IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai 2017 - Race Briefing
Registration Jumeirah Public Beach IRONMAN Village Wednesday, 9.00 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Thursday, 10.00 a.m. 7.30 p.m. Friday, CLOSED
Content of Registration Pack Race Number Swim Cap Helmet Stickers Bike Sticker Bag Stickers Transition Bags Athlete Wristband Tattoos (optional) Get your timing chip at the bike Check-In!
Contents of Registration Pack Relay Teams 2 Race Numbers (Biker / Runner) 1 Swim Cap Helmet Stickers Bike Sticker Bag Stickers 3 Athlete Wristbands Ask for additional Race Bags (if deemed necessary) Get your timing chip at the Bike Check-In!
After Registration... Medical information Backside of Race Bib Emergency contact details (NOT you or someone else who is racing!) If you choose to drop out of the race, make sure you inform an IRONMAN team member
After Registration... Bike Race number on: Seat post
After Registration... Helmet Race numbers on: Front of Helmet Each side of the helmet
After Registration Race numbers on your 3 bags (blue/ red/ white) Hand in your white bag before you start. This bag is for your after-race clothing.
After Registration Wristband must be worn all times after registering! Access to: IRONMAN 70.3 Athletes Awards Banquet Transition Area Swim Start IRONMAN 70.3 Relay Athletes Finish Area
Bike Check-In (THURSDAY 26th January) Check-in times: 12.00 3.00pm 5.00 8.00pm PRO & AWA Age Group & Relay ATTENTION Check-in is possible during these times ONLY
Bike Check-In Process Process Race Number Stickers must be on your helmet and bike Get in line (in front of the check-in entrance) You must wear your helmet, strap fastened No sunglasses Have your race number ready Bags: You MUST check-in your blue AND your red bag with your bike Access on Race Morning
Route to Bike Check-In Age Group Tri Club Relay Red Bags Changing Tent Blue Bags Timing Chip Collection 1920 101 PRO Bike Racks PRO & AWA
Check-In Bike Helmet Blue/Red bag Race number Stay in transition You have access to your Blue and Red bag on Race Morning
Swim Practice Thursday 9.30 11.30am at Jumeirah Beach Swim safety crew will be present, but swim practice at own risk! Registered athletes with wristband and official swim cap ONLY
TriClub Program IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai is the 1 st of the 17 Qualifying Races of the EMEA TriClub Championship Series 2017 You are racing for a TriClub? TriClub Desk in front of Registration Check that you and your club is listed TriClub Village on Race day Area next to Expo along Run Course For club members & supporters Bring Flags, Banners & tents Built up Race day morning Benefits onsite TriClub Logo on Race Bib & Tattoos Special Silver TriClub Swim Cap Clubs have bib numbers together Awards & Qualification TriClub Result list after the race TOP3 clubs awarded on stage Qualification for Championship Final
TriClub Program
Race Day
Parking - Parking - Venue
Race Day Morning... Don t forget your timing chip or official swim cap Put the timing chip on your left ankle Don t change your Race Plan! Wake up early!
Race Day Morning... Transition opens at 05.00 a.m. entrance to swim start opens at 05.30 a.m. Check your bags and race equipment again Inflate your tyres if needed Memorize your route through transition (for after the swim and for after the bike) Get into your wetsuit Transition closes at 06.45 a.m.
White Street Wear Drop Off Transition Zone At entrance to Jumeriah Beach Hotel No Floor Pumps Pick-up in the Registration Tent
Changeover for Relay Teams There will be a designated area outside the Transition Zone Timing chip must be handed over to the next Relay Athlete The timing chip must be handed over in designated Relay Zone Be cautious inside the transition zone when entering/exiting, so you do not interfere with other athletes
Flow through Transition Bike Relay Handover Swim Out Run Relay Handover Bag Drop Red Bags Changing Tent Blue Bags Bag Drop Run Out Bike Out/In
Swim Point to point Distance: 1.9 km Cut-off: 1 Hour 10 Min Time starts when you cross the start timing mat
Swim Course Official water temperature announced on Race Morning 06:00 in T1 No race number for the swim No gloves are allowed No compression socks are allowed Warm-up in designated area
Swim Start Rolling Start Please follow the instructions of the volunteers Self-seeding according to your estimated swim time Process of the Start Wait in the pre-start area according to your swim time Listen to the instructions given by the announcer Move slowly Don t stop at the shore line Your race time starts only when you cross the timing mat
Swim Start Start Procedure 07.00 Pro Male Start 07.03 Pro Female Start 07.10 A.G Start according to estimated swim time Rolling Start Procedure 6 pens 6 Athletes start at a time Follow the count down
Swim Start Warm-Up <25 min 25-30 min 30 35 min 35-40 min Sign < 25 40 45 min 45 50 min PRO START 50 55 min 55 1hr min > 1hr min
Swim Bike Grab your blue bag Get changed in the tent (male and female changing separated) Fasten the helmet strap Take your bike out of the rack Push your bike to the exit of transition Only get on the bike after the Mount Line It is prohibited to cycle with your upper-body uncovered
Flow through Transition Bag Drop Red Bags Changing Tent Blue Bags Swim Out Bag Drop Run Out Bike Out/In
Bike Course Distance: 90 km Climb: 220 m Cut-Off Swim & Bike: 5.30 hrs After YOUR start time Cut-Off Times Bike 49 km 11.15 a.m. 68 km 12.00 p.m.
