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JUNE 30 TH 2018 LAHTI, FINLAND
ATHLETE GUIDE
INDEX
THE RACE ORGANISER’S
WELCOMING ADDRESS 4
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 5
THURSDAY 28TH JUNE 5
FRIDAY 29TH JUNE 5
SATURDAY 30TH JUNE / RACE DAY 6
SUNDAY 1ST JULY 6
PRE-RACE INFORMATION 8
ATHLETE REGISTRATION 8
PARKING AROUND THE EVENT AREA 8
BIKE & BAGS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT 9
BAGS9
MEDICAL 9
RACE DAY INFORMATION 10
RACE START 10
CUT-OFF TIMES 11
WITHDRAW FROM THE RACE 11
SWIM COURSE 12 POST-RACE INFORMATION 24
SAFETY 12 RESULTS24
SWIMSMART INITIATIVE 13 AWARDS AND SLOT ALLOCATION 24
TRANSITION AREA 14 LOST & FOUND 24
BIKE COURSE 16 RULES APPLYING TO THE ENTIRE COURSE 25
BIKE COURSE SUMMARY 16 COMMON RULE VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES 25
BIKE AID STATIONS 17
BIKE TECH SUPPORT 17 ANTI DOPING 28
ROAD CLOSURES 18
PENALTIES19 IRONKIDS29
BIKE MEDICAL 19 AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES ACCORDING TO BIRTH YEAR
TRANSITION 2 19 29
RELAY TEAMS TRANSITION 19
ALL WORLD ATHLETES 30
RUN COURSE 21
RUN COURSE AID STATIONS 22
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KILPAILUJÄRJESTÄJÄN
TERVEHDYS
THE RACE ORGANISER’S
WELCOMING ADDRESS
SUOMALAINEN TRIATHLON TÄYTTÄÄ TÄNÄ VUONNA 35 VUOT- THIS YEAR MARKS THE 35-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE
TA. Mikä onkaan parempi tapa juhlistaa tätä kuin saada FINNISH TRIATHLON. What better way to celebrate it than
Suomeen ensimmäistä kertaa IRONMAN-tapahtuma. Tri- to be able to hold an IRONMAN race for the first time in
athlon on kokenut ensihuuman jälkeen pitkän taantuman, Finland? After the initial excitement, triathlon experienced
mutta viimeiset 10 vuotta laji on kasvanut ja olemme saa- a long downturn, but for the last 10 years the sport has
neet tuhansia uusia harrastajia upean lajimme pariin. grown and we have attracted thousands of new enthusi-
IRONMANin rantautumista Suomeen on odotettu pit- asts to enjoy this great sport.
kään. Kesäkuussa 2018 tehdään historiaa. Kilpailuun osal- We have waited a long time to see IRONMAN Finland,
listuu 1800 kilpailijaa ja peräti 41 eri kansallisuutta. Suo- and June 2018 will live on in history. There will be a to-
men ensimmäinen IRONMAN-kilpailu esittelee upeaa tal of 1,800 participants, representing 41 nationalities in
luontoamme ulkolaisille osallistujille ja medioille. IRON- the competition. The first-ever IRONMAN race in Finland
MAN-kilpailuhistorian ensimmäisen iltakilpailu on niin koti- provides an opportunity to show Finland’s superb natu-
maisille kuin kansainvälisille kilpailijoille täysin uniikki koke- ral beauty to foreign participants and media. The first-ever
mus hienoissa maisemissa. evening race in the history of IRONMAN competitions will
Isäntäkaupunki Lahti ympäristöineen on ideaali paikka be a unique experience for both Finnish and international
triathlontapahtumalle. Lahdella on keskeinen sijainti, lois- athletes in a scenic setting.
tavat suorituspaikat sekä pitkät perinteet suurista urheilu- The city of Lahti and its surrounding areas hosting the
tapahtumista. Osallistujat tuovat mukanaan keskimäärin race serve as an ideal venue for a triathlon event. It is cen-
3–4 henkilöä Lahteen, joten tapahtumalla on tuntuva vai- trally located, is home to excellent sport venues, and has
kutus myös alueen yrityksille. long traditions of major sporting events. Each of the par-
Haluan esittää suurimmat kiitokset Lahden kaupungil- ticipants brings about 3–4 other visitors to Lahti, so the
le, lukuisille yhteistyökumppaneillemme sekä triathlonyh- event also has a considerable effect on local businesses.
teisölle, jonka avulla lajin kehitys Suomessa on ollut mer- I want to take the opportunity to thank the City of La-
kittävää. hti; our numerous co-operating partners; and the triath-
Toivotan kilpailijat sekä kaikki triathlonin ystävät ympäri lon community, which has helped considerably in promot-
Suomen ja maailman tervetulleiksi Nokian Tyres IRONMAN ing the development of the sport in Finland.
