For the public good and the safety and health of our participants this race has been restructured.
We are a unique community of athletes, together, let’s keep the spirit of triathlon/ duathlon thriving and stay strong, supportive and united during these trying times.
What you can do if you have already registered:
The race will still happen virtually! That means race from where you are! Start with us between 7:00-8:00am on FB live, track your distance and time on your smart GPS device and share your progress on FaceBook live or other social media. Submit your stats via email to info@NYTri.org. Your race packet, T-shirt and finishers medal can be picked up at a future race. Let us know if you are going to use Central Park as a Virtual Location. #honorsystem #nytrivirtual #nytristrong
What you can do if you have not registered:
Haven’t registered but still want to join our virtual race? “Du” It! Help support our non-profit, and our race community. Get out there and join us virtually! Receive a commemorative T-shirt and Finisher’s medal.
You must register by 3/29
We are all in this together. And it is in the best interest of everyone that we all stay healthy, which includes exercise and fresh air. Central Park remains open to the public.
Per the latest guidance from Governor Cuomo and the CDC, public gatherings are banned through April 12, 2020. This recommendation applies to all NYC public parks, including Central Park. Central Park remains open to the public. https://www.centralparknyc.org/alerts
Thank you for your understanding at this time.
NYTri
Date: March 29, 2020*
*Date Subject to Change
Start Time: 7:30am
UPCOMING
EVENTS:
RUN 2.2 mi
The run (2.2 mi.) starts on East Drive at 74th Street, goes north to a turnaround point at 96th Street (on East Drive) and back along the same route to the transition area. The turn point is indicated by a “U-Turn” sign affixed to the top of a large cone. Runners must stay to the left side of the runners lane (both out and back), as indicated by the “Runners Stay Left” signs affixed to cones along the run course.
BIKE 12 mi
The bike course (12 mi.) consists of two (6 mile) loops of Central Park in a counter-clockwise direction.
Bikers must stay in the middle and right lanes at ALL times and may not enter the runners (left) lane under ANY circumstances.
RUN 2.2 mi
The run (2.2 mi.) starts on East Drive at 74th Street, goes north to a turnaround point at 96th Street (on East Drive) and back along the same route to the transition area. The turn point is indicated by a “U-Turn” sign affixed to the top of a large cone. Runners must stay to the left side of the runners lane (both out and back), as indicated by the “Runners Stay Left” signs affixed to cones along the run course. Head to finish line.
RACE INFO
PRE-RACE
Location – Virtual
- Advise us by email (info@nytri.org) by March 28, 2020, if you are going to do your virtual race in Central Park.
- Central Park is closed to all vehicular traffic on weekends. As of now Central Park is open to the public. Parking can be found outside the Park on the East and West Sides. The closest Park entrance to the usual start of the race is at 72nd Street and 5th Avenue. (view map)
- Restrooms are located to the left of the main entrance to the Boathouse.
Do you have any favorite run/ride routes besides Central Park around NYC? Share them with us!
Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration
Race packets can be picked up at a future race.
If you have chosen the transfer option, your bike rental transfers to the appropriate race as well.
RACE DAY
The race will still happen virtually! That means race from where you are! Start with us between 7:00-8:00am on FB live, track your distance and time on your smart GPS device and share your progress on FaceBook live or other social media. Submit your stats via email to info@NYTri.org. Your race packet, T-shirt and finishers medal can be picked up at a future race. Let us know if you are going to use Central Park as a Virtual Location. #honorsystem #nytrivirtual #nytristrong
Schedule of Events
RACE DAY– Sunday, March 29th
7:30 am: Race Start (snow, rain or shine).
Join us virtually on FaceBook live. Start your GPS devices to track your time.
POST RACE
Results
Results will be posted on www.NYTRI.org.
Awards Ceremony
• Finishers medals can be picked up at a future race.
GENERAL RACE RULES
Safety
NYTRI has staged over 600 multi-sport events and is proud to claim the best safety record in the country. The following rules and regulations have been designed for your personal safety and enjoyment. Failure to comply with these rules will result in penalties and/or disqualification.
• Competitors must be familiar with the Competitive Rules of USA Triathlon and must conduct themselves accordingly.
• No entrants under 18 years of age.
• It is the contestants responsibility to be familiar with and follow the race course.
• Each contestant is individually responsible for maintenance and repair of their bike.
• Race management has authority to change race course and format, check-in and start times at any time.
Transition Area
In order to protect your bike and equipment, please make sure that only competitors are in the transition area. Family and friends should remain outside of the barriers at all times.
• Bicycles must be properly placed on assigned racks corresponding to race number.
• NO riding in the transition area or past the “DISMOUNT” signs.
• Bikes and equipment may only be removed from the transition area by competitors. BOTH the run number and bike number must be shown to security personnel.
Bike Rules
•No recumbent bikes allowed.
Helmets
• Riding without a hard-shell helmet will result in immediate disqualification.
• Penalties will be assessed for unsecured helmet chin straps leaving or entering the transition area.
• Helmets must be ANSI, SNELL or USCF approved.
Lane Restrictions
Cyclists must stay out of recreation/joggers lane at ALL times. A four-minute penalty will be assessed if you enter the restricted joggers lane during any part of the course. This is a safety measure and will be strictly enforced. Police will issue tickets to offenders.
Drafting Rules
Riding in a pack and drafting is a serious violation. A distance of three bike lengths from the bike in front of you must always be maintained. You may not be closer than this distance for any period exceeding 15 seconds. If you are, you will be assessed a 2-minute penalty for each infraction.
If another competitor is drafting you, yell at him to stop drafting. If you wish to file an official complaint regarding drafters, you must record their race number. A competitor who has three drafting reports filed by other competitors will automatically receive a 2-minute penalty.
Central Park Alert
The course is only closed to cars (except for official vehicles) but NOT to pedestrians, joggers, cyclists, skaters, etc. While biking, competitors must be aware and considerate of non-competitors who will also be sharing the Park roads with competitors. You do not have right of way or priority over other users of Central Park because you are competing in this event.
• Contestants must follow instructions of race officials and public authorities and must obey all traffic laws.
• Contestants must ride in designated lanes at all times.
• Bikes are not allowed inside the Boathouse and must be left in the transition area.
Race Violations & Penalties
Each of the following actions will result in a 2-minute penalty:
• Riding in/out of transition area.
• Entering/exiting transition area under, over, or between barriers.
• Bicycle not on assigned bike rack or racked incorrectly.
• Race # not visible at ALL times while competing or in the transition area.
• Unsecured helmet chin strap leaving or entering the transition area.
• Drafting or “pack riding” violation.
• Accepting outside assistance or being paced by non-competitor.
Disqualification
Each of the following actions will result in an immediate disqualification:
• Unsportsmanlike conduct/verbal abuse of a volunteer or race official. (determined by race officials)
• Failure to cover complete race course.
• Cycling in jogging/recreation lane (extreme left lane – marked off with double white line).
• Riding without an approved biking helmet.
• Wearing headphones during any portion of the race.
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