OCTOBER 25, 2015 2.4 MI SWIM / 112 MI BIKE / 26.2 MI RUN ATHLETE GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Head Referee Official Schedule Registration and Packet Pick Up Athlete Wristband Bike/Run Gear & Special Needs Bags Pre Race Meeting Bicycle and Gear Bag Check-In Body Marking Race Day Parking Race Morning Check-in Procedure Bike / Run Special Needs Bags Morning Clothes Bag Swim Course Bike Course Bike Shipping & Bike Tech Information Run Course Finish Line Policy Event Sanction Race Timing Bicycle and Gear Bags Recovery Medical Aid Stations Awards Ceremony Qualifying for the 2016 Ironman World Championship 1 4 4 5 6 6 5 2 2 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 45 5 45 2 2 34 4 IMPORTANT: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS Please beware that daylight saving time ends on October 25, that is, clocks are turned backward one hour. Don t forget to reset your watches before going to bed on Saturday
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD REFEREE IRONMAN LOS CABOS will operate under the three strikes and you re out principle. Even though DRAFTING is the only violation to incur a time penalty (to be served in the nearest penalty tent at various spots on the bike course), any type of violation counts toward your three strikes. For example: DRAFTING violation (five minutes served in a bike course penalty tent) HELMET CHINSTRAP violation LITTERING violation a third violation results in disqualification (DQ) Again, any combination of three rule violations will result in a DQ. To maximize your understanding of the rules on race day, please take the time to read the following summary of Position Violations. Always ride on the right side of your lane to avoid an ILLEGAL POSITION or BLOCKING call Keep four bike lengths (7 meters) between your bike s front wheel and the rear wheel of the cyclist in front of you to avoid a DRAFTING call Always pass on the left of the cyclist in front of you, never on the right to avoid an ILLEGAL PASS call Complete your pass within 20 seconds to avoid a BLOCKING call If passed, drop back four bike lengths before attempting to re-pass to avoid an OVERTAKEN or DRAFTING call Triathlon is an individual event, and it is your responsibility to fully understand the rules and avoid penalties. In the case of Position Violations, the referee s ruling is final and is not open to protests or appeals. The following are several other common rules violations: HELMET CHINSTRAP the chinstrap of your helmet must be securely fastened whenever you are on your bike. RACE NUMBER you must display your race number during the bike and run portions of the race and your bike number must be properly attached to your bike and be visible. LITTERING do not throw away ANYTHING outside of official aid stations! UNAUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT sorry, absolutely no cell phones, MP3 players, Oakley Thumps, ipods or other audio listening devices! OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE do NOT accept any assistance from anyone other than a race official, and do NOT have non-racers ride or run alongside you! You must go to a penalty tent for any violation to have your number marked, and all violations count toward your three strikes. There will be no penalty tents on the run. If you are penalized on the run, the official will mark your number on the spot. Please remember to treat other athletes, volunteers and your referees with courtesy and consideration. Not doing so is considered UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT and may result in disqualification. I sincerely hope you have a perfect race, lots of fun and that you achieve your goals. Head Referee, IRONMAN Los Cabos
IMPORTANT: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS Please beware that daylight saving time ends on October 25, that is, clocks are turned backward one hour. Don t forget to reset your watches before going to bed on Saturday THURSDAY 2015 OCTOBER 22 7:30-11:00 hrs 15:00-19:00 hrs 12:00-17:00 hrs. 12:00-17:00 hrs. 12:00-17:00 hrs. 12:00-17:00 hrs. Bike mechanical service at host hotels. (Only for hotel guests).. Official Ironman Los Cabos merchandise for sale. HOLIDAY INN HOTEL. Bike mechanical service center. HOLIDAY INN HOTEL Ironman Los Cabos athlete packet pick up. HOLIDAY INN HOTEL Ironman Los Cabos expo. HOLIDAY INN HOTEL FRIDAY 2015 OCTOBER 23 7:30-9:00 hrs 7:30-11:00 hrs 15:00-19:00 hrs Swim training session in Palmilla beach, official Ironman Los Cabos course (there will not be transportation from host hotels to the swim venue for this activity). Bike mechanical service at host hotels. (Only for hotel guests). 9:00-19:00 hrs Official Ironman Los Cabos merchandise for sale. HOLIDAY INN HOTEL. 9:00-19:00 hrs 9:00-19:00 hrs 9:00-19:00 hrs 13:30-14:30 hrs 15:00-16:00 hrs 16:30-17:30 hrs Bike mechanical service center. HOLIDAY INN HOTEL. Ironman Los Cabos athlete packet pick up. HOLIDAY INN HOTEL FINAL CHANCE TO PICK UP PARTICIPANT PACKET. Ironman Los Cabos expo. HOLIDAY INN HOTEL ENGLISH SPOKEN MANDATORY PRE-RACE MEETING. Barceló GRAND FARO HOTEL. SPANISH SPOKEN MANDATORY PRE-RACE MEETING. Barceló GRAND FARO HOTEL. ENGLISH SPOKEN MANDATORY PRE-RACE MEETING. Barceló GRAND FARO HOTEL.