70.3 Finland-tapahtumaan. Let me welcome the competitors and all those inter-
ested in triathlon, from anywhere in Finland or the whole
Tiina Boman world, to the Nokian Tyres IRONMAN 70.3 Finland event.
Kilpailunjohtaja
Nokian Tyres IRONMAN 70.3 Finland Tiina Boman
Race Director
Nokian Tyres IRONMAN 70.3 Finland
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AIKATAULU TORSTAI 28. KESÄKUUTA THURSDAY 28TH JUN E 10.00–18.00 IRONMAN-KYLÄ aukeaa, Sibeliustalo IRONMAN VILLAGE open, Sibeliustalo 10.00–18.00 Kilpailijoiden rekisteröinti, Sibeliustalo Athlete Registration, Sibeliustalo 18.00–19.00 Pro Race -info & Lehdistötilaisuus, Sibeliustalo Pro Race Briefing & Press Meeting, Sibeliustalo PERJANTAI 29. KESÄKUUTA FRIDAY 29TH JUNE 10.00–20.00 IRONMAN-KYLÄ aukeaa, Sibeliustalo IRONMAN VILLAGE open, Sibeliustalo 10.00– 20.00 Kilpailijoiden rekisteröinti, Sibeliustalo Athlete Registration, Sibeliustalo 15.00–16.00 Nokian Tyres IRONKIDS, Sibeliustalo 16.00–19.00 Pasta Party, Sibeliustalo 17.00–17.30 Kisainfo Suomeksi, Sibeliustalo Race Briefing in Finnish, Sibeliustalo 18.00–18.30 KisainfoEnglanniksi, Sibeliustalo Race Briefing in English, Sibeliustalo
LAUANTAI 30. KESÄKUUTA / KILPAILUPÄIVÄ SATURDAY 30TH JUNE / RACE DAY 10.00–24.00 IRONMAN-KYLÄ aukeaa, Sibeliustalo IRONMAN VILLAGE open, Sibeliustalo 11.00–14.00 Pyörien ja varusteiden vienti vaihtoalueelle Bike and bags check-in at Transition Zone 16.00 Pro Miehet startti Pro Men Start 16.03 Pro Naiset startti Pro Women Start 16.10 Ikäryhmien rolling start Age Group Rolling Start 19.50 Ensimmäinen mieskilpailija ylittää maaliviivan First Male athlete crosses the Finish Line 20.15 Ensimmäinen naiskilpailija ylittää maaliviivan First Female athlete crosses the Finish Line 20.30 Kukituseremonia Flower ceremony 21.30–01.00 Pyörien haku vaihtoalueelta Bike check-out at Transition Zone 00.45 Viimeinen kilpailija ylittää maaliviivan Last finisher SUNNUNTAI 1. HEINÄKUUTA SUNDAY 1ST JULY 11.00 Palkintojen jakoseremonia, Sibeliustalo Awards Ceremony, Sibeliustalo 11.45 IRONMAN 70.3 MM-kisojen paikkajaot, Sibeliustalo IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship slot allocation, Sibel- iustalo
EVENT VENUE The Nokian Tyres IRONMAN 70.3 Finland event will evolve around the Sibeliustalo (House of Sibelius) and the Matkustajasatama (Passenger Harbour), everything will happen here. The address is Satamakatu 1, Lahti and located only 1km away from the Lahti city centre and the Urheilukeskus (Sports centre). ATHLETE SERVICES: +358 40 751 4777
PRE-RACE Please check that you receive the following when regis-
tering:
INFORMATION • Athlete wristband, this must be worn at all times during
the race
• An envelope, containing your bib number, timing chip,
number tattoos and number sticker
ATHLETE REGISTRATION • The official Nokian Tyres IRONMAN 70.3 Finland
Every participant is to register, in person, at the the race backpack
office. Prepare to confirm your identification, by present- • Equipment bags (blue for bike gear, red for running gear
ing a form of ID that has your picture on it. You can print and white for post finish gear)
and sign, the athlete waiver before you register and then It is important to wear the wristband the entire duration of
present a completed form when registering. There will be the race weekend. The wristband will work as your entry
printed blank forms available at the race office. Before reg- ticket to the pasta party, the athlete areas and allow you,
istration, your race licence will be checked. Therefore, you to collect your gear from the transition area after the race.
need either one of the following: an international licence
provided by your own national federation or a day licence PARKING AROUND THE EVENT AREA
sold, at the cost of 5€, by Suomi Triathlon (Finland Triath- Upon arrival at the event area between Thursday and Sun-
lon). We recommend buying the licence in advance, www. day, please note that parking will not be permitted in the
suomisport.fi. These licences, will also be sold in the race vicinity of the Sibeliustalo.
office. The biggest parking areas, will be by the Urheilukeskus
A member of the relay team, can register the entire (Sports centre) and the Lahti Messu (Lahti Expo and Con-
team. But, only if this person has an athlete waiver signed vention centre), there will be signage from the main road
by ALL relay team members. to these locations. Those staying in the Lahti city centre,
are recommended to arrive by foot to the race area.
