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OCTOBER 13, 2018
ATHLETE
GUIDE
2018
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNWELCOME TO THE IRONMAN® WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Andrew Messick Diana Bertsch
IRONMAN® Athletes, Aloha IRONMAN® Athletes,
On behalf of everyone at IRONMAN, congratulations and welcome to Congratulations and welcome to the 2018 IRONMAN® World
the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship brought to you by Amazon. Championship brought to you by Amazon. This year marks a
Your hard work, dedication and sacrifice has paid off bringing you to milestone for this pinnacle event and, for many of you, accomplishing
the starting line on a very special year of one of the greatest sporting this lifelong goal of making it to the starting line in Kailua-Kona will be
events in the world. a truly unique and special occasion.
As we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of our seminal event — a As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original event that gave
milestone we’ve coined “40 Years of Dreams” — we’ve had a chance birth to this demanding and remarkable race, we encourage you to
to reminisce, to dream, and to express gratitude. Many people, channel the spirit of all those who have journeyed here before you,
communities and partners have shaped our history and helped pave dared to dream big and pushed themselves to the limit in pursuit of
the way for others to fulfill their potential by crossing the finish line accomplishing something incredible. We have had the privilege of
here in beautiful Hawai`i. seeing “40 Years of Dreams” come true since the original race in 1978
and look forward to seeing yours come to life here on Ali`i Drive.
From the very first race on the shores of Oahu, Hawai`i in 1978,
IRONMAN has carved out a unique legacy in sports history. This is While enjoying all that race week has to offer, be thoughtful to those
largely due to the awe-inspiring athletes, such as yourself, and the that give of themselves to help make this event possible. The passion
thousands of unforgettable moments and life-affirming journeys and pride of the 5,000 incredible volunteers committed to seeing you
they’ve shared with us helping prove that “ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE” have a great race day experience is unsurpassed.
for four decades now.
We encourage you to embrace the beauty and strength of the
As you stand on the shore of Kailua Bay ready to undertake this Hawaiian culture and take advantage of your time here in Kona. Enjoy
challenge, take a moment to reflect on the many that have come the wonderful community of people, the aloha they share and our
before you, standing in that exact spot and pushed fourth to beautiful home.
accomplish similar dreams. Revel in the moment, channel the
excitement of race morning, take time to enjoy the course, endure the It is our goal to ensure you have the best possible experience. The
challenges along the way and embrace the overwhelming joy as you information contained in the athlete guide will help you navigate
cross the finish line on Ali`i drive. Those feelings are contagious, and event week and race day. Please review the content carefully so you
we hope you will share your experience with others, helping further are well prepared.
our great sport along the way. Your safety prior to and during the race is of the utmost importance
Our staff and incredible team of volunteers stand ready to ensure you to our community and the entire IRONMAN `Ohana. Please train and
have the best race experience possible. race safely.
Be strong and race safe. We’ll see you at the finish line. I along with the entire IRONMAN `Ohana wish each of you well wishes
and look forward to seeing you on race day; a day where the world
comes to Kona and dreams come true!
Me Ke Aloha,
Andrew Messick
Chief Executive Officer
IRONMAN® Diana L. Bertsch
Vice President, World Championship Events
IRONMAN®
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNTABLE OF CONTENTS
Message From the
Global Head Referee 4
Race information every participating athlete
needs to know for a smooth race experience
2018 Race Committee 5
Schedule of Events 6
This is your race week road map
Merchandise Hours and Locations 8
Pre-Race Information 9
Your need-to-know information before race day
Race Day Information 11
Post-Race Information 13
Recovery and After the Race Information
Swim Course 14
Course map, rules and regulations
Bike Course 17
Course map, turn-by-turn instructions
elevation map, rules and regulations
Run Course 21
Course map, turn-by-turn instructions
elevation map, rules and regulations
Rules 23
Medical and USAT Medical Policy 25
Anti-Doping 26
OCTOBER 13, 2018
Banquets & Qualifying for 2018 27
Kona Facts 28
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNMESSAGE FROM THE GLOBAL HEAD REFEREE
So that you understand the rules on race day, please take the time
to read and understand the rules in the Athlete Guide and the 2018
IRONMAN® Competition Rules.
The POSITION violations are summarized:
Always ride on the right side of your lane to avoid an ILLEGAL POSITION
or BLOCKING call.
Keep six bike lengths of clear space between your bike’s front wheel and
the rear wheel of the cyclist in front of you to avoid a DRAFTING call.
Always pass on the left of the cyclist in front of you; Never on the right
to avoid an ILLEGAL PASS call. Complete your pass within 25 seconds to
avoid a DRAFTING call.
If passed, drop back six bike lengths before attempting to re-pass to
Jimmy Riccitello avoid an OVERTAKEN or DRAFTING call.
Triathlon is an individual event, and it is your responsibility to fully
2018 IRONMAN® Competition Rules apply except as indicated understand the rules and avoid penalties. The referee’s ruling is final in
the case of POSITION violations, and there are no protests or appeals.
in the Athlete Guide. In short, IRONMAN® will operate under
Other common violations include:
the “three strikes and you’re out” principle.
HELMET CHINSTRAP
Even though DRAFTING and BLATANT LITTERING are the ! Your chinstrap must be securely fastened whenever you are on your
only two violations to incur a time penalty (to be served in the
bike on race day.
closest penalty tent, located along the bike course), every type
of violation requires a stop in a penalty tent. Any penalties RACE NUMBER
!
incurred on the run course are to be served at the point of You must wear your bib number during the run portion of the race. In
infraction. Any combination of three BLUE CARD violations addition, your bike frame sticker must be properly attached to your bike
results in a DQ. and must be visible from both sides.
! LITTERING
Do not throw ANYTHING outside of official aid stations. Blatant littering
will result in a five minute penalty.
DRAFTING VIOLATION
! UNAUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT
BLUE CARD Absolutely NO communication devices, cell phones or audio devices of
any kind may be used while competing.
five minute time penalty
OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE
served in a penalty tent on ! Athletes may not provide any item of equipment to an athlete competing
the bike course
in the same race if it results in the donor athlete being unable to continue
LITTERING VIOLATION with his/her own race. Such equipment includes but is not restricted
to: shoes, complete bicycle, frame, wheels, and helmet. The penalty
BLUE CARD for this will be disqualification of both athletes. No individual support
allowed. Ample aid and food stations will be provided. Friends, family
five minute time penalty members, coaches, or supporters of any type may NOT bike, drive, or
served in a penalty tent on run alongside athlete, may not pass food or other items to athlete and
the bike course should be warned to stay completely clear of all athletes to avoid the
disqualification of the athlete. It is incumbent upon each athlete to
BLOCKING VIOLATION immediately reject any attempt to assist, follow, or escort.
