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WELCOME ATHLETES GET THE INFO! Dear Lake Geneva Escapees, The Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon is held the third weekend in September the perfect Midwest Fall Finale. Conveniently located between Chicago and Milwaukee, the clear, spring-fed water of Lake Geneva will provide scenic views and rolling hills the perfect ingredients for a very memorable autumn race in the small lakeside village of Williams Bay, Wisconsin. Highlights include a beach start, running past Yerkes Observatory and a fun filled finish festival. Our featured Race within a Race is the Triathlon Club Challenge where the top 5 clubs based on number of registered participants receive a pre/post race area. This year s event will showcase the kick off of the 2017 Escape Series Qualifying process with valuable slots being awarded to the top three age group athletes in each age group to the 2018 Escape from Alcatraz in San Francisco (Olympic Individual Age Group Categories Only). Each age group category winner for both men and women competitors will be awarded a FREE ENTRY into the 2018 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Chosen by many as the most iconic triathlon in the world today, the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is the ultimate bucket list event for any endurance athlete. Join us as a new tradition begins at the 2017 Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon. Schedule 2 Packet Pick-Up 3 Bike Check In & Check Out 4 Transition Zone & Access 4 Gear Check 5 Relay Instructions 5 Swim 6 Bike 8 Run 9 Aid Stations 9 Course Cut Offs 9 Finish Line Festival 10 Volunteer Information 11 Timing, Results and Awards 11 Course Maps - Olympic 13 Course Maps Sprint Super Sprint 14 Course Elevation Charts 15 Parking 17 Race Day Checklist 17 USAT Additional Information 18 Spectator Information 19 Get In Touch 20 Race Photos and Results 20 Escape Merchandise 21 Sponsors 21 Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 1

WEEKEND SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 Fleet Feet Chicago Old Town 1620 North Wells Street Chicago, IL 60614 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Packet Pick Up FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Edgewater Park E. Geneva Street at North Walworth Ave. Williams Bay, WI 2:00 pm 8:00 pm Multisport Expo Packet Pick Up 2:00 pm MANDATORY PRO BRIEFING 4:00 pm Athlete Meeting & Course Overview 6:00 pm Athlete Meeting & Course Overview SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 Edgewater Park E. Geneva Street at North Walworth Ave. Williams Bay, WI 5:00 am Transition Opens 6:40 am Transition Closes 7:00 am Olympic Distance Start 7:40 am Sprint Distance Start 8:00 am Super Sprint Distance Start 9:30 am 11:30 am Finish Line Festival 11:00 am Awards Ceremony *schedule subject to change Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 2

PACKET PICK-UP PACKET PICK UP Thursday, September 21, 2017 11:00 am 6:00 pm FLEET FEET CHICAGO OLD TOWN 1620 North Wells Street Chicago, IL 60614 Friday, September 22, 2017 2:00 pm 8:00 pm EDGEWATER PARK E. Geneva Street at North Walworth Avenue, Williams Bay, WI RACE MORNING PACKET PICK UP OPTION If you are unable to attend packet pick up on Thursday or Friday Race Day Packet Pick Up is available for a $30 Fee to be pre-paid with Registration. Sunday, September 23, 2017 5:00 am 6:30 am EDGEWATER PARK E. Geneva Street at North Walworth Avenue, Williams Bay, WI No other athlete can pick up your packet, no exceptions. You will be REQUIRED to present a photo ID and either show proof of your USAT membership or have paid for a one-day license. Non-USAT members who did not pay for the fee at the time of online registration will need to pay the $15 one-day license fee at Packet Pick Up. If you have misplaced your USAT membership card, you can download a temporary card by logging into your USAT account at www.usatriathlon.org. PACKET PICK-UP DOCUMENTATION Please ensure you have everything you need to pick up your race packet: 1. Bring your Photo ID 2. Bring your USA Triathlon (USAT) Membership Card (if applicable) MANDATORY WRISTBAND A wristband will be affixed to your wrist when you check-in. This wristband designates you as an official entrant and is a mandatory security ID. No wristband, no transition area access, no race. You will not be allowed to remove your bicycle and gear from the transition area following the race without your wristband affixed to your wrist. Your wristband will also get you into the post-race festivities on the day of your race. Please do not remove your wristband until after the post-race party. Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 3