BIKE & BAGS CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
Both the bikes and the gear bags are to be brought to
the transition area, on race day, between 11am and 2pm.
Upon arrival for bike and gear check, please note that you
have the following with you:
• A bike, with functioning brakes and the number stickers
attached
• A helmet with the race number on. Place the helmet
on your head and keep the chin strap fastened before
scrutineering.
• Bib number, time chip and the athlete wristband on your
wrist.
• The blue bag is for your bike gear
• The red bag is for you running gear
The bike and gear bags are to be brought to the transi-
tion area by 2pm. However, the athletes will be allowed in number of your emergency contact. This, in case you have
the transition area until 3:30pm. This also includes the re- to abandon the race. Please also add the following, on the
lay team’s bike, which should be in the transition area by back of your bib: regular medication, possible allergies or
2pm. There is to be no loose gear, bib numbers, helmets or hypersensitivities (even those triggered by medication) and
gels around the bike. The following gear is allowed on the any pre-existing medical conditions.
bike, given it is safely mounted on the bike: water bottles
in their cages, shoes clipped into the pedals and bars/gels. All participants are welcome to join the pasta party (includ-
ed in the registration fee) on Friday, the 29th of June be-
BAGS tween 4pm and 8pm, in the Metsähalli if the Sibeliustalo.
Every participant will have their own numbered place on
the equipment bag racks. The red bag is to be hung on the MEDICAL
upper row and the blue bag, on the lower row. The bags There will be medical assistance and facilities throughout
should hang on the peg with the matching race number. the race and medical staff will be ready to assist you after
The transition area, will have separate tents where wom- completing the race. From the June 28th, you can contact
en and men can change clothes. Nokian Tyres IRONMAN 70.3 Finland medical director by
phone, in the case you have any health related issues you
Blue bag: Helmet, bib number, wish to discuss: +358 50 351 3575
bike shoes, sunglasses Competing in an IRONMAN race may cause serious
Red bag: Running shoes and the rest damage to the body. Please bear in mind that the right hy-
of your necessary running gear dration before and during the race can be vital for your
White bag: This bag is for the additional success in the race. Remember that you race at own risk,
clothes you deem unnecessary, and that the race organizers cannot be held responsi-
during the time of the race. ble for any injury, damage - or in extreme cases, death -
during the race. This is a long distance endurance event
These bags are to be handed to the staff inside the Sibel- so we advise all participants only to start the race if they
iustalo. They can be collected after you’ve crossed the fin- have trained well, feel fit and don’t have any physical prob-
ish line. lems – especially regarding the vital organs. If you have
Remember to write the necessary information, before had problems with irregular heart rhythms in training, we
the race, on the back of your bib number. It is especial- would highly recommend that you see a specialist for a
ly important, to remember to write the name and phone health check prior to the race.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
DUE TO THE EXCEPTIONAL START TIME, BIKE AND GEAR An athlete’s race-time will start when one crosses timing
CHECK-IN IS POSSIBLE ON RACE DAY, BETWEEN 11AM mats. Athletes will be directed to self-seed on race morn-
AND 2PM. ALL BIKES AND GEAR BAGS ARE THEN TO BE ing based on their predicted swim time. Volunteers and
BROUGHT TO THE TRANSITION AREA. THIS INCLUDES THE staff will be in the start area with signs and will assist with
RELAY TEAM’S BIKE. THE PARTICIPANTS ARE ALLOWED TO this process. Self-seeding will not be mandatory but will be
BE IN THE TRANSITION AREA UNTIL 3:30PM. encouraged. Age group athletes seed themselves at the
start according to the expected swim time:
Before the start, the participants will have access to the
toilets located within the transition area and the Sibeliust- • < 25 minutes
alo. Note that: the toilets inside the Sibeliustalo, are at the • 25 30 minutes
participants disposal after 2pm. The white gear bags are • 30 35 minutes
stored inside the Sibeliustalo during the race, so please re- • 35 40 minutes
member to drop them off before moving to the swim start • 40 50 minutes
area. • 50 1 hour 10 minutes
There are separate changing tents for women and men in
the transition area. NOTE: If you have forgotten your timing chip on race day
The participants will be able to warm up in the water, up morning or lose it during the swim or bike leg of the race,
until 3:45pm. The swim warm up is restricted to the har- you are able to get a new timing chip in the transition
bour area alone. area.
