ATHLETE INFO GUIDE - IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines
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ATHLETE INFO GUIDE
CONTENTS PAGE FINISH LINE ..................................................... 23
Finish Line Policy................................................. 23
Finish Line Photo ................................................ 23
POST FINISH .................................................... 24
Recovery & Medical ............................................ 24
ATHLETE INFO GUIDE......................................... 1 Massage ............................................................. 24
CONTENTS PAGE ............................................... 2 PRESENTATIONS AND ROLLDOWN .................. 25
Awards Presentation .......................................... 25
MESSAGE FROM SUNRISE EVENTS, INC. ............. 3
Roll down ceremony ........................................... 25
ATHLETE CHECK LIST .......................................... 4
RACE DAY CHECKLIST ....................................... 26
EVENT SCHEDULE .............................................. 5
EVENT CONTACT DETAILS ................................ 27
ATHLETE REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN ................... 9 General Event InquirIes....................................... 27
ID Wristband ........................................................ 9
Timing Info ........................................................... 9
Withdrawal & Timing Chip Return ...................... 10
RACE DAY SERVICES......................................... 11
MEDICAL ............................................................. 11
SAG WAGON ....................................................... 11
SWIM SAFETY ..................................................... 11
BIKE MECHANICS ................................................ 11
LOST AND FOUND ............................................... 11
TRANSITION .................................................... 12
TRANSITION PROCEDURE .................................... 12
TRANSITION 1 (Swim to Bike) ............................. 12
TRANSITION 2 (Bike to Run)................................ 12
Relay TEAM TRANSITION ......... Error! Bookmark not
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TRANSITION GUIDE FOR RELAY TEAMS .............. 14
BIKE CHECK-IN ................................................. 15
BIKE CHECK IN GUIDELINES ................................. 15
SWIM COURSE – 1.9KM ................................... 17
RACE MORNING WARM UP SWIM ...................... 17
Professional Athletes .......................................... 17
Age Groupers & Relay Teams ............................. 17
Professional & Elite SWIM START ........................ 17
age group SWIM START ...................................... 17
Swim Course Rules.............................................. 17
IRONMAN 70.3 SWIMSMART .......................... 18
BIKE COURSE – 90km ....................................... 20
TRAFFIC .............................................................. 20
Bike Course Rules ............................................... 20
RUN COURSE – 21.1KM ................................... 21
ROAD & PATHWAY TRAFFIC ................................ 21
Run Course Rules ................................................ 21
AID STATIONS.................................................. 22
Aid Stations ........................................................ 22
Bike Aid Station Procedure ................................. 22
RUN AID STATIONS ............................................. 22
Run Aid Station Procedure .................................. 22
Discards / Drop Zones ......................................... 22
MESSAGE FROM SUNRISE EVENTS, INC.
Welcome to the 2018 Regent Aguila IRONMAN 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship here in Cebu, Philippines!
We are glad to host for the 2nd time the Asia-Pacific Championship in the beautiful island of Mactan. The
sport of triathlon here in the Philippines has truly come a long way from our very first IRONMAN 70.3 race
in 2009.
We at Sunrise Events Inc., worked closely with IRONMAN Asia to ensure consistency in rules between the
local Regent Aguila Energy Drink IRONMAN 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship Philippines Race Rules and the
2018 IRONMAN Global Competition Rules. You can view the rules from our website.
This year’s race will be fought by a powerhouse cast of professional and elite triathletes with over 40
professionals including champions from all over the world – 3-time defending IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines
Champion Tim Reed, Mauricio Mendez, Craig Alexander, Bradley Weiss, Radka Kahlefeldt, and Caroline
Steffen to name a few . The Age Group and Relay team races are also something to look forward to with a
number close to 3,000 participants! Winners from the professional, elite, age group and relay categories
will take home a range of prizes, treats as well as the title and bragging rights for the rest of the year! This
event will also be your first chance to grab a slot to the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice,
France.
Festive Cebu Province will come alive with a range of fun spectator activities, expo offerings and food
vendors. Visit the Shangri-La Resort and Spa’s Marquee to see the biggest IRONMAN Expo ever with a huge
line-up of brands participating for that ultimate shopping and festival experience. You can swing by the
hotel’s Mactan Ballroom Foyer too for more treats and fun activities. As a side-event activity, the girls will
get their spotlight too via their very own 5KM Iron Girl run sponsored by Herbalife. It’s an all-frills 5KM fun
run open to girls 12 years old and above, happening on the afternoon of Friday, August 5. On Saturday
morning, it is the little ones turn as the pre-event Alaska IRONKIDS Triathlon is held at the Shangri-La Resort
and Spa’s beachfront. Make sure to be there to cheer on our little triathletes! More information about the
different pre-event activities can be found on our website - www.ironman.com/philippines70.3
The whole community of Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City and the rest of the province of Cebu are all ready
and excited to welcome and support all of you in your Regent Aguila IRONMAN 70.3 Asia Pacific
Championship Philippines journey. We wish you and your family a wonderful stay in festive Cebu and an
amazing race experience in the “Crown Jewel of Asia”.
3ATHLETE CHECK LIST
We have provided the below checklist for the convenience of athletes participating in the Regent Aguila
IRONMAN 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship Philippines to make sure everybody is prepared to have a great
event.
Read the Athlete Information Guide in its entirety
Familiarise yourself with the Event Schedule
Ensure you have received your email confirmation - check all personal details are correct, print and bring
along with you to Athlete Check-In
Book flights and accommodation ensuring you arrive in time for Athlete Registration from
o 2.00pm – 5.30pm Thursday 2 August
o 9.00am – 6.00pm Friday 3 August
o 9.00am – 3.00pm Saturday 4 August
Check the athlete list online and ensure your name, country and details are correct (if incorrect please
contact secretariat@ironman703phil.com)
Ensure you have government-issued photo identification and bring to Athlete Registration
Confirm that your Emergency Contact person will be contactable on race day and is not also racing. Ensure
that the full number including area / country code is provided
Confirm your Medical/Health Insurance details are current
Check the weather forecast to ensure you bring all relevant clothing and equipment
Familiarise yourself with the venue and race day road closures
Familiarise yourself with the course – it is your responsibility to know this on race day
If you qualified for the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Roll Down spot:
o Bring photo identification
o Bring valid credit card (Visa & MasterCard). AMEX and Diners Club are not accepted for USD
payments.