YELLOW CARD ! Urinating in the Changing Tents, unless using the provided luas
(bathrooms) will result in disqualification.
one minute time penalty
served at the next penalty ! TIME PENALTIES
tent Remember that even though DRAFTING and LITTERING are the only
violation that incurs a five minute time penalty, you must go to a penalty
ANY COMBINATION OF THREE BLUE tent for any violation to have your number marked. There will be no
CARD VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN penalty tents on the run. If you are penalized on the run, the official will
RACE DISQUALIFICATION. enforce the penalty on the spot.
Please treat other athletes, all volunteers, and your referees with
courtesy and consideration. Not doing so is UNSPORTSMANLIKE
CONDUCT and may result in disqualification. I sincerely hope you
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUN2018 RACE COMMITTEE
The Kona Team
Diana Bertsch Vice President, World Championship Events
Mahea Akau Event Manager
Christine Blosser Executive Assistant to VP World Championship Events
Alexis DeCarli Event Coordinator
Roch Frey Technical Director / World Championship & Global Events
Jessica Miller Event Manager
Marcy Pulotu Kona Office Manager/Event Coordinator
IRONMAN® World Championship Race Directors
Claudia Kane Access Management
Rocky Campbell Action Management
Sheryl Cobb Aid Stations - Bike
Joe Loschiavo Aid Stations - Run
Bill Hall Bike
Mike Drutar Finish Line
Paul Berlin Medical
Kim Hammonds Post-race
John Bertsch Public Safety
Cindy Armer Registration
Jason Braswell Run
Steven Foth Security
Kerstin Blunt Special Events
Jan War Swim
Andy Anderson Timing
David Huerta Transitions
Franz Weber Volunteer/Information
Steve Butterfield Warehouse
The IRONMAN® World Championship Race Office*
IRONMAN®
74-5599 Alapa Street #1
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 329-0063
Fax: (808) 326-2131
E-mail: kona@IRONMAN®.com
www.IRONMAN®.com
www.IRONMAN®worldchampionship.com
* The IRONMAN® race office moves to the
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel (KBH) during race week.
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNSCHEDULE
OF
EVENTS
Friday, October 05, 2018
Start End Event Location
6.30am 10.00am IRONInfo Booth Kailua Pier
Saturday, October 06, 2018
Start End Event Location
5.30am 6.45am Ho`ala (Rise to the Occasion) Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s
IRONMAN® Training Swim, Packet Pick-up Kona Beach Hotel (KBH) - Honu’s Lawn
Register online at www.ironmanworldchampionship.com
Onsite registration is not available
6.30am 10.00am IRONInfo Booth Kailua Pier
7.00am Ho`ala (Rise to the Occasion) Kailua Bay Swim Entrance
IRONMAN® Training Swim -2.4 miles
Sunday, October 07, 2018
Start End Event Location
6.30am 10.00am IRONInfo Booth Kailua Pier
7.30am 32nd Annual P.A.T.H. 5K & 10K Run Begins at Hale Halawai – Ali`i Drive
Monday, October 08, 2018
Start End Event Location
6.30am 11.00am IRONInfo Booth Kailua Pier
9.00am 4.00pm IRONMAN® Race Office Opens KBH Conference Room #3
9.00am 4.00pm Volunteer Info Center/Lost and Found KBH Conference Room #6
5.00pm Heroes of Hawai`i (Hawaiian Cultural Legacy) KBH Lu`au Grounds
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
6.30am 11.00am IRONInfo Booth Kailua Pier
9.00am 2.00pm Athlete Registration Check-in KBH Ballrooms 2, 3, 4
9.00am 3.00pm IRONMAN® Race Office KBH Conference Room #3
9.00am 3.00pm Accreditation Office KBH Conference Room #5
9.00am 3.30pm IRONKIDS® Keiki Dip-n-Dash Registration KBH Oscar Room
9.00am 4.00pm VIP Guest Services KBH Cultural Center
9.00am 4.00pm Media Center KBH Ballroom 1
9.00am 4.00pm Volunteer Info Center/Lost and Found KBH Conference Room #6
3.00pm 3.45pm IRONKIDS® Keiki Dip-n-Dash Staging & Transition Set Up KBH Canoe Landing
4.00pm IRONKIDS® Keiki Dip-n-Dash Ka’ahumanu Place
5.00pm IRONMAN® Parade of Nations (athletes gather at 4 p.m.) KBH to Hale Halawai, Ali`i Drive
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Start End Event Location
6.30am 11.00am IRONInfo Booth Kailua Pier
9.00am 2.00pm Athlete Registration Check-in KBH Ballrooms 2, 3, 4
9.00am 4.00pm IRONMAN® Race Office KBH Conference Room #3
9.00am 4.00pm Accreditation Office KBH Conference Room #5
9.00am 4.00pm VIP Guest Services KBH Cultural Center
9.00am 4.00pm Media Center KBH Ballroom 1
9.00am 4.00pm Volunteer Info Center/Lost and Found KBH Conference Room #6
12:00pm Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting: French, Spanish, Portuguese KBH Parking Lot
and Chinese-speaking Athletes
OCTOBER 13, 2018 1.00pm
2.15pm
Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting: Japanese-speaking Athletes
Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting: German-speaking Athletes
Mokuaikaua Church, Ali`i Drive
Mokuaikaua Church, Ali`i Drive
KBH = Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel
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OF
EVENTS
(CONTINUED)
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Start End Event Location
6.30am 11.00am IRONInfo Booth Kailua Pier
9.00am 2.00pm Final Day Athlete Registration Check-in KBH Ballrooms 2, 3, 4
9.00am 4.00pm IRONMAN® Race Office KBH Conference Room #3
9.00am 4.00pm Accreditation Office KBH Conference Room #5
9.00am 4.00pm VIP Guest Services KBH Cultural Center
9.00am 4.00pm Media Center KBH Ballroom 1
9.00am 4.00pm Volunteer Info Center/Lost and Found KBH Conference Room #6
2.00pm IRONMAN® Ambassador Athlete Panel IRONMAN® Village Stage
6.00pm E Komo Mai (Welcome) Banquet KBH Parking Lot
8.00pm Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting for Athletes KBH Parking Lot
(following the E Komo Mai Banquet)
Friday, October 12, 2018
Start End Event Location
9.00am 10.00am Physically Challenged and Handcycle Athlete Meeting KBH Paddlers Restaurant
9.00am 4.00pm IRONMAN® Race Office KBH Conference Room #3
9.00am 4.00pm VIP Guest Services KBH Cultural Center
9.00am 4.00pm Media Center KBH Ballroom 1, 2, 3
9.00am 4.00pm Volunteer Info Center/Lost and Found KBH Conference Room #6