RACE START
Pro Men 4:00pm
Pro Women 4:03pm
AG & Team Relay Rolling Start 4:10-4:30pmCUT-OFF TIMES WITHDRAW FROM THE RACE If a participant has to withdraw the race, the participant assumed you have a medical emergency, and the neces- is to contact the closest race officer or staff member. In sary rescue actions will be deployed. The time chips of the both cases, race abandonment or if an athlete does not participants that abandon the race or do not start the race, start the race, the organisers are to be informed as soon are to be returned to the help desk inside the Sibeliustalo, as possible. If you fail to inform the the organiser, it will be situated next to the white bag storage area.
SWIM COURSE
The swim leg will be completed in the Vesijärvi lake, a sing- SAFET Y
le 1,9km loop. In order for a safe swim for everyone, we advise partici-
The start area is situated about 200m from the Sibel- pants to comply with the international guideline for open
iustalo. The swim course is marked with buoys and com- water swim – SWIM SMART.
pleted correctly, the buoys are passed so they remain on The swim cap provided at the registration is for safety,
the left side of each swimmer. The predicted water tem- and must be worn throughout the swim. Should you be in
perature will be around 16-19 degrees celsius. any kind of need; lifeguards will be in the water to help you.
The swim course will close 1 hour and 10 minutes af- You may wear your race number in the water if the
ter the final athlete starts the swim. Each athlete or re- wetsuit is allowed. In this case race number must be un-
lay team member will get 1 hour and 10 minutes to com- der the wetsuit.
plete the swim course. Individual athletes and relay team When entering the water, please make sure your tim-
members who take longer than 1 hour and 10 minutes to ing chip is securely fastened. If the chip is lost during the
complete the swim will receive a DSQ and are not allowed swim, you will be able to retrieve a new one in the transi-
to continue the race. IRONMAN officials reserve the right tion zone.
to pull athletes off the course who exceed any established The IRONMAN 2018 Competition Rules are in force for
course time cut-offs. Nokian Tyres IRONMAN 70.3 Finland. For information re-
garding ruling that applies for the Swim Course, please
NOTE: before the race day, swimming in the harbor area is visit the following website - http://www.ironman.com/
forbidden. From Wednesday till Friday open water swim rules-and-regulations
training only from/to swim start area. There will be short For Common Competition Rules and Regulation Pen-
training course marked with buoys. Swimming at your alties, please read the section under the paragraph “Rules
own risk. and Regulations” in this Athlete Guide.
On race day warm up swim departing & exiting in har-
bor near swim exit and VIP-restaurant, only from 15.00
till 15.45SWIM SMART
SWIMSMART INITIATIVE
1. PREPARE FOR RACE CONDITIONS 7. WARM UP ON RACE DAY
Race day should not be your first exposure to an open wa- • Arrive early enough on race day for a proper warm-up
ter swim. Make sure some of your training replicates real prior to the start, preferably in the water.
race conditions, including water temperature, proximity to • If you aren’t able to warm up in the water, spend
other swimmers and wearing a wetsuit if needed. between 5 and 10 minutes getting loose.
• Be sure to do some cardio activity, such as a light jog, to
2. RACE IN SHORTER EVENTS increase circulation and prep your muscles.
• Being properly trained is the best way to reduce anxiety.
If possible, race in shorter events and clinics to prepare 8. CHECK OUT THE COURSE
yourself for open water conditions. • Get comfortable with the course by checking out water
• For extra guidance, talk to a coach or your local triathlon conditions, the swim entry and exit layouts, along with
club. turn buoy locations.
• Identify basic navigation points so that you know what
3. STUDY THE COURSE you are swimming towards.
• It's important to prepare yourself mentally as well as
physically prior to race day. Thoroughly review the race 9. START EASY – RELAX AND BREATHE
website and pre-race communication to familiarize • Don’t race at maximum effort from the start.
yourself with the course. • Relax and focus on proper breathing technique as you
• Every body of water is different, so you’ll need to settle into a sustainable pace.
educate yourself on water current and surf conditions.
• Study the event timetable to plan for proper arrival and 10. BE ALERT AND ASK FOR HELP
preparation. • In a race setting always stop at the first sign of a medical
problem.
4. ENSURE HEART HEALTH • If you or a fellow athlete needs help, just raise your arm
• As an athlete in training, you should take the proper to alert a lifeguard or safety boat.
steps to assess your health with your physician. • Feel free to hold on to a static object like a raft, buoy or
• Health experts suggest a 12-step screening process dock.
for competitive athletes. This includes a physical exam • As long as you don’t use it to move forward, you won’t
as well as an assessment of your family history and face disqualification.
personal heart health. • Race rules allow for competitors to stop or rest at any
time during the swim.
