RACE NUMBERS:
PLEASE DO NOT ALTER YOUR RACE NUMBERS IN ANY WAY (cutting down, display
incorrectly, etc.)! THE USAT OFFICIALS WILL PENALIZE YOU IF YOU DO.
There are three race numbers in your race packet that you are required to
display during the event. The bicycle frame number is the large sticker and should be wrapped around your seatpost or frame so that the number is upright and visible
from both sides of your bicycle. The small sticker is the helmet number
and must be affixed to the front of your helmet. The run number must be
displayed during the run segment on the front of your
body. You will not need any pins for your run race number. In you race packet you will find a custom Miami Man race belt to use for the run.
BODY MARKING (Saturday):
Your race packet includes a clear zip-lock bag of TriTats, the latest thing to come to our sport and the greatest in body marking technology. The TriTats race packet includes three sets of your specific race number as a temporary tattoo and category/age group tattoos. One race number will be applied on your right bicep, one on your left bicep, and one on the outside of your left leg between your calf and shin. The category/age group ID TriTat will be applied to your right calf. (Note: the category TriTats might not be your exact age; it is used to indicate what age category you are in. For example: a person with a 55 on his/her right calf is in the 55-59 age group). Those competing on Relay Teams, as an Athena or as a Clydesdale will each receive an "R", "C" or an "A" TriTat to wear instead of your race-age number. You have the option to apply the TriTats at packet pickup on Saturday with the assistance of our staff. If you decide to apply the tattoos yourself please read the detailed instructions included in the TriTat packet before applying. Do not apply body lotion or sunscreen until after you have body marked with your TriTats. It is ok to wear your TriTats while sleeping, swimming or showering.Apply the TriTats to your body the day before the event. This creates a better bond with your skin, and then apply sunscreen on Sunday morning. PLEASE use sunscreen, this is still South Florida! Please remember the TriTats must be applied to clean skin with no oils or lotion and do this before you go to bed on Saturday. Be sure to wear the red www.Tritats.com logo tattoo in order to qualify for the race day drawing.
SWIM CAP:
The swim cap placed in your race packet must be worn during the swim. Do
not trade your swim cap with another athlete, as the caps are color coded to
assist race management in organizing you at the swim start. The cap must
be worn during the entire swim and taken back to the transition area with
you. A variable time penalty will be assessed to anyone leaving their cap
on the beach.
DROPPING OUT:
Please notify a race official and return your timing chip at the
finish line if you drop out of the race. YOUR TIMING CHIP MAY ONLY BE
RETURNED AT THE FINISH LINE! DO NOT GIVE IT TO ANYONE ELSEWHERE ON THE
COURSE.
NO DOGS:
Miami-Dade County Parks have a strict rule regarding pets. They
are not allowed in the park! If you are found in violation of this rule,
you will be fined $100, so please leave Fido at home.
BIKE CHECK-IN:
Bike check-in on Saturday is MANDATORY. You may check your bike in
anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For security reasons, once your
bike is checked in, you will not be able to remove it until race morning.
We will have plenty of guards keeping a close eye on your precious set of
wheels! DO NOT LEAVE ANY OTHER VALUABLES IN TRANSITION, especially small
items that can be smuggled out (including powertap bicycle computers).
TRANSITION SECURITY:
Only registered racers that have their custom Miami Man wristband on will be allowed to enter the transition area at any time,
before, during, or after the race. This is for the protection of your
equipment, so please obey all of the rules and respect the security guards who
are there protecting your stuff! If you lose your wrist band please go to the
information tent for assistance in retrieving your bike.
ANYONE CAUGHT TRYING TO JUMP, CLIMB, OR CROSS THE
TRANSITION SECURITY FENCE AT ANY TIME WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISQUALIFIED-EVEN
AFTER THE EVENT!
You may only enter transition at the 2 guarded entrances-NO EXCEPTIONS!
We are serious about securing your valuables! You should be too!
PRE-RACE CLINIC AND Q&A SESSION: (11
a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.)
Head USAT Race Official Tom Reilly will go over the
most commonly violated rules and how to avoid getting a penalty. BodyZen
Coach Lee Zohlman will go over training, nutrition, and last minute racing
tips. A Miami Man staff member will have a Q&A session following each clinic.
*This clinic is mandatory for anyone doing the Miami Man for the first time and
highly recommended to everyone.
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