GENERAL RULES
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NO Alcoholic beverages, cooking grills, or pets permitted in the race or transition areas.
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Your race package includes one T-shirt, one swim cap, one pair of numbers and safety pins.
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Cyclists must attach the number to the cross-bar on the bike.
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Runners must wear number on the front.
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Numbers must be visible at all times.
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You are advised to arrive early to setup in the transition area and for body marking.
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Athletes only are permitted in the transition area.
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Race starts promptly at 08:00AM. Pre-race announcements start at 07:45AM.
The Lincoln Park Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned race and therefore USAT rules apply. Below are just a few rules.
SWIM RULES
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All swimmers must wear swimsuits, biking shorts, or tri-suits and issued swim caps.
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Swimmers may not wear snorkels, fins, or flotation devices.
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Goggles and wetsuits are permitted as per USAT rules.
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Swimmers must maintain adequate separation to prevent contact with another swimmer. Willfully or intentionally delaying another swimmer could result in disqualification.
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No nudity allowed - Swimmers wishing to change clothes must use the facilities.
BIKE RULES
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The bike course IS NOT closed to traffic. Please obey all traffic laws and be aware of vehicular traffic around you.
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All participants must wear helmets while cycling. You will not be permitted to compete without a helmet.
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Drafting IS NOT ALLOWED. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification.
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Slower moving cyclists must keep to the right.
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Upon completion of the bike course, cyclists must dismount and walk into the transition area.
RUN RULES
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IPODs, Walkmans, or other music devices are prohibited.
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Some of the run course is open to vehicular traffic. Please be aware of traffic around you and keep to the left.