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EXPO. REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP

The expo and registration for packet pick up will open from Tuesday, November 5 to Friday, November 8, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Here you will find information about what to do in Cancun, Triathlon related products, event souvenirs, bike mechanic and much more. Be sure to check that you have received the following inside your race packet: race numbers (body, bike, helmet), swim cap (see chart for color according to category), ticket to pasta party, ticket to awards banquet, information passport, event magazine, chip bracelet, sports bag, athlete accreditation.

TRAINING

SWIM: There will be a natural sea water 400m pool next to the pontoon in Playa Langosta, in between the two docks. We recommend that you always train with a swim cap and always with a partner. We do not recommend to train over the swim course for the race without proper boat support, since the course goes through a navigational channel used by boat to enter the lagoon. The sea is calmer early in the mornings..

POOLS: (Previous reservation is required)

LEONARDO DAVINCI SCHOOL: 25 m
Hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: (Includes a running track) US $1.50
Contact: Ariel Gonzales
E mail: delfinqroo@hotmail.com
Tel (998) 880 8283
Address: Libramiento Kabah, Lote 1
15 minutes from race site
The pool and the track are reserved to be exclusively used for the Triathlon World Championships

ALEXANDRE SCHOOL: 25 m
Hours: 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
No cost for entry. Contact: Liz Alarcon
Tel. (998) 881 9050
Email: info@alexandre.edu.mx

CLUB CAMPESTRE:50 m.
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9 am - 1 pm and 6 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, Sunday: 9 a.m - 1 p.m and 5 p.m - 7 p.m
Cost: $2.50 us
Contaco: Fausto Argueta Arce
Tel: (998) 884 8176
Fax (998) 887 0727
Address: Av Coba S:M 36, lote 1. 15 minutes from race site

CYCLING

We recommend bike training in the sectors known as EL TABLE and SANBUENAVENTURA, where ther is less traffic and the police will be patrolling the area. Here is where the 10km circuit used by the age groups is located (see map - point "A"). It is mandatory to use a helmet while training. Failure to do so could result in DQ (ITU rules) In Mexico, the left lane is for high speed traffic and the right lane is for slower traffic. While on the road, always keep right.
In Mexico vehicles are not accustomed to share the roads with cyclists, so train with care and always in a group. We strongly advise not to train over Kukulcan Boulevard.
While training, always bring a water bottle with you, an ID and a little pocket money for inconveniences. It is very hot and humid, so do not risk to get dehydrated before race day.
If you plan to transport yourself in your bicycle between places, do not use the roads, use the cycle path which runs all along Kukulcan Boulevard, and pay special attention to pedestrians.

RUN:

There is a path that runs all along Kulucan Boulevard which is marked every 500m. The best hours for training are before sunrise or after sundown. Avoid the mid day heat. Do not run on the roads. There is a 400m track in the Downtown stadium

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7:

PARADE OF NATIONS / INAUGURAL CEREMONY

The parade is exclusively for National Teams. It will take place in downtown Cancun, Thursday, November 7, beginning at 4:00 p.m. All National teams should be present with their country uniforms at 3:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Hospital Americano, on Tulum Avenue. Teams should gather behind their respective country banner. The parade will begin from the parking lot to City Hall (aprox. 1km), where all the teams will gather again in the main plaza. After the final delegation arrives to City Hall, the formal inaugural ceremony will take place, followed by a short program of folkloric Mexican ballet.

PASTA PARTY

It will take place on November 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Cancun Convention Center, following the inaugural ceremony. There will be transportation from City Hall to the Convention Center. It is important to bring you entrance ticket, which was given to you inside your race packet, in order to get in. Accreditations will not be admitted for entry. Extra tickets will cost US$30 and can be purchased at the Event Information desk at the Cancun Convention Center.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8:

BIKE CHECK IN:

All JUNIOR SPRINT 16 - 19, AWAD, AGE GROUPS, U23, CLYDESDALES AND CITIZEN WAVE, athletes must check in their bikes in Transition Area, on Friday, November 8, from 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (SEE SCHEDULES BELOW). Athletes will have to bring their event accreditation to get in. All bicycles must have their bike number on the frame of the bike. You will have to leave your bicycle as it will be used during competition. It will not be permitted to change wheels on race day. You must fill out and present your equipment information sheet upon entering TA. This equipment will be checked as you leave TA after your race the next day. Bodymarking will take place during bike check in, with your number on arm and leg, and your category letter on the calf.