SATURDAY 2015 OCTOBER 24 7:30-9:00 hrs 10:45-15:45 hrs. 11:00-17:00 hrs. 12:00-16:00 hrs. 10:00-18:00 hrs. Swim training session in Palmilla beach, official Ironman Los Cabos course (there will not be transportation from host hotels to the swim venue for this activity). Free transportation from host hotels to transition area and Viceversa for bike check in. Bike / Bike gear bag / Run gear bag MANDATORY check in at Transition area. GO TO BIKE CHECK SECTION FOR CHECK IN TIME REGARDING YOUR BIB NUMBER. Bike mechanical service center opens in transition area. Official Ironman Los Cabos merchandise for sale. Pescador Plaza, Local No. 6, Paseo Malecón San José, Zona Hotelera. SUNDAY 2015 OCTOBER 25 5:00-5:30 hrs 5:30-6:30 hrs. 7:30 hrs. 10:00-12:00 hrs. 12:00 hrs Free transportation from host hotels to transition area. Transition area opens. RACE START (When you complete the race, you must pick up your bike and gear bags at the transition area no later than 01:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26th). Official Ironman Los Cabos merchandise for sale. FINISH LINE AREA OFFICIAL RACE CUT OFF MONDAY 2015 OCTOBER 25 9:00-16:00 hrs 16:00-17:30 hrs 17:30 hrs 18:00-20:00 hrs Official Ironman Los Cabos souvenir and FINISHER merchandise for sale at Pescador Plaza, Local No. 6, Paseo Malecón San José, zona hotelera. SLOT allocation for the Ironman World Championship 2016 PUERTO PARAISO MALL (Cabo San Lucas). Slot ROLLDOWN for the Ironman World Championship 2016 PUERTO PARAISO MALL (Cabo San Lucas). Awards ceremony PUERTO PARAISO MALL (Cabo San Lucas). * Important: this schedule could be modified.
PERSONAL COMMUNICATION PLAN Prior to your depart to Los Cabos be sure to establish a communications plan with family and friends back home. Establish a race day emer gency contact with those who may need to reach you in an emergency. Even if you are in Los Cabos with family and friends, it is es sential that you have a plan for contacting or re uniting with your group following the race. ATHLETE CHECK-IN IMPORTANT Athlete check-in will take place at the Holiday Inn Hotel beginning Thursday, October 22th. Please refer to the event schedule for athlete check in and packet pick up hours. Avoid long time lines downloading and printing the waiver form from the Registration and Packet Pick Up section at the event site, sign it and get it along with a copy of your official ID. To complete the check-in process, athletes will need the following: 1. Government issued photo identification 2. Ironman Los Cabos registration confirmation 3. Signed event waiver which can be printed out trough the packet pick up section at the event web site to avoid long time lines at packet pick up (it will also be provided during the check-in). 4. Pick your participant packet which must include: Sport bag, race numbers: 2 bib numbers (one for the front and one for the back), one helmet number, one bike number and 5 bag (pre swim, special needs, run and bike gear) numbers, swim cap, athlete wrist band, timing chip, event Back Pack Important notice: Packet pick up process is personal. ALL RACE PACKETS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 6:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, October 23rd. BE SURE TO PICK YOUR PACKET AND GOODIES SINCE THEY WILL NOT BE HANDED AFTER THE EXPO NOR SHIPPED TO YOU AFTER THE EVENT.
IRONMAN LOS CABOS ATHLETE WRISTBAND A wristband will be affixed to your wrist at athlete check-in. This band will identify you as an official participant and must be worn during the entire week., transition area, post-race athlete recovery area and awards ceremony. You will not be allowed to remove your bicycle and/or gear from the transition area following the race without your wristband affixed to your wrist. Please do not remove your wristband until after the awards ceremony or you will be denied entry. PERSONAL SAFETY Always train with at least one other person (especially in the open water). While swimming, please wear a brightly colored swim cap and ensure that your family members and/or friends know where you are. When training, please bike and run on the shoulder without moving into the traffic lane. Please be courteous and aware that the people sharing the roads with you are people you will count on during race day to fulfill your physical and emotional needs. Please ride single file, as biking side by side is illegal. As you are one of Los Cabos invited guests, please respect and obey the traffic laws during your training practices. Violators will be cited. You are required to carry proper identification at all times. If you are stopped, you must present your identification to the inquiring officer. Failure to do so may result in race disqualification. Your cooperation is appreciated. BIKE/RUN GEAR & SPECIAL NEEDS BAGS During athlete check-in you will receive five bags: Silver: morning clothes bag Blue: bike gear bag Green: bike special needs bag Red: run gear bag Yellow: run special needs bag RUN GEAR
Blue: Bike gear bag. Mandatory check in: Saturday October 24th at the rack located next to the Changing Tents at Palmilla (Transition 1) from 11:00 to 5:00 pm. Silver: Morning clothes bag. Check in: Sunday October 25th, buses next to Transition 1 at Palmilla prior to the start. Red: Run gear bag Mandatory check in: Saturday October 24th, at the rack located next to the Changing Tents, next to the Fire Station (Transition 2) from 11:00 to 5:00 pm. Yellow: Run special needs bag Check in: Sunday October 25th, buses next to Transition 1 at Palmilla prior to start. Green: Bike Special needs bag. Check in: Sunday October 25th, buses next to Transition 1 at Palmilla prior to the start. Please pack the correct gear in the appropriate bag and place them in the transition area according to the instructions that follow. Be sure all of your gear is clearly marked with your name and race number sticker which will be included in your packet. Bike (Blue Bag) / Run gear (Red Bag) should be brought with you to T1 on Saturday, October 24th during bike check in, There will be buses from T1 to T2 to leave your Run Bag. Special needs bike and run bags should be handed to the respective buses on race day morning from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m., located outside the T1 entrance. IMPORTANT: DO NOT LET MOBILE PHONES, IPODS, CAMERAS OR ANY VALUABLES INSIDE BAGS SINCE