Bike Tech Support Support Aid Station 1 & 3 2 Cars & 2 MC roaming the course Wheels, Tubes (Clincher & Tubular), Tires, Cables and basic tools First Come First Serve Be self-sustainable Post Race go to BeSport at EXPO and pay for the assitance given
Aid Stations (Bike) 50m Trash drop off P 4 Water High 5 drinks Gels Bars Penalty Box 400m before T2 Bananas 3 High 5 drinks 1 Water Toilet 50m 2 Trash drop off
Bike Run Get-off your bike before the Dismount line Rack your bike Grab your red bag Get changed in the tent DO NOT REMOVE HELMET BEFORE RACKING YOUR BIKE
Flow through Transition Bag Drop Red Bags Changing Tent Blue Bags Swim Out Bag Drop Run Out Bike Out/In
Run Course Loops: 3 Distance: 21.1 km Elevation: 10 m Cut-Off swim+bike+run: 8.30 hrs after YOUR start time 3 loops
Aid Stations (Run) Sponges Water High 5 drinks High5 Gels Oranges Coke Red Bull Salty Snacks High 5 drinks Water Toilet
Regulations Rules & Regulations
Rules and Regulations Drafting is forbidden Minimum distance between athletes: 12 metres You must overtake within 25 seconds. The passed athlete must fall back within 25 seconds No blocking! Stay right, pass left!
Rules and Regulations Litter Drop areas are located max. 50 metres before and max. 50 metres after the bike aid stations. NO littering is tolerated outside these areas DQ NO relieving in public Carrying music players and GoPro Cameras on the bike course will lead to an immediate disqualification Mobile phones must not be used on the course
Penalties Yellow card: Stop-and-Go at the penalty box Blue card: 5 minute penalty at the penalty box Red card: immediate disqualification 3 x Blue cards will lead to a DQ
BIKE - Penalties = Stop-and-Go in Penalty Box = 5 minutes Penalty in Penalty Box = 3 x blue = disqualification = disqualification
Penalty Box Process Tell the referee which card you were shown Follow the instructions of the referee If you don t go to the penalty box DQ Penalty box location 400m before transition Penalty
Protests Appeal & Protest A referee s decision is final: Protests You have to use the official protest-form (available at the Info-Point in the EXPO) You have to deposit a 200 DHA protest fee You have to contact the Chief Marshal at the Info-Point (Friday 4:00pm 5:00pm or depending on availability) Protests must be submitted at the info-point before 5:00pm Friday 27th January
Rules and Regulations Running Any outside assistance and/ or mobile escort/ coaching is forbidden No headsets or headphones No running with uncovered body NO relieving in public Overall cut-off times from when you cross the start timing mat Swim: 1 hour 10 minutes Swim & bike: 5 hours 30 minutes Swim, bike and run: 8 hours 30 minutes
Finish line It is not allowed to run down the finish line with friends, relatives or children = DISQUALIFICATION
Finish Area Medal Massage Showers Toilets Food & Beverages Finisher shirt White Street Wear bags at Reg. Tent
Check-Out Check-Out times 1.30 p.m. 6.00 p.m Please do not take the stickers off your bike Keep you Bib nr. on until you have checked out your bike CHIP COLLECTION AT BIKE CHECK-OUT
Awards Ceremony 7.30 p.m. Award Ceremony at Jumeirah Beach Hotel Opening Ceremony Awards Ceremony
Slot Allocation 8.15 p.m. after the Awards Ceremony Allocation of 35 starting slots for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship Chattanooga, Tennese (USA) September 9th, 2017 You must be present to accept your slot Provide photo ID and athlete wristband Starting fee must be paid by credit card at this time US$ 425.- + 8% Active Fee
Photo and TV FinisherPix www.finisherpix.com Race and finish line photos can can be viewed, selected and ordered online
After Show Party Mahiki Club 27th Jan 10.30PM
We wish you... Good Luck!