Tick off all items in the Race Day Check List (located at the end of this booklet)
4EVENT SCHEDULE
*Event Schedule is up to date as at July 23, 2018. Please check the event schedule on the website
www.ironman.com/philippines70.3 as times are subject to change.
July 29, 2018, Sunday
6:00 AM Sun Life Bike Out The Mactan Newtown
August 2, 2018, Thursday
2:00PM - 5:00PM TYR Swim Out Beach, Shangri-La Mactan
IRONMAN 70.3 Athlete Check-In
Regent Aguila IRONMAN 70.3 Asia Pacific The Marquee, Shangri-La Mactan
Championship Philippines Expo Open
Mactan Ballroom Foyer,
IRONKIDS Athlete Registration Open
Shangri-La Mactan
Mactan Ballroom 4,
Herbalife Iron Girl Registration
2:00PM - 5:30PM Shangri-La Mactan
The Marquee Garden/Driveway,
Sponsors Expo Open
Shangri-La Mactan
Lanai, The Marquee,
Bike Service Open
Shangri-La Mactan
Mactan Ballroom 1,
Media Center Open
Shangri-La Mactan
August 3, 2018, Friday
Shangri-La Mactan Lobby to
6:00 AM Alaska Run Out
Mactan Shrine
Start of Shuttle Service for Sunrise Events Inc.
7:00 AM Various Hotels / Shangri-La Mactan
Hotel Guests
Hotel Lobby, Shangri-La Mactan to
9:00 AM Bike Out #1
Mandani Bay
Mactan Ballroom 4,
9:00AM - 3:00PM Herbalife Iron Girl Registration
Shangri-La Mactan
IRONMAN 70.3 Athlete Check-In
Regent Aguila IRONMAN 70.3 Asia Pacific The Marquee, Shangri-La Mactan
Championship Philippines Expo Open
Mactan Ballroom Foyer,
IRONKIDS Athlete Registration Open
Shangri-La Mactan
9:00AM - 6:00PM The Marquee Garden/Driveway,
Sponsors Expo Open
Shangri-La Mactan
Lanai, The Marquee,
Bike Service Open
Shangri-La Mactan
Mactan Ballroom 1,
Media Center Open
Shangri-La Mactan
Mactan Ballroom 3,
11:00AM -1:00PM Sun Life Presscon
Shangri-La Mactan
5Mactan Ballroom 1,
1:00 PM Media Briefing
Shangri-La Mactan
Hotel Lobby,
2:00 PM Bike Out # 2
Shangri-La Mactan to Mandani Bay
3:00 PM Alaska IRONKIDS Race Briefing Guest Parking Lot, Shanri-La Mactan
3:30 PM Meet the Pros Press Conference
The Marquee, Shangri-La Mactan
First Timer Q&A with Lance Watson
5:00 PM
Herbalife Iron Girl Guest Parking Lot,Shangri-La Mactan
6:30 PM Welcome Dinner hosted by Lapu Lapu City Golf Course, Shangri-La Mactan
Last Shuttle Back to Hotels for Sunrise Events
9:00 PM Shangri-La Mactan
Inc. Hotel Guests
August 4, 2018, Saturday
6:00AM - 9:00AM Alaska IRONKIDS Swim-Bike-Run Race Beach, Shangri-La Mactan
Start of Shuttle Service for Sunrise Events Inc.
Various Hotels / Shangri-La Mactan
Hotel Guests
7:00 AM
Ocean Pavilion, Shangri-La Mactan
AWA Participants Breakfast
Beachfront
9:00AM - 12:00PM TYR Swim Out Beach, Shangri-La Mactan
IRONMAN 70.3 Athlete Check-In The Marquee, Shangri-La Mactan
9:00AM - 3:00PM Lanai, The Marquee,
Bike Service Open
Shangri-La Mactan
Regent Aguila IRONMAN 70.3 Asia Pacific
The Marquee, Shangri-La Mactan
Championship Philippines Expo Open
The Marquee Garden/Driveway,
9:00AM - 6:00PM Sponsors Expo Open Shangri-La Mactan
Mactan Ballroom 1,
Media Center Open
Shangri-La Mactan
Mactan Ballroom Foyer, Shangri-La
10:00 AM Meet the AIK Champs
Mactan
Athlete Bike and Gear Check-in
10:00AM-4:00PM Pro, Asian Elite, CEO and AWA Transition Area, The Mactan
10:00AM- 1:00PM Athletes with race numbers 101 to 1000 Newtown
1:00PM - 4:00PM Athletes with race numbers 1001 to 3300
Hotel Lobby, Shangri-La Mactan to
Bike Out # 3
Mandani Bay
11:00 AM
Transition Area, The Mactan
Transition Tour # 1
Newtown
1:00PM - 4:00PM TYR Swim Out Beach, Shangri-La Mactan
Transition Area, The Mactan
1:00 PM Transition Tour # 2
Newtown
Mactan Ballroom 2, Shangri-La
2:30 PM Pro Athlete Race Briefing
Mactan
Transition Area, The Mactan
3:00 PM Transition Tour # 3
Newtown
Race Day Tips with Belinda Granger and Lance
3:30 PM The Marquee, Shangri-La Mactan
Watson
64:30 PM Race Briefing Batch 1
5:00 PM Race Briefing Batch 2 Mactan Ballroom, Shangri-La
5:30 PM Race Briefing Batch 3 Mactan
6:00 PM Catholic Mass
6:00PM - 8:00PM Athlete Late Check-in Arrangement The Marquee, Shangri-La Mactan
Last Shuttle Back to Hotels for Sunrise Events
9:00 PM Shangri-La Mactan
Inc. Hotel Guests
August 5, 2018, Sunday
4:00 AM All Roads Closed
Transition Area, The Mactan
4:00 AM Alaska Breakfast Station Open
Newtown
Mactan Ballroom 1, Shangri-La
4:00AM - 5:00PM Media Center Open
Mactan
From Various Hotels for Sunrise
4:00 AM Bus First Trip to Shangrila Mactan
Events Inc. Hotel Guests
Transition Area, The Mactan
4:00 AM Transition Area Open for Check-in
Newtown
Various Hotels for Sunrise Events
5:00 AM Bus Second Trip to Shangrila Mactan
Inc. Hotel Guests
Transition Area, The Mactan
5:45 AM Transition Area Closes
Newtown
RACE STARTS
5:55 AM Gun Start: Male Pros/ Male Asian Elite/ CEO
5:57 AM Gun Start: Female Pros/ Female Asian Elite
ROLLING GUN START FOR AGE GROUPERS AND RELAY
PARTICIPANTS
Beach, Shangri-La Mactan
30 minutes and below
31-35 minutes
6:30 AM 36-40 minutes
41-45 minutes
46 minutes or more
SWIM CUT OFF: Each participant is given 70 minutes to finish the 1.9K swim based on a rolling start.