Bike check in schedules are as follows:
CATEGORY:---BIKE CHECK IN
Junior Sprint 16-19 MALE:---05:00 p.m.
Junior Sprint 16-19 FEMALE:---05:00 p.m.
AWAD:---04:30 p.m.
F45-49:---04:30 p.m.
F50-54:---04:30 p.m.
F55-59:---04:30 p.m.
F60-64:---04:30 p.m.
F65-69:---04:30 p.m.
F70 +:---04:30 p.m.
M50-54:---04:00 p.m.
M60-64:---04:00 p.m.
M65-69:---04:00 p.m.
M70-74:---04:00 p.m.
M75-79:---04:00 p.m.
M80-84:---04:00 p.m.
M85 +:---04:00 p.m.
F30-34:---03:30 p.m.
F40-44:---03:30 p.m.
M40-44:---03:00 p.m.
F25-29:---02:30 p.m.
M45-49:---02:00 p.m.
M55-59:---02:00 p.m.
M20-24:---01:30 p.m.
M25-29:---01:00 p.m.
F20-24:---12:30 p.m.
F35-39:---12:30 p.m.
M30-34:---12:00 p.m.
M35-39:---11:30 a.m.
U23 MALE:---05:30 p.m.
U23 FEMALE:---05:30 p.m.
CLYDESDALE - MALE:---11:00 a.m.
CLYDESDALE - FEMALE:---11:00 a.m.
CITIZENS - MALE :---10:00 a.m.
CITIZENS FEMALE:---10:00 a.m.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9:

ALL SPORT PHOTOGRAPHS

All Sport Mexico will be taking pictures of all competitors at different parts of the course. Photographers will be placed at the swim exit. On the bike, after the turnaround of point "A", and at the finish line. Therefore it is important that you wear your helmet number properly on the lower front of the helmet, and on the run your number must be clearly visible at all times, without any modifications, and specially at the finish line. We recommend that you stop your watch a few meters before or after crossing the finish line, so you do not obstruct your race number at your arrival. Be cool, smile! You will find your photos at the booth located in the general area during the elites race on Sunday, November 10, and also at the awards banquet at the Cancun Convention Center. The pictures are 8 X 6 and will have a cost of US$10 each. The finish photo will be mounted on a time certificate with your official time and place.

TRANSITION AREA

The transition area will open AT 5:30 a.m. All athletes will have to be out of TA 45 minutes before their respective starts.
The transition area will be divided in two sections: section A (yellow) and section B (blue). The athletes in section A will be able to check out their bikes after 11:45 a.m. The athletes in section B will be able to check our their bikes after 3:30 p.m. Clydesdales and citizen waves will be able to do so after 6:00 p.m. After 7:00 p.m. there will be no more security in transition. The distance from the sea to the transition will be of 200mts. Remember that you will have to run out of the transition area with your bicycle until you get to the mounting zone, clearly marked on the road. Every athlete is responsible to rack their own bicycle at their designated place.
* It will not be permitted to leave any back packs or bags inside Transition area. Only your race gear: helmet, shoes, sunglasses, swim cap, goggles, hat, etc. All other gear can be left at the baggage storage area in Playa Langosta, next to the starting pens.

BAGGAGE STORAGE

In Playa Langosta, next to the starting pens, you will find a tent, where you will be able to check in any baggage before the start, which you will be able to retrieve after you finish your race at the same place. The organizing committee is not responsible for any valuables left in this area.

WARM UP

All the athletes can warm up in the designated area, to the right of the start area, every athlete must be out of the water 20 minutes before their respective start. It will not be permitted to warm up on the swim course. Doing so can result in DQ.

STARTS:

CATEGORY:---ARRANQUE / START:---SWIM CAP / GORRA:---TRANSITION AREA

Junior Sprint 16-19 MALE:---06:30 a.m.:---BLANCO-WHITE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
Junior Sprint 16-19 FEMALE:---06:35 a.m.:---BLANCO-WHITE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW

AWAD:---07:15 a.m.:---NARANJA-ORANGE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW

F45-49:---07:45 a.m.:---AZUL-BLUE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
F50-54:---07:45 a.m.:---AZUL-BLUE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
F55-59:---07:45 a.m.:---AZUL-BLUE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
F60-64:---07:45 a.m.:---AZUL-BLUE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
F65-69:---07:45 a.m.:---AZUL-BLUE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
F70 +:---07:45 a.m.:---AZUL-BLUE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
M50-54:---07:50 a.m.:---NARANJA-ORANGE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
M60-64:---07:50 a.m.:---NARANJA-ORANGE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
M65-69:---07:50 a.m.:---NARANJA-ORANGE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
M70-74:---07:50 a.m.:---NARANJA-ORANGE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
M75-79:---07:50 a.m.:---NARANJA-ORANGE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
M80-84:---07:50 a.m.:---NARANJA-ORANGE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
M85 +:---07:50 a.m.:---NARANJA-ORANGE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
F30-34:---07:55 a.m.:---AMARILLO-YELLOW:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
F40-44:---07:55 a.m.:---AMARILLO-YELLOW:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW

M40-44:---09:30 a.m.:---AZUL-BLUE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
F25-29:---09:35 a.m.:---NARANJA-ORANGE:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
M45-49:---09:40 a.m.:---AMARILLO-YELLOW:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
M55-59:---09:40 a.m.:---AMARILLO-YELLOW:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW
M20-24:---09:45 a.m.:---VERDE-GREEN:---A - AMARILLO/YELLOW

M25-29:---11:10 a.m.:---AZUL-BLUE:---B - AZUL/BLUE
F20-24:---11:15 a.m.:---NARANJA-ORANGE:---B - AZUL/BLUE
F35-39:---11:15 a.m.:---NARANJA-ORANGE:---B - AZUL/BLUE
M30-34:---11:20 a.m.:---AMARILLO-YELLOW:---B - AZUL/BLUE
M35-39:---11:25 a.m.:---VERDE-GREEN:---B - AZUL/BLUE

U23 MALE:---01:15 p.m.:---BLANCO-WHITE:---B - AZUL/BLUE
U23 FEMALE:---01:30 p.m.:---BLANCO-WHITE:---B - AZUL/BLUE

CLYDESDALE - MALE:---03:20 p.m.:---PLATA - SILVER:---B - AZUL/BLUE
CLYDESDALE - FEMALE:---03:22 p.m.:---ROSA-PINK:---B - AZUL/BLUE
CITIZENS - MALE "A":---03:32 p.m.:---NEGRO-BLACK:---B - AZUL/BLUE
CITIZENS - MALE "B":---03:35 p.m.:---ROJO-RED:---B - AZUL/BLUE
CITIZENS - FEMALE:---03:37 p.m.:---PLATA - SILVER:---B - AZUL/BLUE

PRE START:

All competitors will be called to the pre start holding pens 20 minutes before their start. From there you will walk to the starting pontoon. All athletes must be bodymarked before entering the corral. If you need a new bodymarking, you can do so under the tents in the athletes area next to the starting pens. Follow the race officials instructions and wit for the horn signal to start your race.

SWIM: 1.5km.

You will swim clockwise on a rectangular shaped course to which athletes will have to swim one lap of 1500m. It will be an in-water start with one hand touching the starting pontoon. The course will be marked by banana like buoys at the corners and smaller ones a long the course. The water temperature for the month of November in Cancun is likely to be around 26°C, therefore wetsuits will not be permitted.

BIKE: 40 km.

Coming out of the transition area to start the bike, you will head towards downtown Cancun over Kukulkan Boulevard (lagoon side). There will be two way bicycle traffic on the lagoon side of Kukulcan Boulevard. The sea side will have two way vehicle traffic. The bike course consists of 5 Km on Kukulcan Blvd. (two way) until point "A" (see map). From point "A", you will have to cover 3 complete laps to a circuit of 10 Km, beginning and ending at "A". After your third and final lap, you will turn towards transition over Kukulcan Blvd. (two - way) for the last 5 Km.
Cones will be dividing the lanes along Kukulcan Boulevard, and crossing the center line during the firts and final 5 Km will be penalized with DQ. Every athlete is responsible to know the course and to count their laps. There will be race officials at every turnaround and along the course, as well as timing mats and video cameras. There will be 3 tents for neutral bike mechanic service if needed, located along the 10 km circuit. The course is flat with a few sharp corners. We recommend that you take two water bottles during this segment of the race.

RUN: 10 km.

Athletes will run two laps to a course of 5 Km. You will start the run course on the lagoon side of Kukulcan Boulevard on the opposite direction than the bike (towards the Convention Center) until the turnaround. Always maintain to your right since there will be two way traffic for runners. Kukulcan Boulevard will be divided by cones in the middle and crossing the center line is not permitted. At the end of your final lap you will turn right to take the finish chute (see map). The run will be on paved road. It will be marked every 1 km. where you will find water, ice, sponges and sports drink (Enerplex). Every competitor is responsible for knowing the course and counting their own laps. There will be race officials at every turnaround and along the course, as well as timing mats and video cameras. The competitor number should be visible at all times during the run, specially at the finish line. We recommend that you stop your watch a few meters before or after crossing the finish line, so you do not obstruct your race number for your finish photo.

RECOVERY AREA:

After crossing the finish line, all competitors will receive a finishers medal. Please keep walking straight and follow the volunteers instructions until you reach the recovery area, where you will find medical tents, water, sports drink, fruit supplies, showers, and a special rest area for National teams.

