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CEDAR POINTSEPT 10-11, 2016

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REV3TRIATHLON 2016 SERIES SPONSORS

CEDAR POINTSEPTEMBER 10-11 • SANDUSKY, OHIO

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CONTENTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 4

ATHLETE CHECK-IN 8

MANDATORY ATHLETE BRIEFING 13

PRACTICE SWIM 14

AID STATIONS 20

SWIM COURSE SUMMARY 21

BIKE COURSE SUMMARY 24

RUN COURSE MARKINGS 28

POST RACE INFORMATION 30

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 32


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REVOLUTION3 WELCOMES YOU TO CEDAR POINT!Welcome athletes, volunteers, spectators, family, and friends.

We are excited to be at Cedar Point for the 7th annual Triathlon Weekend September 10-11, 2016.. Thank you for joining

us! We look forward to bringing you an unforgettable race experience and an exciting, fun-filled weekend.

Our goal is to maximize the enjoyment for everyone at the race! So whether you are competing, volunteering, or

spectating we intend for you to have a memorable experience - Rev3 style.

If we can do anything to enhance your race weekend, please let any of our staff members know and we will do our best

to help.

There is a lot going on throughout the weekend. Be sure to read the enclosed Schedule of Events that includes swim

practice times, course overviews, expo details, fun kids activities and ALL of the important race day information.

On behalf of the Rev3 team, enjoy our host community and thanks again for including Rev3 Cedar Point on your race

calendar.

See you at the finish line,

Jay Peluso

Rev3 National Race Director


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SCHEDULE OF EVENTSThis race weekend schedule is subject to change. Please check here http://rev3tri.com/cedarpoint/schedule/ for the

most up-to-date schedule.

The address for the Race Expo, Transition, and Finish Line:

Race Expo, Transition, Finish Line

Cedar Point Amusement Park - Right next to

the big dinosaur in the Cedar Point Parking Lot

1 Cedar Point Dr.

Sandusky, OH 44870

Swim Start

Beach in front of Hotel Breakers

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

EVENT LOCATION TIME

Expo Opens Cedar Point Parking Lot 3:00 - 6:30pm

Packet Pick Up Open Expo 3:00 - 6:00pm

Bike Mechanics Available Transition 3:00 - 6:00pm

Optional Bike Check into Transition for

Kids and Sprint Rev

Transition 3:00 - 6:15pm

Newbie Triathlete Meeting Rev3 Stage in Expo 4:00pm

Mandatory Pro Meeting VIP Tent 5:00pm

Expo Closes 6:30 PM

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2016

EVENT LOCATION TIME

Packet Pick Up for Sprint Tri Expo 5:15 - 6:15am

Packet Pick Up for Kids Tri Expo 5:15am - 8:30am

Transition Opens for Sprint & Kids Tri Transition- Cedar Point Parking Lot 5:30 AM

Transition Closes for Sprint Transition- Cedar Point Parking Lot 6:30 AM

Swim Warm Up Sprint Tri Swim Start- Breakers Beach 6:30 AM

Mandatory Athlete Meeting Sprint Rev Swim Start- Breakers Beach 6:45 AM

Wave 1 Sprint Rev-Pro Men Swim Start- Breakers Beach 7:00 AM

Wave 2 Sprint Rev- All Men Swim Start- Breakers Beach 7:05 AM

Wave 3 Sprint Rev- All Women Swim Start- Breakers Beach 7:10 AM

Transition Closes for Kids Tri Transition- Cedar Point Parking Lot 8:50 AM


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Mandatory Meeting Kids Rev all ages Swim EXIT 9:05 AM

Swim Warm Up for Kids Tri Swim Exit 9:15 AM

WAVE 1: Kids 11+ Swim Exit 9:30 AM

WAVE 2: Kids 6-10 Swim Exit 10:00 AM

Pro & Sprint Rev Awards Stage in the Expo 10:30 AM

Awards for Kids Rev Stage in the Expo 11:00 AM

Kids Zone Open Rev3 Expo 11:00-5:00pm

Packet Pick Up for Half and Full Tri Expo 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Bike Mechanics Available Next to Retail Tent 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Practice Swim for Half and Full

Athletes

Swim EXIT on Breakers Beach 11:00am - 1:00pm

Cedar Point Amusement Park Open 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Mandatory Bike Check In & Gear

Check (Full and Half Athletes)

Transition 1:00pm - 6:30pm

blueseventy Worst Wetsuit Contest Rev3 Stage 1:15pm

1st Opportunity for Mandatory Athlete

Meeting

Stage in Expo 1:30 PM

Newbie Triathlete Meeting Stage in Expo 2:30pm

2nd Opportunity for Mandatory

Athlete Meeting

Stage in Expo 4:00 PM

Expo Closes Expo 6:00 PM

Transition Closes Transition- Cedar Point Parking Lot 6:30 PM

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

EVENT LOCATION TIME

Transition Opens Transition- Cedar Point Parking Lot 5:00 AM

Bike Mechanical Support Available Transition 5:00 - 6:30am

Special Needs Bag Drop In Front of Transition 5:00 - 6:30am

Transition Closes (Full athletes) Transition 6:30 AM

Swim Warm Up for Half and Full

Athletes

Hotel Breakers Beach- Swim Start 6:40 - 7:00am

Full Tri Mass Start Hotel Breakers Beach- Swim Start 7:00 AM

Transition Closes (Half athletes) Transition 7:45 AM

Swim Warm Up for Half Athletes Hotel Breakers Beach- Swim Start 8:00 - 8:20am

First Wave of Half Hotel Breakers Beach- Swim Start 8:20 AM

Expo Open Cedar Point Parking Lot 9:00 AM

Kids Zone Open Rev3 Expo 10:00-5:00pm


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Cedar Point Amusement Park Open to

the Public

Discount Tickets Available at Box

Office

11:00am - 8:00pm

Gear and Bike Check Out Begins Transition 1:00 PM

Half Age Group Awards Stage in Expo 2:30 PM

All Bikes Must be Removed from

Transition

Transition Midnight

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

EVENT LOCATION TIME

Finishers Brunch Cedar Point Convention Center next

to Breakers Hotel

10:00am -11:30am

Full Award Ceremony Cedar Point Convention Center next

to Breakers Hotel

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ATHLETE CHECK-INPacket Pickup

