Race Nuts & Bolts
Triathlons, with three sports and two transitions, have a lot of logistics. Review all the information here that you need to nail down the details and rock it on race day.
Cut Off Times
bike, day of race, logistics, race rules, run, swim, training, transition
Are there cut off times for each of the Tri events? Yes, there are cut off times: Swim – 40 minutes Bike – 2:30 hours Run – 1:30 hours Please…
Why do I need a USAT membership?
day of race, race rules
Why do we need USAT membership? The Gold Nugget Triathlon is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. USAT provides the triathlon with insurance and race support. All participants are required to be…
Where do I get my finshers shirt?
day of race
When do I get my shirt? Gold Nugget Triathlon shirts say “Finisher” for that very reason! You’ll be given your shirt after you cross the finish line as a GNT…
Why are there time penalties
race rules
Why are there time penalties? We follow the USA Triathlon rules to keep a safe, fair, and fun race. Penalties are easily avoided by reading the rules, following instructions in…
What is the Release of Information used for?
about gnt, bike, race rules, run
What is the Release of Information used for? We may release the names and contact information of registrants to third parties providing support, goods, and services to the race such…
Transferring my Chip and Bib
day of race, gear, logistics, race rules
Can I give my timing chip and number to a friend? Race numbers and chips are non-transferable. Transferring your number and/or chip to another participant and/or receiving a transferred number…
Transition Area 1
bike, race rules, swim, transition
TRANSITION AREA 1 (T1 – Bartlett High School) This is the swim-to-bike transition area. It is called T1! Also known to some as the Bike Corral. When you leave the…
Seeded / ELITE Racers
logistics
SEEDED / ELITE RACERS: The previous year’s top 64 finishers will be eligible to be seeded in this year’s race. Any seeded spots not accepted by the previous year’s top…
Transition Area 2
bike, logistics, run, transition
Transition Area 2 (T2) This is your transition from the bike to the run. Yippee! T2 is getting closer to the finish! T2 is located off of Arctic Valley Road…
Safety First
bike, gear, logistics
Safety first! Helmets – on your heads, please! If the wheels of your bike are moving and you are straddling your bike, sitting “lady-like” on the top tube or sitting…