FAQ’s
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Tri Classic Specific FAQ’s
Swim Course Questions
Can I pre-swim the course?
No, unfortunately the NTC boat channel is not an area that is open for public swimming. We’re fortunate to be able to use the channel for the race, so we respectfully request that participants of the race adhere to the “no swimming” rule and do not pre-swim the channel prior to race day. There will be time, prior to the start of the race, on Saturday morning for a swim warm-up in the channel.
Can I wear a wetsuit during the swim?
Yes, the use of a wetsuit during the swim is both allowed and encouraged.
Can I use a snorkel during the swim? What about fins or paddles?
Because the use of a snorkel is actually a hindrance to swimming ability, the use of a snorkel is allowed during the race. However, because the use of fins or paddles would provide an advantage, both fins and paddles are not permitted during the race.
If I am allergic to Latex, can I wear your swim caps?
Nope, our swim caps are Latex caps. If you are allergic to Latex, please wear your own swim cap; it is okay if your cap color does not match the color of your assigned swim wave.
Bike Course Questions
I heard there is a hill in the Navy Base portion of the bike course, can I pre-ride it?
Due to the heightened security in and around Naval Base Point Loma, no pre-riding of the course will be allowed. Also, on race day, no civilian spectators will be allowed on the Base, only athletes and race support vehicles. We understand that many athletes prefer to preview a bike course, but please understand that we are very fortunate to be able to use Naval Base Point Loma for the bike portion of the San Diego Triathlon Classic and ask that you respect the wishes of the Base both prior to, and during, race day.
Is there an aid station on the bike course?
Yes, there will be an aid station providing bottles of water just past the McCleland hill on the Naval Base Point Loma portion of the bike course. This is at approximately 4.3 miles (lap one) and 14.5 miles (lap two) into the bike course.
How many laps are there on the bike course?
There are two laps for participants completing the Olympic distance and one lap for participants completing the Sprint distance.
Run Course Questions
Is there an aid station on the run course?
There will be aid stations at approximately mile 0.0, mile 1.5, mile 2.4 on lap one, as well as mile 3.1, mile 4.6, and mile 5.5 on lap two.. These aid stations will provide water, sport drink, and energy gels.
How many laps are there on the run course?
There are two laps for participants completing the Olympic distance and one lap for participants completing the Sprint distance.
Relay Questions
We’re doing a relay, how do the transitions work?
All members of your relay team will have a wristband, so you each will have access to the transition area. However, you will only have one timing chip for the whole team, which you will need to hand-off to each team member prior to their leg of the race. The handoff MUST take place at your spot at the transition rack.
The swimmer will begin the race with the timing chip on, will complete the swim and run into the transition area. Once in transition, at the rack where the cyclist’s bike is hanging, he or she will remove the timing chip and give it to the cyclist. The cyclist will put the timing chip on, grab his or her bike, run out of transition, mount his or her bike and complete the bike course. Upon returning from the bike course, the cyclist will dismount, run his or her bike back to the transition rack, and rack his or her bike. Then he or she will remove the timing chip and give it to the runner. The runner will put the timing chip on and run out of transition to complete the run course.
If you would like to finish as a team, the swimmer and cyclist may meet the runner at the Lap 2 / Finish split, just before the finishing chute, to run the final leg of the race together. Each one of you will receive a finisher’s medal.
Expo Questions
Oh, no! I suddenly cannot attend the expo, can someone else pick-up my race packet?
Unfortunately, due to the USAT insurance requirements, only you may pick-up your race packet. We need to verify your ID, as well as have you personally sign additional waivers for USAT, the US Navy, and Moment Sporting Events.
If you cannot pick-up your packet on Friday, you must pay $10 for late packet pick-up on race morning. If you have not pre-paid for VIP packet pick-up with your registration, you must bring $10 (cash only) with you on race morning.
If you arrive at packet pick-up on race morning without the fee in-hand or having pre-paid VIP, you will not be allowed to race.
My t-shirt does not fit the way I expected, can I exchange it for a different size?
If there are t-shirts remaining after all participants have picked-up their race materials, you may exchange your t-shirt. Please visit the registration tent on race day to exchange your t-shirt. And don’t forget to bring the t-shirt you want to exchange with you!
