We still have openings!
We will still accept registrations on Thursday at BGI Store from 4-7pm.

 

IMPORTANT:  Remember to bring a PHOTO ID with you to packet pick up - this is a MUST for everyone!  If you are a USAT member, you must also bring your USAT CARD.
Sorry - you CANNOT pick up another persons packet - Each participant MUST pick up his/her own packet.

Water Temperature at Morse Reservoir is 76 degrees (taken on Sunday, June 29)

 

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DIRECTIONS TO EVENT SITE

Morse Park is located on the north side of Noblesville - just west of 196th and Hague Road.

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Due to limited parking at Morse Park, you will need to park in surrounding neighborhoods or park at the Noblesville Intermediate School off of Hague Road just north of 196th Street. Then you will need to ride/walk to the park.

PACKET PICK-UP - At BGI North

Packet pick-up will take place at BGI north location (4130 E. 82nd Street, Indpls, IN 46250) on Thursday, July 3 from 4pm to 7pm.  Map of Location
In addition there will be race day packet pick up from 6:30am to 7:15am at the race site.
NOTE: You must show a PHOTO ID when you pick up your packet!  You CANNOT pick up someone else's packet.
Each entrant must pick up his/her own packet.

 

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

PRE-RACE MEETING -

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:

8:00 AM - All males 18-34 and ALL clydesdales

8:04 AM - All Males  35 and over

8:08 AM - All females 18 and over

8:12 AM - All M & F under 18, All Fat Tire, all Teams

Note: the wave starts may change due to the number of entries received. A final time schedule will be available at packet pick-up.

SWIM RULES

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.

BIKE AND RUN RULES

 Remember - If you are warming up before the event, you must have your helmet on and buckled at all times! If not, you will be DQ'd.

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.

 

MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED

RULES & PENALTIES

1. Helmets:

No modifications may be made to the helmet. Helmets must be worn as they were purchased. If the helmet came with a cloth cover, the cover must be on the helmet when competing. Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the event.

Penalty: Disqualification

2. Chin Straps:

Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle.

Penalty: Disqualification on the course; Variable time penalty in transition area only.

3. Outside Assistance:

No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness.

Penalty: Variable time penalty

4. Transition Area:

All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area.

Penalty: Variable time penalty

5. Drafting:

Drafting--keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds.

Position--keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless passing.

Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and interfering with other cyclists attempting to pass.

Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again.

Penalty: Variable time penalty

6. Course:

All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws at all times.

Penalty: Referee's discretion

7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct:

Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden.

Penalty: Disqualification

8. Headphones:

Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race.

Penalty: Variable time penalty

9. Race numbers:

All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be cut or folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing.

Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director permission.

10. Wetsuits:

Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited.

11. Abandonment:

All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course.

Penalty: Variable time penalty

Variable Time Penalties

Distance Category

1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

Short or Sprint

2:00 minute

4:00 minutes

Disqualification

 

 

GENERAL RULES
 

1. The USA Triathlon competitive rules will be enforced. It is the participant's responsibility to know the rules of the sport. Go to USAT RULES for more info.

Play hard, play fair... everyone wins!

 

TRANSITION AREA

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

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 red brick which weighs 5 lbs  ...... 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.
 

AWARDS

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


 

BGI will be on site to help you with your cycling needs.

POST RACE PARTY


RAM Restaurant & Brewhouse will provide some post race eats for all participants following the event. The location will be in the park near the finish line.

Know of anyone that would like to volunteer?  

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

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

Refund/Transfer Policy

 

See you on the 5th!