THE EVENT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES. AGE GROUP MANDATORY PRE-RACING MEETING The Race Organizers and Mexican Triathlon Federation officials will be going over all necessary information, logistics, and instructions at these meetings. This will be your chance to ask any questions you may have, so please attend one of the race meetings taking place at the the following times: Will take place at Barceló Grand Faro hotel on Friday, October 23rd 2015. ENGLISH MEETING: 1:30-2:30 p.m. SPANISH MEETING: 3:00-4:00 p.m. ENGLISH MEETING: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Mandatory Bicycle and Gear Bags Check-in Mandatory bicycle and gear bags check-in is Saturday, October 24th 1-100 101-200 201-400 401-600 601-900 901-1100 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30-1:00 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Location: Palmilla Beach. T1 All bicycles and bike/ gear bags must be checked into the transition area 1 and left overnight. You have to leave your run gear bags to the bag racks located near Transition area 2 at bike dismount. (transportation available from T1 to T2) Bicycles and bike/run gear bags will not be permitted to enter the transition area on race morning. Full bike covers are not permitted. You will have access to your bicycle beginning at 5:30 a.m. on race day morning, but you will not be allowed to remove your bike from the transition area until the start of the bike portion of the race. You will not have access to your run gear bag on race day until after the bike finish, so please plan accordingly. Pack your bike and run gear in the appropriate gear bag, (Bike, Blue) ( Run, Red) Cycling shoes may be left in the transition area 1 on Saturday, October 24th, but must be clipped / attached to the bicycle; otherwise they must be placed on race day morning. No loose gear will be allowed on the ground next to the bicycles on bike check in day. Body Marking Body marking will take place inside transition 1 during bike check in. You will not be permitted into the swim start area on race day without your wristband, swim cap, timing chip and your body marked. If you have misplaced any of these items, please see the transition director for a replacement. Do not apply sunscreen, oil, vaseline or lotion until after you have been body marked.
TRIATHLETES FOR MEXICO FOUNDATION BODY DECALS Forget about ink marking!, the TRIATHLETES FOR MEXICO FOUNDATION has its own BODY TATTOOS. Your $200 pesos donation will get you professionally marked!, it will be available at the event expo dates and times at the TRIATHLETES FOR MEXICO FOUN- DATION booth and also at bike check in. RACE DAY INFORMATION DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS Please beware that daylight saving time ends on October 25, that is, clocks are turned backward one hour. Don t forget to reset your watches before going to bed on Saturday Race Day Parking The Palmilla parking lot will be used as official free transportation drop off / on and as a transition area 1 so there will not be any parking space available around. Parking on the road is strictly prohibited, so please use the host hotels transportation or a taxi cab to get there. Event free transportation departing from the host hotels at 5:30 a.m. and taxi cab transportation will be the only available option for spectators to get from Palmilla to City Hall plaza where transition 2 and finish line will take place. Race Morning Check-in Procedure The transition area will open at 5:30 a.m. on race day. Plan to arrive early. Be sure to account for the 15-minute walk from the transition area to the swim start. Body re-marking will begin at 5:30 a.m. at the transition 1 entrance. You will not be permitted into the swim start area on race day without your wristband, swim cap, timing chip and your body marked. If you have misplaced any of these items, please see the transition director for a replacement. Do not apply sunscreen, oil, Vaseline or lotion until after you have been body marked. Bike / Run Special Needs Bags Special needs stations will be located at Km 90 of the bike course and Km 21 of the run course. The special needs stations are for special nutritional purposes or extra gear only. All bags will be discarded after the special needs station closes. Prior to the swim start, leave your bike and run special needs bags at the respective buses outside T1.
Morning Clothes Bag Prior to the swim start on race morning, place any items (e.g., dry clothes, hotel room key, meds) you may need after you finish in your morning clothes bag. The morning clothes bag drop buses will be clearly marked and will be located inside the transition area. Event is not responsible for items or bags so please do not place any valuables, mobile phones, cameras, electronic equipment, etc., in your morning clothes bag. During the race your morning clothes bag will be transported to the transition 2 next to the San Jose del Cabo City Hall for you to collect following the race. Any items that do not fit inside the morning clothes bag, such as bike pumps and backpacks, will not be accepted. IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLACE MOBILE PHONES, IPODS, CAMERAS OR ANY VALUABLES INSIDE BAGS SINCE THE EVENT ORGANIZING COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS. SWIM COURSE 2.4 MILES / 3.8 KM Course summary The 2.4-mile swim starts and finishes at Palmilla beach. The course is 1 (one) lap. There will be only one mass start for all the age group athletes with rolling start process. During the swim, athletes must keep the buoy markers to their left. A bigger buoy will mark the turn. Additional swim course details On race morning, athletes will walk 200 meter from the transition to the swim start. A mass swim start for age groups will begin at 7:30 a.m. The water visibility is 90%, buoys will be placed every 200m for your reference along the course. Practice Swims Prior to race day, acclimatize yourself to the water conditions by participating in the practice swims on Friday and Saturday mornings (7:30 9:00 a.m.). While swimming during the scheduled practice swims, always follow the instructions of water safety personnel and wear a brightly colored swim cap. Do not swim out beyond the buoys and never swim alone! There will not be free transportation from host hotels to practice swims.
