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LOCATION:

Swim, Bike, Run
14830 Clayton Road

Chesterfield, MO 63017

 

You CANNOT pick up someone else’s packet. Make sure you bring your Photo ID.

 

TIME: 1:00pm – 4:30pm

RACE PACKET:
There will be 5 specific items to be aware of -

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1. Wristband: There will be a wristband with your race number. These must be worn to access transition on Saturday and Sunday. If you misplace this band, you will need to secure a new one prior to entering transition.

2. Timing Chip: You will receive your timing chip when you pick up your packet at the expo on Saturday. DO NOT FORGET THIS ON RACE MORNING. You will wear the timing chip on your left ankle with the chip portion facing out. This is how you will be timed. NO CHIP = NO TIME = NO RESULTS.

3. Bike Sticker: place this on your bike, usually the seat post is the best place or the top  tube.

4. Helmet Sticker: place this on the front of your helmet.

5. Race Bib: You are only required to wear your bib while you are on the run. It should always be forward-facing and visible. You can affix it to you using safety pins or a bib belt

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LOCATION:

North Pointe Aquatic Center
335 Holloway Road

Ballwin, MO US 63011

TIME:

5:00am – 10:30am

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AGENDA & DESCRIPTION:

PARKING: Parking at North Pointe Aquatic Center.

 

5:00am - 8:00am - Race Day packet pickup. We highly encourage that all athletes pick up their packets at the packet pickup event on Saturday, July 20th (see above for more details). 

 

5:00am – Transition Opens – check in gear. Bike racks will be first come, first serve. Bikes should be racked in alternating directions, preferably by the seat. Only athletes are allowed in during the race to keep it secure and less congested.

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6:45am – Wave 1 begins - ALL Double Triathlon participants

 

7:00am - Wave 2 begins  

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7:45am - Wave 3 begins 

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8:30am - Wave 4 begins 

 

10:30am-ish – Awards will be available for pickup. We will not do a traditional awards ceremony since athlete finish times are so spread out due to the wave starts. Awards will be available onsite as soon as the majority of athletes have finished or available for pickup at Swim Bike Run through August 18,2024.

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SWIM:

The Ballwin Triathlon will start athletes in 4 waves. When you register you have the option to pick your wave assignment on a first come, first serve basis. You will seed yourself by estimated swim pace and athletes will enter the water one at a time, every 10 seconds for the 300 yard serpentine swim.

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ON COURSE NUTRITION:

Please carry your own nutrition. Water on the run for all athletes.

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COURSE SUPPORT: We will have a SAG vehicle on the course just in case you have an issue on the course.

FINISH LINE FUN: Celebrate your accomplishments and invite family and friends to spectate.

AWARDS:
Listen for announcements. We will do the awards as soon as the majority have finished.

• Top 3 Overall Male & Female Awards for the Ballwin Single Triathlon and the Ballwin Double Triathlon

• Top 3 Age Group Male & Female Awards for the Ballwin Single Triathlon Note: Racing age is your age at the end of the year (12/31/24) The age group breakdown is standard 5-year age groups, 0-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30- 34….75+

 

This race is part of the Ballwin Race Series.

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BALLWIN RACE SERIES:

Challenge yourself and your friends to finish high in the Ballwin Race Series standings. The series of races offering a variety of events to challenge your all-around abilities. All race participants will receive points regardless of their placement. At the end of the year the participant with the most points earned will be declared the overall Ballwin Race Series winner. A portion of every registration supports the Ballwin Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund. For The Ballwin Race Series standings click here.

USAT INFORMATION:
USAT, or USA Triathlon, is the national governing body of the sport of Triathlon.
Sanctioning an event through USAT means the race is provided insurance for its athletes, race coordinators, and volunteers. As a sanctioned triathlon, all athletes are required to either be an annual USAT member or purchase a one-day membership pass. If you are currently a USAT member, please make sure to bring your proof of membership when you pick up your packet. If you do not bring this proof, you will be charged the one-day membership fee. If you are not an annual member, you will need to purchase a one-day membership (to insure you as a triathlete) before you are able to pick up your packet. One-day membership will be collected when you register online. It is strongly suggested you visit the USAT website for the complete list of rules and review. Race management reserves the right to remove an athlete from the course and DNF the athlete if course officials determine there is no possibility of an athlete finishing the given discipline (swim, bike, run) before the posted cut off times based on an athlete’s location, time, and average speed up to that point.

RACE SHIRT GUARANTEE:

Last day to register to guarantee a race shirt is JUNE 18, 2024.

INCLEMENT WEATHER & REFUND POLICY:
There is NO rain date, We Go Rain or Shine. In case of inclement weather, management reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns. In any case there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complementary race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe, and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go forth with the race is based on the overall event safety. We have a strict NO REFUND policy.

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PHOTO DISCLAIMER:

There may be a photographer on site capturing pictures of the event. Since this is a public event, we reserve the right to post photos on our social media or agency website. Photos may also be used in promotional materials.