9.00am 7.00pm Accreditation Office KBH Conference Room #5
11.30am 2.30pm Bike/Helmet/Gear Check-in: Race #1 to #1250 Bike Compound Area, Kailua Pier
2.30pm 6.00pm Bike/Helmet/Gear Check-in: Race #1251 and over Bike Compound Area, Kailua Pier
Saturday, October 13, 2018 - RACE DAY
Start End Event Location
4.45am 7.00am Swim Check-in/Body Marking KBH Parking Lot
5.00am 12.30am `Ohana/Volunteer Info Center/Lost and Found KBH Conference Room #6
5.30am 11.00pm VIP Guest Services KBH Paddlers Restaurant
5.30am 1.30am Media Center KBH Ballroom 1, 2, 3
6.35am Race Start - Male Professional/Elite Athletes Kailua Pier
6.40am Race Start - Female Professional/Elite Athletes Kailua Pier
7.05am Race Start - Male Age Group Athletes Kailua Pier
7.20am Race Start - Female Age Group Athletes Kailua Pier
7.00pm 12.30am Bike & Gear Pick-up (no earlier than 7 p.m. and no later than 12.30am) Kailua Pier
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Start End Event Location
9.00am 12.00pm Media Center KBH Ballroom 1, 2, 3
9.00am 2.00pm Volunteer Info Center/Lost and Found KBH Conference Room #6
10.00am 2.00pm IRONMAN® Race Office KBH Conference Room #3
6.00pm Banquet of Champions KBH Parking Lot
Monday, October 15, 2018
Start End Event Location
10.00am 2.00pm IRONMAN® Race Office KBH Conference Room #3
OCTOBER 13, 2018
KBH = Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel
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IRONMAN®
STORE AND
IRONMAN®
VILLAGE
LOCATIONS
AND HOURS Friday, October 05, 2018
Start End Event Location
7.00am 4.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Store 2 Opens In front of Courtyard by Marriott King
Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel (KBH)
Saturday, October 06, 2018
Start End Event Location
7.00am 4.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Store 2 In front of KBH
9.00am 5.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Main Store Opens KBH Parking Lot
Sunday, October 07, 2018
Start End Event Location
7.00am 4.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Store 2 In front of KBH
9.00am 4.00pm IRONMAN® Retail Expo Store Opens Corner of Ali`i Drive and Hualalai Road
9.00am 5.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Main Store KBH Parking Lot
Monday, October 08, 2018
Start End Event Location
7.00am 4.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Store 2 In front of KBH
9.00am 4.00pm IRONMAN® Retail Expo Store Corner of Ali`i Drive and Hualalai Road
9.00am 5.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Main Store KBH Parking Lot
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
7.00am 4.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Store 2 In front of KBH
9.00am 5.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Main Store KBH Parking Lot
9.00am 8.00pm IRONMAN® Retail Expo Store Corner of Ali`i Drive and Hualalai Road
10.00am 8.00pm IRONMAN® Village Opens Hale Halawai, Ali`i Drive
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Start End Event Location
7.00am 4.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Store 2 In front of KBH
9.00am 4.00pm IRONMAN® Retail Expo Store Corner of Ali`i Drive and Hualalai Road
9.00am 4.00pm IRONMAN® Village Hale Halawai, Ali`i Drive
9.00am 5.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Main Store KBH Parking Lot
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Start End Event Location
7.00am 4.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Store 2 In front of KBH
9.00am 4.00pm IRONMAN® Retail Expo Store Corner of Ali`i Drive and Hualalai Road
9.00am 4.00pm IRONMAN® Village Hale Halawai, Ali`i Drive
9.00am 6.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Main Store KBH Parking Lot
Friday, October 12, 2018
Start End Event Location
7.00am 4.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Store 2 In front of KBH
9.00am 2.00pm IRONMAN® Village Hale Halawai, Ali`i Drive
9.00am 4.00pm IRONMAN Retail Expo Store Corner of Ali`i Drive and Hualalai Road
9.00am 6.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Main Store KBH Parking Lot
Saturday, October 13, 2018 - RACE DAY
Start End Event Location
6.00am 4.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Store 2 In front of KBH
9.00am 5.00pm IRONMAN® Retail Expo Store Corner of Ali`i Drive and Hualalai Road
9.00am 6.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Main Store KBH Parking Lot
10.00am 2.00pm IRONMAN® Village Hale Halawai, Ali`i Drive
OCTOBER 13, 2018
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Start End Event Location
9.00am 5.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Main Store KBH Parking Lot
Monday, October 15, 2018
Start End Event Location
9.00am 12.00pm Official IRONMAN® Store - Main Store KBH Parking Lot
KBH = Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNPRE-RACE INFORMATION
PERSONAL COMMUNICATION PLAN
Prior to departing for Hawai`i be sure to establish a communications plan As you are one of Kona’s invited guests, please respect and obey the
with family and friends back home. Share the race day emergency contact traffic laws during your training practices. Violators will be cited. You are
listed below with those who may need to reach you in an emergency. Even required to carry proper identification at all times. If you are stopped, you
if you are in Hawai`i with family and friends, it is essential that you have a must present your identification to the inquiring officer. Failure to do so may
plan for contacting or reuniting with your group following the race. result in race disqualification. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Race Day Emergency Contact:
IRONMAN® World Championship Race Office
Phone: 808-329-0063 MANDATORY BIKE, HELMET & GEAR BAG
Race Office Hours:
CHECK-IN
Mandatory Bike, Helmet & Gear Bag check-in is on Friday, October 12 at the
Monday, October 8 - Friday, October 12, 2018: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. except Kailua Pier.