Athlete check-in and packet pickup will be on:

Friday September 9, 2016 from:

• 3:00pm – 6:00pm (Full, Half, Sprint, Kids and Glow Run)

Saturday September 10, 2016 from:

• 5:15am – 6:15am (Sprint)

• 5:15am – 8:30am (Kids)

• 12:00pm – 6:00pm (Full, Half, Glow Run)

There will be NO race day check-in for the Full or Half distance triathlons.

If you do not check-in during the designated hours you will not be able to race.

If you have any questions about the athlete check-in process please e-mail [email protected]

Step 1: GET YOUR BIB NUMBER

Bib numbers will be posted online one week prior to the race. Bib numbers will also be displayed on a poster adjacent

to the registration tent. This poster will list every athlete’s name and bib number. Once you have obtained your bib

number, you may proceed to the volunteers inside the registration tent to pick up your race packet.

Step 2: PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET WITH YOUR ID AND USAT CARD

In order to obtain your race packet, you will need to show government issued photo identification and a USAT

membership card (or one-day license receipt). Please bring your USAT card or $15 to purchase a one-day license. If you

are a USAT member and forget your card you may use the USAT Membership App to display your card, otherwise, you

will be required to sign the USAT waiver and purchase a one-day license. Professional triathletes are required to submit

proof of professional status at check-in.

All Relays MUST check in as a team. To ensure that all team members complete the appropriate waivers, partial or

incomplete teams will not be permitted to check-in for absent members of the relay team.

In the race packet, ALL athletes will receive:

• Athlete Wristband


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• Race Number Stickers

• Race Number Bib

• Swim Cap

• Race Number Tattoos

• Transition Bag Tag

Full distance triathletes only will ALSO receive:

• Swim-to-Bike Bag

• Bike-to-Run Bag

• Bike Special Needs Bag

• Run Special Needs Bag

• Bag Number Stickers

Athlete Wristband

Every Rev3 athlete will receive a numbered Rev3 wristband upon check-in. This band will identify you as an official

participant and must be worn during race weekend. This wristband is required for medical identification purposes and

allows you access to special events, transition, and post-race food and recovery area. Your wristband will have your bib

number on it.

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR WRISTBAND IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR POST-RACE MEAL AND TO RETRIEVE YOUR

BIKE OUT OF TRANSITION AFTER THE RACE.

Race Number Tattoos

Each athlete race packet will contain temporary tattoos for your race day body marking. The tattoos are numbered

corresponding to the athlete race (bib) number. Please ensure the tattoos are applied prior to arriving at transition and

prior to applying sunscreen. DO NOT RELY ON ON-SITE BODY MARKING.

Each race packet should contain the following tattoos:

• Two long, bib-numbered, vertical (to be applied on each upper arm)

• One smaller, rectangular bib-numbered, horizontal (to be applied on the right hand)

• Two digits that make up your race age (to be applied on the right calf)

Tattoo application: REMOVE THE THIN, CLEAR PLASTIC / CELLOPHANE SHEET FIRST. Lay and hold the tattoo on

your skin and then hold a wet cloth on top of the tattoo to dampen the paper (hold for approximately 30 seconds). Once

the tattoo paper is thoroughly saturated, remove the paper. Voila- body marked without having a stranger write on you

before sunrise!

Note: Please apply tattoos before applying sunscreen. Tattoos do not adhere well to skin that has been prepped with

sunscreen.


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Tattoo Removal: Apply a layer of tape (scotch, duct, packing) on the tattoo and peel. The tattoo should remove with one

or two swipes.

Race Number Stickers

Each race packet should contain the following bike-marking, race-number stickers:

Sprint/Kids

• One small sticker (to be applied to the front of the helmet)

• One larger sticker (to be applied on the bike with the number displayed on both sides of the bike). It usually is best

to place this sticker on the seat stem or top tube or down tube.

Half:




• One Bag Tag for your Race Morning Gear bag

Full:




• One sticker for your Swim to Bike bag

• One sticker for your Bike to Run bag

• One sticker for your Special Needs Bike bag

• One sticker for you Special Needs Run bag

• One Bag Tag for your Race Morning Gear bag

• Ticket for your complimentary breakfast at the Full Rev Award Ceremony

Please note, sometimes stickers fall off, we highly recommend you mark your bags with sharpies as well as stickers.

Swim Cap

All athletes will be issued a colored swim cap that corresponds to the swim wave in which he or she will start. The race-

issued swim cap must be visible during the swim leg of the race. Any athlete who is uncomfortable with the swim for

any reason may request a red swim cap. Red swim caps will notify the swim safety personnel to pay extra attention to

those athletes.


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Bib

While you may wear your bib on the bike leg of the race, it isn’t mandatory and athletes will not be penalized without

a bib on the bike. However, the athlete bib must be worn and visible during the run leg of the race. Be sure your

bib faces forward when you enter the finish chute. This will aid timers should you lose your timing chip or in case of

electronic malfunction due to weather.