Rolling Start The swim will be a rolling start. Athletes will enter the water in a continuous stream through a controlled access point, similar to how running road races are started. An athlete s time will start when they cross timing mats at the start line. Athletes will be directed to self-seed on race morning based on their projected swim time. Volunteers and staff will be in the staging area with signs and will assist with this process. Self-seeding will not be mandatory but will be encouraged. Age Group Athletes will begin at 7:30 a.m. Swim Course Rules and Instructions 1. Once you arrive at the swim start on race morning, leave your morning clothes bag at designated drop area. You cannot leave any gear at your bicycle rack. 2. Athletes who wear glasses may place them prior to their start on the table which will be located next to the swim finish gantry. Be sure to label them with your name and race number. 3. Don t forget to bring the swim cap and timing chip provided at athlete check-in. Failure to wear the official swim cap may result in your disqualification. 4. Projected water temperature on race day is 71.6 F, wetsuit use will be permitted. 5. Wearing swim goggles is recommended but not required. 6. No fins, paddles, snorkels or flotation devices of any kind are allowed. 7. No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. Lifeguards, surfboards, kayaks and boats will adequately patrol the swim course. 8. Swimmers are required to stay on course and keep the course buoys markers to their left. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. 9. If you find yourself in need of assistance during the swim, raise an arm overhead, wave it up and down and call or seek assistance the water safety personnel. Any swimmer who receives assistance, whether voluntary or involuntary, must retire and withdraw from the remainder of the race, unless such assistance did not aid the swimmer in making forward progress. No swimmer shall return to the race if the official rendering assistance requests that the participant withdraws from the race or receive medical assistance. 10. The swim course will close 2 hours and 20 minutes after the last athlete has entered the water. SWIM CUT-off time is 2 HOURS AND 20 MINUTES. Even if your finish the swim while the swim course is still open, but your swim time is over 2:20 hours, you will be given a DNF.. All athletes still in the water after the swim course closes will be disqualified and will not be permitted to continue the bike portion of the race. 11. As you exit the water, you will cross timing mats on your way to the transition area. Once inside transition, you are required to pick up your blue bike gear bag prior to entering the changing tent, even if you have an empty gear bag. This is a security measure designed to maintain an accurate count of swimmers still in the water. Athletes must dress for the bike portion of the race in the changing tent only. Changing will not be allowed in the bike holding area as it impedes traffic through the bike lanes. Public nudity is prohibited. 12. After changing into your bike gear, place your swim gear inside the empty bike gear bag and leave your bag at the designated bag drop.
BIKE COURSE 112 MILES / 180.2 KM (2 Laps) Course summary The bike course starts at Palmilla parkin lot inside Palmilla development and finishes at T2 next to San Jose del Cabo City Hall in downtown. You will have to complete 2 laps along the Trans Peninsular Highway that goes from San Jose to San Lucas and the Toll road to the airport. Only the second lap will take participants to T2 trough Valerio Gonzalez street. Upon leaving T1 at Palmilla parkin lot go to the Palmilla bridge and then, turn left on the Trans peninsular highway for about 15 miles towards San Lucas where you will turn around using the same side of the highway to go towards San Jose to get to the Best Western Hotel where the second turn around will be and the go to the airport toll road and back to the Palmilla bridge where the first lap will be completed (bike special needs will be located at this point). At second lap you will go out of the toll road and take a left at the FONATUR sculpture and take Valerio Gonzalez street towards T2. The course is hilly and the pavement is in perfect conditions. Nine (9) on-course aid stations, plus a special needs station, will keep the athletes fueled. Bike shipping TRI Bike Transport is the official service provider for Ironman Los Cabos, for more info. please refer to their section in our site. If you decide to take your bike with you and in order to avoid inconveniences with Mexican customs, we strongly recommend you to do it as part of your baggage and not shipping it using other than TBT service. Most airlines recommend that you use the following procedures when shipping your bike: Pack your bike as if you were shipping eggs. Do everything you can to ensure damage-free delivery. Clearly label your bike case with your name, address, etc., so it can be identified quickly. If you plan to arrive in Los Cabos immediately before the bike check in, you risk having your bike arrive after you do. Plan ahead!
Bike Tech Services There will a be tech service at the expo at the Holiday Inn Hotel, host hotels and transition area 1. They will be staffed by expert bike technicians. Please look at the event official program for service dates and times. Tech Tips & Other Details Bike inspection will not be provided at bike check-in, although technicians will be available. Athletes are ultimately responsible for their own bikes. However, race officials may, at their discretion, make final judgment as to the soundness of the bikes. Prior to mandatory bike check-in on Saturday, be sure your bar-end plugs are in place and you have no loose spokes, brakes, headsets, stripped cables, etc. Adjust the hubs and position handlebars correctly. Ensure that cables and tires are in good condition and sew-up tires are glued properly onto the rims. Securely fasten all equipment you may carry with you on race day. To avoid an unexpected flat tire, wait until race morning to inflate your tires to their proper air pressure. There will be a limited number of pumps available in the transition area on race day morning we recommend you bring your own. You must give your pump to a family member or friend before the race start, since pumps will not be accepted with your pre-swim bags. For security and safety reasons, bikes will not be allowed out of the transition area once bike check-in begins on Saturday. No one will be allowed to enter the bike compound unless accompanied by a race official. On race day, bike tech vehicles will patrol the course to aid in emergency repairs, but it is the sole responsibility of every athlete to carry the necessary items to make their own repairs and continue with their race. Bike Course Rules and Instructions 1. All bikes must display the bike frame number clearly visible, bike number will be a sticker that you have to affix to your bike seat frame. 2. Tandems, fairings or any add-on device designed exclusively to reduce resistance are not allowed. Any new, unusual or prototype equipment will be subject to determination of legality by Ironman and / or the Chief Race Official. 3. All bikes must be checked in the Saturday prior to race day. Race officials reserve the right to reject any bike or helmet not meeting safety standards. If the bike does not meet safety standards, the athlete will be required to correct the problem before participating in the race. Once your bike is checked into the transition area, only small covers on the seat and/or computer will be allowed. Large plastic bags that cover the entire bike will not be permitted.
