Dear Triathletes

You can still sign up on site Sunday, August 3rd  -  from 6:45 am to 7:45 am.

Thank you for entering the Indiana Downs Triathlon/Duathlon for the year of 2008. The event date is Sunday, August 3. The triathlon will take place at the Indiana Downs Horse Track facility located just off of I-74 about 15 miles southeast of Indianapolis. See the map below for directions to the race site.

Please arrive early! After you park, you will need to go into the northside of the main building and check in. After you check in, you are welcome to set up your gear in the transition area.

Check in will take place beginning at 6:45 AM.   Start time of the race is at 8:30 AM

Note: We will accept race day sign ups from 6:45 am to 7:45 am.

NOTE: For those that have done this event before, you will notice a lot of new construction for the Casino they are building. There is a new parking area for all participants - look for signs as you come into the area.

All participants must attend the pre-race meeting scheduled for 8:05 AM in the transition area. This meeting will review the latest updates 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 8 AM as it will be too late!

Gray Goat Sports will have a bike tech van on site next to the transition area for your last minute needs. Please check your bike BEFORE you arrive to the site.

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

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

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

2. USAT Rules state that if the water temperature is between 79-83o you may wear a wet suit, however you will not be eligible for awards. If the water temperature is equal to or below 78o wetsuits are allowed. If the water temperature is equal to or above 84o no wet suits are allowed.

No fins, paddles, snorkels, floatation devices of any kind allowed.

3. Swim goggles or face masks may be worn.

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

5. If official assistance is rendered during the swim, the swimmer shall be DQ'd.

1. 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.

2. USAT approved helmets are required at all times while on the bike. Chin strap must be buckled at all times.

3. No outside help is allowed. There are no water bottle exchanges - bring your own water bottle.

4. Each participant will be individually responsible for repair and maintenance of own bike. A bike tech van will patrol the end of the race.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. Make sure your bike handlebars have 'plug-ends' on the ends.

1. The USA Triathlon competitive rules will be enforced. It is the participant's responsibility to know the rules of the sport - rules can be obtained through the web site of: www.usatriathlon.org

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.

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 7:30 AM and will be disbanded at 10:45 AM. The race organization is not responsible for bikes and equipment left in the transition area after 10:45 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 used automobile hubcap .... just kidding - the exchange will be a slap of the hand. Awards will be presented to the top three teams: All male, all female, mixed.

The overall top 3 places will receive separate awards and will not be eligible for age group awards.

Age awards will be provided to all age group winners (minimum 3 deep) in addition to the top 3 teams. As always a few fun awards will also be given out.

Lots of fresh fruit, muffins, and more will be available immediately after the race

Need a hotel? COMFORT INN - located at the Shelbyville exit (State Road 9) off of I-74 - about 5 minutes southeast of the race site.Comfort Inn - 317-398-8044

Volunteers still needed If you know of anyone that can help for a few hours on race day please let us know. All volunteers are treated to a race shirt and refreshments. No experience necessary!

317-733-3300

E-Mail Address: tuxbro@indy.rr.com