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ATHLETE GUIDE 2016

August 20 & 21

ATHLETE GUIDE 2019ATHLETE GUIDE 2016

August 20 & 21

LURAY DUATHLONS

August 18 & 19www.LurayTriathlon.com

ATHLETE GUIDE 2

WELCOME TO LURAY DUATHLON!

From the Race DirectorDear Duathlete,

Welcome to the 2nd annual Luray Duathlon in Luray, Virginia. We are excited to have you join us this year for another memorable event! Our elite and top amateur athletes will go head-to-head each day in what will make for exciting races to watch and fast finish times.

Training for the Luray Duathlon requires significant commitment, hard work and sacrifice. All of us at the Luray Triathlon & Duathlon want you to have a positive race experience and will be doing everything possible to help you reach the finish line.

I’d like to personally thank the citizens of the Town of Luray and County of Page for embracing this special event and for being such graceful and accommodating hosts.

I would also like to thank all of the volunteers, businesses, non-profits and race staff who help make this race a fun, safe and welcoming experience for you. Without our team, we simply could not do the event. Please take a second to thank a few of our volunteers on race weekend—they will appreciate it.

Good luck on race day!

Ken RacineRace Director

LURAY DUATHLONS

CONTENTS2 Welcome to Luray Duathlon!

3 Schedule of Events

4 Pre-Race Information Physical Addresses

Directions to Lake Arrowhead

Lodging

Training for the Triathlon

Personal Safety

5 Race Weekend InformationAthlete Packet Pickup

Your Three Race Numbers

Race Day Parking

Race Morning Procedure

Relay Teams

Spectators

7 Race Site Map

8 Transition Area Map

9 The RacesThe Swim

The Bike

The Run

Course Cutoff Times

10 International Duathlon Course Map (Saturday)

11 Sprint Duathlon Course Map (Sunday)

12 Post-Race InformationPost-Race Food

Awards

Prize Purse

Race Results

Lost and Found

Race Photographs

13 USA Triathlon Rules & SanctioningWater Temperature Rules

Commonly Violated Bike Rules

Commonly Violated Run Rules

USA Triathlon Aging Up Policy

USA Triathlon Sanctioning

More Information

14 Sponsors

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

START END EVENT LOCATION

3:30 PM 7 PM Packet Pickup Appalachian Outfitters (Downtown)

4:30 PM 5:30 PMOptional Transitions Clinic and Race Q&A

Race Site—Start Area

5 PM 6 PM Optional Open Water Swim Practice Race Site—Start Area

Hawksbill Brewery Downtown

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17


6 AM 7:30 AM International Packet Pickup Race Site—Modern Woodmen Shelter

6 AM 7:45 AM International Bike Check-in Race Site—Transition Area

7:50 AM 7:55 AM Pre-race Safety Briefing Race Site—Start Area

8 AMInternational Tri & Du Race Starts(see wave assignment for your start time)

Race Site—Start

12 PM 12:45 PM *International Awards Ceremony Race Site—Race Announcer

3:30 PM 6 PM Sprint Packet Pickup Appalachian Outfitters (Downtown)

4:30 PM 5:30 PMOptional Transitions Clinic and Race Q&A

Race Site—Start Area

5 PM 6 PM Optional Open Water Swim Practice Race Site—Start Area


SUNDAY, AUGUST 18


6 AM 7:30 AM Sprint Packet Pickup Race Site—Modern Woodmen Shelter

6 AM 7:45 AM Sprint Bike Check-in Race Site—Transition Area

7:50 AM 7:55 AM Pre-race Safety Briefing Race Site—Start Area

8 AMSprint Race Tri & Du Race Starts(see wave assignment for your start time)

Race Site—Start

11:30 AM 12:15 PM *Sprint Awards Ceremony Race Site—Race Announcer


You have the option of picking up your Sprint race packet on Friday night when checking in for the International Race for those of you doing the double.

*Awards ceremony times are approximate and will depend on our finishing athletes.