PRE-RACE ATHLETE MEETINGS You are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-race meeting at the Expo/Packet Pick Up on Friday. The Race Director will highlight important race information. See Schedule for meeting times. BIKE CHECK IN & OUT BIKE CHECK IN All bikes will be racked on Saturday morning 5:00 am 6:40 am. To enter the transition area, each athlete must have their race number affixed to their bike and helmet and their wristband on their wrist. Bike check in will occur at the Bike Start/Bike Finish side of the Transition Zone. Each entrant will have an individually numbered bike rack on which to rack their bike (will correspond with your bib number). Please make sure to store your gear under and near your bike and out of the way of your fellow competitors. Bike Techs will be just inside the Transition area starting at 5:00 am and until the last athlete exits swim-to-bike transition. There is limited bike support on the course. BIKE CHECK OUT Following the race, the Transition area will slowly open for you to reclaim your gear beginning at approximately 10:30 am. We know that many of you want to get your gear and head home after the race but we must respect the fact that athletes are still racing so you will not have access to transition before 10:30 am. Please be respectful of this. Bikes will be allowed to exit transition while participants are still on the run course. You must have your wristband and race number on to enter transition and remove your bike. TRANSITION ZONE & ACCESS The transition area will open at 5:00 am and will close at 6:40 am. Any athlete who arrives after 6:40 am will NOT have access to the transition area. Only athletes who are wearing their wristband and are body marked will be admitted. Additionally, you must have your bike frame number and your helmet number affixed before you will be allowed access to the Transition area. Bikes cannot leave the Transition area to warm up on Sunday morning once they are racked. Any bike not properly displaying the bike frame number will be removed from the transition area during the swim. Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 4

TRANSITION AREA CONDUCT For safety reasons during the race, you are not permitted to ride your bike in or out of the Transition area. You must walk or run your bike while on the grass areas of the Transition area. Please watch out for other athletes as you move through the Transition area and follow the instructions of race officials and volunteers. Note: There are ample portable toilets near the Transition area. Please do not water the local grass; if caught, you will be disqualified. GEAR CHECK There will be gear check at the swim start. The only item in your gear check bag should be flip flops, old shoes, or clothing worn to the swim start. Please do not place valuables in your gear check bag. All gear check items will be available in the same area, near Swim Start. RELAY INSTRUCTIONS All relay team members will have access to the Transition area. Bikes must be in the transition area by the time transition area access closes at 6:40 am. Relay teams must pass the timing chip to their teammates at your bike rack spot in the Transition area. On race day, enter the transition zone and wait at your assigned team bike rack. The timing chip must be passed during each transition, from swimmer to biker to runner. Do not start before your teammate has reached your bike rack to pass the chip or you will be disqualified. All relay swimmers will seed themselves based on their swim time (see Swim section). The swimmer and biker can meet the runner at the finish line where the runner will collect all finisher medals, one per team member. AQUABIKE INSTRUCTIONS Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 5

SWIM COURSE SWIM CAPS The official swim cap, which you will receive at Packet Pick Up, MUST be worn during the entire swim. If you have a latex allergy, you may bring a non-latex swim cap and you should alert a USAT official that you will be wearing one. If possible, wear the cap we give you over your non-latex cap. WETSUIT INFORMATION The use of wetsuits during the swim segment will be allowed, and is encouraged, if the water temperature on race morning is 78.0 degrees or less. If the water temperature exceeds 78.0 degrees but is less than 84.0 degrees, an athlete may wear a wetsuit but will be ineligible for awards and national ranking consideration. If the water temperature is 84.0 degrees or above, the use of wetsuits will be strictly prohibited. Based on water temperatures the last few years, the water temperature can be anywhere from low to mid 70 s and should be wetsuit legal. SWIM COURSE RULES This event will use a time trial start. Participants should be ready to go and in the start area at least 20 minutes prior to their assigned start time. It is possible that swim waves may start slightly ahead of the published schedule due to the time trial start. If you drop out of the swim, you will be considered a DNF and not be allowed to continue the race. Please be sure to notify race officials if you decide to end your race and return your timing chip to race officials. If you need to stop to rest during the swim, you can hang onto a lifeguard s board/kayak without penalty. SPECIAL NEEDS TABLE There will be a table set up at the swim exit for the collection of your eyeglasses, medications or other special needs items. You must leave these items at the table before you start the swim. It is your responsibility to clearly mark all items left on the special needs table with your name and race number. SWIM START SELF SEEDING NOW YOU CAN SWIM WITH YOUR FRIENDS OR LOVED ONES! Every Escape Series event will offer Age Group athletes with a self-seeded swim start according to estimated swim completion times: Please look for the swim start self-seeding signs at swim start for both the Olympic and Swim events! It s Easy, pick your estimated swim time to complete your distance. SWIM COURSE Both the Olympic and Sprint Course will be a point-to-point course with athletes entering the same location at both events. Please see map for details. Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 6

