Swim Start and Explanation
Swim start
is seeded based on your given 300yd swim time. Seeds will be posted on this site by Thursday prior to race day.
It is important to provide us with an accurate 300yd time so we can maintain order in the pool. We understand your speed
may change from the time you register until race day so changes to swim times can be made up until 1 week before the race
by contacting tara@golara.org. Changes cannot be guaranteed, but we will make our best effort.
Racers will swim in a serpentine fashion in our
25 yard pool i.e. will complete first lap by swimming down right side of lane, back the left side of lane, cross under lane
line, repeat again for second lap and continue until completing 6 laps and exiting in the diving area. Each racer will enter
the water every 20 seconds. If you need to pass an athlete in the pool, gently tap the swimmers ankle and pass swiftly.
No flotation devices, motors, flip turns or backstroke swimming are allowed during the swim. Sorry!
Eligibility
Open to individuals
14 years of age or older as of December 31 of the current year and two or three person relay teams. The right to accept or
reject any entry is reserved.
All registrants or parent/legal guardian must sign a
race waiver during packet pick up.
Registration
Pre-registration is encouraged!!! However,
racers may register on the evening prior to the race at packet pick-up or on race day. Race day registration
will close at 7:40AM. Please note:racers who do not pre-register by the Monday prior to the race are not guaranteed
to be seeded and will most likely start at the back of the line.
Registration
information will be posted on the website as soon as it is processed. If you notice an error in your information, please email
tara@golara.org with the correct information.
Packet Pick Up
Race packets can be picked up Friday night prior to the race in at the
Lewisburg Ice Rink building from 4-7PM OR on race day from 6-7:40AM near the transition area. Packet pick-up will
close PROMPLTY at 7:40AM.
Please check race information to be sure all the information is correct.
If a change in age, sex, or division is needed, tell the timer asap.
Transition Area &
Event Parking
The bike & run transition area (TA) is located in the Lewisburg Ice Rink
parking area on St. Lawrence St. and will be closed for parking during the event. Event parking is available
in the old PA House parking lot located on St. Mary's St.
TA is
gravel. Shoes will be allowed to be stored and put on outside of the TA in the grassy area following the swim.
Race Goodies
All athletes registered by August 1 will be guaranteed a race t-shirt and goody
bag. All racers will receive post-race food & refreshments.
The Lewisburg Area Community
Pool will be open to the public following the event. Locker rooms will be open for use during and after the race.
Support
Volunteers are committed to make your race a safe and memorable
experience. Transportation will be provided back to the facility for any athlete unable to complete the course for any
unexpected reason. Local emergency personnel will be on alert during the event.
Refunds
No refunds are available for any reason. You do have the option to transfer your current year's entry
to another athlete to be used for the current year's race or for yourself toward the next year's registration. A $5 administrative
fee is required to complete the transfer for athlete to athlete. The entry form and the $5 transfer fee must be received by
August 1. NO ENTRY TRANSFERS FOR ANY REASON AFTER August 1, 2010! Email tara@golara.org
for transfers.
USA Triathlon
The LARA Triathlon is NOTsanctioned
by USA Triathlon. You will not need a USAT license to participate.
Timing
Event in professionally
chip timed by Score-This, Inc!!! Race is seeded based on swim times with swimmers starting every 20 seconds. It is imperative that athletes line up for the
swim start in numerical order according to their given race number. Timing chip MUST be returned to the timer following
completion of the event or a fee will be assessed to racer.
Race Rules & Regulations
1. Helmets must be worn during the bike portion of the triathlon. The chin strap must be secured before you mount the bike
and should not be undone until you have dismounted.
2. All official traffic rules apply. Although we will make every effort to provide a safe course
for our athletes it is NOT a closed course. The bike and run courses are open to traffic and all traffic rules must
be obeyed unless otherwise directed by a police officer or fire police. For your safety adhere to all warnings issued
by various course officials. Runners please take note: You must yield the road to
cyclists.
3. Do not ride your
bike in the transition area. Mount and dismount lines will be marked at the entrance/exit of the transition
area. All cyclists and runners must enter the transition area in the "IN" and exit the "OUT".
4. Do not cross over the yellow center line during the
bike. Any violations will result in immediate disqualification.
5. Race numbers must be visible. You must be body marked with your race number before
the start of the event. You will also receive a race number that must be worn and visible during the run segment.
6. Wet suits will not be permitted during the swim.
Please bring your own swim cap if you wish to wear one during the race.
7. Drafting on the bike course is not permitted and is illegal. Respect others and
ride your own race.
8. Only athletes are allowed
in the transition area. Athletes are not allowed to accept help during the race for any reason
accept by official event volunteers. Any other assistance will result in disqualification.
9. Headphones, jogging strollers or pets are not allowed during the race.
10. The race will be held rain or shine.
The Race Director reserves the right to cancel the event if the weather conditions become unsafe.
11. No verbal or physical abuse will be tolerated.
If an action is witnessed by a race official as un-sportsmanlike conduct disqualification will result. Be courteous toward
officials, volunteers & fellow racers.
12. Littering is not tolerated
during the race. Please keep all wrappers with you in a pocket or under your bike shorts. Keep our courses
beautiful so our town will be happy and willing to continue hosting our event.
13. Swimming the backstroke is not allowed during the swim due to the close proximity of swimmers within lanes.
Freestyle, breast stroke, butterfly is fine - but NO backstroke.
14. Relay Teams: Team members must pass the timing chip from member to member
IN the TA.
15. Pre-Race Meeting: A mandatory
race meeting will be held on race day at 7:45AM near the TA.
16. Results will
be posted on this site and on Score-This, Inc!!!
17. Flip turns are not permitted!
Racers will be penalized 30 seconds for each turn.
Most importantly have
fun, respect our venue, volunteers and fellow racers. See you in August!
