2017 KTown Pre-Race Information

Race Day Information

Sponsors Prizes Up for Grabs

This weekend we will have several prizes up for grabs awarded through various sponsors contests.

1. Skechers Racer of the Day Gift Pack
2. Skechers Fastest Run Splits Award
3. Martins Family Fruit Farm Gift Pack
4. STAC Performance – Watts your Guess Contest
5. F2C Racer of the Day Gift Pack
6. Nineteen Racer of the Day – A Nineteen wetsuit
7. Mentholatum Gift Pack
8. Draw Prizes from Rudy Project and Timex

Bike Security

In order to ensure bike security every participant arriving to race site will be stopped as they are initially entering transition and they will receive two (2) bracelets. The first bracelet will be placed on the participant’s wrist and the second bracelet will be put on the participant’s bike. The two bracelets have matching numbers and in order to leave transition after the race is complete the participant must have both bracelets with the same matching number. You will be asked to show your bracelet on your wrist every time you enter transition.

Weather Forecast

Water Quality and Temperature

Water Quality is Excellent. We are the only race series to have a Water Quality Guarantee. The Water Quality Guarantee Page has all the details.

Race Day Registration Process

In an effort to make your day go a little smoother we have put together a short video clip which highlights the process on race day. You can also read the Race Day Guide, Racking By BIB Number and Race Rules & Etiquette Guide, all of which can be found in our Athlete Resource Section of our website.

Racking by BIB number

Bikes are racked by BIB Number. The BIB numbers are assigned by age and gender so for most athletes that means you will be racked with people in your age group and gender. If you are new to our races, please read the section in our Athlete Resource Library on Racking Your Bike

Race Photography

Volunteers

There can never be enough volunteers so please consider helping out on race day. Just drop by the Volunteer tent and we will be happy to find you a spot with our volunteer team. If you would like to check-out the volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteer page.

Race Day Guide

The Race Day Guide has plenty of information and tips as to what you can expect on day. Please give it a read, especially if you are new to the sport.

Race Rules and Etiquette 

Our Race Rules and Etiquette Guide has all sorts of information including wetsuit or no-wetsuit swims, bike etiquette, course nutrition and rules. It can also be found in our Athlete Resource Library.

Race Specific Information

*click on your race to see your day’s schedule as well as your race’s swim wave starts and cap color assignments in the links below.

Important Information regarding the La Salle Causeway Bridge

The bike course for crosses the metal La Salle Causeway bridge about a kilometre into the bike course.

During the race, the bridge will be restricted to one lane for motor vehicles (north lane) and one lane for cyclists (south lane).

Athletes should slow down when crossing the bridge. Do not change gears, pedal or brake as doing any of these may reduce your traction on the metal grate surface. You are advised to coast across the entire bridge.

Be forewarned that the lift bridge may go up to allow the passage of boat traffic.

In the event that the BRIDGE IS UP, please follow these instructions:

1. Race to the point at which volunteers are recording race numbers. They will record the time at which you stop.
2. Make sure the volunteer is able to see your bib number.
3. When the bridge goes back down, volunteers will record your start time.
4. The time stopped will be subtracted from your race time after you complete the bike course.

In the event of RAIN, 

If the roadway and pavement are wet it will be MANDATORY that you STOP AND WALK your bike across the lift bridge or use the sidewalk, otherwise YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Volunteers at the bridge have been instructed to tell you to walk across the bridge or the sidewalk. You are urged to use extreme caution when crossing the bridge. Under wet conditions continuing across the metal bridge at race speed is extremely dangerous and could result in a fall and serious injury.

Remember that you are sharing the roadway with vehicular traffic so be safe and ride carefully.

On Course Nutrition by F2C

Glyco-Durance, HydraDurance, and Rehab 3:1 will be on course to provide your hydration, electrolyte, race fuel and recovery needs.

There will be a Bottle Exchange at approx. 34km.  Water in sport-top water bottles as well as F2C GLYCO-DURANCE™ in cycling water bottles will be available – click HERE for more information on F2C GLYCO-DURANCE™.

HydraDurance Lemon Lime will be served in F2C cups on the run course at all the events in Gravenhurst. It is a lightly flavoured hydration beverage with a scientifically developed electrolyte blend. With no artificial colours or preservatives this ultra-low osmolarity drink is quickly and easily absorbed. Each 6 oz cup of HydraDurance is 30 calories.

On Site Sponsors

Post Race

F2C Rehab 3:1 Chocolate and Vanilla will be waiting for you when you cross the finish line! The optimum three to one ratio of carbohydrates to protein, this recovery beverage uses the same carbohydrate that is in GlycoDurance plus a blend of 5 different proteins and an organic coconut oil. With the lactose removed from this drink and digestive enzymes added this beverage is great for post race recovery. Each 7oz cup is 250 calories.Don’t do whey? Not a problem, just ask for F2C VeganPure in the recovery area. It will be on hand for those who have allergies or are plant based athletes and we will mix you up a vegan recovery shake!

Post Race & Spectator Food

• Pretzels
• Bananas
• Oranges
• Pop
• Water

Get Connected And Stay Informed

Connect with us and the other 8500+ athletes on the  the series Facebook Page. Get all of the latest news first and interact with your fellow racers.

You can also follow us on Twitter for series tweets.

 

And Instagram.

Please Support our Sponsors

We extend our thanks to each and every sponsor. Race entry fees never cover the complete cost of a particular race or series of races and without the sponsors there is no race or race series that would survive without their support. We hope that you all take a moment to check out our Series Sponsors below or visit the sponsors page and see what they do and look at the products they sell. Please thank them for supporting the sports of Triathlon and Duathlon by trying and using their products. If you do visit them please take a moment to thank them for supporting Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids races in Ontario.[hr ]