2018 Ontario Womens Triathlon Pre-Race Information

VERY IMPORTANT TORONTO ISLAND INFORMATION

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR PRE-RACE EMAIL FOR YOUR BIB NUMBER AND YOUR WAVE START-TIME.

Your Wave Start Time – Please arrive at the Ferry Docks no less than 90 minutes before the start of your wave, in order to allow time to board the ferry and get to the island.

Water Bottles – Please bring your own water bottle with you. The City of Toronto has banned plastic water bottles, so water in bottles will not be served as part of the post-race food. Water in jugs will be available for your water bottle after the race. Pop is also served with the post-race food.

Parking – There is plenty of parking in and around the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel. Please look (or google in advance) for the City of Toronto “Green P Parking”. There is also private parking sites located within a walking distance of the ferry docks.

Ferry Service – special Ferry Service to Hanlan’s Point will begin race morning at 5:30AM departing every half hour (i.e. 5:30AM, 6:00AM. 6:30AM) from the Ferry Terminal. We recommend that you arrive at the Ferry Terminal with enough time to pick-up your bib and ferry ticket and catch a ferry that departs 90 minutes before that start of your race.

• Race kit pick-up is available for all races. Friday night registrants receive their bib, race kit, race memento and ferry ticket. Body Marking will take place under the blue tent on the mainland on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Your timing chip will be located on the beach at the swim start. Please do not pick up your timing chip until you are ready to start your race and waiting in the start area.

• Upon completion of the race kit pick-up process, you will be body marked under the blue tent on the mainland. Your timing chip will be located on the beach at the swim start. Please do not pick up your timing chip until you are ready to start your race and waiting in the start area.

Getting There

• Gardiner Expressway to Downtown Toronto
• Exit at Spadina (if Eastbound) or Exit at Sherbourne/Jarvis(if Westbound)
• Travel South to Queens Quay
• Take Queens Quay towards Bay St

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Registration Information

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

Racers Of The Day

• Skechers Racer of the Day – Gift certificate for pair of Skechers shoes
• Dare 2 Tri Racer of the Day – Gift certificate for a free wetsuit
• Velofix Bike of the Day (we pick a finishing position in the bike portion of the event) – Kit

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.

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

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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 the links below to see your day’s schedule, course maps etc, as well as your swim waves and more.

SWIM WAVES POSTED

Saturday, August 18th

On Course Nutrition

F2C

Glyco-Durance will be the featured race fuel on the run course. This all natural race fuel is carbohydrate based using the same scientifically developed electrolyte blend in the Hydra-Durance. When calculating out your nutrition please keep in mind each 6 oz cup is approx. 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 Glyco-Durance 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! Last but not least look for our Strawberry & Cream Whey-Pure Energy, which will also be available.

Post Race Food

• Stoaked Oats
• Pretzels or chips
• Fruit
• Fruit snacks
• Pop
• Juice
• Water

Please note that food will be available for spectators to purchase on Sunday.

Get Connected And Stay Informed

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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 ]