Event Synopsis
Event IRONMAN 70.3 Gurye Korea
Date Sep. 23(Fri)~25(Sun), 2016
Venue Gurye, Jeollanamdo, Korea
Host Jeollanamdo Province, Gurye County
Organizer Gurye Council of Sport
Distance Half Distance IRONMAN Race (Swim 1.9K, Bike 90.1K, Run 21.1K)
Side Event IRONKIDS Gurye, Korea / Sep. 24(Sat) 10:00am~12:30pm
Sponsor
------
CONTENTS
08 PRE-RACE INFORMATION
09 EVENT SCHEDULE
10 ATHLETE CHECK LIST
11 ATHLETE CHECK-IN
12 RACE DAY INFORMATION
15 SWIM COURSE
18 BIKE COURSE
22 RUN COURSE
24 AID STATIONS
26 POST-RACE INFORMATION
28 RACE DAY CHECKLIST
29 CONTACT INFORMATION
30 ATHLETE RACE BIB NUMBER
51 OFFICIAL EVENT PARTNERS
WELCOME TO THE 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 GUYRE, KOREA ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDEPlease note this document includes important event information, and it is your responsibility to read this information prior to the race. Information is correct at time of publishing.
PRE-RACE INFORMATION
MESSAGE FROM RACE REFEREE
We are using the IRONMAN 2016 Competition Rules and this is a “NON Drafting Event.”
To minimize the possibility of infringing the rules on race day and avoiding a visit to the Penalty Box, please observe the following:
• Ride on the right side of the bike lane
• Keep 12 meters between yourself and the cyclist in front of you – front wheel to front wheel
• Pass on the left of the cyclist in front (never on the right)
• Complete your pass within 25 – seconds
• If passed, drop back immediately 12 meters and ensure you have dropped back the full 12 meters before re-passing
• Conduct personal toilet stops at the on course toilet facilities provided.
• Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers and officials with courtesy and consideration as failure to do so is Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Triathlon is an individual race and it is your responsibility to fully understand the rules and avoid infringements. A Technical Official’s ruling is final in the case of Drafting, Blocking, and Illegal Pass infringements (Judgment Calls) and these are not subject to either protest or appeal. Following are the most common rule infringements:
• Blocking – Riding on the left side of an athlete without passing or riding on the left hand side of the bike lane when clear of other athletes
• Drafting – Following a leading cyclist closer than
12 meters and failing to pass in 25 seconds OR after being passed, failing to drop back 12 meters before re-passing
• Illegal Pass – Passing on the right
• Littering - Discarding items, e.g. tires, bottles, gel wrappers etc., on any part of the course except within sight of an Aid Station
• Helmet – Always have your chin strap securely fastened when moving with your bike
A Technical Official will advise you of any time Penalty by calling your number, advising you of the nature of the infringement and showing you a BLUE Card. It will be then your responsibility to serve the 5 Minute Time Penalty at the next Penalty Box.
NOTE that any 3 infringements across the course during the event will result in a Disqualification(DSQ).
Other infringements including:
• offensive and unsportsmanlike behavior,
• public personal toilet,
• outside assistance and
• the use of electronic equipment are also against the rules and any ONE of these infringements may result in a Disqualification.
