Communication:

GroupMe App

Important Deadlines:

Registration Begins March 25th.

The registration deadline is July 31st, 2024, at 12 noon.

Fees:

Individual Fees: Members $30 and Non-Members $40 per participant

Relay Team Fees*: Members $60 and Non-Members $70 per relay team

*Participants in the relays may be the same gender or coed with any combination of ages up to 15 years old.

Road Entrance and Parking:

Parking will be available off Summitview Drive from Hillside Road.

Please note the road closures Civic Drive, Summit View Drive, and Educational Park Drives.

Parking Map

Race Day Map

Mandatory Check-in/Race Items:

• 7:30 to 8:30 am

• Located at the Seven Hills Recreation Center.

• At check-in you will receive your t-shirt, bib number, and other information.

Swimming Warmup:

• 8:00 to 8:45 am

• Feet first entry only.

• All swimmers must circle swim if there are two or more swimmers in a lane.

• Follow all posted pool rules and policies, please.

Welcome Message/Star Spangled Banner:

• 9:10 am

• Located in the pool area.

• Swimmers should be ready to begin the swim portion of the race.

Race Start Time*:

• The first heat will start approximately at 9:15 am.

*Heats and lane assignments will be emailed on or before August 9th.

What To Bring:

• Completed Emergency Medical Authorization form. You can access the form by going to https://rebrand.ly/xsup2o4.

• Bike with a kickstand and sized right for the participant.

• Swimsuit and Goggles

• T-shirt, bike helmet, running shoes, and towel (These items should be placed in front of your bike at the bike transition by the pool).

Spectators: Spectators will not be allowed in the lap pool or on the running and bike paths. They can cheer from the side of the pool or the side of the run and bike paths.

Race Distances:

• The bike and run distances are approximate.

• Guardians 18 and over can ride and/or run along with the 10 and under participants only.

• Participants must always have the right of way.

• See the map for more details.

• Individual Age Group Distances:

  • 11 to 15 years old: 225-meter swim (9 lengths), 1 Mile Bike, Half Mile Run

  • 10 and under: 125-meter swim (5 lengths), 1 Mile Bike, and Half Mile Run

• Relay Team Distances: 225-meter swim (9 lengths), 1 Mile Bike, and Half Mile Run

Race Day Map

Timing:

• Time starts with the swimming portion of the race and ends when the participant crosses the finish line of the run.

• We will not be providing transition times.

• NOTE: We that ask each participant have a parent/guardian start the watch at the start of the swimming segment only. There will be someone else who will get the participant’s final time. Guidance will be provided on how to start a stopwatch.

Heat Seeding:

• The first heat will begin at 9:15 am.

• Heats will be determined by the time provided for the 100/200-meter swims from fastest to slowest.

• 4 to 8 participants in each heat.

• Complete heat times will be published on or about August 9th.

Bike and Run Transition Preparation:

• Each participant must have the following setup by your bike before the race begins:

  • Helmet (Required for the entire ride)

  • Towel

  • Shoes

  • A T-shirt with the Bib Number Pinned on the chest area.

  • Water, sports drink, or a snack (Optional).

• For Relay Participants, make sure the following are done ahead of time:

  • For the swimmer and biker, make sure the assigned bib number is written on their right arm before the start of the race.

  • For the runner, they must have their shirt on with the bib number displayed on the chest area.

Relay Transitions:

• Swim to Bike Transition:

  • The swimmer and biker will “High Five” outside of the pool door.

  • The bike rider proceeds to the bike, walks the bike to the start line of the cycling portion.

  • The bike rider may mount the bike and begin to ride at the bike start line.

• Bike to Run Transition:

  • The bike rider will dismount at the run transition area.

  • Volunteers will take your bike and place it in the grassy area behind Hillside Middle School.

  • The bike rider proceeds to the start line of the run portion, where they will “High Five” their relay team member to begin the run.

Swimming Safety Guidelines:

• Follow all posted rules and policies.

• Feet first entry always.

• Swim caps and goggles are optional.

• Walk on the pool deck.

• No glass containers.

Bicycle Safety Guidelines:

• You must provide your own bike.

• No electric bikes allowed.

• Shirt required.

• Race bibs should be visible on the chest area.

• Shoes required.

• The bicycle must be sized correctly for the participant.

• Kick stand required.

• A bike helmet is required.

• Flat pedals only. Clip in pedals not allowed.

• Pedal cages are allowed.

• Stay on the right side of the path.

• Water bottles are optional. No glass containers please.

• If you need to pass a participant say, “PASSING ON YOUR LEFT” and then proceed to pass safely.

• No drafting allowed.

• Move off the path and to the right if you need to stop.

Running Safety Guidelines:

• Shirt required.

• Race bibs should be visible on the chest area.

• Shoes are required.

• Water bottles are optional. No glass containers please.

• If you need to pass a participant say “PASSING ON YOUR LEFT” and then proceed to pass safely.

• Move off the path and to the right if you need to stop.

Nutrition/Water Stations:

• Pre-event and post fueling station areas will be available which will contain water jugs to fill your water bottles and light snacks.

• There will be water stations near the swim to bike transition and in the Hillside parking lot area for the run portion of the race.

• There will be NO water stations during the swim or bike portions of the race.

First Aid Stations:

• First aid stations will be available throughout the course.

Weather Emergency/Shelter/Alert System:

• In the event of inclement weather, there may be a delay in the start time.

• Weather cancellation will be determined through forecast review.

• Emergency shelters are at the city hall building and the recreation center.

• Multiple whistle blasts, air horn blasts, an announcement are signals you should proceed to your nearest shelter immediately. You will also be alerted through the GroupMe App.

• Results: You will be emailed a link for results.

Awards:

• Awards Ceremony:

  • An awards ceremony will be conducted at the pavilion 15 to 30 minutes after all the heats have finished.

• All participants will receive a finishers gift.

• The top three individuals in each age group and top three relay teams will be recognized at the awards ceremony at the end of all competitions.

• The age groups are as follows: 8 and under; 9-10; 11-12; and 13-15.