Step 3: PICK UP YOUR TIMING CHIP

After obtaining the race packet from the registration tent, proceed to the Timing Station to pick up your timing chip and

verify athlete information. You will not be permitted to race without a timing chip so don’t forget this step!

Athletes registered as Athenas (165 lbs+) or Clydesdales (220 lbs+), must weigh-in at the Timing Station before receiving

their timing chip.

Athletes must wear the provided and assigned timing chip at all times while racing. The timing chip should be fastened

to the left ankle with the velcro strap provided. Fasten the timing strap before the swim and leave it on until after your

entire race is completed.

The Rev3 transition coordinator will have spare timing chips in case of emergency.

Important note: Please make sure the timing chip is strapped on the ankle under the wetsuit. This will help ensure you

don’t lose the timing chip during the swim portion of the race. This will also help prevent losing the chip when removing

your wetsuit in transition. Timing mats will scan and read the chip through a wetsuit.

If you lose your timing chip while on the run course, please notify a timing official immediately after crossing the finish

line.

Volunteers will be available to remove the timing chip at the finish line. In the event you do not start or do not complete

the entire race, you must turn your timing chip in to a Rev3 Staff Member or Race Official. Do NOT turn your chip into

a volunteer. Failure to wear your timing chip during the race, return your chip after the event, or pay the replacement cost

of your lost chip may disqualify you from future Rev3 events. Lost timing chip replacement fee: $110.00

Lost or Found timing chips may be returned to:

Rev3– Timing Department

7000 Gateway Ct.

Suite 130

Manassas, VA 20109

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STEP 4: MANDATORY BIKE CHECK-IN

Where: When: What:

Transition Sprint and Kids Only: OPTIONAL bike

check on Friday September 9th from

3:00pm-6:15pm.

Saturday September 10, 2016 from:

• 5:30am – 6:30am (Sprint;

mandatory)

• 5:30am – 8:50am (Kids;

mandatory)

• 1:00pm – 6:30pm (Full and Half;

mandatory)

You must pick up your race packet

(located in the expo) before checking

in your bike.

Race Numbers need to be affixed to

your bike.

Only registered athletes will be

allowed into the transition area.

Athletes must wear the athlete

wristband to enter the transition area.

ALL ATHLETES MUST CHECK THEIR BIKE IN THE SPECIFIED WINDOW

Bike check for the Sprint and Kids races will take place on race morning (Saturday, September 10) prior to the race start.

Bike check for the Full and Half distance races will take place Saturday September 10th from 1:00pm-6:30pm. Full

and Half Athletes will have access to their bikes beginning at 5:00am on race morning and may not remove bikes from

transition until the start of the bike portion of the race.

All Sprint and Kids’ bikes must be removed from transition by 11:00am on Saturday September 10th.

All Full and Half bikes must be removed from transition by midnight on Sunday September 11th.

If you have a question regarding this please e-mail us at [email protected]

MANDATORY ATHLETE BRIEFINGThere will be MANDATORY athlete briefings on Saturday September 10th. Kids and Sprint Race briefings will take place

at the swim start just prior to the race. Half and Full Rev briefings will take place in the expo on the stage. The briefings

will be led by our Race Director and the head USAT official. This meeting will update you on any important last minute

course or logistics information and is mandatory for ALL athletes. If you have ANY questions regarding race day, race

morning procedures, or the course, the athlete briefing is the perfect time to ask. **If you are new to triathlon or to the


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distance, please attend one of our of NEWBIE meetings. This will give you the opportunity to ask questions in a smaller,

more intimate meeting setting. Our President will lead the meeting and answer all your questions. There will be multiple

opportunities to attend an athlete meeting; they are:

SPRINT ONLY:

• Friday, September 9th at 4pm (NEWBIES)

• Saturday September 10th at 6:45am (on the beach at swim start)

KIDS ONLY:

• Friday, September 9th at 4pm (NEWBIES)

• Saturday September 10th at 9:05am (on the beach at swim exit)

FULL AND HALF:

• Saturday September 10th at 1:30pm

• Saturday, September 10th at 2:30pm - (NEWBIES)

• Saturday September 10th at 4:00pm

PRACTICE SWIMWhat: Where: When:

The practice swim will take place

at the Swim Exit located on Hotel

Breakers beach on Saturday

September 10th. The beach is open

to the public, so athletes who can’t

make it to those hours are permitted

to access the lake throughout the

weekend. Come, jump in, swim

around, and see what conditions will

feel like on race day!

++Lifeguards and water safety

support will be in attendance at the

practice swim++

Swim Exit:

Hotel Breakers Beach (700m down

from Swim Start)

SPRINT ONLY:

Saturday September 10th at 6:30am

KIDS ONLY:

Saturday September 10th at 9:15am

FULL AND HALF:

Saturday September 10th from

11:00am – 1:00pm


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FULL DISTANCE EVENT SWIM-TO-BIKE, BIKE-TO-RUN AND SPECIAL NEEDS BAGSFor the Full Distance Event we will have a “clean” transition, meaning nothing but your bike, can be left at your transition

area. Bike Helmets, bike shoes and running shoes must be placed into the bags provided. No loose gear will be allowed

in the transition area on the ground next to the bikes (no shoes, no helmets, no towels, no nutrition, no water bottles,

etc…). Each Full Distance triathlete will be provided with four bags for race day. You will have access to your bike at 5am

on race morning. You may place water bottles and nutrition ON your bike at that time. Helmets and shoes cannot be

placed on the bike and must remain in your Swim-to-Bike bag.

• Swim-to-Bike

• Bike-to-Run

• Special Needs Bike

• Special Needs Run

SWIM-TO-BIKE AND BIKE-TO-RUN BAG DROP Swim-to-Bike and Bike-to-Run bags will be placed on the Rev3 “R” hanging racks, in transition, right outside of the

changing tents. Swim-to-bike (T1) bags should be placed between the swim in transition arch and the changing tents.

The Bike-to-Run (T2) bags should be placed on the other side between the Bike In transition arch and the changing

tents.

These bags must be dropped off:

• Saturday from 1:00pm – 6:30pm or Sunday from 5:00am - 6:30am

Suggested bag packing tips:

Swim-to-Bike Bag

• Small Towel- if you feel the need to dry off post swim


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• Bike Shoes

• Bike Helmet (must be CPCS certified)

• Bike Socks

• Bike Sun Glasses

• Bike Clothing (if not being worn wear during the swim)

• Bike Nutrition (it is best to bring the nutrition you plan to use on the bike with you in the morning instead of placing it

on your bike the night prior to the race because of potential weather issues)

Bike-to-Run Bag

• Run Shoes

• Run hat or visor

• Socks

• Clean Glasses if preferred

• Running Clothes

• Reflective Gear if you anticipate being on the course after dark

• Nutrition

ATHLETE BAG CHECKAll Full and Half distance athletes will receive a Bag Tag number in their registration packet. This tag number is to be

used for your race morning gear bag. Transition backpacks will not be permitted to stay inside the transition area due

to space limitations. Place the Bag Tag on your race morning bag or backpack and drop it off at the Athlete Bag Check

inside the transition area. You will be able to retrieve this bag after your race.

SPECIAL NEEDS BAG DROP Special Needs bags need to be dropped in the numbered bins inside of transition on race morning.

• Sunday (race morning) September 11th from 5:00am – 6:30am

Rev3 staff will transport these bags to the Special Needs stations which will be located near the midpoint of the bike

(mile 50) and run (mile 13.1).

IMPORTANT: Be sure to put your bike special needs bag in the Bike Bag drop-off and your Run Special Needs Bag in the

Run Bag drop-off.


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Special Needs Bag suggested packing tips:

• Bike Special Needs Bag:

• Extra Sun Block

• Body Glide or Chafing Ointment

• Extra Nutrition if preferred

• Extra tire or tube

• Run Special Needs Bag:

• Extra socks in case of rain

Think back to your training, if you ever stopped at a gas station during a long run. What did you need (Extra water? Salty

snack? Sweet snack?) This will give you an idea of what to pack in your special needs bag.

NOTE: ** DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING OF VALUE OR ANYTHING YOU WANT BACK INTO YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS

BAGS SPECIAL NEEDS BAGS WILL BE ONSITE AT THE EXPO FROM 9PM til Midnight. All bags will be disposed of

after Midnight.

MISCELLANEOUS PRE-RACE NEEDS

Bike Transport & Rentals

Our official bike support sponsor, Bike Authority, is offering Fully Assembled bike shipping for Rev3 Cedar Point. Please

visit their website to arrange bike shipping. Bikes will be available to be picked up in the expo.

http://www.bikeauthority.com/product/bike-authority-rev3-shipping-1072.htm

If you are interested in renting a bike, contact Bike Authority for details and availability:

http://www.bikeauthority.com/articles/bike-rental-cleveland-pg117.htm

Wetsuit Rental

Need a wetsuit? 3Sports has you covered! We will be onsite with our wide selection of blueseventy wetsuits available

for rent or for purchase. For rentals, we recommend renting yours online now to ensure size availability. For your

convenience, rented wetsuits may be picked up in the retail tent in the expo on Saturday during expo hours- including

prior to practice swim! Rental cost can be applied to wetsuit purchase and all wetsuits are on sale at 3Sports expo

booth! For more information on wetsuit rentals, click here: http://www.threesports.com/rentals.html


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blueseventy Wetsuit Demo

Never experienced a blue seventy wetsuit? Demo one free for the practice swim! blueseventy and 3Sports will be onsite

with a fleet of wetsuits for athletes to demo during practice swim at no cost to athletes and will be on a 1st-come, 1st-

served basis. This demo program is separate from our wetsuit rental program for the event. To rent a wetsuit for the

event (and use it for practice swim as well), see rental link above.

blueseventy Worst Wetsuit Contest

Bring your worst wetsuit to the Expo-Stage and model it for our judges. The winner will receive a brand new Reaction

Full Suit compliments of blueseventy and 3Sports. Worst Wetsuit Contest will take place on stage at the expo at 1:15pm

on Saturday, September 10th.

EXPOKIDS ZONE

When: What: Where:

• Saturday Open from 11:00am-

5:00pm

• Sunday Open from 10:00am-

5:00pm

Rev3 is excited to host our new and

improved Kids Zone. Here, all kids

can come and play on the inflatable*,

make inspirational signs for athletes,

play interactive video games on the

wii stations, enter the Dance Dance

Revolution Kids Contest, or just hang

out on the comfy bean-bag chairs.

DDR Finalists will face-off in a final

battle shown on the Expo jumbotron!

Inside the Expo area

*There will be a nominal $5 fee for an all weekend pass to use the inflatable

Parents must stay with their kids while they are in the Kids Zone. We will have staff and volunteers to monitor the area,

but cannot be responsible for unsupervised children.

VOLUNTEERDo you have family or friends who want to get in on the action? Volunteering is a great way to be involved. Volunteers

receive an awesome t-shirt, a snack box of goodies, a discount off a future Rev3 race and the great feeling that comes


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with giving back. Many shifts and duties are available. Sign up now!