4. Position Rules: a. Absolutely NO DRAFTING of another bike or any other vehicle is allowed. b. Athletes must ride single file on the far right side of the road except when passing another rider. Side-by-side riding is not allowed. c. Overtaking riders may pass on the left for up to 20 seconds, but must move back to the right side of the road, after passing. d. Riders must keep 7 meters (~4 bike lengths) distance between bikes except when passing (10 meter for elite or pro athletes). e. An overtaken rider must fall back 7 meters (~4 bike lengths) before attempting to regain the lead from a front running bike (10 meter for elite or pro athletes). f. Athletes committing rules violations will be notified on the spot by an official. g. The official will: i. Call out your race number and notify you that you have received either a BLUE CARD for drafting, or a YELLOW CARD for any other penalty. The official will show you the corresponding colored card. ii. Instruct you to report to the next penalty tent (PT) on the course. There will be six (6) PTs on the course (one at every aid station) and one in the second transition area. h. The Athlete will: i. Report to the next PT and tell the PT Official whether you received a BLUE CARD or a YELLOW CARD. If you fail to report to the next PT, you may be disqualified. ii. Have race numbers marked by the PT Official with a / for drafting or a P for all other penalties. iii. Register, via the sign-in sheet. iv. Resume the race immediately, upon having your numbers marked with a P and registering, for all non-drafting violations (YELLOW CARD). v. Remain in the PT for five (5) minutes for each drafting violation (BLUE CARD), the official at the PT will take a picture of you as a proof that you attended. vi. Be disqualified if you receive any combination of three penalties. If you are disqualified, you may finish the bike course but may not start the run. vii. Risk disqualification for not reporting to the PT. 5. Shoes must be in the bike gear bag or secured to bike pedals. Shoes may NOT be beside the bike. Shoes and shirt must be worn at all times. 6. Each participant must wear the Ironman Los Cabos issued race number at all times while on the course. One of the two bib numbers must be placed low on the BACK of rider s jersey where it is clearly visible. Folding or cutting race number or intentional alteration of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Race belts may be worn. 7. CPSC-approved helmets are required during the entire bike use including in and out of transition area. Any athlete riding without an approved helmet or chinstrap not fastened may be disqualified. Alterations to a hard-shell helmet, which affect its integrity, are not allowed. 8. No individual support is allowed. Ample aid stations will be provided. Friends, family members, coaches or supporters of any type may not bike, drive or run alongside an athlete, may not pass food or other items to an athlete and should be warned to stay completely clear of all athletes to avoid disqualification. It is incumbent upon each athlete to reject immediately any attempt to assist, follow or escort. Bike bottles must be tossed toward the bottle drop at the entrance and/or exit of an aid station. A penalty will be assessed for discarding a bike bottle or any other litter/trash outside the designated drop zone. 9. Each participant must be individually responsible for the repair and maintenance of their own bike. Assistance by anyone other than race personnel will be grounds for disqualification. Each cyclist should be prepared to handle any possible mechanical malfunction. Technical support does not include the normal changing of flat tires. A limited number of neutral technical support vehicles will be on the course to assist with emergency repairs whenever possible. Be prepared!
10. Participants are expected to follow directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. 11. Athletes may walk their bike, if necessary, but may not make progress on the bike course unless accompanied by their bike. 12. All participants must mount and dismount in the marked zones at the transition area. Under no circumstances should an athlete ride their bike inside the transition area. 13. Headsets or headphones are not allowed during any portion of the race. 14. If you need minor medical assistance, there will be medical personnel at every aid station, where you will receive treatment. Depending upon the level of care, ambulances may take you to the nearest hospital to receive treatment. If you have a problem, please go to an aid station for further assistance. 15. The bike course will close 10 hours and 30 minutes after the swim starts. All athletes still on the bike course after the cut-off time will be disqualified and will not be permitted to continue the event. 16. After completing the bike portion and upon entering the transition area, athletes must pick up their run gear bag, even if you have an empty gear bag. This is a security measure designed to maintain an accurate count of cyclists still on the course. Athletes must dress for the run portion of the race in the changing tent only. Changing will not be allowed in the bike holding area as it impedes traffic through the bike lanes. Public nudity is prohibited. 17. After changing into your run gear, place your bike gear inside the empty run gear bag and leave your bag at the designated bag drop. Local Traffic Laws Please remember that members of the local community use the bike course roads. Realize that you are an ambassador for the sport and the event and the impact of your actions is far reaching. When you re out riding the course, please adhere to local traffic laws and go the extra mile to be courteous and respectful to the residents of the local community. When training, please follow these suggestions: Please ride single file. This is not just for your safety but also to ensure local drivers can get where they need to go without delay and frustration. Please obey traffic laws (stop at stop signs, signal when turning, etc.). Please do not use private property as a toilet. Please do not litter. Keep your energy bar and gel wrappers with you until you find a trash container. Please ask your friends and family members to refrain from painting the roads along the course. This defaces public property and is a punishable offense. Every time a cyclist has an altercation with a driver, that driver sees every cyclist on the road as the enemy. Every time a cyclist is courteous to a driver, that driver will give every cyclist on the road that much more respect and courtesy in return. Please think before you act.
