2017 Welland Pre-race Information

Parking

PLEASE PARK IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY.

Getting There

• QEW/403 to Hamilton
• QEW East Hamilton / Niagara
• Exit 406 South to Welland
• At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto E Main St/Niagara Regional Rd 27
• Turn left onto Prince Charles Dr 
• Turn left onto Townline Tunnel
• Turn left into the WIFC

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Once again SportChek is offering a discount at SportChek Welland. Check your race kit for your coupon that will invite athletes, friends and families into the store for their friends and family event taking place Fri, June.23 – Sun, June. 25. You will receive 25% off all regular prices and 10% off already marked down items.

 

Race Day Information

Please tell your friends that there will be race day registration. *See details on our events pricing page.

Pre-Race Overview By Ambassador Team Member Miranda Tomenson

We are also pleased to present a race overview video from our Ambassador Team member Miranda Tomenson. The video tells you everything you need to know about the weekend line-up.

Racers Of The Day

A number of years ago we started awarding the Racer Of The Day and we know our athletes love it. This weekend in Welland we will have several Racers Of The Day with the following prizes up for grabs:

1. Skechers Racer of the Day Gift Pack
2. Martins Family Fruit Farm Gift Pack
3. STAC Performance Racer of the Day
4. F2C Racer of the Day Gift Pack
5. Nineteen Racer of the Day – A Nineteen wetsuit

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. Water temperature on Thursday, June 22nd was 19.8C.

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.