Tuesday, Octobr 9, 2018: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, October 14, 2018: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Check-In times:
Monday, October 15, 2018: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Race numbers 1- 1250
2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Race numbers 1251+
ATHLETE CHECK-IN
Overnight security is provided in the bike compound. You have the
Athlete check-in hours are Tuesday, October 9 - Thursday, October 11 from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach option of covering your bike computer or removing it. Full bike covers
Hotel - Ballrooms 2, 3 & 4. Please note that Athlete check-in will NOT be are not permitted.
open on Friday or race day. If you do not check in during the designated
Athlete check-in hours you will not be permitted to race. ALL RACE PACKETS Athletes are required to check-in their helmet, bike-gear and run-gear bags
MUST BE PICKED UP BY 2:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11. on Friday, October 12. Gear bag check-in will close at 6:00 p.m. No one will
be permitted to check-in, rack or have access to their bags after 6:00 p.m.
Please bring the following items with you to Athlete check-in:
• Photo Identification. Please note: Athletes are not permitted to put their helmet on the
• USAT card to show proof of current USAT membership or $15 USD (cash ground or in their bike gear bag. Helmets must be placed on bike.
only) to purchase a one day license. If you are a USAT member and forget
your card, you will be required to sign the USAT waiver and purchase a ATHLETES WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR BIKE OR RUN GEAR BAG
$15 USAT one day license. RACE MORNING.
• If you are a professional athlete, you are required to submit proof of
professional status at check-in.
GEAR BAGS/SPECIAL NEEDS BAGS
You will receive your gear bags in your registration packet. Please pack your
ATHLETE WRISTBAND gear in the appropriate bag and bring it to the designated check-in area.
A wristband printed with your race number will be affixed to your wrist at Please be sure your running gear has the proper reflective material on the
Athlete check-in. This band will identify you as an official participant and front and back of your clothes and shoes. You will be escorted to the bag
must be worn during race week. The wristband is required for medical racks where you will rack your own bags on Friday, October 12.
identification purposes and allows you access to the Transition area,
Post-race areas and Banquets. During Athlete Check-In, athletes will receive five bags:
Grey [Pre-Swim]
You will not be allowed to remove your bicycle and/or gear from the Blue [Bike Gear]
Transition area following the race without your wristband affixed to your Green [Bike Special Needs]
wrist. Please do not remove your wristband until after race week, as it will Red [Run Gear]
identify you as an athlete. Yellow [Run Special Needs]
Please note: Special Needs bags will be dropped off race morning before
PERSONAL SAFETY entering the Body Marking area. Pre-Swim gear bags will be dropped off
Train with at least one other person when possible (especially in the water). before you enter Transition and picked up in post-race area.
Please use caution while swimming prior to the event. All participants who
choose to swim prior to race day will do so at their own risk. Please note: NO BAGS ARE RESTRICTED IN EVENT SITE ON RACE DAY.
LIFEGUARD IS ON DUTY. Swimming is a choice and is done at your own risk. Please plan accordingly and do not bring them on race day. Only
Keep in mind that this is a natural body of water and is subject to hidden IRONMAN® issued gear bags will be permitted and are subject to
hazards including, but not limited to, currents, underwater obstructions, check.
tides, rip currents and indigenous marine life.
We ask your consideration of shore fishermen and boaters. The boaters
are not used to contending with so many swimmers. Please start and
finish your practice swims from the beach. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE BOAT
RAMP and stay clear of the docking areas. No swimming is allowed within
100 feet of the pier (see map on page 16).
On the highway, please bike and run on the shoulder without crossing into
the traffic lane. Drivers are not accustomed to large numbers of cyclists and
runners on the roads. The IRONMAN® World Championship has become
famous for special care of athletes during the race. This “Aloha” is given
freely by our 5,000 volunteers.
When training, please be courteous and aware that those sharing the roads
with you are the people you will count on during race day to fulfill your
physical and emotional needs. Please ride single file.
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNPRE-RACE INFORMATION
TIMING
The 2018 IRONMAN® World Championship presented to you by 5) If you drop out of the race at any time, you must notify and
Amazon is timed with Mylaps Pro Chip technology by Sportstats. return your timing chip to the `Ohana - Family Information
Center located in Conference Room #6 at Courtyard by Marriott
Your responsibilities as an athlete include: King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. Failure to do so may
disqualify you from participating in future IRONMAN® events. It is
1) As soon as you pick up your race packet and Mylaps Pro Chip, essential that we know where you are on the course at all times
please go to the Chip Verification table during athlete check-in. Be for your safety and our peace of mind. If you are transported
sure that your correct name shows up on the computer screen. to any IRONMAN® medical station, the medical staff will take
responsibility for your chip.
2) You must wear your Mylaps Pro Chip at all times during the race.
Fasten it to your right ankle with the velcro strap before the swim 6) By picking up your race number and chip, you are guaranteeing
and leave it on until after you finish the entire 140.6 mile course. that you will return your loaned chip to race management, or you
You may apply Vaseline around your ankle; it will not affect the will be fined $75 for its replacement.
chip or timing. We recommend securing the Velcro strap using a
safety pin since this is a non-wetsuit swim. Volunteers will help 7) If you lose your timing chip during the event, you are responsible
you remove the chip at the finish line. for obtaining a replacement. Volunteers will have extra timing
chips at the following locations: swim exit, bike exit and run exit.
3) If you do not start the race on Saturday, October 13, you are still If you lose your timing chip on the run course, you must notify a
responsible for returning the chip to race management. Chips timing official immediately after crossing the finish line.
should be returned to the Drops Clerk located at Courtyard King
Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. 8) Do not intentionally cross the finish line as part of a group. Your
finish placement may be jeopardized potentially resulting in loss
4) There will be four starts: of prizes or awards.
• 6:35 a.m. Male Professional/Elite Race Start
• 6:40 a.m. Female Professional/Elite Race Start Remember: NO CHIP = NO TIME
• 7:05 a.m. Age Group Male Race Start
• 7:20 a.m. Age Group Female Race Start Failure to wear your chip on race day, return your chip after the event
or pay the chip replacement cost will disqualify you from future
•The race will officially end 17 hours after your designated IRONMAN® events.
start. Rest stops, transitions, etc. will be included in your
total elapsed time. Splits will also be recorded for each segment
of the race. In addition to the 17 hour overall cutoff time, there
are cutoff times for each segment of the race.
• The cutoff time for the swim segment is 2 hours and 20
minutes after your designated start time.
• The cutoff time for the bike segment is 10 hours and 30
minutes after your designated start time.