RUN COURSE 26.2 MILES / 42.2 KM (3 Laps) Course summary After finishing the bike portion of the race rack your bike and proceed to the run bag racks and changing tents. The run course is flat and passes through many of San Jose del Cabo signature sites, including the hotels zone, downtown main plaza and Puerto Los Cabos. The run will start next to the firefighters station at Mijares Ave. and will go along the hotel zone, Puerto Los Cabos and Centenario Ave. It will be an out and back course of which you will run 3 laps. The entire course will be marked every 1 mile and every 5km, run course aid stations are located every kilometer. The run finishes at the City Hall plaza in downtown San Jose del Cabo. First and second laps are 9.01 miles (14.5km) and the third lap is 8.2 miles (13.2Km). Run course rules and instructions 1. No form of locomotion other than running or walking is allowed. 2. Runners must wear their bib number at all times on the course. Race numbers issued by Ironman Los Cabos identify the official participants in the race. Folding, cutting or intentionally altering the bib number is strictly prohibited. The bib number must be placed on front of the runner and securely attached. Race belts may be worn. Shoes and shirts are required on the run segment, bare torsos are not allowed. 3. This is an individual event. Individual support vehicles or non-participant escort runners are prohibited and will result in the athlete s disqualification. Teamwork in the form of outside assistance, which provides an advantage over single competitors, is not allowed. A non-participant escort runner includes participants who have withdrawn from the race, been disqualified or finished the race. Friends, family members, coaches or supporters of any type may not bike, drive or run alongside a participant, may not pass food or other items to a participant and should be warned to stay completely clear of all participant to avoid the disqualification of the participant. It is incumbent upon each participant to immediately reject any attempt to assist, follow or escort. It is permissible for a participant who is still competing to run with other participants who are still competing. 4. Runners are expected to follow the directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities. 5. The Ironman Los Cabos run course and finish line will close 17 hours after the last athlete entered the water at the start. FINISHING TIME CUT OFF IS 17 HOURS. Even if you finish the race while the course and finish line are still open, BUT your finishing time is over 17 Hours, you will be given a DNF. Runners still on the course after that time will be given the opportunity to unofficially finish the race, upon the sole discretion of race organizers and public authorities.
FINISH LINE POLICY Friends and/or family members are not permitted to cross the finish line or enter the finish chute with participating athletes. This policy will allow each competitor adequate time to celebrate their accomplishment without interfering with other finishers and ensure the safety of all participants, volunteers and fans. Athletes who choose not to respect the policy will receive an automatic disqualification (DQ). EVENT SANCTION Mexican Triathlon Federation (FMTRI) will sanction the Ford Ironman Los Cabos and the event will abide by their rules and their officials. Any abuse of marshals, race officials or volunteers is grounds for immediate disqualification. RULES APPLYING TO ALL SEGMENTS OF RACE It is the athlete s responsibility to know all aspects of the swim, bike and run. 1. Participants are expected to follow directions and instructions of all race officials and public authorities. 2. Course marshals shall have authority to disqualify any contestant. 3. Medical personnel shall have ULTIMATE and FINAL authority to remove a contestant from the race if the contestant is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury or death. Medical transport of any contestant will result in disqualification. 4. No participant can use a Performance Enhancing drug or procedure. All doping processes and violations will be handled in strict accordance to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code. A list of banned substances is available at: http://www.wada-ama.org/en/ dynamic.ch2?pagecategory.id+370, also known as the WADA Prohibited List. Participants may be requested to undergo drug testing before and after the event. If you are requested to do so, you hereby agree to abide by such testing procedures. 5. The Medical Control Rules set forth by FMTRI, in harmony with WADA regulations and policies on banned substances, will be binding on all participants. In addition, other rules and regulations, even if not yet recognized by the WADA, may be instituted, which if such occurs, you agree to abide by. 6. Should any participant have an Adverse Analytical Finding according to the WADA code, all procedures with regards to handling of the sample, notification, testing of the B Sample, adjudication and suspensions will be performed in accordance with the WADA code. 7. Fraud, theft, abusive treatment of volunteers or others and acts of poor sportsmanship are grounds for immediate disqualification and will result in contestant being suspended from competing in any IRONMAN event in the future. 8. If an athlete decides to withdraw from the race at any time, it is the responsibility of the contestant to report to the timing tent located at the finish line and turn in their bib number and timing chip immediately. It is essential that race officials know where contestants are on the course at all times. Failure to comply after withdrawing from the race may result in contestant being prevented from competing in any IRONMAN event in the future.
