Topeka Tinman Athlete Guide

 36thAnnualTopekaTinman
Amanda Ehrhardt
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ScheduleofEvents
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Friday, June 19th
2PM – 6PM:
Saturday, June 20th
Packet Pick Up & Late Registration
Lake Shawnee, Topeka, KS – Tinman Circle
*Late Registrations are highly encouraged to come Friday, due to
long lines Saturday Morning for Packet Pick Up.
6AM – 7AM
6AM – 7:15AM
7:15AM
7:30AM
7:45AM
Packet Pick Up /Late Registration
Transition Open to participants
Transition Closes to all participants
Topeka Tinman Long Course Starts
Topeka Tinman Short Course Starts
*There is not an award ceremony for Topeka Tinman. Awards are handed
out from the awards table for each event, as timing confirms the final
results. All awards must be picked up on race day; awards will not be
mailed.
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Pre–RaceInformation
Athlete Check-In
Athlete Check-In Parking
Lake Shawnee – Tinman Circle
3315 SE Tinman Cir, Topeka, KS 66605 Friday,
June 17th: 2p.m.-6p.m.
Same Day Check-In available Saturday, June 18th (6 a.m. –
7a.m), however Friday check-in is highly recommended. If
you do not check-in during the designated Athlete CheckIn hours, you will not be able to race.
*Participants must pick up their own packet.
Enter Lake Shawnee via SE Croco and follow parking
signs around Tinman Circle. Parking is available in
various grass fields and parking lots around the circle.
Please be courteous; and only park in designated
parking areas.
Lake Shawnee – Tinman Circle
3315 SE Tinman Cir, Topeka, KS 66605
Required at Athlete Check-In:
• Photo Identification
• Current USAT card or $15.00 to purchase a (1)-day
USAT membership (USAT requirement). (1)-day USAT
memberships were available for purchase with online
registration and should be on your receipt. We also have
records of online USAT purchases at packet pick up.
• If you are a USAT member and forget your card, you will
be required to sign the USAT waiver and purchase a
$15.00 (1)-day USAT membership.
• On site event registration can be purchased with a credit
card or cash.
Please Note:
Athletes competing in the 36th Annual Topeka Tinman
event are required to check-in at the venue during the
dates and times listed in the Athlete Guide and Event
Schedule. Athlete Check-In is not available outside the
posted times. LEGEND Endurance will try to
accommodate an athlete, if there is a legitimate
emergency, to the best of our ability as long as the athlete
informs LEGEND Endurance.
Athlete Check-In is designed to allow each athlete the
opportunity to become familiar with the venue, acclimated
to the area and receive all necessary information for a
successful race. It also allows event organizers to set up
all safety measures, according to actual participants.
Athlete Wristband
All participants receive a wristband at Athlete Checkin. This band identifies participants and must be worn
for the duration of the event. The wristband is
required and helps staff, medical personnel, and
volunteers identify participants along the course.
Personal Safety
When training, please bike and run on the shoulder
without moving into the traffic lane. Be courteous and
aware of others. The people sharing the roads with
you may be the volunteers or medical personnel on
race day. Ride single file, as biking side by side is illegal.
Respect and obey the traffic laws during your training
practices. Violators will be cited. You are required to
carry proper I.D. at all times. If you are stopped, you
must present your I.D. to the inquiring officer. Failure
to do so may result in race disqualification. Your
cooperation is appreciated.
Pre-Event Swim Advisement
Athletes MAY NOT swim the swim course prior to
race day.
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RaceDayInformation
Race Morning Procedure
Do not wear your bib number during the swim, put it
on before heading out on the run course. The bib will
not hold up for the duration of the race, if it gets wet.
Course Reminders:
The popular open water swim is held on the North
East side of Lake Shawnee, at Tinman Circle.
Swimmers start based on their wave (please see wave
schedule). Remember to start at your designated wave
time. Please remember the bike and run courses are
both open to traffic. For your safety, please stay inside
coned lanes when available, be alert to motorists and
follow the rules of the road. Arrows, signs, law
enforcement and volunteers will help you throughout
the bike and run courses.
If any items are misplaced, please see the transition
area director for a replacement. The transition area
closes at 7:15 a.m. All athletes must be out of
transition and headed to the swim before this time.