• The cutoff time for the IRONMAN® World Championship is 17
hours after your designated start time.
* Start time may vary based on water conditions.
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNRACE DAY INFORMATION
Physical Addresses RACE MORNING PROCEDURE
Athletes must be body marked in order to enter the Transition area
Swim Start: on race morning. Remember to bring your Chip Strap and MyLaps
Kailua Pier, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Pro Chip, swim cap and goggles. Bike technicians and pumps will
be available in the transition area race morning. Please do not wear
Transitions: your bib number in the swim. Leave it with your gear and put it on
Kailua Pier, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 before you head out on the run course. The number will not hold up
for the duration of the race if it gets wet.
Finish Line:
Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
BAGS ARE RESTRICTED IN ALL CREDENTIALED AREAS. 6:35 AM Male Professional/Elite
To avoid delays or any inconvenience, please plan accordingly and do
not bring them on race day. Only official IRONMAN® athlete issued
Race Start
gear bags will be permitted and are subject to check. 6:40 AM Female Professional/Elite
Race Start
BODY MARKING CHECK-IN: 4:45 A.M.
Athletes will receive a colored, numbered swim cap and timing 7:05 AM Age Group Male Race Start
chip during Athlete Check-in. Race day body marking and check-in
will begin at 4:45 AM Saturday, October 13 and end at 7:00 AM
at Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel
parking lot next to the tennis courts. Don’t forget your colored swim
7:20 AM Age Group Female Race Start
cap on race morning. You must have your timing chip secured to your
ankle in order to enter the body marking/swim check-in compound.
No bags are allowed into and past body marking. If you have
DROP HOTLINE
If you decide not to start after you have registered and checked-in
misplaced your timing chip, please seek assistance from a timing your bike, you are required to drop by calling the IRONMAN® World
volunteer at the body marking compound. You must complete body Championship Pre-Race Drop Hotline (808-334-3401). You must
marking prior to entering the swim area. You will be required to walk leave a message including call back number. If you do not start after
across a timing mat upon completion of the body marking process. registering and checking-in your bike and do not officially drop by
calling the Pre-Race Drop Hotline, you will not be allowed to compete
Please do NOT apply any sunscreen, oil, vaseline or lotion of any kind on at future IRONMAN® World Championship races. You will also risk
your arms or shoulders BEFORE or AFTER you get body marked. You being allowed to participate in all other IRONMAN® events.
will be able to do so after you get out of the water before you start the
bike portion. Failure to check-in and be body marked by a registration
volunteer at the proper location may result in disqualification from this
and future IRONMAN® events.
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNRACE DAY INFORMATION
AID STATIONS RACE TIMING AND CUT-OFFS
Aid stations average every 7 miles on the bike and approximately The race will officially end 17 hours after your designated start
a mile apart on the run. The general offerings are as follows: time. Aid station stops, transitions, etc., will be included in your total
elapsed time. Splits will be recorded for each segment of the race.
Bike: Run: The following cut-off times apply for each segment of the race:
Gatorade Endurance Formula: Gatorade Endurance Formula:
Orange Bike Bottles Lemon-Lime
Water Water Swim Cut-Off Bike Cut-Off Run Cut-Off
Cola Cola 2 hours and 20 10 hours and 30 17 hours after your
Red Bull (full cans) Red Bull (in cups) minutes after your minutes after your designated start
Bananas Bananas designated start time. designated start time.
Oranges time.
Oranges
Clif Bar Minis
Clif Bar Minis
• Sierra Trail Mix MyLaps Pro Chips will capture your splits (swim, T1, bike, T2, run)
• Sierra Trail Mix
Clif Shots ( typically 1 flavor per and overall finish time. IRONMAN® reserves the right to remove
Clif Shots (typically 1 flavor per
Aid Station) an athlete from the course and DNF the athlete if our course staff
Aid Station)
• Mocha determines there is no possibility of an athlete finishing the given
• Mocha
• RAZZ discipline (swim, bike, run) before the posted cut-off times based on
• RAZZ
• Vanilla an athlete’s location, time and average speed up to that point.
• Vanilla
• Citrus
• Citrus
Clif Bloks (typically 1 flavor per
Clif Bloks (typcially 1 flavor per
A/S)
Aid Station) Intermediate Bike Cut-Off Times and Locations
• Ginger Ale
• Ginger Ale Age Group Male Intermediate Cut-Off Times
• Salted Watermelon
• Salted Watermelon • Hawi turnaround (60 Mile)- 2:10 PM
• Spearmint
• Spearmint • Kawaihae (77.6 Mile) - 3:15 PM
Pretzels
Pretzels • South of Kaiminani Drive (105 Mile) - 5:15 PM
Chicken Broth • Bike Finish - 5:35 PM
• Transition Closes - 5:50 PM
Aid stations will also be located at the swim start, swim-to-bike and
Age Group Female Intermediate Cut-Off Times
bike-to-run transition areas, the finish line. and post-race
• Hawi Turnaround (60 Mile) - 2:25 PM
• Kawaihae (77.6 Mile) - 3:30 PM
Please note: Bike aid stations will close 10 hours and 30 minutes • South of Kaiminani Drive (105 mile) - 5:30 PM
after the start of the race. Water bottles will be exchanged at the aid • Bike Finish - 5:50 PM
stations. However, individual bottles will not be returned to athletes. • Transition Closes - 6:05 PM
Run aid stations will close at the 12:10 event completion time.
Athletes that have not completed the bike course by the above cut-off
Athletes should bring their own drink and nutrition on race morning. times indicated will not be permitted to continue the race.
For those who prefer to have their own special food item(s) available on
the course, we will provide a “Special Needs” station near the midpoint of Intermediate Run Cut-Off Times and Locations
both the bike and run courses. You will be issued a bag for this purpose at
registration. Bags will be collected the morning of the race at Courtyard Top of Palani Road and Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, mile 7.7
by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel by the body marking • Age Group Male Intermediate Run cut-off time- 7:45PM,
area. ONLY FOOD ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED (no clothing, shoes, etc.), (12 hours and 40 minutes after the Age Group Male Wave Start)
as this station is for nutritional purposes only. All bags will be discarded • Age Group Female Intermediate Run cut-off time- 8:00PM,
after the race. IRONMAN® is not responsible for the contents. Although (12 hours and 40 minutes after the Age Group Male Wave Start)
we try to expedite assisting you in obtaining your special needs bag at
the station, the volume of athletes may require that you stop and find Natural Energy Lab Authority (exit) (mile 18.5)
your bag. • Age Group Male Intermediate Run Cut-Off Time - 10:15 PM
(15 hours and 10 minutes after the Age Group Male Wave Start)
Official athlete gear bags are the only bags allowed on race • Age Group Female Intermediate Run Cut-Off Time - 10:30 PM
morning. Please note that the athlete backpacks provided (15 hours and 10 minutes after the Age Group Female Wave
at registration are not considered an official athlete gear Start)
bag and will not be permitted.