OLYMPIC SWIM COURSE The Olympic course start line is up the beach from the sprint start, north of the convention center building and is a 1500M clockwise rectangular swim. Both turns are clearly marked with large brightly colored tetrahedron buoys. Keep all buoys on your right shoulder. Look for the arch structure to run under on your way to Transition. OLYMPIC SWIM WAVES 7:00 AM PRO MEN 7:02 AM PRO WOMEN 7:05 AM PARA TRIATHLETES SELF SEEDED SWIM WAVES BEGIN SPRINT SWIM COURSE The Sprint course is a 500M clockwise rectangular swim. Both turns are clearly marked with brightly colored buoys that you will keep on your right shoulder. The finish is just west of the start area. Look for the arch structure to run under on your way to Transition. SPRINT SWIM WAVES 7:40 AM PARA TRIATHLETES SELF SEEDED SWIM WAVES BEGIN SUPER SPRINT SWIM COURSE The Super Sprint course is a 350M clockwise rectangular swim. All turns are clearly marked with brightly colored buoys that you will keep on your right shoulder. The finish is just east of the start area. Look for the arch structure to run under on your way to Transition. SUPER SPRINT SWIM WAVES 8:00 AM PARA TRIATHLETES SELF SEEDED SWIM WAVES BEGIN Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 7

BIKE There is limited bike support on the course. OLYMPIC BIKE The 26 mile course winds through the hilly countryside around Delavan Lake and through the charming town of Williams Bay. SUPERSPRINT & SPRINT BIKE The 13.1 mile course winds through the hilly countryside and the charming town of Williams Bay. BIKE COURSE RULES Helmets must be on AND fastened before you mount your bike. USAT rules require you to wear your helmet at ALL times when on your bike at an event, including before or after the race if spotted riding without your helmet you will disqualified. Do not mount your bike until you are out of the transition area and past the mount/dismount line. ABSOLUTELY NO RIDING IN THE TRANSITION AREA. STAY RIGHT ON THE BIKE COURSE UNLESS YOU ARE PASSING. DO NOT RIDE ABREAST FROM ANOTHER COMPETITOR UNLESS YOU ARE PASSING. Do not litter. No headphones, cell phones, or devices of any kind that play music. If you have a flat move your bike off to the right side of the course. Emergency conditions may occur during the race. Please pay attention to your surroundings and follow the directions of course marshals, Police and safety personnel. Drafting and blocking (impeding the progress of passing cyclists) are not permitted during the race. USAT officials will be monitoring the bike course and strictly enforcing these rules. Failure to obey the instructions of any USAT official may result in your disqualification or a time penalty. Upon completion of the bike segment you must re-rack your bike in your space. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification. Important Information You MUST have bar ends (plugs) on your bike all bikes will be checked after transition is closed. Failure to have bar ends (plugs) will result in your bike being removed from the transition area and your disqualification. NO BIKE BOTTLE EXCHANGE There is no water bottle exchange on the bike course so please make sure you have enough liquid with you on your bike when you start the bike portion of the race. Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 8