TIMING CONTROL:

All the competitors will be given a bracelet (CHIP) that will have to be placed at the ankle and must be used during the race. Splits will be recorded for your swim time, T1, bike split, T2, run split and total time. After crossing the finish line, you must return the chip in the recovery area. If you do not return it at the recovery area, you can do so at the awards banquet. Lost chips will have a cost of US$10.

IMPORTANT:

The race will be sanctioned by the official ITU rules and regulations. It will be hot and humid. Drink plenty of fluids at all stations. If you feel dizzy or nauseous, stop and ask for medical assistance.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10:

AWARDS BANQUET

You will need to bring your entrance ticket which was given to you in your race packet in order to get in. . Accreditations will not be admitted for entry. Extra tickets will cost US$30 and can be purchased at the Event Information desk at the Cancun Convention Center. Here you will enjoy great Mexican dishes, a video presentation of the ITU Triathlon World Championships, music and much more. At the awards banquet you will still have the opportunity to buy your race photos, as well as the event video presentation.

NOTE: We will award the top five of each category..

ELITE RACE - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

TRANSITION AREA:

The transition area will open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. for bodymarking and bike check in for elite female athletes. Elite male will also bring their bikes in transition between 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. The transition will remain closed until 12:00 p.m. when the triathletes can pick up their bikes. After 1:00 p.m. there will be no more security Men will be allowed to re enter at 9:30 a.m. The distance from the swim exit to the transition will be of 200mts. Remember that you will have to run out of the transition area with your bicycle until you get to the mounting zone, clearly marked on the road. Every athlete is responsible to rack their own bicycle at their designated place after the cycle. Racks will be numbered and pre assigned as per ITU rankings.
* It will not be permitted to leave any back packs or bags inside Transition area. Only your race gear: helmet, shoes, sunglasses, swim cap, goggles, hat, etc. All other gear can be left at the baggage storage area in Playa Langosta, next to the starting pens.

BAGGAGE STORAGE

WARM UP:

All the elite athletes can warm up in the designated area, to the right of the start area. Every elite female must be out of the water at 7:40 a.m. and the elite men at 10:10 a.m. for their respective starts.

ELITE STARTS:

Elite female: 8:00 a.m. - Elite male: 10:30 a.m.

START:

The start will take place at Langosta Beach. Athletes will be lined up in order ten minutes before their respective starting time, and competitors will be called by the start official. Follow the race officials instructions and wait for the horn signal to start your race. Athletes will stand on their designated spot at the starting pontoon. The pontoon draw will be conducted during the elite athletes meeting, Friday, November 8 at the Hotel Camino Real

SWIM: 1.5km.

You will swim counter clockwise on a rectangular shaped course to which athletes will have to swim two laps of 750m It will be a dive start from the pontoon. The course will be marked by banana like buoys at the corners and smaller ones along the course. The water temperature for the month of November in Cancun is likely to be around 26ºC, therefore wetsuits will not be permitted.

BIKE: 40 km.

Coming out of the transition area to start the bike, you will head towards Cancun Convention Center over Kukulkan Boulevard (lagoon side). You will have to cover 8 laps around a 5 Km course (see map). There will be a lap counter, with laps to go, every time you pass through transition area. A bell will sound for the final lap.
The bike course is flat, smooth and very fast. If you are riding in a pack, be extremely cautious at the turnarounds to avoid accidents. If an athlete is about to be lapped by the leader, he will be forced out of the course by the lead race official, and automatically DNF. He will not be permitted to continue. ITU bike, aerobar and handlebar rules will apply.

RUN: 10 km.

Athletes will run four laps to a course of 2.5 Km. You will start the run course on the same direction than the bike, (see map). After the fourth and final lap, you will turn left on the separate finish chute. Every competitor is responsible for knowing the course and counting their own laps. There will be race officials at every turnaround and along the course, as well as timing mats and video cameras. The competitor number should be visible at all times during the run, specially at the finish line.

FINISH LINE:

There will be a protocol medal presentation to top three male and female athletes. The ceremony will be held after the men's finish, approximately at 12:30 p.m. It is compulsory for athletes to be present to receive their award. After finishing, the top 3 men and top 3 women will be taken to the Hotel Casa Maya for the anti doping control test.

RECOVERY AREA:

After crossing the finish line, please keep walking straight and follow the volunteers instructions until you reach the recovery area, where you will find medical tents, water, sports drink, fruit supplies, showers, and a special rest area for National teams.

TIMING CONTROL:

IMPORTANT:

SPECTATORS:

Spectators will have a great opportunity to watch the race from almost every corner of Cancun. The best triathletes of the world will be racing. The finish line will have grandstands and there will be live music, food and beverages, games and entertainment for the whole family during the entire race, which will last until past noon. The race announcer will maintain you well informed of the development of the race at all times.