Swim to Bike Transition Cut-Off
• Transition will close 15 minutes after the Men Age Group and
Female Age Group Swim Cut-Off
Swim to Run Transition Cut-Off
• Transition will close 15 minutes after the Men Age Group and
Female Age Group Bike Cut-Off
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNPOST-RACE INFORMATION
POST-RACE LOST AND FOUND
The Athlete Post-Race Area will be exclusive to athletes only. This area • Race Week Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM `Ohana - Family
will allow athletes to refresh and restore. We ask athletes to coordinate Information Center at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s
a designated meeting place for family and friends once finished with Kona Beach Hotel.
the post-race area. • Race Day, October 13th 5:00 AM – Midnight `Ohana - Family
Information Center at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s
Kona Beach Hotel.
BIKE & GEAR PICK-UP • Sunday, October 14th and Monday, October 15th after the race 9:00
You are required to pick up your bike and other gear at the bike AM – 2:00 PM `Ohana - Family Information Center at the Courtyard
compound area beginning at 7:00 PM and no later than 12:30 AM on by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
race day. You must present your athlete wristband for entry into the • Thursday after the race, please go to the IRONMAN® race office at
compound. If you are unable to personally pick up your bike, your bike 74-5599 Alapa Street, Suite 1, Kailua-Kona or call 808-329-0063.
check-out ticket may be used by a friend or family member. Photo ID • It is recommended that you mark your gear with your race number as
Required. IRONMAN® is not responsible for lost items.
• After the conclusion of the event, contact kona@ironman.com to
PLEASE NOTE: Bike and gear pick-up begins at 7 p.m. locate any missing items and schedule returns. Shipping fees will
apply. All unclaimed items will be donated within 30 days.
RACE PHOTOGRAPHY
FinisherPix will have several photographers working at the swim exit,
on the bike course, on the run course, and of course, at the finish line! MEDICAL AREA
How to order your pix? The medical area is for athletes only and family members are not
allowed. Overcrowding in the medical area prevents the medical staff
- Register your email address at www.finisherpix.com to be notified as from doing their job.
soon as photos are online.
- Have your number visible on the FRONT of your bike helmet so you
can be identified in your cycling photos.
- Keep your bib number visible on the FRONT of your body during the
run and at the finish line so you can be easily identified.
- Smile and celebrate when you cross the finish line! Don’t worry about
touching your watch, the timing company will ensure an accurate
record of your achievement.
- Visit www.finisherpix.com to view, order, and share your photos from
the event.
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNSWIM 2.4 MI
ROKA SWIM COURSE SUMMARY
The swim course is a 2.4 mile elongated rectangle, approximately The water temperature is expected to be 79 degrees Fahrenheit or
1.2 miles on each side and 100 yards wide. The swim start is on higher. Although there is usually no surf, be prepared to encounter
the east side of the Kailua Pier, goes south and returns to the pier. small swells parallel to the course and surge at the swim exit. Wind
Athletes must swim in a clockwise direction; keep all race buoys chop does not usually occur early in the morning. Currents vary,
on their right at all times and swim around boats or buoys at the although are usually in a northerly direction (with athletes on the
end of the course. The start line is an imaginary line between a return portion of the swim).
fixed location on the pier and a buoy or race marker opposite this
location. The starting line is approximately 130 yards from shore. WARNING: The rocks and sides of the Kailua Pier have sea urchins
After the final right hand turn on the course, the route to the swim and sharp marine growth on them. Always look and check before
finish will be accentuated by yellow course buoys or markers. Lane putting your feet or hands down on solid surfaces underwater.
lines will funnel athletes to the swim exit. Even with these race day Encountering these dangerous marine organisms can ruin your race.
conditions, it is highly recommended that during training athletes
become familiar with the location each aspect of the swim course.
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onto to bike rack area. Sunscreen can be obtained after
the change tents.
Public nudity is not permitted. We require you to be fully
ready to race before leaving with your bike.
Personal nutrients are permitted as long as they are
carried by you or your bike. Sunscreen is available in
transition.
NOTE: Any athlete electing not to continue the race at ®
any time must notify a timing volunteer or race official
immediately. Above all, the safety of each swimmer
is our prime concern. A full sweep of the course will be
made directly behind the last swimmer. Visual aid will be
provided by the lifeguards, divers, canoes, kayaks, buoys,
SWIM COURSE
and aquatic crafts that line the course. 2.4 mi - 3.86 km
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNSWIM 2.4 MI
ROKA SWIM COURSE
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
• Each swimmer must wear an official swim cap The 2.4-mile swim is an ocean swim, and
provided by the race. Wearing swim goggles is ! SWIMWEAR POLICY each athlete is expected to have the abil-
recommended, but not required. (non-wetsuit legal swims only) ity and fitness level to complete the swim.
Swimwear (Skinsuits/Speedsuits) must be Ocean swimming is slower than pool swim-
• No fins, snorkels, paddles, wetsuits or flotation 100% textile material, which is defined as ming, and the swim segment must be com-
devices of any kind are allowed. materials consisting of natural and/or synthetic, pleted within 2 hours and 20 minutes or less
individual and non-consolidated yarns used to in order to continue the race.