Regent Aguila IRONMAN 70.3 Asia Pacific
The Marquee, Shangri-La Mactan
Championship Philippines Expo Open
9:00AM - 5:00PM
The Marquee Garden/Driveway,
Sponsors Expo Open
Shangri-La Mactan
Estimated finish time of the first Male Pro
9:45 AM
Finisher
Estimated finish time of the first Female Pro
10:06 AM
Finisher Finish Line, Shangri-La Mactan
10:42 AM Estimated time of the first Team Relay Finisher
Estimated finish time of the first Age Group
10:42 AM
Finisher
10:00AM – 4:00PM Street Gear Drop-Off
Post-Race Celebration Lunch hosted by Cebu Golf Course, Shangri-La Mactan
12:00PM - 3:30PM
Province
BIKE CUT OFF: 5 hours and 30 minutes from the last rolling start release
7Bike Check Out #1: PRO, Asian Elite, CEO and
12:00PM - 5:00PM
AWA Participants
Transition at The Mactan Newtown
Bike Check Out #2: Age Groupers and Relay
12:30PM - 5:00PM
Participants
Meet the Champs - Regent Aguila IRONMAN Mactan Ballroom Foyer, Shangri-La
2:00 PM
70.3 Asia Pacific Championship, Philippines Mactan
RUN CUT OFF: Each participant is given 8 hours 30 minutes to finish the entire course from the last rolling
start release
FINISH LINE CUT-OFF: The Finish line closes at 8 hours and 30 minutes after the last rolling start swim
release
Estimated Finish Line cut-off Finish Line, Shangri-La Mactan
3:30 PM
Awarding
2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Roll Golf Course, Shangri-La Mactan
5:00 PM
Down Ceremony
8ATHLETE During Check-In, athletes will receive the
REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN following:
ID wristband (this will be secured to your wrist
Check-In for all athletes participating in Regent during Check-In and will need to be worn
Aguila IRONMAN 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship throughout the weekend and to the end of the
Philippines will take place at the Shangri-La race, even at the after party.)
Mactan Resort and Spa’s Marquee on the Race bib (compulsory on run leg only)
following days and times: Swim cap (compulsory) colour based on age
group
2.00pm – 5.30pm Thursday 2 August Helmet sticker (placed on the front of the
9.00am – 6.00pm Friday 3 August helmet)
9.00am – 3.00pm Saturday 4 August Bike seat post sticker (to wrap around the seat
6.00pm – 8.00pm Saturday 4 August* post of your bike and stick to itself)
Body Tattoos (race number to be placed on
It is compulsory for all athletes (including all Relay right upper arm and letter category to be
Team members) to Check-In during these times. placed on right calf)
There will be a late check-in on Saturday, August 4 Bike and Run Bags.
at 6.00pm – 8.00pm with a fine of $100. No Sponsor promotional items
athlete will be able to Check-In after 8.00pm on
Saturday 4 August 2018. ID WRISTBAND
Your ID wristband must be worn at all times as
You are required to show photo identification to this will be your entry to ‘athlete only restricted
register – i.e. Driver’s Licence, Passport or any areas.’ This is your only means of entry to
government-issued ID. Transition to rack your bike pre-race and to
collect your gear and bike after the race.
Please do not take your bike into the Check-In IRONMAN will not allow access into these areas
queue as this congests the area and makes it without athletes wearing their wristband. Your ID
dangerous for other athletes. Bike racks will be wristband is colour coded – Silver for Pro Athletes
located outside the Marquee. Please allow time and Asian Elite, CEO Gold for CEO, Yellow for
for delays when making travel arrangements. AG and Green for Relay. AWA will have an
additional wristband on top of their age
Relay Teams Check-In group wristband for easier identification.
All Relay Team members are required to Check-In
together at the same time to confirm their
TIMING INFO
personal information (including medical), sign You will collect your Timing Chip and confirm your
their waiver and collect their race items. A Relay identity with the timing personnel during Bike
Team member cannot sign a waiver on another Check-In. At this stage you will confirm your
member’s behalf. For more information please personal information and ensure that your race
view our Relay Teams Page under the Athletes tab number matches your timing chip. Please ensure
on the website. If you have any issues regarding you put it in a safe place and remember to have it
checking in, please email with you on race morning.
secretariat@ironman703phil.com.
Timing Chips must be worn on your left ankle
It is important that all Relay Team information is On race morning, your timing chip must
amended and up-to-date at completion of Check- be worn or brought to enter Transition.
