finisher and an enthusiastic IronDoc. Luis Renovales Besides being a family physician working in A&E, Luis used to be a Marine that s not a joke! He is always ready to tackle any emergency medical problems as and when they occur. Berta Román A pulmonary medicine doctor who has been with us since Nobody understands better than her what really happens to your lungs during and after such a demanding event. Houssein Bouchotrouch He is a star, an all-round nurse. Capable of assisting a severe trauma patient in the emergency

36 department and help in theatre with a caesarean five minutes later. Always in good spirits, he has been with our team since Raúl Vilariño. He is responsible for over25 experienced emergency nurses that form the foundations of our team year after year. Besides being a great nurse, he is an institution in himself: This will be his 26thIRONMAN. In 1992, our great friend and doctor Antonio Zoido organised IRONMAN Lanzarote s medical assistance. Everything was different back then from bikes to nutrition- and triathlon was largely unknown. Antonio was the pioneer who made us feel safe: if anything were to happen, he would be there with his excellent team. When he left us forever in October 2015, his legacy of a real master in medicine, sport and life adventure lived on. We follow in his footsteps, re-evaluating our methods and trying to improve with every event. Remember, if anything happens, the best team will be there to help you. We dedicate this to you, Antonio!

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38 7. ENVIRONMENT Lanzarote has been declared a World Biosphere site by UNESCO since We therefore ask all athletes, family members/ relatives to respect the island of Lanzarote in any way possible: Refrain from painting (Graffiti, paint, crayon, chalk) the roads along the course. This defaces public property and is a punishable offence. Do not litter. Keep your energy bar and gel wrappers with you until you find a garbage bin (e.g. at the aid stations). At the aid stations, you will be offered another bike bottle with drinks. You can throw away your own bike bottle just before the aid station in a designated net. Only use toilets located in the transition area and on the bike- and run course. 8. POST-RACE INFORMATION 8.1 Hawaii Slot allocation& Registration The Ironman Lanzarote is an official qualifying competition in Europe for the 2018 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona Hawaii ( taking place on the 13th of October The Ironman Lanzarote awards 40 slots for this Championship that are allocated to age groups per the number of participants in each group, guaranteeing always at least one slot in each group. The provisional slot allocation for Hawaii 2018 will be published the day before the event at 3pm at the Athlete Info Point in the Transition Zone and on the official website The official slot allocation will be published at the Athlete Info Point in transition and in on race day, after the swim start. Athletes who qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii 2018 must be present at the slot allocation on Sunday May 27 th at 11:00 hrs. in the Square at Club La Santa to accept the slot and register personally (remember to bring a valid ID card). The entry fee for Hawaii 2018 is US $ % Active Fee and must be paid during the Slot allocation in Lanzarote by credit card (final assessment for Euro will be published in the race week). No checks or cash are accepted. A valid picture ID is requested. The One-day US license must be bought during the online registration. The Ironman Lanzarote is a qualifying point s race (professional category only). For further information regarding the Ironman Qualifying points please visit the Website:

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40 8.2 Prize money and Awards Dinner/ Ceremony Prize Money: The top 6 male and 6 female finishers in the professional class are eligible for the prize money*. The total prize money is US$ The distribution will be as follows: 1st: $ nd: $ rd: $ th: $ th: $ th: $750 * The prize money will be paid after deduction of personal tax, per the international agreements for each country. The prize money will be paid to the athletes by bank transfer (bank commissions will be deducted). The Organization will the instructions to receive the prize money to Winners, several days after the race. Trophies for: Top 10 men and women in the Pro category First resident athlete in Lanzarote (male & female) Top 3 in each age group (male & female). As per the World Triathlon Corporation rules, all age group athletes will be assigned to the relevant age group category per their year of birth. PC-Open category Tri-club divisions Ironman Age groups (female & male category): 18-24/ 25-29/ 30-34/ 35-39/ 40-44/ 45-49/ 50-54/ 55-59/ 60-64/ 65-69/ 70-74/ / 80+ Awards Dinner and Ceremony: The Awards Dinner and Ceremony will take place at Club La Santa on Sunday the 27 th of May. 18:00 Awards Dinner: all participants are invited to join for free. Tickets for family and friends are available at the Ironman Information Centre (Club La Santa fee: 32 euros per adult and 17 euros per child). 20:00 Awards Ceremony followed by the Special Achievement medal ceremony (for min. 5 times IRONMAN Lanzarote Finishers) and the Ironman Lanzarote 2018 video From onwards the access to the Awards Ceremony and the Ironman Lanzarote 2018 video will be open to general public. Fireworks display Bus transportation after the Award Ceremony back to Puerto del Carmen will be available. (More information in chapter 11).

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42 8.3 Official Photo Service Our official photo service FinisherPix takes care of your personal race memories. Make sure your bib number is visible at ALL times in front of your body and SMILE when you cross the finish line! Your personal race photos are available within 24 to 48 hours after the race on You will be informed via . Stay up to date and LIKE FinisherPix on Facebook: Facebook.com/finisherpix. 8.4 Lost & Found On race day, all lost and found will be brought to the Athlete Information Point, Transition Zone. At closure on race day, it will be available at the Information Centre in Club La Santa. You can come and collect any lost items on Sunday morning between 09:30-14:00 hrs. After Sunday 14:00 hrs. the lost/ found will be available at Club La Santa North Reception. 8.5 Information Post-race information available at Club La Santa: on Sunday morning between 09:30-14:00 hrs. at the Information Centre and between 14:00-19:00 in the Sports Booking. From Monday you can contact the following telephone number for post-race inquiries: # tone # 4451 or info@ironmanlanzarote.com 8.6 Results During the race, results will be regularly published in and outside the Transition Zone in Puerto del Carmen. After finishing the race, you will get a print of your provisional times in the Athlete Information Point inside the Transition Zone. Official complaints about your results: immediately inform the staff at the Athlete Information Point (before midnight). After closure of the Transition Information Point you must direct any complaint about your times or possible penalties to the Information Centre at Club La Santa between 09:30-10:30hrs on Sunday morning after the race. Later than10:30 hr. it is no longer possible to make any changes in the results. On race day, provisional results will be published in Results will be available for download at & soon after the race at the race website FINISHER Certificate All official finishers of the Ironman Lanzarote can download their certificate from soon after the race.

43 9. IRONKIDS The IRONKID Lanzarote is an Aquathlon (Run -Swim Run) for children aged 7-17 years. The race is included in the IRONMAN LANZAROTE Week Schedule and it traditionally takes place a day before in Puerto del Carmen. Date: 25th May 2018 Matagorda, Puerto del Carmen at 16:30 h. (in front of Sol Lanzarote Hotel) Please book soon as there are limited slots, pre-registration is required. Registration Deadline: 21st of May 2018, or as soon as the slot contingent has been exhausted. For more information and registration please visit VOLUNTEERS No Volunteers No Race If your relatives and friends would like to contribute to the success of this international sport event they will be able to sign up as volunteers in the Ironman Information Centre from Monday, May 21 st until Friday morning, May 25 th (please see section 3.2 for more details about opening times). 11. BUS TRANSPORTATION Club La Santa organizes several bus transfers from Puerto del Carmen to Club La Santa during the Club La Santa IRONMAN Lanzarote Week. Deadline to register: Tuesday, the 22nd of May 2018 at 13:00 CET Please find the bus schedule and fees below: