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…

     

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…

     

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…

     

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…

     

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…

     

Accessories and Equipment

gear, race rules
Fitbit, Garmin and other fitness devices may be worn during the race. Cellular and smart phones may also be used (Note: No device may be used as a personal audio…

     

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…

     

Bike Course

bike, race rules
BIKE COURSE Visit the Course Maps page for all GNT Maps, including the bike course. After your swim, you will retrieve your bike from transition area 1 (T1 / Bike…

     

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…