In. Please note, whilst changes to Relay Team Officials will be checking this together with
members are allowed, there must be at least one your helmet.
existing Relay Team member from the time of If you do not start the race or pull out of the
registration. race for any reason you are to return the
Timing Chip to the Information Desk at the
9Shangri-La Mactan lobby or Transition
Manager
If your Timing Chip is not returned or is lost you
will be charged $150 for a replacement
Timing results will include swim split, bike split,
run split and finish time– overall and category
results.
If timing chips are not worn throughout the
duration of the race, race results will not be
available to that athlete.
If a timing chip is lost during the race, the athlete
needs to inform an official in Transition, so that
officials can do their best to replace that chip in
order to record splits for the rest of the race. It is
recommended you wear the strap supplied with
the timing chip, using an alternative puts you at
risk of losing the chip during the race.
WITHDRAWAL & TIMING CHIP RETURN
If you withdraw from the race at any time (pre or
during), please inform IRONMAN via the
Information Desk at the Shangri-La Mactan lobby
or Transition Manager. It is the athlete’s
responsibility to return their timing chip. If you fail
to return your timing chip, a $150 replacement
charge applies. It is extremely important for all
timing chips to be returned to ensure all athletes
are accounted for across the event.
10RACE DAY SERVICES SWIM SAFETY
There will be a large number of water safety
personnel and craft on the water pre and during
MEDICAL
the swim. The water safety team is there to
Your safety is of utmost importance to us. If you
support you should you require. They will be
are unsure about your ability to complete the race
resourced with an array of Rescue Boards, Surf
or are not feeling physically fit in the lead up to
Ski’s, Jet Skis and small boats. At any time should
the event, IRONMAN highly recommends you
you require the assistance of water safety please
seek medical advice from your doctor.
raise one arm into the air and they will come to
your aid.
Basic first aid is available throughout the event. If
you require medical attention we recommend
Should at any point an athlete decide to abandon
that you visit our Information Desk or seek the
the swim, they will be taken to one of the swim
assistance of event personnel.
extraction points. From here they will be required
to confirm their athlete number and be checked
Medical staff will be situated in a variety of
over by medical. It is then the athlete’s
positions on race day. These locations are as
responsibility to walk back to Transition and hand
follows:
in their timing chip to the Drop Out Clerk located
Swim Start
at the Information Desk.
Swim Exit
Transition White swim caps will be available at the stage
Roaming Bike & Run Course area of the swim start on race morning. Wearing
Finish & Recovery white swim caps alert the swim team that you are
a beginner or not a confident swimmer.
Basic first aid support can also be obtained at the
Bike and Run Aid Stations.
BIKE MECHANICS
It is strongly advised that you have adequate THERE WILL BE OFFICIAL BIKE MECHANICS
personal insurance for this event. DURING THE RACE WEEKEND. They will be
conducting a paid service for ‘minor mechanicals’
SAG WAGON during these times. A limited ‘emergency service’
The SAG Wagon will collect athletes who are will be available inside Transition during Bike
unable to complete the event, or are unable to Check In and on race morning for athletes. The
finish within the course cut-off time. Collected bike mechanics can be found stationed in their
athletes will be transported to the closest Aid tent located at the transition area on race day.
Station or back to Transition/Finish Line.
During the race, mechanics will be circulating
Should you require a SAG Wagon at any time, around the bike course. They will provide basic
please wave down a motorbike official and they tools and spares enabling athletes to conduct
will contact IRONMAN for SAG Wagon repairs. Athletes should be aware that
deployment. Alternatively advise volunteers at MECHANICS AND TOOLS WILL BE LIMITED and
the nearest Aid Station or any Medical Station. spare wheels will not be available from
mechanics. The bike mechanics will not have
Please note delays in SAG Wagon transport are items available for sale on race day.
expected. To assist with a prompt response,
please do not move from your reported location LOST AND FOUND
once a Sag Wagon has been requested as this Lost and Found will be at the Event Information
could affect their ability to locate and transport Desk during race week and on race day. Please
you. check the schedule of events for Event
Information Desk hours and location. After the
conclusion of the event, please email
secretariat@ironman703phil.com to locate any
11missing items and schedule returns. Shipping fees Upon exiting Transition, athletes will pass the
will apply. All unclaimed items will be donated to Portalets, Transition Aid Station and Penalty Tents
charity within 30 days. before heading to the run course.
TRANSITION For more information on Transition Rules, please
see the website.
TRANSITION TOURS
To help participants navigate their way in RELAY TEAM TRANSITION PROCEDURE
transition and locate their bikes faster, there will Transition opens at 4.00am and closes at 5.45 am
be scheduled transition tours at 11.00am, 1.00pm for race day for all Relay Members. Please ensure
and 3.00pm all on Saturday, 4 August 2018. you leave yourself enough time on race morning as
all athletes will need to be out of Transition by
TRANSITION PROCEDURE 5.45am.
Transition opens at 4.00am and closes at 5.45am
Motorace Relay lounge will be open to relay team
on race day. Please ensure you leave yourself
members at 4.00am.
enough time on race morning as all athletes will
need to be out of Transition by 5.45am.
The timing chip acts as the relay baton, the
swimmer must start with the timing chip and the
TRANSITION 1 (Swim to Bike) runner must cross the Finish Line wearing this
Upon finishing the swim and exiting the water, around their ankle.
athletes will run up the boat ramp across a timing
mat and through the showers. Swimmers will exit the water and meet their cyclist
at the Motorace Relay lounge, inside transition
At the Swim Exit, you will pass through a timing area, handing their timing chip to the cyclist. The
chute with showers and run approximately 150m cyclist must wait until they are in possession of the
before you enter the Transition area and find your timing chip before proceeding to their allocated
bike racked in numerical order. Athletes must numbered racking to commence the bike leg.
equip themselves for the bike leg at their bike
location, or otherwise change in the allocated Once the swimmer has handed over the timing
male and female change tents. Helmets must be chip they are asked to leave the Transition area
worn and clipped on before athletes can start immediately (via the Relay Team’s entry/exit
moving their bikes. point). Once the cyclist commences their bike leg,
the runner is allowed into the Transition area.
TRANSITION 2 (Bike to Run)
When cyclist returns, they are responsible in taking
As you dismount your bike in the Bike Finish their bikes to the allocated number racking inside
Chute, you are responsible for taking your bike to Transition and racking up the bike correctly. Bikers
your numbered racking inside Transition and must rack their bike first and then proceed to the
racking up the bike correctly. Your helmet must Motorace relay lounge and hand the timing chip to
remain on and secured until your bike is racked. the runner. Once the cyclist has handed over the
Failure to do so may result in disqualification. timing chip they are asked to leave the Transition
area immediately (via the Relay Team’s entry/exit
Athletes must equip themselves for the run leg at point).
their bike location, or otherwise change in the
allocated male and female change tents. Race bib is mandatory on run leg. Race number
must be clearly visible on the front at all times
Race bib is mandatory on run leg. Race number Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
must be clearly visible on the front at all times
Failure to do so will result in disqualification. If the cyclist has been issued a penalty card during
the bike leg of the race, the cyclist must report to
12the Penalty tent with the runner and serve the
penalty before the runner can commence with the
run leg of the race. Failure to do so will result in
disqualification.
Relay team members are solely responsible to be
in the Motorace relay lounge before their athlete
arrives for the timing-chip exchange. Be sure to
familiarise yourself with the flow of Transition
including the Relay Teams entry/exit point and
Relay Teams exchange area and Relay team
holding tent. Please follow directions of all Race
Officials and Volunteers.
The relay holding tent is located outside the
Shangri-la Mactan entrance, before entering the
finish line chute. Swim and bike relay members can
wait for their runner here and cross the finish line
together. Relay Teams will receive their finisher
towel and medal upon finishing. If not all members
of the Relay Team cross the Finish Line together,
then the runner may pick up their Relay Team
members medals and towels.
13TRANSITION GUIDE FOR RELAY TEAMS
Transition (Race day)
• Open 4.00am to 5.45am
• ALL Relay team members
Swimmers
• Exit swim
• Meet cyclist in Relay tent
• Make exchange of timing chip
• Exit transition area
Cyclist
• Wait for Swimmer in Relay Tent
• Helmet must be left on the bike
• Can wear shoes in Relay tent
• Suggested to wear timing chip on left ankle
• Helmet must be clipped, before moving the bike
• There is no need to wear race number during the bike leg of the race
• Unrack and push bike until mounting line
• Mount bike and commence biking
• Upon return, slow down and dismount when instructed
• Push bike back to allocated numbered racking
• Must rack bike first before proceeding to Relay tent
• Helmets can only be unclipped after racking bike
• Meet runner in Relay tent
• Make exchange of timing chip
• In the event of bike penalty, proceed to Penalty tent with runner. Failure to serve penalty will result
to disqualification
• Exit transition area
Runners
• Wait for Cyclist in Relay Tent
• Are advised to enter Relay tent after cyclist commences bike leg
• Can wear timing chip on either leg
• Race bib is mandatory. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
• Race number must be clearly visible on the front at all times
Reminders:
• Athlete is responsible to be in Relay tent before your swimmer or cyclist arrives
• Headsets, headphones, cameras, phone cameras, video cameras not allowed at any time during the
race
• Please familiarize yourself with the transition flow for relay teams
• In the event of Bike Penalty, cyclist must report to the penalty tent together with runner
No Loitering inside transition
Bike Check Out: 12.30pm
14BIKE CHECK-IN When you rack your bike on Saturday between
10.00am and 4.00pm please allow plenty of time
The Transition Area will be located at the Mactan
to walk through the routes that you will take
Newtown. Bike racks for athletes will be set out in
through the Transition area. Make sure you have
number order. Please note you MUST finish
your timing chip before exiting Transition. As you
Athlete Check-In at the Marquee in order to
exit Transition, you will only be allowed back in at
access Transition for Bike Check-In at the Mactan
4.00am on race day.
Newtown.
Timing chips will be handed and issued to you
Timing chips will be handed and issued to you
after racking your bike, just before exiting
after racking your bike, just before exiting
Transition.
Transition.
There will be scheduled transition tours at
Bike MUST be checked into the Transition area
11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm.
between 10.00am and 4.00pm ONLY on Saturday,
August 4, 2018. The bike check in priority
schedule are as follows: BIKE CHECK IN GUIDELINES
• 10.00am to 1.00pm - Athletes #101-to
#1000 ATHLETES
• 1.00pm to 4.00pm – Athletes #1001 to
#3300 • Single Entry Only: Once you exit the
• PRO, CEO, Asian Elite, and AWA athletes transition area, you will only be allowed to
can check in at their convenience. re-enter the next day at 4.00am.
• Ensure to vacate the transition area by
Bike Check-In Sequence 4pm.
1. Photo of athlete and bike • Participants will have full access to their
2. Mandatory helmet checks bikes on race morning. Transition Area will
3. Rack bike be open at 4.00am on race day.
4. Timing chip release. • Athletes must personally check in their
bikes.
As you enter Transition, you will be asked to
• Athletes must come with their bikes.
advise marshals of your race number. Race
• Athletes must show ID wristbands to enter.
marshals will double check this with the name in
the system. A photo of athlete and the bike will • No companions will be allowed inside the
be taken by the marshal to record the entry of transition area.
athlete. This photo will be used to counter check • Companions will be asked to stay outside
the athlete and bike during bike check out. the transition area.
• Loitering in the transition area is strictly
Your bike must display your seat post sticker and prohibited.
correspond with your ID wristband. If you do not • Claim your timing chip at the Timing Chip
have either of these, you will not be allowed to Releasing Tent before exiting Transition.
enter Transition.