Aid Stations:
Aid stations are located on the run course and
include, at the minimum, Gatorade, water, ice, and
Powerbar gels.
Transition opens at 6 a.m. on race morning. Please
arrive in the transition area with plenty of time to set
up your gear. Transition closes at 7:15am for
all participants, regardless of event.
Remember to bring your timing strap, swim cap,
goggles and wetsuit.
Parking Information
Athletes are encouraged to arrive at the race site
early. There will be designated parking areas; please
follow the directions of the parking attendants. No
vehicles are allowed to park along the entrance/exit
roads to the park, as this is the race course. Please
communicate this information to family and friends
planning on attending the race.
Spectators:
Please plan to watch the event from the race site as
much as you can. Any additional traffic on the course
only adds to your inconvenience and could jeopardize
your safety, as well as the athlete’s
Bicycle & Gear Recovery
Bike and gear check out takes place in transition,
directly after the event. Participants must show their
wristband and/or bib for entry into the transition area.
Medical Area
The medical area is for athletes only; family members
are not allowed. Overcrowding in the medical area
prevents the medical staff from doing their job. For
information on an athlete receiving medical treatment,
please wait outside the medical tent for updates on
the athlete’s condition.
Lost And Found
During race week, Lost & Found is at the Race
Information Booth. After the conclusion of the event,
please contact LEGEND Endurance to locate any
missing items and schedule returns. Shipping fees will
apply.
*All unclaimed items will be donated within 30 days.
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Competitor Responsibilities
- At Athlete Check-in, make sure your name, age and race category are correct on both your race packet
and all items have the same race/bib #.
- Timing straps must be worn at all times during the event. Prior to swim start, fasten the timing strap to
either ankle and leave it on until you cross the finish line. Application of Vaseline around your ankle will
not affect the timing chip. Once the event starts, do not cross over any of the timing mats, unless you
are racing. Volunteers at the finish line help remove the timing straps.
- Participants are responsible for immediately returning timing straps to event staff in the following
circumstances: if you do not start the race, if you drop out or are pulled from the race. This is
extremely important, for safety reasons.
- Failure to return timing straps may disqualify you from participating in future LEGEND Endurance events.
It is essential that we know where participants are on the course at all times, for your safety and our
peace of mind.
- If transported to any medical station, medical staff takes responsibility for your timing strap.
- Race straps are loaned to participants for the event only. By picking up your race number and timing
strap, you guarantee to return the timing strap to timing.
- Lost timing straps during the event need to be replaced as soon as possible at one of the following
locations: transition, swim exit, bike exit or run exit. Volunteers have extra timing straps at the timing
locations above.
- Notify timing officials immediately after crossing the finish line, if timing strap is lost during the run
course.
NO TIMING STRAP = NO TIME
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ShortCourse
SWIM
Athletes enter from the Beach and follow a counter-clockwise pattern for the swim course keeping the
buoys on their left. Short Course athletes complete a 400-yard course.
BIKE
Athletes will be challenged by the rolling terrain of Southeastern Shawnee County. Athletes can expect
beautiful countryside views and a tailwind on their way back into transition. No aid stations are provided on
the bike course. Please plan accordingly.
RUN
Short course athletes take a LEFT out of transition and run counterclockwise around the lake on the paved
running path. The run course is moderately flat with some slight climbs, giving beautiful views of Lake
Shawnee. Short Course athletes complete a 3.1-mile out/back.
SWIM WAVE
START
Wave 1
7:30 a.m.
Wave 2
7:33 a.m.
Wave 3
7:36 a.m.
Wave 4
7:39 a.m.
Wave 5
7:42 a.m.
Wave 6
7:45 a.m.
Wave 7
7:48 a.m.
Wave 8
7:51 a.m.
DIVISION
Long Course M 40 & Over
Long Course M 40 & Under
Long Course F 40 & Over
Long Course F 40 & Under
Short Course M 40 & Over
Short Course M 40 & Under
Short Course F 40 & Over
Short Course F 40 & Under
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LongCourse
SWIMAthletes enter from the Beach and follow a counter-clockwise pattern for the swim course, keeping the
buoys on their left. Swimmers in the TINMAN LONG COURSE race swim 1000 yards.