•P
lease be sure your timing chip is properly constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting and/
fixed to your ankle. or braiding. Simply put, this would generally IRONMAN® provides a brightly colored swim
refer to suits made only from nylon or Lycra cap for each athlete. This cap must be worn
• No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. that do not have any rubberized material such throughout the swim. Prior to the start, op-
as polyurethane or neoprene. Swimwear must tional pre-race bags will be available for each
•S
wimmers will be required to have race officials not cover the neck, extend past the elbow, nor athlete’s sweats, shoes, etc. Items must fit
apply body marking on both of their shoulders. extend past the knees. Swimwear may contain in the provided pre-swim bag. Valuables,
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY SUNSCREEN OR a zipper. A race kit can be worn underneath pumps and backpacks will not be accepted
VASELINE TO AREAS WHERE YOUR RACE swimwear provided clothing does not extend at check-in. These bags will be kept in the
NUMBER WILL BE APPLIED. past the elbow nor extend past the knees. post-race area and should be retrieved imme-
diately after you finish the marathon portion
•T
ime penalties may be imposed on athletes Any clothing or compression wear that of the event.
who are not behind the official start line 5 extends past the elbow or knees will
minutes prior to the race start. not be permitted in non-wetsuit swims. RACE DAY: Pre-race check-in and body mark-
Compression wear may be worn after the ing will begin at 4:45 a.m. You will be marked
•S
wimmers are required to stay on course, swim and used during the bike and run. by race officials. Please do not apply sun-
swim clockwise and keep course markers screen, lotion or oils before or after receiving
to the right. Failure to do so may result in Wetsuits are not allowed for professional your body markings, as this will dissolve and
disqualification. competitors or age group competitors under distort your number. Your body marking must
the age of 70. Athletes aged 70 and older are be placed for maximum visibility. DO NOT
•A
swimmer experiencing difficulty and in need allowed to use wetsuits, which must be 5mm number yourself expecting to bypass body
of assistance shall raise an arm overhead, thick or less. If an athlete aged 70 or older elects marking or swim check-in.
pump it up and down, and call or seek to use a wetsuit, the athlete will not be eligible
assistance. A swimmer who has received for an age group award. They will however, be For those who wear glasses, we can collect
assistance, whether voluntary or involuntary, an “official” finisher. your glasses prior to the swim start and re-
must retire and withdraw from the remainder turn them to you without delay as you emerge
of the race, unless such assistance did not aid There will be medical staff available at from the water. Please label them with your
the swimmer in making forward progress. No the IRONMAN® World Championship. The name and race number.
swimmer shall return to the race if the official medical tent located next to Kailua Pier will
rendering assistance requests that the athlete handle any injuries or medical problems As you exit the water, there will be timing
withdraws from the race or receive medical that arise during the swim. Individuals will mats followed by fresh, cold water showers. It
assistance. be stationed along the swim course to is required for our athlete count that you pick
assist you in case of a medical emergency. up your transition bag. You are not required to
•T
he swim course cut off is 2 hours and 20 Problems among past contestants include go into the changing tents; however, you may
minutes after your designated start. After nausea and vomiting from swallowing not change in the bag rack area or block an-
this time, athletes will not be permitted to seawater, and motion sickness. Medications, other athlete’s progress. Public nudity is pro-
continue in the event. such as Dramamine, taken before the swim hibited. Please leave your bag in the desig-
may help, but you are strongly advised to try nated bag rack/dressing area and go through
• After the swim, athletes must pick up their any medication several times before the race and around the racks before heading to your
bike-gear bag. This is a security measure to avoid any adverse reactions to it. Athletes bike. There will be an aid station outside the
designed to maintain an accurate count of are solely responsible for their compliance changing tents where liquids and foods are
swimmers in and out of the water. with the Anti-Doping Rules and the WADA available.
Prohibited List.
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fter the swim, athletes must dress for the PLEASE PICK UP YOUR PRE-SWIM GEAR
bike portion of the race in designated changing BY 12:30 A.M. AFTER YOUR RACE IN THE
tents only. No dressing will be allowed in the POST-RACE AREA. PRESENT YOUR ATHLETE
bike holding area as it impedes traffic through WRISTBAND FOR ENTRY INTO THE BIKE
the bike lanes. Public nudity is prohibited. COMPOUND.
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNROKA SWIM COURSE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SWIM
• Seven to eight training buoys will be set out along the entire length of the
IRONMAN® swim course two weeks before the event. Additional buoys and
lane lines will be installed in the swim lane area near the pier. This will
include a turnaround buoy at the end of the course. When training prior to
SWIM ZONE
SWIM OUT: BUOY LINE ON YOUR RIGHT
race day, please wear a brightly colored swim cap so you are visible. Water SWIM IN: STAY FAR RIGHT TOWARD ALI`I DR.
safety volunteers on kayaks will patrol the training course and can be asked
for information as needed. Please use the “buddy system” and train with a
partner.
• When training, it is mandatory that you stay on the mountain/east side
swim lane area and in line with the training buoys. Do not swim on the pier NO
side of the swim lane area. See map to the right. SWIMMING!
• Please use caution while swimming prior to the event. All participants who
choose to swim prior to race day will do so at their own risk. Please note:
there are NO LIFEGUARD IS ON DUTY. Keep in mind that this is a natural
body of water and subject to hidden hazards including, but not limited to,
currents, tide fluctuations, underwater obstructions, floating mooring
buoys, and sharp and irritating indigenous marine life. Do not touch or walk SWIM
IN
SWIM
OUT
on rocky bottom. ONLY ONLY PIER
• On race day, be sure to self-seed yourself in the starting area according to
your anticipated swim time. If you are a slow swimmer, stay towards the
back of the staging area. YOU ARE
HERE
• The swim start area will be very congested. To minimize the physical and
psychological hazards, wait a few seconds for the crowd to disperse. It is ALI
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recommended you aim to the left of the first few course buoys and swim in RIV
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a straight line.
• It is highly recommended that you wear goggles and using anti-fog. You map by matkindesign.com
may wear a snorkel while training, but not during the race. Extra swim
goggles are available race morning at the pre-swim bag corral, at a table
near the swim entry/exit stairs and on all water safety vessels and jet skis
on the course.
• Remember, be courteous when practicing on any portion of the IRONMAN®
World Championship course.
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNBIKE 112 MI
VENTUM BIKE COURSE SUMMARY
“Challenging” and “inspiring” are terms often used to describe the IRONMAN® World Championship bike course.
TURN BY TURNS:
• When exiting the transition area on the
Kailua Pier, do not get on your bike until the
designated MOUNT area.
• Travel up Palani Road to Kuakini Highway.
• Turn left (north) onto to Kuakini Highway
(toward the Old Airport Park).
• Turn right up Makala Boulevard. T
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• T urn right on Palani Road. (Please note: the
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• Turn left at the junction, towards Kawaihae South Finish
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Harbor, for about 1 mile.
• Turn right (north) onto Akoni Pule Highway
(Hwy 270). Be alert for possible local traffic.