BIKES
Athletes will then walk up to the helmet check
• Only road bikes, triathlon, time trial bikes,
station where you will be asked to wear your
Mountain bikes are allowed.
helmets. Marshalls shall check the integrity of the
• Stickers must be attached before bike
helmet and if the athlete is wearing it properly.
check-in.
• Colored sticker with athlete’s number must
Athletes will then be guided to their respective
be attached on the top tube.
bike rows and racks. Facing your assigned
numbered bike box, park your bikes to the left of • White sticker with athlete’s number must
the number. be attached on the seat post.
15• Facing your assigned numbered bike box,
park your bikes to the left of the number.
• Once you check in your bike, it cannot be
removed from transition until the bike
portion of the race begins.
• If, there is a possibility of rain, you can
decide to cover your bike during bike
Check-In.
• NO RIDING inside the transition area at all
times.
GEARS
• Bike box with your corresponding athlete
number is for your gear and belongings.
• Never leave personal belongings
(cellphone, money, jewellery, etc.) in the
bike box. Sunrise Events Inc. will not be
liable for loss of these personal belongings.
• Helmets, shoes, water bottles, nutrition
and other items are advised to be brought
into transition on morning of race Day.
• Helmets, shoes, and race belts may be
clipped or attached to the bike.
• There will be limited technical assistance in
transition during Bike-Check-In and Race
Day. Make sure you bring your own tools.
16SWIM COURSE – 1.9KM RACE MORNING WARM UP SWIM
Professional Athletes
Cut off time – 70 minutes from an athlete’s Professional Athletes will be able to warm up
individual start time based on a rolling start. directly on the side of the start area. The warm up
area will be accessible after 5.30am once the Race
Director has confirmed it is safe to do so. All
Professional Athletes will need to exit the water
no later than 5.45am or as advised by the Race
Director
Age Groupers & Relay Teams
Age Group Athletes & Relay Teams will be able to
warm up on the side of the start area. No
swimming is allowed directly in front of the Start
line due to safety reasons. Age Groupers & Relay
Teams will be able to warm up from
approximately 6:00 am once the Race Director
has determined it is safe to do so. They will need
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Regent Aguila to exit the water by 6.15am and be ready in their
IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines will start with a 1.9km Swim Pen. Please follow the directions of water
swim in the beachfront of Shangri-La Mactan safety staff at all times during warm up.
Resort and Spa. The 1.9km swim course will
follow a clockwise direction. After finishing the PROFESSIONAL & ELITE SWIM START
point-to-point swim, participants will exit the
DEEP WATER START VIA WAVE STARTS
Shangri-La boat ramp leading to the transition
Professional Athletes will be set off in separate
area.
male and female wave from a deep water start
approximately 100m off the beach.
• Swim Cut-Off - Each participant will have 70
minutes to complete the swim course. The
• Pro Male and Male Asian Elite (5:55am)
swim course will close 70 minutes after the last
• Pro Female and Female Asian Elite
participant crosses the start line in the rolling
(5:57am)
start. Any participant whose swim time is
greater than 70 minutes will be stopped by race AGE GROUP SWIM START
officials at any of the following points: BEACH START VIA ROLLING START
- Swim Exit
- Transition Age Group Participants will be released in a
continuous flow, based on the pre assigned
predicted finish times:
• Any participant who exceeds the 70 minute
swim cut off will not be allowed to proceed
• Zone 1: 30 minutes and below (6:30am)
onto the bike and run course and will receive a
result of DNF (did not finish). This applies to • Zone 2: 31 - 35 minutes
relay teams and individual participants. • Zone 3: 36 - 40 minutes
• Zone 4: 41 - 45 minutes
• Race Officials reserve the right to remove • Zone 5: 46 minutes or more
participants from the swim course 70 minutes
after the final participant enters the water. This NOTE: It is essential that participants follow the
applies to relay teams and individual correct swim zone.
participants.
SWIM COURSE RULES
– For more information visit the website.
17IRONMAN 70.3 SWIMSMART 5. Pay Attention to Warning Signs
• If you experience chest pain or discomfort,
Top 10 Checklist
shortness of breath, light- headedness or
blacking out while training, consult your
An open-water swim in a triathlon is substantially
doctor.
different from swimming in a pool. To alleviate
stress, it’s important that you arrive on race day
healthy, fit and prepared. Here's a top-10 6. Don’t Use New Gear on Race Day
checklist to help get you ready.
• Focus on controlling as much as you can on
1. Prepare for Race Conditions race day.
• You should never race in equipment you
• Race day should not be your first open water haven’t trained in this is not the time to test
swim. Make sure some of your training replicates new gear.
real race conditions, including water temperature, • Make sure your wetsuit fits properly and that
proximity to other swimmers and wearing a your goggles, swim cap and other accessories
wetsuit if needed. work properly.
• Prepare for the unexpected with backups of all
2. Race in Shorter Events your gear.
• Being properly trained is the best way to reduce
anxiety. If possible, race in shorter events and 7. Warm Up on Race Day
clinics to prepare yourself for open water
conditions. • Arrive early enough on race day for a proper
warm-up prior to the start, preferably in the
• For extra guidance, talk to a coach or your local water.
triathlon club. • If you are not able to warm up in the water,
spend between 5 and 10 minutes getting loose.
3. Learn About Course Details • Be sure to do some cardio activity, such as a
light jog, to increase circulation and prep your
• It’s important to prepare yourself mentally as muscles.
well as physically prior to race day. Thoroughly
review the race website and pre-race
communication to familiarize yourself with the 8. Checkout the Course
course.
• Keep in mind, every body of water is different, • Get comfortable with the course by checking
so you’ll need to educate yourself on water out water conditions, the swim entry and exit
current and surf conditions. layouts along with the turning buoy locations.
• Study the event timetable to plan for proper • Identify basic navigation points so that you
arrival and preparation. know what you are swimming towards.