I sincerely hope you have a great race, enjoy the experience, and achieve your IRONMAN 70.3 goals
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday 23 September / Event / Venue10:00am-06:00pm / Information Center Open / Gurye Main Stadium
02:00pm-06:00pm / Athlete Check-in Open / Gurye Main Stadium
02:00pm-06:00pm / Merchandise & Expo Open / Gurye Main Stadium
Saturday 24 September / Event / Venue
07:30am-09:00am / Athlete Practice Swim / Jirisan lake
08:00am-09:30am / IRONKIDS Check-in / Gurye Swimming Pool
09:30am-09:45am / IRONKIDS Briefing / Gurye Swimming Pool
10:00am-06:00pm / Information Center Open / Gurye Main Stadium
10:00am-06:00pm / Athlete Check-in / Gurye Main Stadium
10:00am-06:00pm / Merchandise & Expo Open / Gurye Main Stadium
10:00am-12:30pm / IRONKIDS Gurye, Korea / Swimming pool, Stadium
01:00pm-07:00pm / Athlete Compulsory Run Bag Check-in / T2
01:00pm-07:00pm / Athlete Compulsory Bike Check-in / Gurye Main Stadium
01:30pm-03:00pm / Transition 1 Tour / T1
03:00pm-03:40pm / Compulsory Race Briefing for Pro Athletes / Jirisan Dulle-gil Center 2F
04:00pm-04:40pm / Compulsory Race Briefing (English) / Jirisan Dulle-gil Center 2F
04:50pm-05:30pm / Compulsory Race Briefing (Korean) / Jirisan Dulel-gil Center 2F
06:00pm-08:00pm / Welcome Ceremony and Banquet / Gurye Gymnasium
Sunday 25 September / Event / Venue
05:50am, 06:20am / Shuttle Bus Departure (to T1) / Gurye Main Stadium
06:00am-07:30am / Transition Area 1 (T1) Open / T1 (Jirisan Lake)
06:00am-07:30am / Street-gear Bag Drop Off / T1 (Jirisan Lake)
07:00am-07:30am / Warm-up Swim / Jirisan Lake
07:30am-07:45am / Line Up for Rolling Start / Jirisan Lake
08:00am / Race Start-Pro Men / Jirisan Lake
08:02am / Race Start-Pro Women, PC Athletes / Jirisan Lake
08:08am / Age Group Rolling Start / Jirisan Lake
11:00am-05:00pm / Merchandise & Expo Open / Gurye Main Stadium
11:40am / First Finisher Expected / Gurye Main Stadium
11:40am-05:00pm / Street-gear Bag & Bike Bag Check-out / Gurye Main Stadium
01:00pm-05:00pm / Information Center Open & Certificate Hand Out / Gurye Main Stadium
02:00pm-06:00pm / Bike Gear & Run Bag Check-out / T2
04:30pm / Race Officially Close (Cut-off time: 8 hours) / Gurye Main Stadium
04:30pm-05:00pm / 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Roll Down / Gurye Main Stadium
05:00pm-05:30pm / Awards Ceremony / Gurye Main Stadium
ATHLETE CHECKLIST
Whether you are returning or it is your first time at the IRONMAN 70.3 Gurye, Korea, we have provided the below checklist for convenience to make sure everybody is prepared to have a great event.
□ Read the Athlete Information Guide in its entirety
□ Familiarize yourself with race week schedule
□ Ensure you have received your email confirmation - check all personal details are correct, print and bring along with you to Athlete Check-In
□ Book flights and accommodation ensuring you arrive in time for Athlete Check-In from
2:00pm – 6:00pm Friday 23 September and
10.00am – 6:00pm Saturday 24 September
□ Check the athlete list online and ensure your name, country and details are correct (if incorrect please contact
)
□ Ensure you have photo identification and bring to Athlete Check-In
□ Confirm your Emergency Contact person will be contactable on race day and ensure that the full number including area / country code is provided
□ Confirm your Medical/Health Insurance details are up to date
□ Check the weather forecast to ensure you bring all relevant clothing and equipment
□ Familiarize yourself with the venue and race day road closures
□ Familiarize yourself with the course – it is your responsibility to know this on race day
□ If you are to qualify for the 2017 IRONMAN 70.3
World Championship Roll Down spot bring valid credit card (Visa & MasterCard).
ATHLETE CHECK-IN
Check-in for athletes participating in IRONMAN 70.3 Gurye will take place on Friday September 23 between 2pm and 6pm and on Saturday September 24 between 10:00 am and 6pm at the Gurye Stadium.
· Friday 23 September 2:00pm - 6:00pm
· Saturday 24 September 10:00am – 6:00pm
It is compulsory for all athletes to Check-in during these times. No athletes will be accepted after 6pm Saturday, 24 September.
You are required to show photo identification to Check-in – i.e. Driver’s License, Passport.
Please do not take your bike into the Check-in queue as this congests the area and makes it dangerous for other athletes. We will set up bike racks next to the Check-in area.
It is against race rules for someone to race under your name or for you to race under someone else’s name: this will result in suspension and ineligibility to race in other IRONMAN events.
During Check-in, Athletes will receive the following:
· Race bib number
· ID wristband
· Swim cap
· Helmet sticker (placed on the front and left side of the helmet)
· Bike seat post sticker (to wrap around the seat post of your bike and stick to itself)
· Body Tattoos (number to be placed on left upper arm and on left calf)
· Bike bottle with IRONMAN 70.3 Gurye Logo
· Street-gear bag
· Run bag
· Bike bag
· Sponsor promotional items
**Collect Timing Chips during Bike Check-in on Saturday at Gurye Stadium (01:00pm-07:00pm).
RELAY TEAMS CHECK-IN
All Relay Team members are required to Check-in together at the same time to confirm their personal information, sign their waiver and collect their race items.