• Along the route, the terrain is rolling with WAIKOLOA RD.
several quarter- to one-mile hills that reach 19
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• Turn left at Kawaihae Harbor. INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
• Turn right (south) onto Queen Ka`ahumanu Aid Stations
Highway (Hwy 19).
• Turn right on Makala Boulevard to Kuakini BIKE COURSE HONOKOHAU
HARBOR
Special Foods
Highway. 112 mi - 180.2 km KAILUA-KONA
• Turn left (south) on Kuakini Highway to
Palani Road.
Starting Elevation: 5 ft / 2 m • Finishing Elevation: 5 ft / 2 m • Total Elevation Gain: 5814 ft / 1772 m
• Turn right on Palani Road and continue to
the transition area. 0 16.9 33.8 50.7 67.6 84.5 101.5 118.4 135.3 152.2 169.1
• The first aid station is located 15.2 miles KM
out and then will be located approximately 172
meters
584
every seven miles after that along the 129
feet
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course. 282 86
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• Follow directions by course officials. Do not 3 MILES 1
ride past the DISMOUNT area. 0 10.5 21.0 31.5 42.0 52.5 63.0 73.5 84.1 94.6 105.1
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ATHLETE GUIDE: 2.4 SWIM • 112 BIKE • 26.2 RUNBIKE 112 MI
VENTUM BIKE COURSE
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
1. Position Rules PT’s will be located approximately
6. Shoes and shirt must be worn at all times.
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bsolutely NO DRAFTING of another bike or while on the bike course. Failure to wear a
any other vehicle is allowed. 28 miles, at the bike turnaround in shirt while on the bike course will result in
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thletes must keep six bike lengths of clear
Hawi, at approximately 85 miles, and disqualification.
approximately one-half mile prior to the
space between bikes except when passing.
Failure to do so will result in a drafting violation. Bike-to-Run transition (in front of the 7. Athletes must obey all traffic laws while
on the cycling course unless otherwise
• A pass occurs when the overtaking athlete’s
Honda Dealership). specifically directed by an official, race
front wheel passes the leading edge of the monitor or designee with actual authority.
athlete being overtaken. The athlete will: Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
• R
eport to the next PT and tell the PT Official
• Overtaking athletes may pass on the left for whether you were shown a BLUE CARD or 8. No athlete shall endanger himself
up to 25 seconds, but must move back to the a YELLOW CARD. If you fail to report to the or another participant. Athletes who
right side of the road, after passing. Failure next PT, you may be disqualified. intentionally present a danger to any athlete
to complete a pass within 25 seconds will or who, in the judgment of the Head Referee,
result in a drafting violation. Athletes may • H
ave race numbers marked by the PT Official
with a “/” appear to present a danger to any athlete
not back out of the draft zone once it is may be disqualified.
entered (drafting violation). Athletes must • Register, via the sign-in sheet.
make continuous forward progress when 9. Cameras, phone cameras, and video
passing (drafting violation). • Remain in the PT for 1 minute, upon cameras are prohibited unless permission is
having your numbers marked with a “/” given by IRONMAN®. If permission is given by
•O
vertaken athletes must continually fall and registering, for all non-drafting IRONMAN®, it is the athlete’s responsibility
back six bike lengths before attempting to violations (YELLOW CARD). to notify the Head Referee prior to race start.
regain the lead from a front running bike. Athletes seen with a camera, phone camera,
Immediately re-passing prior to falling back • R
emain in the PT for the time indicated or video camera will be disqualified.
six bike lengths will result in an overtaken in the table below, for each drafting and
violation. intentional littering violation (BLUE CARD). 10. Each athlete must place the helmet
• Overtaken athletes who remain within the • Be disqualified if you receive any combination sticker that contains their race number on
draft zone (five bike lengths of clear space of three BLUE CARD penalties. If you are the front of their helmet and must display the
between bikes) for more than 25 seconds, disqualified, you may finish the bike course but bike frame number in a manner that allows it
or who do not make constant progress out may not start the run. to be clearly seen by race officials from both
of the drafting zone, will be given a drafting sides of bike.
• Be disqualified for not reporting to the PT.
violation.
11. Helmets are required during the entire
•
Athletes must ride single file on the far Race Distance: IRONMAN® bike race including in and out of the transition
right side of the road except when passing area. Athletes are allowed to wear helmets
another rider, or for reasons of safety. Side- Penalty Times that meet or exceed the CPSC standard or
by-side riding is not allowed and will result 1st Offense 5 Minutes the CEN standard. Alternations to hard-
in a position violation. 2nd Offense 5 Minutes shell helmets that affect its integrity are not
3rd Offense DQ allowed. The helmet must be fastened before
• Athletes who impede the forward progress the athlete first mounts the bicycle. The
of other athletes will be given a blocking
violation.
2. Bicycles must be racked in a manner such athlete must dismount the bicycle prior to
that the majority of the bicycle is on the unfastening the chin strap.
• Athletes committing rule violations will be athlete’s side of the bike rack.
notified “on the spot” by an official. 12. “No Pass Zone.” Athletes are required to
3. No tandems, fixed-gear bikes, recumbents, ride at a reduced rate of speed and maintain
•D
o not attempt to discuss the penalty with the fairings, or any add-on device designed a static position on all Palani Road descents.
official. exclusively to reduce resistance are allowed. This includes the descent from Queen
Any new, unusual, or prototype equipment Ka’ahumanu to Kuakini and the descent from
The official will: will be subject to a determination of legality Kuakini returning to transition. Both descents
by the event organizer and/or Head Referee. are approximately 2/10 of a mile and include
• Call out your race number and/or notify you sharp turns with an immediate left turn at the
that you have received either a BLUE CARD 4. The sole responsibility of knowing and bottom of the hill. Failure to comply will result
for drafting and intentional littering or a following the prescribed cycling course rests in a penalty to be served at the Transition
YELLOW CARD for any other penalty. The with each athlete. No adjustments in times area. Disregard for this rule that places other
official will show you the corresponding or results shall be made for athletes who fail athletes and/or race officials in immediate
colored card. to follow the proper course for any reason danger will result in disqualification and a
• Instruct you to report to the next penalty whatsoever. one-year suspension from all licensed
tent (PT) on the course. There will be four and qualifying IRONMAN® events.
PTs on the course. 5. Shoes must be in the bike gear bag or
secured to bike pedals. Shoes may NOT be
placed beside the bike.
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