5. PAY ATTENTION TO WARNING SIGNS
If you experience chest pain or discomfort, shortness of
breath, light-headedness or blacking out while training,
consult your doctor.
6. DON’T USE NEW GEAR ON RACE DAY
Focus on controlling as much as you can on race day.
• You should never race in equipment you haven’t trained
in – this is not the time to test new gear.
• Make sure your wetsuit fits properly and that your
goggles, swim cap and other accessories work properly.
• Prepare for the unexpected with backups of all your gear.TRANSITION AREA The distance to the transition area from the swim exit is Once you have completed your change proceed to the short. Every participant will have their own marked place bike area, grab your bike from the bike rack with your num- in the transition bag area. After the swim, complete your ber and lead the bike all the way to the bike mount area. transition by the bags. Take the necessary bike gear from Before you take your bike from the rack, you need to have the blue bag and place your swim gear back in the blue your helmet on and the chin strap mechanism fastened. bag. Hang the blue bag on the right peg. If you need to change all of your clothes, there will be separate tents for women and men, where this is possible.
BIKE COURSE BIKE COURSE SUMMARY The bike course is one loop. The first and last 18km is the with caution. Finally, 1,5k before the end of the bike rou- same stretch out and back. In between this stretch, there te, there is a descent that ends in a turn. Please keep this is a 54km loop. The route is beautiful and varies along the in mind. shoreline of the Vesijärvi lake and passes through small idyllic Finnish villages. The most predominant inclines are IMPORTANT NOTE: at kilometre 20, Uskila, and 82, Messilä, where the rou- The bike course uses the right lane and crossing the mid- te climbs back up onto the Salpauselkä ridge. Please re- dle of the road is prohibited. The exception being, the last member to save power for these inclines. There are a few 8k where the left lane is to be used. Position yourself technical areas on the bike course, where we encourage on the left side of the direction you are going in, leaving caution. At kilometre 30, the route will use an underpass, space for faster athletes to pass you on your left side. in order to avoid the traffic of Highway 12. Please proceed
BIKE AID STATIONS BIKE TECH SUPPORT The bike leg has 3 aid stations, each and every station of- At aid stations you will find pumps, tubes and some basic fers the same stuff. The aid stations are at kilometre 18, tools. Please be aware that it’s your own responsibility to 46 and 72. The aid stations offer the following: water and carry extra tubes, tires, tools, etc. on your bike as you race. Dexal sports drinks in bottles, Dexal energy bars and ba- The bike techs and the tools at the aid stations are only nanas. Every aid stations has first aid kits, Bike Tech (large there as an extra service, and is based on a first come, first pump, basic tools and inner tubes) and toilet. serve practice. You are only allowed to deposit bottles and garbage in Your bike must comply with IRONMAN 2017 Competi- the designated drop zones, which are clearly marked at tion Rules. In short this means that the bike is technical- the aid stations. Please keep the environment in mind be- ly suitable and safe for a triathlon race. Please note that fore tossing garbage. Failure to follow these directions can brake levers must point backwards, and both brakes must result in a penalty or disqualification. When going into an be fully functional. aid station, please follow the flow and remember that oth- Disc wheels are permitted at the Nokian Tyres IRON- er athletes are right after you. Prepare yourself for the aid MAN 70.3 Finland. station in good time and reduce your speed. Volunteers For further information regarding IRONMAN 2017 will hand you supplies when you pass by them, but please Competition Rules, you can visit the following website. be careful so dangerous situations can be avoided. Call out http://www.ironman.com/rules-and-regulations the product you require, so the volunteers can provide you accordingly.
ROAD CLOSURES Please keep in mind that the bike part is a time trial for
The bike course will be closed for traffic. Should a car get each single athlete. Any kind of drafting is forbidden. Race
onto the course please stay calm and help it out onto the marshals will do their best prevent drafting. The minimum
right way. Trained personnel, IRONMAN volunteers, and distance between two athletes is 12 meters, measured
the police will be on the course giving directions and clear- from the leading edge of the front wheel. An athlete may
ing traffic. People living near the course have been in- enter the draft zone of another athlete, but must be seen
formed about the event and road closures and race offi- to be progressing trough that zone. A maximum of 25 sec-
cials are present to help and guide traffic during the race. In onds will be allowed to pass through the zone of another
order to handle traffic on race day, cars will be crossing the athlete; if you remain in this zone without overtaking, you
bike course at relevant places. For your own safety, please will receive a blue card. A pass occurs when the overtaking
pay attention, and beware of this. athlete’s front wheel passes the leading edge of the front
In case of emergency, rescue vehicles with the sirens wheel of the athlete being overtaken. It is then up to the
on shall have free passage at all times. Please yield and let overtaken athlete to drop back 12m within 25 seconds, so
them pass you. For safety reasons you need to pay extra they are not drafting. Athletes cannot block another ath-
attention when: lete from passing.