PRE-RACE INFORMATIONPHYSICAL ADDRESSESRace Site:Lake Arrowhead Park 265 Lake Arrowhead Rd Luray, VA 22835 Web: www.townofluray.com

Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up:Appalachian Outfitters 2 West Main St., Luray, VA 22835 Web: www.appalachianoutfittersluray.com

DIRECTIONS TO LAKE ARROWHEAD

The following directions are from downtown Luray (intersection of Hwy 340 and Main St.) to Lake Arrowhead:

• Travel East on Main St. (US-211 Business) forapproximately 0.5 miles.

• Take a right onto Reservoir Avenue. Reservoir Avenuewill become Fairview Rd after 1 mile. Continue tofollow Fairview for 1.7 miles to stop sign.

• Take a right onto Brookstone Rd, and then an immediateleft onto Valleyburg Rd. Continue to follow Valleyburg(becomes Lake Arrowhead Drive) for 1.3 miles toLake Arrowhead Park on the left.

Driving directions can also be found at: www.luraytriathlon.com.

LODGING

There are a number of lodging options available in and around Luray including hotels, cabins, B&B’s and campgrounds. Please visit the Chamber of Commerce website (www.luraypage.com) for a complete list or contact them at: 1-888-743-3915.

Camping is available at the race site (Lake Arrowhead Park). Reservations are required. Each tent is $20 per tent per night. One tent permitted per site. TENT-ONLY campground. No RV’s will be permitted of any kind. Make reservations by visiting the Lodging menu on the Luray website.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Athletes may only swim in Lake Arrowhead during open swim practice times on Friday and Saturday of race weekend from 5–6 PM and pre-race for warm up starting at 7:30 AM.

Swimming in Lake Arrowhead outside of these designated times may result in disqualification.

When training on the bike course, please ride single file, bike on the right side of the road (with traffic) and obey all traffic rules. When training on the run course, please run on the left side of the road (facing traffic). Please be courteous to the local residents as they will be the ones supporting you on race day.

RESPECT LURAY

We have always been welcomed by the town of Luray. Our athletes have always respected the community by not littering and treating residents with respect. Please help us keep that tradition going so that we can enjoy the Luray Triathlon and Duathlon for many years to come.

We have received complaints of riders not following Virginia law on riding your bike on VA roads. Here are some laws to be aware of:

-Persons riding bicycles on a highway shall not ride morethan two abreast. Persons riding two abreast shall notimpede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic,shall move into a single file formation as quickly as ispracticable when being overtaken from the rear by a fastermoving vehicle, and, on a laned roadway, shall ride in asingle lane.

-Ride as close as safely practicable to the right curb or edgeof the roadway

Please consult this link of VA rules: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter8/section46.2-905

https://www.appalachianoutfittersluray.com/


RACE WEEKEND INFORMATIONATHLETE PACKET PICKUP

Please bring a photo ID with you to pick up your race packet. NO PHOTO ID = NO RACE!!! If you are under 18 without a photo ID, your parent or guardian may show their photo ID.

You have the option of picking up your packet either the day before or the morning of each event. If you plan to pick up your packet on race morning, please arrive no later than 7 AM so that you have plenty of time.

If you are racing in both races, you also have the option of picking up your Sprint race packet on Friday night.

Things to know about packet pickup:

1. You must show photo ID in order to receive your racepacket.

2. Adults: Each individual athlete and every relay membermust pick-up their own race packet.

3. Minors: Those under the age of 18 years may have theirparent/guardian pick up their packet.

4. Race Category: You may change your race categoryduring packet pick-up. For example, you may changefrom Age Group to Aquabike or Age Group to Novice,etc.

5. Swim wave times will be posted by age/category atpacket pickup.

6. You will receive your timing chip on race morning nearthe finish line. You must have your running bib numberwith you in order to receive your timing chip.

7. Race day registration may be available at packet pickupif the race is not sold out. Be sure to seewww.luraytriathlon.com for up-to-date race status.

YOUR THREE RACE NUMBERS

Each athlete or relay team will receive three race numbers:

• The smaller sticker must be worn on the front of thecycling helmet.