BIKEAthletes will be challenged by the rolling terrain of Southeastern Shawnee County. Athletes can expect
beautiful countryside views and a tailwind on their way back into transition. No aid stations are provided on
the bike course. Please plan accordingly.
RUNLong course athletes take a RIGHT out of transition and run counterclockwise around the lake on the paved
running path. Aid stations are located approximately every mile along each of the courses.
The run course
is moderately flat with some slight climbs giving beautiful views of Lake Shawnee. Long Course athletes
complete one full lap around the lake.
SWIM WAVE
START
Wave 1
7:30 a.m.
Wave 2
7:33 a.m.
Wave 3
7:36 a.m.
Wave 4
7:39 a.m.
Wave 5
7:42 a.m.
Wave 6
7:45 a.m.
Wave 7
7:48 a.m.
Wave 8
7:51 a.m.
DIVISION
Long Course M 40 & Over
Long Course M 40 & Under
Long Course F 40 & Over
Long Course F 40 & Under
Short Course M 40 & Over
Short Course M 40 & Under
Short Course F 40 & Over
Short Course F 40 & Under
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SwimCourseRules
Swim Course Rules & Instructions
- Athletes must wear cap provided.
- No fins, gloves, paddles, or flotation devices of any kind
allowed.
- No Aqua socks (neoprene booties) unless water
temperature is 65.0 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
- Swim goggles or facemasks may be worn.
- No individual paddlers or escort allowed. Boats, canoes
and paddleboards adequately patrol the course.
- Any assistance required during the swim will result in
disqualification, if forward progress is made. Athletes are
permitted to use kayaks/boats as aid, as long as forward
progress is not made. Course officials and medical
personnel reserve the right to remove athletes from the
course, if determined medically necessary.
*NOTE: ANY ATHLETE ELECTING NOT TO RACE
MUST NOTIFY TIMING DESK IMMEDIATELY. ABOVE
ALL, THE SAFETY OF EACH SWIMMER IS OUR PRIME
CONCERN. A FULL SWEEP OF THE COURSE IS MADE
DIRECTLY BEHIND THE LAST SWIMMER. THE
LIFEGAURDS, DIVERS, CANOES, KAYAKS, BOUYS
AND AQUATIC CRAFTS THAT LINE THE COURSE
PROVIDE VISUAL AID.
Wetsuit Rules
-Wetsuits cannot measure more than 5 mm thick.
- Full wetsuits are permitted (arms and legs covered).
- Wetsuits may be worn in water temperatures up to and
including 24.5 degrees Celsius/76.1 degrees Fahrenheit. -Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in water
temperatures between 24.5 degrees Celsius/76.1 degrees
Fahrenheit and 28.8 degrees Celsius/ 83.8 degrees
Fahrenheit are not eligible for awards.
-Wetsuits are prohibited in water temperature greater
than 28.8 degrees Celsius/ 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
Swim to Bike Transition
After the swim, participants are directed through the
timing chutes to the swim to bike transition. Public nudity
is not permitted. Participants are required to be fully
ready to race, prior to getting on bikes. Personal
nutrients are permitted, if carried on you or your bike.
Sunscreen is available when you leave the transition area
before the bike course begins. Please inform family and
friends to stay off the bike and run course.
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BikeCourseRules
Bike Course Rules & Instructions
1. Position Rules:
a. Absolutely NO DRAFTING of another bike or any
other vehicle allowed.
b. Athletes must keep 7 meters (~4 bike lengths)
distance between bikes, except when passing.
c. A pass occurs when the overtaking athlete’s front
wheel passes the leading edge of the athlete being
overtaken.
d. Overtaking Athletes may pass on the left for up to 20
seconds, but must move back to the right side of the
road, after passing.
e. Overtaken Athletes must immediately fall back 7
meters (~4 bike lengths) before attempting to regain the
lead from a front running bike.
f. Athletes must ride single file on the far right side of
the road except when passing another rider, or for
reasons of safety. Side-by-side riding is not allowed and
will result in a position violation.
g. Athletes who impede the forward progress of other
Athletes
2. Bicycles must be racked in a manner such that the
majority of the bicycle is on the athlete’s side of the bike
rack.
