Indianapolis Sprint Triathlon Series

For the INDIANAPOLIS SPRINT TRIATHLON on SATURDAY August 25

As of Wednesday, August 22nd - The event has SOLD OUT!

Confirmation Page

Volunteers Needed

Is it safe to swim at Eagle Creek?
We have received a few calls regarding the quality of the water at Eagle Creek Reservoir (due to the dry, hot weather). The reservoir is tested regularly by the Marion Co. Health Dept.  At this time (August 14), everything is fine!
Updated Info - click here

Eagle Creek Park is located on the Northwest side of Indianapolis.
The park is located off of 56th street next to I-465.

Go to map of park

All participants must enter the park from the 56th Street entrance. You will ENTER INTO THE PARK. . Once in the park you will follow signs to the parking area and then walk your gear to the transition area (about 1/2 mile).

Please, please, please - PARK IN THE PARK!

PARK POLICY - All cars entering the park will be charged $4 (up to 6 people in a car).

Please do NOT park in the area next to Reed Road next on the southside of 56th Street - this area is now a soccer complex. Thank you!

If you arrive from the South side of Indianapolis, you should exit I-465 at the 56th Street exit, then turn left and drive just less than a mile to the park on your right. If you are arriving from the North side, there is no 56th Street exit from I-465. The easiest thing to do is to drive south to 38th Street then turn left and get back on I-465 North to 56th Street exit. From there, turn left and go less than a mile to the park (on your right).

All participants are encouraged to pick up their packet on Friday the day before, from 5 to 8 PM . The location for packet pick-up is at Dick's Sporting Goods on the Northwest side (near West 86th and I-465). EVERYONE MUST BRING A PHOTO ID to show!  You MUST pick up your own packet - you CANNOT pick up a friend or teammate's packet.. If you are a member of USA Triathlon, you MUST bring your USA Triathlon license with you to packet pick-up. If you would like to purchase a year's membership into USA Triathlon it will cost $39.00. To those beginners, if you do not want to purchase a full year membership you are not required to do so - you have already paid the extra $10.00 to cover the single event license. Race morning packet pick-up will be from 6:30 - 7:15 AM at the race site.

For more information on USA Triathlon Call 1-719-597-9090 or go to www.USATRIATHLON.org

All participants must attend the pre-race meeting scheduled for 7:30 AM in the transition area. This meeting will review the latest update with the course and rules. All participants are strongly encouraged to be checked in and have their gear set up in the transition area before this time. Do NOT arrive to the race site at 7:30 AM as it will be too late!

THE SWIM START 

In order to help eliminate congestion on the course, we will separate entrants with four waves. The following is the tentative schedule for the event:

1. Each swimmer must wear a swim cap provided by the race organizers.

2. USAT Rules state that if the water temperature is between 79-84o you may wear a wet suit, however you will not be eligible for awards or be ranked (you will not be listed in the results). If the water temperature is 78o or below, wetsuits are allowed. If the water temperature is 84o or above, no wet suits are allowed.

3. No fins, paddles, floatation devices or buoyancy suits of any kind allowed.

4. Swim goggles or face masks may be worn.

5. No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. Course is adequately patrolled by safety vessels and surf board paddlers.

6. If official assistance is rendered during the swim, the swimmer shall be disqualified. Water safety personnel have the authority to disqualify individuals if they hang onto water vessels or are moving too slowly.

1. The end of your handle bars must have plugs in them.

2. Absolutely no drafting of another bike or vehicle is allowed. This is an individual endurance event. Enforcement of the drafting rules will be monitored by marshals on motorcycles and additional cyclists. The draft zone is 2 meters wide by 7 meters long. Once you enter this zone you have 15 seconds to pass through or back out.

3. CPSC, ANSI or Snell approved helmets are required at all times while on the bike. Chin strap must be buckled at all times.

4. No outside help is allowed.

5. Each participant will be individually responsible for repair and maintenance of own bike. The BIKE WAVE is the official bike maintenance store.

6. All participants must follow directions of course officials and public authorities. Do not cross the double center line of the road or you will be DQ'd.

7. Each participant must affix a bike number (provided to you at packet pick-up) to the bike frame. Each participant must wear their race number, with tear-off tags affixed to the front of his/her clothes during the run.

8. Bikes must be positioned in the correct bike racks before and after the bike section. No glass containers are allowed in the transition area.

9. You must stay to the right side of the road at all time unless to pass. If you do not stay right you may be called for BLOCKING which will result in a time penalty.

1. The USA Triathlon competitive rules will be enforced. It is the participant's responsibility to know the rules of the sport.

2. Course marshals shall have the authority to penalize and disqualify participants.

3. Medical personnel shall have ultimate and final authority to remove a participant from the race if the participant is judged by the medical personnel to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury. Medical transportation of any participant will result in automatic disqualification.

4. Headphones and headsets are not to be worn at anytime.

5. Good sportsmanlike conduct will be demanded of all participants. Fraud, theft, and acts of grossly unsportsmanlike conduct are grounds for immediate disqualification.

Play hard, play fair... everyone wins!

The transition area will be the entire lower parking lot near the beachhouse. The transition area will be fenced off and only participants and race officials will be allowed inside this area. Bike racks will be set up with participants assigned to the racks by sex and age group. You must return your bike to the assigned rack before you begin the run.

The transition area is secured at 7 AM and will be disbanded at 10:00 AM. The race organization is not responsible for bikes and equipment left in the transition area after 10:00 AM.

Teams may consist of 2 or 3 members. Teams will compete in a relay format (one swimmer, one biker, one runner). Teams will have separate area in the transition area, look for sign on race morning. Each team must exchange a tree limb no shorter than 8 feet long during the event ...... just kidding, actually the exchange will be transfering the ankle strap with the Champion Chip on it. Awards will be presented to the top three teams in three categories: All male, all female, mixed.

Great awards will be provided by some of the sponsors. As always a few fun awards will also be given out.

   The Bike Wave will be on site to help you with your cycling needs.

POST RACE PARTY

Nothing But Noodles will provide a post race meal for all participants following the event. The location will be the beach house area near the finish line.

Send them our way...call 317-733-3300 -  all volunteers receive a cool shirt and post race eats!

Map of swim course

Map of bike course

Map of run course

Looking for a WETSUIT for those cool water swims? Check out the BIKE WAVE store

Gear Check List - got it all?
Tips for Beginners from Active.com
 

Refund/Transfer Policy

Contest - NEW! - Give us your best answer to the following two questions - we'll read the best few at the awards ceremony - winner will get a gift certificate to DICK'S

Question: HOW MANY TRIATHLETES DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A LIGHT BULB?

 Question: How Hot is it?!   It's so hot.....(fill in the blank)

See you on the 23rd!