• The large number (4 holes) must be worn on the frontof the body during the run and when crossing thefinish line.

• The larger sticker is for your bicycle and must beclearly visible from the side and folded over the top tubeor down tube of your bicycle.

RACE DAY PARKING

All athletes will be directed to park (Lot A) near the lake. The upper lot (Lot B) will be reserved for handicapped parking and overflow from lot A. See “Race Site Map” for locations of each parking area.

Please note: If you need to leave before the last finisher,you will be directed from lot A up through lot B, where you must make a left turn on Lake Arrowhead Rd to avoid driving on the course for athlete safety. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

RACE MORNING PROCEDURE

Packet pickup and the transition area open at 6 AM. Packet pickup closes promptly at 7:30 AM and transition area closes at 7:45 AM on race morning.

If you have not already picked up your race packet, you will pick it up at Modern Woodmen shelter.

You will be body marked behind packet pickup and pick up your timing chip near the finish line. You must have your running bib number with you on race morning in order to get body marked and pick up your timing chip. We recommend you place your timing chip on your left ankle opposite the chainring side of your bicycle.

After being body marked and picking up your chip, you will drop off your bike and gear in the transition area.

NO PHOTO ID = NO RACE


Bike racks are numbered and triathletes must put their bicycles and gear on their designated rack.

You must use your assigned rack. Please be courteous of the space and belongings of other racers before, during and after the race.

Please note: that only athletes are allowed in the transition area. No exceptions. You must show your race number in order to remove your bike after the race is over.

RELAY TEAMS

Each relay team will be given one timing chip to be worn by the first runner at the start of the race. After completing the first run, the runner will transfer the team’s timing chip to the biker waiting at the team’s designated bike rack location in the transition area. After completing the bike, the biker will transfer the team’s timing chip to the second runner at the team’s designated bike rack location in the transition area.

SPECTATORS

For athlete safety, we request that spectators please enjoy watching the athletes from within Lake Arrowhead Park during the race.

The main entrance to the lake will be closed when the race starts for athletes entering and exiting the park for both the bike and run portions of the race.

You’ll be able to watch the first leg runner either lakeside or up on one of the embankments overlooking the lake, as they make their way around the lake. You will be able to watch the athletes run through transition to head out on the bike course. The athletes will return to the transition area after the bike to head out again on the run before finally finishing back in the park.

Please note: If you must leave before the last finisher, you must exit out the Lake Arrowhead Park secondary entrance by making a left turn on Lake Arrowhead Rd to avoid driving on the course for athlete safety. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.


RACE SITE MAP


TRANSITION AREA MAP


THE RACESTHE RUN - 1ST LEG

THE BIKE - 2ND LEG

Please see the course map for your race. If you are doing the Interna-tional, you will do a second loop at the intersection of Hollow Run Rd and Ida Rd. If you are doing the Sprint, you will do only one loop.

The course will be marked with spray chalk arrows and signs at all the turns. Volunteers will point you in the direction of your turn.

Even though there will be police officers and sheriff ’s deputies on the course for your safety, the course is still open to traffic—please BE ALERT and BE CAREFUL!

We recommend that you pre-ride or pre-drive the course prior to race day. Knowing the course is YOUR responsibility.

THE RUN - 3RD LEG

Please see the course map for your race. If you are doing the International, you will be doing a 2x out and back run course. If you are doing the Sprint, you will be doing a single out and back course. Runners should run on the left side of the road at all times.

The run course will have limited vehicle traffic. Volunteers will be on the course to direct runners. Please stay alert and remain aware of your surroundings!

Aid stations will be located at approximately each mile mark. Aid stations will be supplied with water and Hammer Nutrition HEED.

Please be sure to return your timing chip to a volunteer after crossing the finish line.

COURSE CUTOFF TIMES

International cut-off times will be:

RUN BIKE RUN1 hour and 10

minutes after final triathlon wave start.

3 hours and 30 minutes after final

triathlon wave start.

5 hours after final wave triathlon start.

Sprint cut-off times will be:

RUN BIKE RUN50 minutes

after final triathlon wave start.