ID WRISTBAND
Your ID wristband must be worn at all times as this will be your entry to athlete only restricted areas.
This is your only means of entry into Transition on race day and to collect your gear and bike after the race. Please note, only athletes are permitted into the transition area.
TIMING INFO (1:00pm – 7:00pm, Sep. 24)
You will collect your Timing Chip and confirm your identity with the timing personnel during Bike Check-in. At this stage you will check that the number on your chip corresponds with your race number and personal information.
Please ensure you put it in a safe place and remember to have it with you on the race morning. Timing Chips must be worn on your left ankle. On the race morning your timing chip must be worn as you enter the start pontoon, officials will be checking this.
If you do not start the race or pull out of the race for any reason, you are to return the Timing Chip to the Event Information Centre located near the Finish Line.
If your Timing Chip is not returned or is lost you will be charged $70 for a replacement. Timing results will include your swim, bike, run, finish time and your overall and category results.
WITHDRAWAL & TIMING CHIP RETURNS
If you withdraw from the race prior to race day (after you have checked in and received your kit) please inform the Event Information Desk at Finish line area.
Race day withdrawals need to be recorded at a Drop Out Clerk located at Finish area. If you fail to return your timing chip, a $70 replacement charge applies. If you check in and elect not to start it is your responsibility to inform us.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
MEDICAL
Your safety is of utmost importance to us. If you are unsure about your ability to complete the race or are not feeling 100% physically fit in the lead up to the event, IRONMAN highly recommends you seek medical advice from your doctor. Medical team will be available at T1.
SAG SUPPORT
SAG will provide transportation for athletes who are unable to complete the event, or are unable to finish within the course cut-off time. Collected athletes will be transported to the Transition/Finish Line.
Should you require a SAG support at any time, please wave down a motorbike official and they will contact IRONMAN for SAG deployment. Alternatively, advise volunteers at the nearest Aid Station.
SWIM SAFETY
At any time should you require the assistance of water safety team please raise one arm into the air and they will come to your aid.
Should at any point an athlete decide to abandon the swim, they will be taken to one of the swim extraction points. From there they will be required to confirm their bib number and be checked over by medical. It is then athlete’s responsibility to walk back to Transition and hand in their timing chip to the Information desk.
BIKE MECHANICS
Pre Race
Bike shop tents will be set up in IRONMAN70.3 Expo area at the Gurye Stadium. Mechanical support will be available on Sept. 23(14:00-18:00) and Sept. 24(10:00-18:00).
Race Day
Mechanic services will be available at T1(06:00-07:30) before swim start. There are two mechanic tents on the bike course. Please check the positions on our bike course map.
Roaming bike mechanic services will be available on Race day. 3 roaming mechanics will be circulating around the bike course providing basic tools and spares enabling athletes to conduct their own repairs. However, mechanics are unable to carry out any repairs on athlete’s behalf as it is against the rules.
LOST AND FOUND
Any personal items that are lost or misplaced, and handed into race officials will be available for collection at the Event Information Centre. Please email to locate any missing items. Shipping fees will apply. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity if not collected within 30 days.
Please note that the race organizer does not take responsibility for lost property.
COURSE CUT-OFFS
The below cut off times are for all athletes across the race. Should an athlete be unable to reach one of these cut off times, they will no longer be able to continue racing. Race results will be classified as a Did Not Finish (DNF). Event personnel will assist in transporting the athlete back to the event precinct via SAG vehicles. The below information outlines each leg’s cut off policy in further detail.
SWIM – 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES FROM ATHLETE’S INDIVIDUAL START TIME
The following intermediate cut off point will also apply to all athletes. Any swimmer unable to reach these cut-offs will be collected by event water safety and will be classified as a Did Not Finish (DNF). The time below represents the absolute cut off for all athletes regardless of individual time.
ㆍ8:30am – 0km, (All athletes must be in the water)
ㆍ9:40am – 1.9km, Swim Exit (Athletes must be standing on the ramp leading to pontoon completely out of the water and may be subject to a medical examination)
BIKE – 5 HOURS 10 MINUTES FROM ATHLETE’S INDIVIDUAL START TIME
The following intermediate cut off point will also apply to all athletes. Any cyclists unable to reach these cut-offs will be collected by event SAG vehicles and will be classified as a Did Not Finish (DNF). The time below represents the absolute cut off for all athletes regardless of individual time.
ㆍ9:45am – 0km, T1 Bike Exit (Athletes must be past the mount line and be riding)
ㆍ12:35pm – 51.3km, Athletes must have past the Guseong Junction(Turnaround 3) for the second time.