Click here for more information: http://rev3tri.com/cedarpoint/volunteer/

RACE INFORMATIONCheck List

Please make sure you have the following:

• Athlete Wristband

• Stickers for your bike and helmet

• Race Number Bib

• Timing Chip attached to ankle strap

• Race-issued swim cap

• Goggles

• Wetsuit (if needed)

• Bike

• Approved Bike Helmet

• Tire Repair Kit

• Running Shoes

• Cycling Shoes

• Sunscreen

• Towel

• Socks

• Filled Bike Water Bottles

• Energy Bars and Energy Gels (we recommend PowerBar Products)

Transition opens at 5:30am on Saturday and 5:00am on Sunday. Bike technicians will be available in the transition area

on race day until the start of the race and yes, they will have bike pumps.

You will not be permitted into the transition area on race day without your athlete wristband and timing chip. If you have

misplaced any of these items please see the transition area director for a replacement.

AID STATIONSSwim Aid Stations:

There will be an aid station with Water and Gatorade at the Swim Exit.


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Bike Aid Stations:

Full Rev Course – Eight aid stations at approximately miles 10, 20, 40, 50, 60, 80, 90, 100

Half Rev Course – Four aid stations at approximately miles 10, 20, 30, and 45

What will be served at the Bike Aid Stations?

• PowerGels (assorted flavors)

• Water (pre-opened sport-top, plastic bottle)

• Gatorade Endurance (sport-top plastic bottle, Lemon Lime)

Run Aid Stations:

Full Rev & Half Rev: There will be an aid station approximately every mile on the run course

What will be served at the Run Aid Stations?

• Water

• Gatorade Endurance (cups, Lemon Lime)

• PowerBars (assortment of flavors)

• PowerGels (assortment of flavors)

• Salt Tablets

• Bananas (at every other aid station)

• Cola

SWIM COURSE SUMMARYFULL, HALF, AND SPRINT REV: The swim will be held in beautiful Lake Erie, with athletes entering the water from the

beach of Hotel Breakers located ¾ of a mile from the transition area.

• Full Rev Athletes will do a double loop of the course in a clockwise direction. Athletes DO NOT exit the water onto

the beach to start the second loop.

• Half Rev Athletes will do a single, clockwise loop of the swim course

• Sprint Rev Athletes will swim 750m in a clockwise direction to the swim exit point.


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KIDS REV: The swim will begin on the beach approximately 75yds from the adult swim exit.

• Kids 11-14 will swim out to the first buoy and complete two-loops of the swim course in a clockwise direction before

swimming into the exit.

• Kids 6-10 will swim to the first buoy, turn right and swim to the second buoy, turn right and swim into shore.

SWIM WAVESCEDAR POINT SPRINT:

Wave # Time Description

Wave 1: 7:00 AM All Professional Men

Wave 2: 7:05 AM All Men, Relay

Wave 3: 7:10 AM All Women, Sprint Aquabike

CEDAR POINT KIDS


Wave 1: 9:30 AM All Kids Age 6-10

Wave 2: 10:00 AM All Kids Age 11+

CEDAR POINT FULL & HALF


Wave 1: 7:00 AM All Full Athletes, Relay, & Aquabike

Wave 2: 8:20 AM HALF- Men 39 & Under, All Clydesdale

Wave 3: 8:25 AM HALF- Men 40+

Wave 4: 8:30 AM HALF- Women 39 & Under, All

Aquabike, Athena, All Military

Wave 5: 8:35 AM HALF- Women 40+, All Relay

**Red Caps will be available for all swimmers who feel uncomfortable in the water, just ask at registration and we will

provide you with a different cap. By taking a red cap lifeguards, kayaks, and race officials will know to keep a close eye

on you**


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SWIM COURSE MAPSCourse maps will be available to view online and in the information booth.

Sprint Rev (0.5 miles)

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6877439

Half Rev (1.2 miles)


Full Rev (2.4 miles):


SWIM CUT-OFF TIMES• Kids Swim Cut-Off: No cut off

• Sprint Swim Cut-Off: 30 minutes from the start of the last wave.

• Half Swim Cut-off: One hour and ten minutes (1:10) from the start of the last Half wave.

• Full Swim Cut-off: Athletes must finish the first loop of the swim in 1:10.00 and the final cut off is 2:20.00

SWIM COURSE RULES AND REGULATIONS• Wearing swim goggles or a face mask is recommended, but optional

• No fins, paddles, or flotation devices of any kind allowed

• Timing Chips must be secured on your ankle.

• No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. Course will be adequately patrolled by surfboards, kayaks, and patrol

boats.

• Time penalties may be imposed on an athlete not behind the official start line 5 minutes prior to the race start.


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• Swimmers are required to stay on course, swim clockwise, and keep turn buoys on their right. Failure to do so may

result in disqualification.

• If you require assistance in the swim you are able to hold on to any kayak as long as you do not make any forward

progression. If you are unable to finish the swim, or need immediate assistance, please remove your swim cap and

wave it in the air until a boat or lifeguard is by your side.

• Each swimmer must wear the colored swim cap provided by the Race Director, unless you have latex allergies or in

the event that you opt for the red swim cap.

Additional swim rules may be viewed here: http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook.aspx#Article4

BIKE COURSE SUMMARYFULL & HALF REV: The bike course starts from Cedar Point Amusement Park and follows the scenic causeway and the

rural country roads of Erie County. Before returning back to the park to transition, the course has one short, steep climb

(per loop) but mostly consists of flat and rolling terrain. Expect wind to be a factor.

SPRINT REV: The Sprint Rev bike will be a one loop course taking you out on the Chausse followed by a right-hand turn

onto Cleveland Rd and another right hand turn onto Cedar Point Dr, over the causeway and back into the park and T2.