Please note that MP3 players and other electronic en-
• Crossing roads tertainment devices are strictly forbidden on the cours-
• Making left and right turns es – athletes not obeying this will be disqualified. If you are
• Passing aid stations involved in an accident with another person, e.g. anoth-
er athlete, volunteers, spectators etc., be sure to remain at
You must follow directions and instructions from race offi- the location of the accident, until a member of the Staff or
cials, race marshals and police. Failure to do so may cause race marshall is present. Please inform your family, friends,
disqualification from the race. coach and supporters that they are not allowed to accom-
pany you on bikes, cars, etc., If this is not respected you
will be penalized.PENALTIES
Penalties will be issued by referees, as well as s team of
motorcycle marshals on the bike course using the card
system below.
All time penalties given on the bike course must be served TRANSITION 2
in the penalty tents. First penalty tent is located at 46km After biking the 90 km, you will make your way into tran-
at the end of bike aid station and the second penalty tent sition zone T2. You need to dismount your bike before dis-
is located in the Transition zone. mount line and rack your bike on your numbered place.
When you enter penalty tent you have to report your Proceed to the gear bag racks, where you change. Take
number and the penalty that you are serving. Failure to re- all the gear you need from the red bag and place the bike
port the penalty tent or serve the required penalty after gear back into the red bag. Hang the gear bag back on the
being shown a card will result on disqualification from the right peg on the rack before proceeding to the run course.
race. For Common Competition Rules and Regulation Pen-
alties, please read the section under the paragraph “Rules RELAY TEAMS TRANSITION
and Regulations” in this Athlete Guide. The relay teams cyclist, leads the bike back to its allocat-
ed spot in the bike area of the transition zone. The actual
BIKE MEDICAL relay transition area is the marked area in the Bags Area.
If you need medical assistance on the bike course, medical The time chip functions as the relay team baton, once the
staff on motorcycles will be able to assist you. Contact an timing chip is handed to the next member, the switch is
IRONMAN official in case you require medical assistance. complete. The relay teams have their own gear bag rack in
There will be SAG wagons on the bike course, able to pick the Bags Area. The relay team cyclist and runners, proceed
you and your bike up, if you choose to withdraw from the to the transition area just before the transition takes place.
race while on the bike course. Please approach an IRON- The Bags Area has a designated and marked area where
MAN official, who will guide you to the nearest pick-up the members wait, this way the entire team can cross the
point. finish line together. The transition area entrance for the re-
lay teams is marked.I N S P I R I N G T R I AT H L E T E S S I N C E 1 9 8 3
JOROINEN VANAJANLINNA VIERUMÄKI
LEVI TAHKO
WWW.FINNTRIATHLON.FIRUN COURSE
The run course is a 10,5 km loop that is completed twice
RUN COURSE
second part, leads towards Jalkaranta, just along the shore
2 Laps
and runs along the shore of Vesijärvi lake. The route is very of Vesijärvi lake and the last part of the course is complet-
flat and the total ascent is only a few metres/lap and the ed by running the Pikku-Vesijärvi route, before heading
Course distance 21.1 km
beginning of the loop is predominantly asphalt. Parts of back to the Matkustajasatama (Passenger Harbour). The
the route are along a hiking trail, that is pleasant hard pac- finish line is situated next to the transition area.
ked gravel. The first 6 kilometres lead towards Mukkua and No family or friends are allowed to accompany you
Ruoriniemi, after this the race center is passed. The routes down the finish line chute.
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FINISH
RED BULL STATION
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9During the run you must wear the race number visible RUN COURSE AID STATIONS on the front at all times. A shirt must be worn at all times A total of 4 aid stations will be along the course, at kilo- during the run. Race officials will be on the course to show metre 1,5, 4,5, 7 and 9,2. The stations offer water, Dexal directions. Please follow their directions at all times. It is sportsdrink, cola, Dexal energy gels, fruits and something the athlete’s responsibility to know the course on race day. salty. along the total of 21,1km you will pass a total of 8 PLEASE NOTE that MP3 players and other electronic en- aid stations. Additionally, an aid station will be placed at ki- tertainment devices are strictly forbidden on the courses lometre 6,5 and 10 where only RedBull will be offered. - athletes not obeying this will be disqualified. Please in- Toilets will be placed at all aid stations. Please use form your family, friends, coach and supporters that they them! Failure to do so will result in a disqualification. You are not allowed to accompany you and that you are not al- have to dispose garbage in garbage containers. Please lowed to receive any outside assistance. If this is not re- keep the environment in mind before tossing garbage. spected you will be penalized. Failure to follow these directions will cause a disqualifica- If you need medical assistance on the run course, med- tion. ical staff on bikes will be able to assist you. Contact an IRONMAN official in case you require medical assistance. At each of the Aid Station, there will be a medical staff as well.