9. Ironman Los Cabos reserves the right to make rule changes at any time provided all athletes are notified in writing and/or at the pre-race athlete briefings meetings. 10. As an FMTRI-sanctioned race, the Ford Ironman Los Cabos will subscribe to FMTRI rules specifically, professional athletes may not win age group awards and age group athletes are not eligible for prize money. 11. Communication devices of any type are strictly prohibited during competition. Use of such devices may result in disqualification. 12. IRONMAN does not allow the transfer of an athlete s registration to another; no exceptions will be made to this rule. Any attempt to transfer registration will result in disqualification and suspension from future participation in any Ironman event. PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED DIVISION RULES Supplemental rules and regulations pertaining to the Physically Challenged division are consistent with FMTRI rules. Swim 1. IRONMAN reserves the right to seed contestant at the swim start (i.e., early start, late start, designated wave, etc.). 2. Athlete may use wetsuit during competition. Each athlete must obtain approval from IRONMAN prior to the race for all swimwear and accessories to be used during the swim. Any change thereafter will be grounds for disqualification. The use of any flotation devices is prohibited unless otherwise approved by IRONMAN. Bike 1. Cycling conduct and specifications are consistent with FMTRI rules. 2. Hand cycles are allowed. Race officials reserve the right to reject any bike not meeting safety standards. 3. Equipment must otherwise conform to all other general rules for bicycles as it pertains to the Ironman competition, including no add-on device(s) that may reduce wind resistance or enhance aerodynamics of the bicycle/hand cycle, regardless of any secondary benefit. 4. Participant is required to maintain control of his/her bicycle/hand cycle and to operate at a reasonable speed so as not to threaten the safety and well being of aid station volunteers, other competitors, race officials and spectators. Operation of a bicycle/hand cycle in a dangerous or reckless manner will be grounds for disqualification. 5. A CPSC-approved helmet is required during the entire hand cycle (bike) segment including in and out of the transition area. Any athlete riding without an approved helmet or chinstrap not fastened will be disqualified. 6. DRAFTING IS PROHIBITED.
Run 1. Running conduct and specifications are consistent with FMTRI rules. 2. Athletes are required to comply with the same equipment safety inspection for the run portion of the event as is required for the bicycle/hand cycle portion. Standard racing chairs shall be used. 3. A CPSC-approved helmet is required during the entire wheelchair (run) segment including in and out of the transition area. Any athlete riding without an approved helmet or chinstrap not fastened will be disqualified. RACE TIMING The race will officially end 17 hours after the age group swim start. Aid station stops, transitions, etc., will be included in your total elapsed time. Splits will be recorded for each segment of the race. The following cutoff times apply for each segment of the race. Swim: 2 hours and 20 minutes after the swim start. Any athlete still in the water after this time will be disqualified and removed from the race. Bike: 10 hours and 30 minutes after the swim start. Any athlete still on the bike after this time will be disqualified and removed from the race. Run: 17 hours after the swim start. Any athlete still on the run after this time will be disqualified. The race will be timed with the chip. Your responsibilities as a competitor include: 1. When you pick up your race packet and timing chip at athlete check-in, stop by the chip verification table to ensure that your correct name shows up on the computer screen. 2. You must wear your timing chip at all times while you are racing. Fasten it to either ankle with the Velcro strap provided before the swim start and leave it on until after you finish the run. You may apply Vaseline around your ankle. It will not affect the chip. Volunteers will help you remove the chip at the finish line. 3. If you do not start the race on Sunday, you are still responsible for returning the chip to race management. Chips should be returned to the address indicated in it s envelope. 4. If you drop out or are pulled from the race at any time, turn your chip in to a race official. Failure to do so may disqualify you from participating in future IRONMAN events. It is essential that we know where you are on the course at all times for your safety and our peace of mind. If you are transported to any medical station, the medical staff will take responsibility for your chip. 5. Your race chip is a loaner. By picking up your race number and chip, you are guaranteeing that you will return the chip to race management, or you will be billed on your credit card $100 USD for its replacement. 6. If you lose your timing chip during the event, you are responsible for a replacement at the following location: timing tent next to the finish line gantry. If you lose your timing chip while on the run course, notify a timing official immediately after crossing the finish line. 7. Failure to wear your timing chip on race day, return your chip after the event or pay the replacement cost of your lost chip may disqualify you from future IRONMAN events. No chip = no time
BICYCLE AND GEAR BAGS RECOVERY You are required to reclaim your bicycle and bike and run gear bags at the second transition area (T2) after the race (Sunday 5:00 p.m. Monday 1:00 a.m.). You must have your athlete wristband on for entry into the transition area. There will not be event provided shuttle bus service from T2 to host hotels after the race, you may get a taxi right next to the T2, please note that some of the host hotels are along the race course, you may expect delays to get to your destination. MEDICAL There will be medical staff and facilities throughout the race course. Trained individuals will be stationed along the swim course (in boats and on rescue boards) to assist you in case of an emergency. Additionally, there will be a primary medical aid station at the finish, as well as mobile medical teams roaming the course. Over half of the visits occur after participants have finished the race. Please do not leave the finish area until you and your friends are sure you are okay, until you can drink without vomiting and stand without dizziness. The medical aid station at finish line will officially close 18 hours after the swim start. All athletes seeking medical attention after that time will be referred to local emergency room facilities. All medical expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of the athlete and not Ironman Los