BIKE COURSE MARKINGS• Half distance athletes will follow PINK arrows on the pavement

• Full distance athletes will follow GREEN arrows on the pavement

• Sprint distance athletes will follow YELLOW arrows on the pavement

• Kids distance athletes will follow ORANGE arrows on the pavement

Although the course is well marked, please remember the course is open to traffic and it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to

know the course. We strongly suggest you ride or drive the bike course prior to race day.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to e-mail us at [email protected]


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BIKE COURSE MAPSCourse maps will be available to view online, at the timing station, in the registration tent, and in the information booth.

Sprint (12 miles)


Half (56 miles)


Full (112 miles)


BIKE CUT-OFF TIMES• Sprint Bike Cut Off: 1.5 hours from the start of the last swim wave

• Half Rev Bike Cut-off: You must finish the bike course within 5:30:00 following the start of your swim wave.

• Full Rev Bike Cut-Off: You must finish the bike by 5:30pm

BIKE COURSE RULES AND REGULATIONS• All Rev3 Events are sanctioned by USA Triathlon and athletes will race under the USAT Competitive Rules.

• USAT certified referees will be on course to ensure fairness in the competition.

• There will be NO WARNINGS issued if a foul is committed during competition.

• Triathlon is an individual sport and athletes must take personal responsibility to understand the rules and avoid

penalties.

• All citations issued by the course marshals are reviewed by the Head Referee who then decides if a penalty should

be assessed.

In order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, please take the time to read the following summary of the Position

Violations, also referred to as drafting rules.

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Position Rules Summary:

• Ride on the right side of your lane.

• Keep three bike lengths between yourself and the cyclist in front of you.

• Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never on the right.

• Complete your pass within 15 seconds.

• If passed, you must drop completely out of the zone, to the rear, before attempting to re-pass.

• Most Common Violations:

• Position– riding on the left side of the lane without passing.

• Blocking – left side riding and impeding the forward progress of another competitor.

• Illegal Pass – passing on the right.

• Overtaken - failing to drop back three bike lengths before re-passing.

• Drafting – following a leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and failing to pass within 15 seconds.

Position Violation Time Penalties:

First Offense: Half Rev - 4:00 Olympic Rev - 2:00 Full Rev - 6:00

Second Offense: Half Rev - 8:00 Olympic Rev - 4:00 Full Rev - 12:00

Third Offense: Half Rev - DQ Olympic Rev - DQ Full Rev - DQ

In the case of Position Violations the Head Referee’s ruling is final and there are no protests or appeals. Be sure to check

the penalty sheet before you leave the race site and discuss any questions with the Head Referee.

Additional Bike Rules:

• Helmets must be CPSC approved models.

• All helmets legally sold in the US are CPSC approved.

• Helmets purchased in a different country might be illegal for use in USA Triathlon sanctioned events - check with the

Head Referee at the Athlete Briefing.

• While on the bike, athletes must have the helmet chin strap securely fastened - before, during and after the race! The

chinstrap rule is easy to follow, so don’t forget. An unfastened chinstrap will result in a DQ!

• Wear your race numbers,

• Don’t leave your trash on the course

• Don’t carry or use any portable audio devices.

• Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration. Failure to do so is called

Unsportsmanlike Conduct and you will be disqualified.


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Complete USA Triathlon bike rules and regulations may be viewed here: http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/

rulebook.aspx

RUN COURSE SUMMARY

We have an NEW Run Course for 2016! The run for the Full and Half Rev will consist of a lollipop course through

downtown Sandusky on what is considered to be a generally flat run. The finish line will be positioned at Cedar Point and

is sure to be one of the most spectacular finish line experiences around!

• Half Rev: Head out from Cedar Point, run two loops of the lollipop and head back to Cedar Point for the finish

• Full Rev: Head out from Cedar Point, run two loops of the lollipop and head back to Cedar Point to hit the Special

Needs Bag area then repeat.

• Sprint: The Sprint Run will be a fun romp through Cedar Point Amusement Park

• Kids: The Kids Run will be similar to the Sprint Run through the park

Run Course Loop Counting - Bracelets

Due to the lollipop nature of the run course, athletes will be required to collect a loop bracelet each time they pass the

aid station at the corner of Meigs Rd/E. Washington St. at:

• Full Rev: Miles 4, 6.8, 16.7 and 19.8 (total of 4 bracelets)

• Half Rev: Miles 4 and 6.8 (total of 2 bracelets)

It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be sure you collect the proper amount of bracelets to ensure you have completed the

entire course.

RUN COURSE MARKINGS• Half distance athletes will follow PINK arrows on the pavement

• Full distance athletes will follow GREEN arrows on the pavement

• Sprint distance athletes will follow YELLOW arrows on the pavement

• Kids distance athletes will follow ORANGE arrows on the pavement

Although the course is well marked, please remember it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to know the course. We strongly

suggest you ride or drive the course prior to race day.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to e-mail us at [email protected]


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RUN COURSE MAPSCourse maps will be available to view online and in the information booth.

Sprint (3.1 miles)


Half (13.1 miles)


Full (26.2 miles)


RUN CUT-OFF TIMES• Sprint Run Cut-Off: 2.5-Hours from last swim wave

• Half Run Cut-Off: 8.5-Hours from the start of the last Half swim wave.

• Full Run Cut-Off: The run course will close at 12:05am (17-hours)

RUN COURSE RULES AND REGULATIONS• A participant must run or walk the entire portion of the run course.

• Except for reasons of safety and when no advantage is gained, all runners shall follow and remain within the

prescribed course.

• A participant who gains forward progress by crawling or otherwise, violates this Section and shall be disqualified.

• The responsibility of knowing and following the prescribed course rests with each participant.

Permitted and Illegal Equipment

• Any participant who at any time wears or carries a headset, radio, headphones, personal audio device, or any other


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item prohibited by Section 3.4(i) shall be subject to a time penalty. This includes relay runners!