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Once you have crossed the finish line and reached the fin- AWARDS AND SLOT ALLOCATION
ish area, you will be handed a finisher medal and a bot- The awards ceremony is on Sunday at 11am, in the main
tle of fresh water. The staff will remove your timing chip. hall of the Sibeliustalo. All athletes and support crew are
The first aid area is directly after the finish line, in case you welcome to join. The unique trophies, carved out of wood,
need help the organisations first aid crew will care for you. will be given to the top 3 in each Age Group and the top 5
From the finish area, the participants proceed into the in each Pro group along with a cash prize. The pro group
Sibeliustalo, where the finisher shirts are handed out. has a 15 000 USD prize purse. The fastest team (male, fe-
Please note: solely the participant with wristbands are al- male and mixed) will be awarded.
lowed into the Sibeliustalo. In the same area, there will Slot Allocation for IRONMAN 70.3 Worlds Championship
also be an engraving booth. For an additional fee, one can will take place right after awards ceremony.
engrave the course times on the medal. The white bags Nokian Tyres IRONMAN 70.3 Finland 2018 will award
can be picked up once in the Sibeliustalo, there are also re- 50 slots for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion-
strooms and locker rooms but no showers in this area. ship. The entry fee for IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion-
ship 2018 is 450 USD + 8% active fee and has to be paid
RESULTS during the IRONMAN 70.3 Slot Allocation in Lahti on July
Live tracking is provided on www.ironman.com. There will 1st only by credit card. No checks or cash are accepted.
also be a Live Stream available. We recommend you do- You must show valid picture ID.
wnload the IRONMAN Live Tracker application on your
phone. LOST & FOUND
FinisherPix will be on location, taking photographs of Please return all items found to the INFO desk in the Epo
every finisher and they will be available soon after the race area. This is also the location where all lost items can be
is over. retrieved. Lost items will be returned in exchange for a cor-
rect description of the lost item. Inquiries about items lost
along the course, can be emailed to finland70.3@ironman.
com after the race.RULES APPLYING TO THE lete is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the
ENTIRE COURSE race without risk of serious injury or death. You are not al-
lowed to use alcohol or any illegal, detrimental or danger-
Rules and Regulations Nokian Tyres IRONMAN 70.3 Fin- ous drugs, stimulants, depressants or other substances or
land will be sanctioned by the rules included in the IRON- procedures with intent to improve performance, eliminate
MAN 2018 Competition Rules. For more information, the sense of fatigue or for any other purpose. Violation of
please visit the following webpage: http://www.ironman. this rule is grounds for immediate disqualification. Fraud,
com/rules-and-regulations theft, abusive treatment of volunteers or other acts of
For safety reasons it is vital that if an athlete drops out poor sportsmanship are grounds for immediate disqualifi-
of the race at any time (especially before, during or after cation and will result in the athlete being suspended from
the swim) the athlete MUST inform a race official about any race in the IRONMAN series in the future. If an athlete
this. You are expected to follow directions and instructions decides to withdraw from the race at any time, it is the
from all race officials, race marshals and race manage- athlete’s responsibility to report it to the race marshals.
ment. Only race marshals have the authority to disqualify Nokian Tyres IRONMAN 70.3 Finland reserves the right to
an athlete, but they are entitled to do so single-handedly. make rule and course changes at any time if athletes are
All life guards and medical personnel have ultimate and fi- notified by email and/or at the pre-race race briefings.
nal authority to remove an athlete from the race if the ath-
COMMON RULE VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
*SUMMARY OF GENERAL COMPETITION RULES PENALTIES
Public nudity or indecent exposure DSQ
Littering outside of the trash/rubbish drop zones 5:00 Minute Time Penalty
Using unsportsmanlike behavior DSQ and potential suspension
Failure to follow the prescribed course DSQ
Failure to wear a shirt or sport top during the bike or run 0.30 Minute Stop-and-Go if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly
Accepting assistance from anyone other than Race Referees, Race Officials or other If it is possible to amend and return to the
Race participants in accordance with the Competition Rules
original situation then Stop-and-Go Time Penalty will be assessed, If not: DSQ
Giving another athlete a complete bike, frame, wheel(s), helmet, bike shoes, running DSQ of both athletes
shoes or any other item equipment which results in the donor athlete being unable
to continue with their own Race
Fraud by entering under an assumed name or age, falsifying an affidavit, or giving DSQ and potential suspension
false information
Not stopping in the next penalty tent after being obliged to do so DSQ
Use of communication devices of any type during, including, but not limited to cell DSQ
phones, smart watches, and two-way radios, in ant distractive manner, during the
Race.