Athletes not making each cutoff will be asked to turn in their timing chip.

Finishing the race after the course cutoff time is at the discretion of each athlete, but race support will not longer be provided and the The event holds no responsibility for athlete safety after this point.

This first run leg is on trail. This will include grass surface, crushed stone, dirt trail, and wooden foot bridges. It’s a moderately technical loop around the lake. The International leg is slightly longer using the crushed stone driveway to gain extra mileage before crossing the grass dam. The run is a clockwise direction around the lake and will meet up with the swimmers of the Triathlon just outside of the transition area. The timing mat to end the run and start T1 will be just before you turn into the transition area. On the backside of the lake the dirt trail will be narrow (single track) so please pass with caution and verbal announce-ments to runners you are overtaking. It is recommended that you jockey for position when crossing the grass dam before you arrive at the single track section. Also on the single track section there are two tech-nical spots that will require you to decide how to get around. These two sections are trees growing in the path that you have to swing around or climb over, so please be prepared. We will have signage and volunteers throughout the course that will insure that you navigate correctly.


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INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON COURSE MAP (SATURDAY)


SPRINT TRIATHLON COURSE MAP (SUNDAY)

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POST-RACE INFORMATIONPOST-RACE FOOD

Pizza, PBJ sandwiches, fruit, pasta salad, trail mix, chips, cookies and drinks will be provided free of charge to all athletes and volunteers after the race at the Modern Woodmen Shelter.

There will also be local vendors selling coffee and other food.

AWARDS

Awards ceremony will be held near the race announcer’s tent. Awards will be given for the Top 3 finishers in each of the following divisions:

• Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)

• 1 deep in each of the following Age Group categories(M&F): 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79,80+

• 1 deep in Relay Teams (No divisions)

Athletes who complete the “Hawksbill Double” by individually completing both the International and Sprint Duathlons receive a special award. Athletes racing in a relay are not eligible for the “Hawksbill Double”.

Please note: There will be a charge to have your awards mailed. If you must leave early, we suggest you make arrangements to have someone else pick up your award for you.

RACE RESULTS

Unofficial results will be published at our results kiosk during the event. You will be able to access results using your bib number. Our USAT officials will post the penalties on a pink slip next to the results. Our timer will then update the results with penalties in preparation for the awards ceremony.

Results will be published live and can be accessed with a QR code that will be located at the race site. You will be emailed the results link and QR code that can be shared with family and friends so they can follow your race.

LOST AND FOUND

The lost and found will be located at the race announcer’s tent.

RACE PHOTOGRAPHS

We are excited to announce that the race photos will be FREE again this year! That’s right! Photos will be taken by Hypnotic Imagery. To view your photos online, please go to our Photos page on the Luray Triathlon website.

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USA TRIATHLON RULES & SANCTIONINGThe Luray Triathlon is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event and, as such, follows USAT rules.

COMMONLY VIOLATED BIKE RULES

• No drafting or blocking.

• No headphones, iPods, radios. USAT officials will beon the course and penalties will be assessed.

• Hard shell helmets must be worn and must be fastenedbefore mounting your bike outside the transition area.Failure to fasten your helmet results in an automaticdisqualification.

• Stay to the right to allow faster cyclists to pass on theleft and obey the yellow line rule. Crossing the yellowline is an automatic disqualification.

COMMONLY VIOLATED RUN RULES

• No headphones, earphones or any radio-type deviceswill be allowed.

• You must have your run # on your front as youapproach the finish line.

USA TRIATHLON AGING UP POLICY

Participants will compete in whichever age group they would be in as of Dec. 31st, 2019. In other words, your age group for the 2018 season will be determined by your age on December 31st, 2019.

USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONING

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sport of triathlon. Being an annual member or a one-day member provides event organizers and participants with the necessary liability insurance coverage for athletes, volunteers, sponsors and race staff.

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MORE INFORMATION

For more information about USAT and USAT rules, please contact USA Triathlon by visiting www.usatriathlon.org or calling 719-597-9090.

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