Cabos. Particular dangers include dehydration, hyponatremia, sunburn, exhaustion and injuries sustained from accidents. Please ask for medical help if you have the slightest hint you may need it. You will not be penalized for receiving a medical evaluation. You will be withdrawn from the race only if you require transportation, IV fluids or if medical personnel feel your continued participation could result in serious harm or death. During events of extreme endurance, the body s pain threshold is raised, and you may be in more trouble than you realize. The medical personnel will do all they can to keep you in the race and assure a safe finish. Also, please be attentive when taking water, sports drink or other supplies from volunteers when you re on your bike to avoid the possibility of accident or injury to yourself or another. Please trim your fingernails and toenails prior to the start of the race to avoid injury to other athletes. Be especially careful to rinse your goggles of any excess defogger solutions to avoid eye irritation. If you spend three months prior to the event in a climate cooler than Los Cabos, we suggest you consider an acclimation period in Los Cabos before the race. The chance of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can be reduced significantly by a proper period of acclimation. Stay with your familiar and proven routine regarding training, nutrition and equipment, especially just prior to the race. This also applies to pre-race dietary intake and medications. It is recommended you avoid an extreme elimination diet. Adequate salt intake during training and during the event is especially important. If you are taking any medications, or have any medical problem that may influence your performance or your treatment in the event of an injury, advise us of all necessary details well in advance of race day. Failure to do so will result in suspension of participation in future IRONMAN events. You are solely responsible for avoiding medications that appear on the list of banned substances as determined from WADA. Feedback from previous IRONMAN contestants indicates we can never over emphasize the importance of hydrating prior to and during the event. Ford Ironman Los Cabos Chief. Physician recommends you begin hydrating heavily several days before the race and drink enough water so your urine is clear, colorless and copious by race day.
AID STATIONS Throughout the bike course, there will be nine (9) aid stations which will be located near KM 10, 20, 34, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90 of every lap to supply you with Gatorade regular formula (lemon-lime and orange flavor) in ready-to-drink sport-top bottles, water, Bars, Fuel 2go Gel, ice, oranges and bananas. Be sure to toss empty bike bottles and sports nutrition wrappers at the drop targets immediately prior to each aid station. Water bottles will be exchanged at the aid stations. Individual bottles will not be returned to athletes. On the run course, aid stations will be located approximately every kilometer and will offer Gatorade regular formula (lemon-lime and orange flavor), water, Pepsi, Bars, Fuel 2Go Gel, ice, oranges, bananas, pretzels and mosquito repellent. There will be portable toilets at each of the aid stations at bike and run course. POST RACE SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY On race day, the team will offer complimentary 10-minute post-race massages at the recovery zone. AWARDS CEREMONY Each athlete will receive complimentary entry (athlete wristband), for the awards ceremony, Monday, October 26th 6:00 8:00 p.m. at Puerto Paraiso Mall, Cabos san Lucas. Please do not remove the wristband prior to the ceremony or you will be denied entry. There will not be event transportation for this activity. RACE PHOTOGRAPHY Finisher Pix is proud to have been selected as the Official Photographers for the event and will photograph all athletes and make these photos available on the event web site a few days after the event. So what do you need to do? 1. Be sure to have your race / bib number visible at all times 2. Raise your arms and SMILE when you cross the finish line! Best of luck and we ll see you at the finish line!
QUALIFYING FOR THE 2016 IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Fifty (40) qualifying slots for the 2016 Ironman World Championship will be awarded to the top professional and age group finishers. Please review the table at the event site for the projected slot allocation by category. Final slot allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of official starters. 2. Look at the preliminary results after the race to know if you have qualified to compete at the Ironman World Championship, if so, you must assist to SLOT ALLOCATION meeting. Slot Allocation Monday, October 26th, 4:00 5:30 p.m. Place: Puerto Paraiso Mall, Cabo San Lucas. You must claim your slot in-person. Please be prepared to pay the $775.00 USD on line registration plus activation fee (Active) with credit or debit cards ONLY. No cash, personal or traveler checks will be accepted. Any unclaimed slots will be rolled down to the next eligible present finishers. Rolldown Monday, October 26th, 5:30 p.m. Place: Puerto Paraiso Mall, Cabo San Lucas. 1. The athlete must be present at the roll down to accept the slot. If the athlete is not present to accept the slot, the slot will be forfeited to another athlete. 2. A slot will roll down to the next person (same gender) in a designated age group if the athlete originally earning the slot is not present or has declined the slot. 3. Slots must be rolled down within the same age group and gender. 4. Should any slot(s) roll down through an entire age group without being claimed, the slot (s) will be assigned to the age group within that gender having the largest number of athletes. 5. Age group slots may not be assigned to pros and pro slots may not be assigned to age groups. NO EXCEPTIONS. 6. If an athlete wins a slot, that slot must be used in the year it is assigned. 7. If an athlete wins a slot, they must pay all world championship entry fees at your qualifying event. 8. The race organization reserves the right to recall any slots that may have been awarded in error.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2016 IRONMAN LOS CABOS Online registration for next year s Ford Ironman Los Cabos (October, 2016) will be available on www.ironmanloscabos.com beginning at 12:00 p.m. central time on Monday, October 26th There will be no onsite registration. Please consider that the 2015 event SOLD OUT the entries many months before the event date. LOST & FOUND We highly recommend that you mark your gear with your bib number, as Ironman Los Cabos is not responsible for any lost items. For luggage lost while traveling, please contact your airline. Good Luck!