4. Ensure Heart Health 9. Start Easy– Relax and Breathe
• As an athlete in training, you should take the • Don’t race at maximum effort from the start.
proper steps to assess your health with your • Relax and focus on proper breathing technique
physician. as you settle into a sustainable pace.
• If you have any concerns about your heart
10. Be Alert and Ask For Help
health, we recommend you consult with your
GP prior undertaking the event.
• In a race setting always stop at the first sign of
a medical problem.
18• If you or a fellow athlete needs help, just raise
your hand to alert a lifeguard or safety boat.
• Race rules allow for competitors to stop or rest
at any time during the swim.
• Feel free to hold on to a static object like a raft,
buoy, or dock.
• You may also rest by holding on to a kayak,
boat or even a paddle-board. As long as you
don’t use it to move forward, you won’t face
disqualification.
19BIKE COURSE – 90KM road and left heading to Quezon National
Highway heading to the Mactan Newtown at KM
89. Participants will turn right and head to
Cut off time – The bike course will close 5 hours
transition area to end the bike course. Athletes
and 30 minutes after the final participant begins
should ride on the right hand side of the road and
the swim. Each participant is given 5 hours and 30
overtake on the left.
minutes to complete the swim and the bike
course. Participant start time will begin the
moment they cross the swim timing arch. Any
participant who does not complete the
TRAFFIC
swim and bike course before the bike cut-off time Whilst we implement traffic management
will receive a DNF result (did not finish) and will infrastructure on course, and the roads are
not be allowed to proceed onto the run course. closed, there will be vehicular traffic sharing the
This applies to relay teams and individual roads at times. Please exercise vigilance and
participants. tolerance if traffic is encountered, particularly at
all roundabouts and intersections. Normal road
rules apply. Police, traffic controllers, course
marshals and event crew will be on course to
assist.
BIKE COURSE RULES
– For more information visit the website.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The three-loop anti-
clockwise bike course will take participants
around Lapu-Lapu City and Mandaue City.
Participants will take a narrow road heading to
the main part of the race course passing through
The Mactan Newtown, turning right then turn left
to Quezon National Highway and head to the
Mactan-Mandaue Bridge (Old Bridge).
From the bridge participants will turn left to
Plaridel street and head towards F.E. Zuellig Ave.
and make the first turn around at KM 14 and head
back to the old bridge. From the bridge
participants head straight to Basak Marigondon
Road, exiting to Quezon National Highway,
turning left heading to Mactan Newtown area
completing the first loop at KM 30.
Participants will begin the second loop heading to
the old bridge and make a turn-around at F.E.
Zuellig Ave at KM 43 and head back to Basak
Marigondon road and left to Quezon National
Highway to complete the second loop at KM 59.
Participants will complete the final loop heading
to the old bridge and turn around at F.E. Zuellig
ave at KM 73 and head back to Basak Marigondon
20RUN COURSE – 21.1KM Normal road rules apply at all times. Police, traffic
controllers and event crew will be on course to
patrol and direct PARTICIPANTS.
Cut off time – each participant will have 8 hours
and 30 minutes to complete the entire course
(swim, bike and run). Time for each participant RUN COURSE RULES
will begin as soon as they cross the timing line at – For more information visit the website.
the swim start. Course times will be based on
each participant’s individual chip time. Any
participant who does not complete the race
course before the cut-off time in 8 hours and 30
minutes will receive a DNF result (did not finish).
This applies to relay teams and individual
participants.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The clockwise run course is
a 2-loop course of generally flat terrain of mixed
asphalt and concrete roads. From Shangri-La
Mactan Resort and Spa, participants will head to
the narrow and flat roads of Punta Engaño. They
will be greeted with large crowds from the
surrounding communities in the area. Hydration is
critical since the area will be very hot and humid.
Hydration stations will be spaced out evenly,
approximately every 1.5-2km giving fluids and
other needs for the participants. Turn around
points will be on key Subdivisions/Villages, in Punta
Engaño after which they run back to the Shangri-La
Mactan Resort and Spa parking lot for the well-
deserved finish line.
ROAD & PATHWAY TRAFFIC
Road closures are in place for the duration to
minimise the traffic flow on course and to protect
the athletes.
21•
AID STATIONS •
Bananas
Sponges
The Transition Aid Station will offer: • Ice
• Water • Cooling drums
• Gatorade • Toilets (at the turn-around point only)
AID STATIONS RUN AID STATION PROCEDURE
The Bike Course has Two (2) Aid Stations per lap Slow down when entering Aid Stations. If you do
located at the following distance points: not require any product from a Run Aid Station
• KM 14 please stay to the right.
• KM 30
There will be signs along the Aid Station listing
• KM 43
what is on offer. Volunteers will also be advising
• KM 59
what they are holding. Please help the volunteers
• KM 73
to help you by communicating politely as per your
• KM 89 needs. Feel free to move through the tables at
Bike Aid Stations will offer/have your leisure and help yourself.
• Water (Clear Bottle) Please discard any unwanted items post the
• Gatorade (Green Bottle) Discard Zone Start sign and pre Discard Zone
Finish sign. Anything discarded outside this area
• Toilets (turn-around point only)
will be penalised.
BIKE AID STATION PROCEDURE
Slow down when entering Aid Stations, don’t DISCARDS / DROP ZONES
stop! If you do not require any product from a Each Aid Station will have drop zones clearly
Bike Aid Station please stay to the LEFT of the marked on either side of the station (zone is
roadway. approx. 200m on bike and 70m on run). This is the
area to discard bottles/biddons, gel wrappers,
There will be signs along the Aid Station listing banana skins etc. Discarding items on any other
what is on offer. Volunteers will also be advising part of the course except at designated drop
what they are holding. Please help the volunteers zones may result in a littering infringement or
to help you by communicating politely as per your disqualification.
needs.
Please discard any unwanted items post the
Discard Zone Start sign and pre Discard Zone
Finish sign. Anything discarded outside this area
will be penalised.