• A participant may carry a water bottle on the run portion of the course, provided that such container is not made of

glass. Glass containers are prohibited.

Complete USA Triathlon run-rules may be viewed here: http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook.aspx

WEATHER CONTINGENCY PLAN• Our events take place rain or shine, there is no rain-date.

• Should there be lightning during the swim, the swim start will be delayed until conditions are safe.

• If delays continue to build, the swim leg may be reduced or cancelled. In which case we will use a time trial start for

the bike leg.

• In the event of a severe natural disaster (hurricane, tornado, etc.), Rev3 will be in regular communication with all

registered athletes.

• Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds for inclement weather.

POST RACE INFORMATIONAwards Ceremony

When: What: Where:

• Professional Award Ceremony-

Saturday Sept 10 at 10:30am

• Sprint Rev Award Ceremony-

Saturday Sept 10 at 10:30am

• Half Rev Award Ceremony -

Sunday Sept 11 at 2:30pm

• Full Rev Award Ceremony Brunch

Monday, Sept 12 at 10:30am

Revolution3 awards the following:

• Top 3 Males and Females Overall

• Top 3 Males and Females in each

5-Yr age group:

• 19 and U, 20-24, 25-29, 30-

34, 35-39, 40-44, ...

• Top 3 Aquabike Males and

Females Overall

• Top 3 Clydesdales & Athena

• Top 3 Military/First Responder

Male and Female

• Top 3 Relays Overall

All Pro, Sprint, Kids, and Half Award

Ceremonies will take place on the

main stage in the Rev3 Expo.

Full Rev Award Ceremony will take

place at the Convention Center next

to Hotel Breakers

Please note: Results are not official until the awards ceremony. We therefore cannot distribute any awards before


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the awards ceremony. Athletes who place in their age-group but cannot attend the award ceremony should please

coordinate with a friend to pick up the award or e-mail [email protected] to have your award mailed to you for the cost of

shipping.

Full Rev Awards Brunch

Full athletes will receive a brunch ticket in their pre-race packet. Additional tickets for family and friends may be

purchased at the retail tent througout the weekend.

Gear Collection

All bikes must be removed from transition at the following times:

• Sprint/Kids- from 10:00am - 11:00am

• Half- from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

• Full- from 1:00pm - Midnight

Post-Race Meal

All athletes will be permitted to receive a post-race meal. The post-race meal will be provided by Cedar Point and will be

served in the picnic area inside the expo.. Each athlete who presents his or her athlete wristband will receive a post-race

meal.

GLOW RUNSunday September 11, 2016

Help cheer in the evening triathlon finishers! Rev3 will also host a family-friendly 5K and 1-mile fun run on Sunday

evening. The run will start and finish at the Rev3 expo. Youth, strollers, families, teams of coworkers, sport clubs, and

locals are all welcome and encouraged to participate in the Glow Run. The Glow Run is an untimed event that takes

place on Sunday evening around sunset.

Triathletes and their families may register using the discount code REV3TRIFF to save 15% off the Glow Run entry fee.

You may register in advance by clicking here: http://www.rev3glow.com/. Individuals registered for the Glow Run prior

to arriving on-site, will receive regular email updates about packet pickup, start time, etc. If you do not receive these

emails, or would like to find more information about the Glow Run, please visit http://www.rev3glow.com


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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat’s the expected water temp?

Water temperature is expected to be wetsuit legal in the mid 70s

What time do I need to have my bike out of transition?

• Sprint/Kids- from 10:00am - 11:00am

• Half- from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

• Full- from 1:00pm – Midnight

What time does the race start?

• The first wave of Sprint athletes will start at 7:00am

• The first wave of Kids Tri athletes will start at 9:30am

• The first wave of Full athletes will start at 7:00am

• The first wave of Half athletes will start at 8:20am

Where is athlete and spectator parking?

All parking will be at the Cedar Point Amusement park.

Parking information for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is as follows:

Your athlete wristband is required for free parking at Cedar Point. If you have not checked in they will charge you

$15.00 at the gate to park. However, when leaving the park a refund will be provided once you show them your athlete

wristband. If you are staying on site at Cedar Point you will need to pay the $15.00 to park and then they will refund you

once you check in at your hotel.

Family members or spectators that will be traveling in separate vehicles will be required to pay the $15.00 parking fee on

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and there will be no reimbursement.

How can I track my athlete?

Multiple timing sensors are located along the bike and run courses. When an athlete crosses these sensor mats, their

timing chip notifies our timing servers in real-time. At any time on race day, spectators may stop by the Timing Station

(located in the Expo) to view athletes’ split times. Three monitors will be available for spectators to use.

We will also have Quarq Tracking devices available for athletes to rent. You can wear the device and your friends and

family can track exactly where you are on course at any time from their smartphone. These devices can also display


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speed, power, and heart-rate data to those following you. Find out and rent a device here: http://www.quarq.com/pages/

qollector-rental

How can I view my results?

On-site, athletes and spectators may visit the Timing Station to view and print results. After the event, off-site, or for

family and friends spectating from home, please visit: http://timing.rev3tri.com/mobile

Where will medical tents be located?

Medical tents will be located in the Expo, near the finish line. Please see any Rev3 staff member or volunteer for more

information and look for the red flag labeled “Medical.”

Can I run across the finish line with my athlete?

Yes! It’s best to position yourself at the beginning of the finish line chute to run in with your athlete. Please be aware of

other racers around you…and SMILE!

What is the best location to view athletes?

The swim start and swim finish are great places. The finish line is where you will find more action with our announcers

and rocking music! Check out our Rev3 Block Party starting at Noon on Columbus Ave, between Water St and E.