3. The sole responsibility of knowing and following the
prescribed cycling course rests with each athlete. No
adjustments in times or results shall be made for
Athletes who fail to follow the proper course for any
reason whatsoever
4. Shoes must be in the bike gear bag, placed in the
athlete’s transition spot, or attached to the pedals.
Shoes and shirt must be worn at all times.
5. Athletes must wear a bike helmet number on the
front of their helmet.
6. Athletes must have a bike frame number fixed to their
bike and the entire number must be clearly visible from
the left side.
7. HEADSETS or HEADPHONES ARE NOT
ALLOWED DURING ANY PORTION OF THE
EVENT
8. Do not litter. Any item that needs to be discarded,
including but not limited to water bottles, gel
wrappers, energy bar wrappers, broken bike parts, or
clothing items, may only be discarded in the trash drop
zones at each aid station.
10. No individual support allowed. Friends, family
members, coaches, or supporters of any type may
NOT bike, drive, or run alongside athlete, may not
pass food or other items to athlete and should be
warned to stay completely clear of all Athletes to
avoid the disqualification of an athlete. It is incumbent
upon each athlete to immediately reject any attempt
to assist, follow, or escort.
11. Athletes must be individually
responsible for repair and maintenance of
their own bike. Athletes should be prepared to
handle any possible mechanical malfunction. Assistance
from official race personnel is permitted.
12. MEDICAL SUPPORT. If you need minor medical
assistance, Sag Wagons will pick you up and take you
to the medical tent, where you shall receive
treatment. Alternatively, depending upon medical
emergency, ambulances will take you to the nearest
hospital to receive treatment. If you have a technical
problem or have bonked, the Sag Wagons will take
you to the next aid station. At every bike and run aid
station, there will be rest areas and medical personnel
to assist in any medical problem. Additionally, there
will be radios to contact ambulances and medical
assistance. If you have a problem, please go to an aid
station for further assistance.
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RunCourseRules
Run Course Rules & Instructions
1. No form of locomotion other than running, walking or
crawling is allowed.
2. Athletes must wear their LEGEND Endurance issued bib
number in front of them clearly visible at all times on the
course. Bib numbers identify the official athletes in the
race.
3. NO INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT VEHICLES OR NONPARTICIPANT ESCORT RUNNERS ARE ALLOWED.
This is an individual endurance event. Teamwork as a
result of outside assistance, which provides an advantage
over single competitors, is not allowed. Individual support
vehicles or non-participant escort runners will result in
disqualification. A non-participant escort runner includes
Athletes who have withdrawn from the race, have been
disqualified or have finished the race. Friends, family,
members, coaches or supporters of any type may not bike,
drive or run alongside athlete, may not pass food or other
items to athlete and should be warned to stay completely
clear of all Athletes to avoid the disqualification of an
athlete. It is incumbent upon each athlete to immediately
reject any attempt to assist, follow, or escort. It IS
permissible for an athlete who is still competing to run
with other Athletes who are still competing.
4. Athletes are expected to follow the directions and
instructions of all race officials, course marshals and public
authorities.
5. The sole responsibility of knowing and following the
prescribed running course rests with each athlete. No
adjustments in times or results shall be made for athletes
who fail to follow the proper course for any reason
whatsoever.
6. Communication devices of any type, such as cell phones
and two-way radios are strictly prohibited during
competition. Use of such devices will result in
disqualification.
7. HEADSETS OR HEADPHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED
DURING ANY PORTION OF THE EVENT
Other Information:
1. There will be a designated tent at the event for
information. The Race Information Booth serves as the
information center throughout race week and on race
day for spectators. Race information prior to and on race
day will be available at the Race Information Booth.
2. Information about athletes on the course, dropouts,
injuries, Lost and Found etc. will be available at the Race
Information Booth, which is located at the volunteer
booth.
3. Friends and/or family members are not permitted to
cross the finish line or enter the finish chute with
participating athletes. For safety, ABSOLUTELY NO
FAMILY, CHILDREN, SPOUSES, FRIENDS, FANS, ETC.
ARE ALLOWED INTO THE FINISH OR TRANSITION
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