RUN OLYMPIC RUN The 6.2 mile course runs contains rolling hills through the charming town of William s Bay, passing Yerks Observatory SPRINT RUN The 3.1 mile course contains rolling hills through the charming town of William s Bay. SUPERSPRINT RUN The 1.5 mile course runs contains rolling hills through the charming town of William s Bay. RUN COURSE RULES No headphones, cell phones, or devices of any kind that play music. Emergency conditions may occur during the race. Please pay attention to your surroundings and follow the directions of course marshals, Police and safety personnel. Respect the land and our waterways. Do not litter. Trashcans are available at every aid station. AID STATIONS Each aid station will be stocked with water, ice and Gatorade. COURSE CUT OFFS The race course will officially close at 11:00 AM. All participants not meeting these cutoff time limits will be disqualified and, if they continue, will assume all risks and must adhere to local traffic laws. Any participant who is still on the course past the respective cut off time will be directed back to the transition zone. Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 9

FINISH LINE FESTIVAL FINISH LINE/POST RACE CELEBRATION The finish line is in the same location for both the Sprint Race and the Olympic Race in Edgewater Park. The Finish Line Festival begins as soon as you cross the finish line. All official individual finishers and relay teams will receive a custom finisher s medal. If competing as a relay, the runner will collect medals for each member of the team. ATHLETE FOOD The Williams Bay Lions Club provides all athletes with a pancake breakfast after the event. You must have your wristband attached to enter the athlete food tent. BEER GARDEN After crossing the finish line, head over to the beer garden all athletes 21 and over will receive 2 complimentary beers. You must have valid photo ID. The finish line area will be filled with spectators, family and friends and the energy level will be high. Please enjoy the moment and do not elbow your way, or shoulder your way, past others in this area. Finish strong and run completely through the finish line arch. Your picture is being taken for you. Look happy, raise your arms and get into it. You don t have to look at your watch if you don t want to we will be keeping time for you. Keep moving through the finish line chute. It s important that you walk a bit before stopping. Medical personnel will be watching you and volunteers will be assisting you. If you feel sick, faint or need any assistance don t hesitate to ask for help for any of our volunteers. Be sure to drink plenty of water after you finish Chilled bottles will be provided as you exit the finish chute. Exit the finish line area and walk towards the great entertainment and food at the post event celebration festival. We will be posting results continuously throughout the day, enjoy the great food. Most importantly, relax, hang out with your family and friends and high-five yourself for a great accomplishment and a job well done! Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 10

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION VOLUNTEER AT THE 2017 ESCAPE DES MOINES TRIATHLON! Help support your community and hundreds of triathletes by volunteering at the 2017 Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon! With over 350 volunteer positions available, there s a spot for everyone. Be a part of all the action and join the Race Crew today! Have a group interested in volunteering? We can accommodate you! For Race Crew inquiries please contact Steffie.Parent@gmail.com. EACH VOLUNTEER RECEIVES Official Race Crew T-Shirt Refreshments & Snacks Satisfaction of helping others and your community A great time! TIMING, RESULTS AND AWARDS TIMING & RACE RESULTS You MUST use the chip provided to you at packet pick-up. You may NOT use your own chip. Unofficial race timing results receipts will be available prior to the awards presentation. Please report any discrepancy to a USAT official PRIOR to the start of the awards presentation. Athletes who do not wear their chip during the entire event will not be scored and will not receive a finish time. Please note that the clock time at the finish line reflects the race start time of the first swim wave. Full results and splits will be available on our website within 24 hours. CHIP RETURN* If you decide not to race for any reason, the race chips need to be returned to: Premier Event Management 509 S. Al Davis Road Suite B Harahan, La. 70123 *If chips are not received within 7 working days, there will a charge of $50.00 on the credit card on file. Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 11

AWARDS Awards will be given as follows. All award winners will be recognized at the main stage during the awards ceremony. If not present, awards will be mailed out approximately 4-6 weeks after the race. SATURDAY AWARDS Sprint/Super Sprint/Aquabike Overall Olympic/Sprint Clydesdale/Athena Olympic/Sprint 39 & Under Clydesdale/Athena Olympic/Sprint/ Super Sprint 40+ Relay Olympic/Sprint 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd place Male & Female 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd place Age Group Male & Female 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd place Male & Female 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd place Male & Female Top 3 Overall Teams RELAY TEAMS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ SLOTS ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ QUALIFICATION OLYMPIC AGE GROUP INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES ONLY Top three finishers in each Olympic age group for both male and female competitors Details here: http://www.escapeseriestri.com/road-to-alcatraz Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 12