Washington St. Food and Drink Specials, music and plenty of cheering. On the bike - check out the Town Square in

Milan where you will find a rocking party as cyclists make their way through the course.

Do you have a Lost & Found location?

Lost & Found items may be retrieved from the Info tent in the expo.

Can I change my registration from Full to Half (or Half to Full, or Half to Sprint, etc.)?

You may change your race distance on-site in the Registration tent. You will not be refunded if you decide to switch from

the Full to the Half or Half to Sprint.

Can my pets come?

Cedar Point Park does not allow pets other than service animals so unfortunately please leave Fido at home for this one.

What if I forgot my ________________?

Our on-site retail tent will have goggles, inner tubes, CO2, water bottles, nutrition, sunscreen, tri kits, Tri Slide,


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sunglasses, and all of your last-minute race needs.

Will there be food & beverages for sale on site?

We will have vending from Cedar Point available. If you have dietary restrictions we would recommend you pack snacks.

How mandatory is the mandatory athlete briefing?

The athlete briefing will go over important course details, places of caution, race rules, last-minute race changes, etc. If

you have ANY questions regarding race day, race morning procedures, or the course, the athlete briefing is the perfect

time to ask.

What’s the inclement weather policy?

Every effort has been made in advance to ensure a safe, seamless racing environment for athletes. Our events take

place rain or shine. If there happens to be lightning during the swim portion of the race, the swim start will be delayed

until conditions are safe. If delays continue to build, the swim leg may be reduced or cancelled. In the event of a severe

natural disaster (hurricane, tornado, etc.), Rev3 will be in regular communication with all registered athletes. No refunds

will be offered for inclement weather.

Where can I get course maps on site?

Course maps may be viewed or obtained in the Info tent.

How many people are in my age group?

You may inquire into your division specifics when you get your timing chip at the Timing Station. This will be the most

up-to-date division information available.

What nutrition will be on course?

Bike aid stations:

• PowerGels (assorted flavors)

• Water (sport-top, plastic bottle)

• Gatorade Endurance (sport-top plastic bottle, Lemon Lime)

Run aid stations:

• Water

• Gatorade Endurance (cups, Lemon Lime)

• PowerBars (assortment of flavors)

• PowerGels (assortment of flavors)

• Salt Tablets


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• Bananas (only at miles designated in the run details section of the Athlete Guide)

• Cola

• Chicken Broth at select aid stations on the Full

What if I can’t check-in the day before?

Please email [email protected]

What are the Glow Run details?

If you are registered for the Glow Run prior to arriving on-site, you will receive regular email updates about packet

pickup, start time, etc. if you do not receive these emails, or would like to find more information about the Glow Run,

please visit http://www.rev3glow.com

Triathletes and their families may register using the discount code REV3TRIFF to save 15% off the Glow Run entry fee.

You may register in advance by clicking here: http://www.rev3glow.com/. Individuals registered for the Glow Run prior

to arriving on-site, will receive regular email updates about packet pickup, start time, etc. If you do not receive these

emails, or would like to find more information about the Glow Run, please visit http://www.rev3glow.com/.

Will there be wetsuit strippers?

Yes, there will be volunteers to assist you in removing your wetsuit at the end of the Full and Half Rev swims. There will

not be wet suit strippers for the Sprint or Kids events.

Finish Line Festival

Starting at 9:00pm and ending with the last finisher, the Rev3 finish line will be rocking! We are doing a special

CHEERING SQUAD CONTEST where the most energetic cheering squad at the finish line from 9pm to 12pm will receive

2 free entries to Cedar Point 2017. Come out and celebrate your victory with us. Come out and cheer on your fellow

competitors and enjoy the night with Rev3!

When is Cedar Point Open?

Saturday - 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Sunday- 11:00am - 8:00pm

Where can I purchase park tickets?

Each athlete will receive 1 park ticket in their registration packet (These tickets are not transferrable and must be used by

the Athlete ONLY). Discount park tickets for friends and family will be for sale at the ticketing box office outside of Cedar

Point.


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Best place to drop athletes?

The best place to drop your athletes off on race morning will be the Cedar Point parking lot or at the Breakers hotel for

swim start. Spectators will be able to park their car in Cedar Point and walk down the beach (about half a mile) to swim

start.

What roads will be closed or have restricted lanes?

First St., Meigs St and Columbus Ave will have one-way traffic in Sandusky on race day. Shoreline, Water, and

Washington will be closed to thru traffic.

How do I finish the Aquabike

Your time will stop when you cross the timing mat into T2. After that, please keep your timing chip on and make your

way over to the Finish chute so you can finish with your friends and family, get your name announced, picture on the

jumbotron and collect your medal and other finisher's SWAG.

Where do I meet my relay swimmer? biker?

All relay exchanges take place at your bike rack in transition. Your timing chip will serve as your relay baton. Simply meet

your swimmer or biker at your bike rack, exchange the timing chip and you're off. Don't forget to meet at the top of the

finish chute so you can all run in together.


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SPECIAL THANKS Rev3 Family wants to extend a special THANK YOU to our local sponsors, without their help we could not have such a

great event in Sandusky, Ohio! Please support the sponsors who support Rev3 Family and YOU!

Race Site Cedar Point Amusement Park https://www.cedarpoint.com/

Course Maintenance Erie Paving Construction & Equipment

Supply

Visitors’ Bureau Lake Erie Shores & Islands http://www.shoresandislands.com/

Host Hotel Hotel Breakers https://www.cedarpoint.com/places-

to-stay/hotel-breakers

Bike Mechanic The Bike Authority http://www.bikeauthority.com/

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