Cut Off Times

• May 08, 2018

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. [...]

Nursing Moms

• April 09, 2018
• About GNT

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 large mo [...]

Why do I need a USAT membership?

• February 12, 2018
• Race Rules, Day of Race

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 [...]

Where do I get my finshers shirt?

• February 08, 2018
• Day of Race

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 GNT triathlete and finisher. We look forward to presenting your shirt to you in the fi [...]

Transferring my Chip and Bib

• February 08, 2018
• Gear, Race Rules, Day of Race, Logistics

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 [...]

Swim Start Times - When to be on Deck

• January 27, 2018
• Swim, Day of Race

What does "on deck" time mean? On deck is the time you should be on the deck of the pool and in line. You should give yourself an hour prior to your on deck time to pick up your swim card, go to the restroom, hydrate or have a bite of your  [...]

Bike Stands

• January 21, 2018
• Gear, Race Rules, Bike, Day of Race, Logistics, Transitions

BIKE STANDS - everyone must have a bike stand (and please make sure they are sturdy!) Make sure you have a well-built, solid bike stand to keep your bike upright in the transition area. Please test your bike in your bike stand prior to [...]

Timing Chip

• January 15, 2018
• Gear, Swim, Day of Race, Logistics

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 [...]

Bike pick-up after the race

• January 14, 2018
• Bike, Day of Race, Logistics

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. GNT volunteers use moving blankets to help pro [...]

Water, Restrooms, Medical Aid

• January 13, 2018
• Day of Race, Logistics

WATER, RESTROOMS, MEDICAL AID WATER STATIONS There are water stations at the following locations along the course: Bike turn-around at mile 6 T2 (bike-to-run transition) Near miles 1 and 2.8 of the run course Finish Area - Pena P [...]

Gear Drop

• January 13, 2018
• Gear, Day of Race, Logistics, Transitions

GEAR DROP Date and details to be updated when 2020 GNT race plan is confirmed. Visit the COVID-19 Race Updates (/news/covid-19-race-updates) page for more information There are TWO (2) Gear Drops: 1) T2 - For those wanti [...]

Vendors

• November 06, 2017
• Day of Race

Vendors Enjoy the fun and festivities at Bartlett HS and make a day of it. There will be many great vendors onsite at Bartlett High School and the finish area at Pena Park: food trucks, massage, cool merchandise, kid's games, GNT charities,  [...]

Parking

• November 06, 2017
• Day of Race, Logistics

Parking Date and details to be updated when 2020 GNT race plan is confirmed. Visit the COVID-19 Race Updates (/news/covid-19-race-updates) page for more information Saturday, date TBD 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Mandatory bike drop off  [...]

Spectators

• November 06, 2017
• Day of Race, Logistics

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 [...]

No Dogs, Please

• November 06, 2017
• Day of Race, Logistics

We love your dog! We do! But...For the safety and comfort 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!  [...]

Don't forget or leave your gear

• November 05, 2017
• Race Rules, Day of Race, Logistics

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  [...]

Porta-Potties & Restrooms

• November 05, 2017
• Day of Race

Gotta go right now? You will find restrooms and 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 nu [...]