Use of any device that will distract the athlete from paying full attention to their DSQ
surroundings, including but not limited to making and receiving phone calls, sending
and receiving text messages, using social media, taking photographs, and using a
device as a bike computer.SUMMARY OF SWIM RULES PENALTIES In a non-wetsuit swim, wearing clothing covering any part of the arms below the DSQ elbow and/or clothing covering any part of the legs below knee In a non-wetsuit swim, wearing swimwear that is not 100% textile material. DSQ Wearing a wetsuit that measures more than 5mm thick DSQ Using a snorkel DSQ SUMMARY OF BIKE RULES PENALTIES Drafting violation 5:00 Minute Time Penalty Blocking (side by side riding) 0:30 Time Penalty Once overtaken, re-passing prior to dropping out of the draft zone 0:30 Time Penalty Once overtaken, remaining in the draft zone for more than 25 seconds 5:00 Minute Time Penalty Failure to wear a shirt or sport top during the bike portion 0:30 if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly During the bike segment, wearing the helmet unfastened or insecurely fastened 0:30 if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly Wearing headsets or headphones during competition 0:30 if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly Not wearing a helmet during all Event activities when the athlete rides the bike: e.g., 0:30 if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly competition, familiarization, and training sessions Make forward progress without bike during the bike segment 0:30 if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly *SUMMARY OF RUN RULES PENALTIES Wearing headsets or headphones during competition 0:30 if remedied, DSQ if not remedied promptly Failure to wear a shirt or sport top during the run portion 0:30 if remedied, DSQ if not remedied Crossing the finish line with a non-participating individual DSQ SUMMARY OF TRANSITION AREA RULES PENALTIES Blocking the progress of other athletes 0:30 Time Penalty Interfering with another athlete’s equipment 0:30 Time Penalty
ANTI DOPING AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATION IN EACH IRONMAN® AND IRONMAN® 70.3® EVENT, ALL REGISTERED ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND ABIDE BY IRONMAN’S ANTI-DOPING RULES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANTI-DOPING RULES, ALL REGISTERED ATHLETES ARE SUBJECT TO IN AND OUT-OF-COMPETITION TESTING AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEARN AND UNDERSTAND ALL APPLICABLE RULES AND OBLIGATIONS PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR EVENTS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WORLD ANTI- DOPING AGENCY’S ANTI-DOPING RULES GOVERNING PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES AND THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTIONS). WHEN IN DOUBT, ATHLETES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ASK QUESTIONS AND TO SEEK ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. PLEASE REFER TO IRONMAN’S COMPETITION RULES FOR ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION.
IRONKIDS
Also the smaller ones can participate in inaugural Nokian RACE DAY
Tyres IRONMAN 70.3 Finland event. Friday 29th June starting at 3pm local time
RACE LOCATION
IRONKIDS is a ”fun run” for children in the ages between At Sibeliustalo, in the heart of race venue
4 and 14. A ”fun run” is a race where everyone is a winner ENTRY FEE
and everyone receives a memory of the event. No timing, Free of charge
just pure fun of sport. The race kicks off with an energet- ONLINE REGISTRATION
ic warm up. Until Sunday June 24 at 11:59pm http://eu.ironman.com/
triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/finland/ironkids
For safety reasons we can only give 250 young athletes ONSITE REGISTRATION
the opportunity to participate. Registration closes as soon You can sign up onsite until Thursday June 28th 2018
as we reach the maximum number of athletes.
AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES ACCORDING TO BIRTH YEAR
Age Year of birth Distance Start time
4–6 yrs 2012–2015 250 m 15.00
7–8 yrs 2010–2011 500 m 15.10
9–10 yrs 2008–2009 900 m 15.30
11–12 yrs 2006–2007 1700 m 15.45
13–14 yrs 2004–2005 1700 m 15.45/16.00
REGISTRATION (pick up race number from Race Office) for IRONKIDS is open between 10.00 AM to 06.00 PM on Thursday
28th June and between 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM on Friday 29th June .
Print the Waiver, sign it and bring it to the Athlete Registration inside Sibeliustalo (2nd floor).ALL WORLD ATHLETES
ALL WORLD ATHLETES 2018
(BEST 10 % OF EACH AGE GROUP)
WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING ONSITE BENEFITS:
• PRIORITY BIKE RACKS (LOW BIB NUMBERS AFTER PRO ATHLETES)
• PRIORITY ACCESS TO ATHLETES REGISTRATION (SEPARATE AWA BRANDED DESK)
• PRIORITY ACCESS TO BIKE CHECK-IN (SEPARATE AWA BRANDED LINE)
• ALL WORLD ATHLETE LOGO ON RACE BIBTriathlon
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