RUN AID STATIONS
The Run Course have seven (6) Aid Stations
located approximately 1.5km to 2km apart. These
will be accessed three to four (3-4) times
throughout the run course.
Run Aid Stations will offer:
• Water
• Gatorade
• Regent Aguila Energy Drink
• Cola
• Gels
22FINISH LINE
FINISH LINE POLICY
Friends and family members, including children are not permitted in the finish chute or finish area. We ask
that all athletes respect the Finish Line area and ensure that celebrations do not interfere with other
athlete’s Finish Line experience.
As you cross the line, volunteer catchers will be there to escort you to the secured recovery area. You will
be presented with your Finishers Medal and Towel and your timing chip will be removed. These catchers
will endeavour to briefly assess you as you proceed and may need to take you directly to the Medical Tent
for treatment. If you do not require any treatment you will be able to proceed to the other post finish
facilities. Hot and cold food, fruit and drinks will be served within the designated area in Recovery. You will
also have access to your Street Gear Bag and have the option of a free massage if desirable.
Unfortunately, you will not be able to re-enter Recovery once you have exited so make sure you are
comfortable prior to this point. Please remember volunteers and the medical team are there to help you at
any time should you require.
FINISH LINE PHOTO
FinisherPix is proud to be selected as the Official Photo Service of the 2018 Regent Aguila Drink IRONMAN
70.3 Philippines. FinisherPix will have photographers working at the swim exit, on the bike course, on the
run course and of course, at the Finish Line!
So what do you need to do to be able to purchase your photos from Finisher Pix?
• Register your email address at www.finisherpix.com to be notified as soon as photos are online
• Please be sure you have your helmet sticker visible on the FRONT of your bike helmet so we can identify
your biking photos
• Please be sure to keep your bib number visible on the FRONT of your body during the run and at the
Finish Line so we can identify your photos
• 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 within 24-48 hours after the race to view, order, and share your photos from
your 2018 Regent Aguila Energy Drink IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines event!
23POST FINISH
RECOVERY & MEDICAL
After you have finished, you will be escorted into the Post Finish area to take advantage of the post finish
facilities available. This area is for athletes, sponsors and VIPs only. Located within the post finish area will
be the:
• David’s Salon Scented Iced Pool
• David’s Salon Recovery Massage
• Medical support
• Post-Race Snacks and Treats
Make the most of the facilities post finish before you exit the area and return to your family or friends.
There is a no re-entry policy so make sure you are comfortable before you exit.
The Post Finish Recovery area will offer:
• Water
• Regent Aguila Energy Drink
• Gatorade
• Cola
• Ice Cream
• Banana
• Cake slices
Those who do not have access to the Post Finish Recovery Area can purchase food from the Shangri-La Food
Outdoor Marquee.
MASSAGE
Recovery Massage will be provided for free after the race at the David’s Salon Post-Race Recovery Massage
tent located at the Post Finish Recovery Area.
STREET GEAR
Street Gear bags will be located at the golf course, beside the finisher shirt claiming tent from 10.00am –
4.00pm.
24PRESENTATIONS AND ROLLDOWN
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Presentations will be held on Sunday August 5 at 3.30pm at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort’s Golf Course,
adjacent to the Finish Line.
Awards will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each Age Group Category and to the top 6 Male and
Female Pro Athletes.
If you are a placegetter but are unable to collect your trophy, please contact IRONMAN after the event by
sending an email to secretariat@ironman703phil.com to arrange collection.
ROLL DOWN CEREMONY
2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, NICE, FRANCE
Fifty (50) Age Group qualifying slots for the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship (7-8 September,
2019, in Nice, France) will be awarded to the top age group finishers.
Qualified athletes are required to claim their IRONMAN World Championship slot in-person on Sunday 5
August, 2018 from 5.00pm. This year’s Roll Down will be held at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort’s Golf Course.
Please bring a valid form of Photo ID with you and be prepared to pay the full entry fee with Credit Card only.
No cheque or cash payments will be accepted.
Final Slot Allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of official starters.
Only Age-Group Athletes are eligible to receive Age-Group World Championship qualifying Slots. Athletes
holding current Professional or Elite status with any ITU Member National Triathlon Governing Body, WTC’s
Pro Membership program or having raced as an elite athlete in any international events during the calendar
year, are not eligible for Age Group Slots. Athletes may not at the time of the event, nor at the time of the
World Championship event they have qualified for, hold professional or elite status.
Any change in an athlete’s status prior to any event participation or a qualified World Championship event
must be disclosed to WTC immediately. Failure of Athlete to make such disclosure will be cause for
disqualification from such Event and may result in sanction from WTC Events.
25RACE DAY CHECKLIST
TRANSITION:
Transition opening times 4.00am – 5.45am
ID Wristband
Timing Chip (applied to left ankle)
Race Number Tattoo (Right Upper Arm)
Category letter Tattoo (Right Calf)
Bike pump
Nutrition to strap/secure to your bike
If in a Relay Team, ensure your teammates are ready!
SWIM:
Race supplied Swim cap
Goggles
BIKE:
Bike racked and ready in Transition with bike seat post sticker attached
Bike shoes safely clipped onto your bike or on the ground next to your bike
Have your helmet checked on race morning and placed onto or next to your bike
RUN:
Race bib
Running Shoes
Sunglasses
Hat
26EVENT CONTACT DETAILS
There will be one Information Desk located at the Shangri-La Mactan Resorts lobby near the hotel’s front
desk.
Opening hours for the Information Desk will be from 8.00am to 5.00pm Thursday, August 2 to Sunday,
August 5.
Our friendly staff will do their best to help you with any questions you may have. The Information Desk will
have maps of the event and surrounding areas. Internet is available within the hotel and a phone can be
used through the front desk.
GENERAL EVENT INQUIRIES
Additional information can be found via our following details:
Website: www.ironman.com/philippines70.3
E-mail: secretariat@ironman703phil.com
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