Race Nuts & Bolts
Get the skinny on everything you need to keep in mind the day of your race.
Are there cut off times for each of the Tri events?
Yes, there are cut off times:
Swim - 40 minutes
Bike - 2:30 hours
Run - 1:30 hours
Please note, results history show, that no racer has surpassed any of the above times to date.
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You asked – We listened! Nursing mothers – new resource for you.
Geneva Woods Birthing Center (http://www.genevawoodsbirthcenter.com/) is proudly sponsoring a “breastaurant” - a comfortable, private lactation area for racers. A 40’ moto
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Why do we need USAT membership?
The Gold Nugget Triathlon is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. USAT provides the triathlon with insurance and race support.
All participants are required to be members of USAT in order to participate. Annual
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When do I get my shirt?
Gold Nugget Triathlon shirts say "Finisher" for that very reason! You’ll be given your shirt after you cross the finish line as a 2018 GNT triathlete and finisher. We look forward to presenting your shirt to you at t
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Can I give my timing chip and number to a friend?
Race numbers and chips are non-transferable. Transferring your number and/or chip to another participant and/or receiving a transferred number and/or chip will result in disqualification fro
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BIKE STANDS - everyone must have a bike stand And please make sure they're sturdy!
If you build your own bike stand (versus buying one of the ones for sale), note that all racer slots are 26" wide and 8' long. Please make sure your bike sta
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What's this chip everyone is talking about?
At bib pick up, you will receive a timing chip. Do not trade or use anyone else’s chip. Each chip has a unique number assigned to your bib number to accurately provide split times and final fini
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BIKE PICK UP AFTER THE RACE
After you hand over your bike at T2, it will be placed ever so gently into the back of a FedEx truck for transport back to the T1/bike corral at Bartlett High School. Our volunteers use moving blankets to help pro
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WATER, RESTROOMS, MEDICAL AID
WATER STATIONS
There will be water stations at the following locations along the course:
Bike turn around at mile 6
T2 (bike-to-run transition)
Near miles 1 and 2.5 of the run course
Finish Area - P
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GEAR DROP
NEW FOR 2018 - There will be TWO (2) Gear Drops:
T2 - For those wanting gear waiting for them at T2 - You will place your gear (running shoes, if you have clip-in bike shoes, or a packet of Gu (for one more burst of energy on th
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Vendors
Enjoy the fun and festivities at Bartlett HS and make a day of it. There will be many great vendors onsite: food trucks, massage, cool merchandise, kid's games, GNT charities, and more. 2018 Vendors will be added as they are confirm
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Parking Saturday, May 19, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mandatory bike drop off
ALL racers must park at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Center parking lot just past the entrance to Bartlett High School. Please use the entrance directly into the parking lot t
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Spectators help make the event fun! Join the many spectators and fans at Bartlett High School, to cheer on your mom/aunt/grandma/wife/sister/friend. The festivities at Bartlett include vendors (/blog/vendors), music, announcements and a lot of fu
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We love your dog! We do!
But...For the sake of our spectators and other racers, please leave your pets at home and ask your family and friends to do the same. Fido might actually enjoy being home alone for the day!
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THERE SHALL BE NO ABANDONMENT OF GEAR.
This means, all your stuff needs to be either on you, with you, or in your transition spot. You may only leave gear in the gym locker room next door to the pool building (not the pool locker rooms). No w
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gotta go right now?
You will find porta-potties nearby – oftentimes with handwash stations – at the following locations:
- Northwest end inside T1 (near bikes with lowest bib numbers)
- Southwest end inside T1 (near highest bib numbers)
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