OLYMPIC COURSE MAP Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 13

SPRINT / SUPER SPRINT COURSE MAPS Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 14

COURSE ELEVATION CHARTS Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 15

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PARKING Parking for both the Expo and the Race is located within the Calvary Community Church parking lot.: Calvary Community Church Williams Bay, WI 53191 Corner of Highway 50 and Harris Street parking is available in and around the beach area. Please be courteous and do not block any entrances or driveways. RACE DAY CHECK LIST Be prepared for race day with this recommended check-list. We suggest laying everything out the night before and packing your bag so it is ready to go in the morning. o Two towels (large and small) o Water bottles (bottle of water) o Food (bars and/or gel) o Swim goggles o Swim cap (you must wear the cap issued in your race packet) o Timing chip and strap o Race bib and race belt (or use safety pins) o Bike o Shoes (both biking and running if using two pairs) o Socks o Helmet o Sunglasses o Wetsuit o Seat pack (tube, patches, tire levers, multi-tool, co2) o Running hat o Body Lubricant (BodyGlide) o Photo ID/Driver s License (for beer garden) o Warm-Ups or dry clothes for after the race o Watch or heart rate monitor Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 17

USAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DROPPING OUT If you drop out of the race, it is IMPERATIVE that you notify a race official and return your timing chip at the finish line. PROTESTS All protests of penalties assessed for rule infractions by USAT officials must be filed with the USAT Head Official within 60 minutes after the protesting individual finishes the race. Judgment calls (e.g., drafting) are not eligible for protest. UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT Unsportsmanlike conduct or the verbal abuse of any race official or volunteer during any portion of the race or at any time during event weekend will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disqualification. Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 18

SPECTATOR INFORMATION Spectators are advised not to cross Riverside Drive to observe the bike course. Riverside Drive will have bikes in 2 directions, plus runners in 1 direction so it will be dangerous to cross. A triathlon race course uses open areas and public roads. As a result, it is important that spectators be conscious of their surroundings and be careful not to interfere with the athletes during the race Follow instructions from all Race Staff, volunteers and public safety officers Do not at any time, enter the race course SPECTATORS and/or FAMILY MEMBERS are NOT permitted in the Transition Zone Pacing athletes is not permitted Be aware of areas Off Limits to spectators Do NOT lean or push on fencing Use designated crosswalks only when instructed by race staff Always look both ways and behind you before crossing or changing direction Keep moving in a orderly fashion Racers have the right of way. Spectators MUST yield to racers in progress Know your athlete s bib number, swim cap color, wave number, wave start time and estimated finish time Have a plan to meet up with your athlete at conclusion of race Leave plenty of travel time. Expect heavy traffic into Race Site and/or Parking Area Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 19

GET IN TOUCH LAKE GENEVA ESCAPE TRIATHLON Website: PEM: Register: http://www.escapeseriestri.com/lake-geneva-escape http://pem.events/event/des-moines-escape-triathlon/ Click Here SOCIAL MEDIA Escape/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/escapeseriestri/ Escape/Twitter: https://twitter.com/escapeseriestri Escape/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/escapeseriestri/ PEM/Facebook: PEM/Twitter: PEM/Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/pemraces/ https://twitter.com/pemraces https://www.instagram.com/pemraces RACE PHOTOS & RESULTS After the race visit http://www.escapeseriestri.com/lake-genevaescape/results for race photos and results. Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 20

MERCHANDISE Don t miss out on your chance to shop one-of-a kind apparel designs and keepsakes exclusive to the 2017 Escape Triathlon Series. Official race merchandise will be available on Friday during the Multi Sport Expo, as well as on Saturday at the Finish Line Festival. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Lake Geneva Escape Triathlon Athlete Guide Page 21

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