Refund Policy

Please be aware that there are no refunds. During the registration process, we provide the opportunity to purchase insurance. We encourage participants to review this option in order to be prepared for any unforeseen issues. The New York Triathlon Club is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to producing triathlons, duathlons, and multi-sport events for educational purposes, racing, physical fitness, and recreation throughout the tri-state area. Each season we incur non-refundable expenses and upfront costs, e.g. permits, insurance, storage, rent, and donations to participating organizations.

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Packet Pickup and Late Registration

Approximately a day before the event, you can look up your race bib number. If you arrive at the check-in and do not know your number in advance, you may look it up in the alphabetical list posted near the registration tables. Only competitors may pick up their numbers in person and with a photo ID. Please have your ID handy. You may not pick up a race packet for anyone else. Please do not get in line for check-in if you do not know your race number or if you are not registered. You can register on the day of the race.

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When You Arrive

Place your bike on the bike rack.
Get your ID and bib number handy and come to check in. (Remember, no bike in the line).

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Bib Numbers, Timing, Awards

When you receive the packet, verify that your personal info on the label is correct. The label is affixed to the bib number. Notify officials of any mistakes prior to the race. There are four identifiers (bibs) for triathlon, and three for duathlon. There are requirements on how to wear each. (Consult the link). The ankle bracelet is for swimming. The large adhesive label goes to the front of the top tube of your bicycle. The small adhesive label goes to the front of the helmet. Use safety pins to attach the run number on your front. Do not fold the magnetic chip. In the end, when you leave the transition area, show the identifiers to the security staff. After you leave the transition area, you may discard all identifiers. We don’t collect them.

Results
Results will be posted on www.NYTRI.org and here on this site as well.

Awards Ceremony
Awards will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd competitors overall and in 5-year age categories; 18-80+ (men), and 18-70+ (women).

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Safety is Paramount

New York Triathlon Club has staged over 600 multi-sport events and is proud to claim a solid safety record. The following rules and regulations have been designed for your personal safety and enjoyment.

Contestants need to be familiar with the Competitive Rules of USA Triathlon and must conduct themselves accordingly.
It is the contestant’s responsibility to be familiar with and follow the race course.
Each contestant is responsible for the maintenance and repair of their bike.
Race management has the authority to change race course, check-in, and start times at any time.

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Transition Area Rules

In order to protect bikes and equipment, only contestants are allowed to enter the transition area. Family members and friends must remain outside of the barriers at all times.

Bicycles must be properly placed on bike racks.
NO riding in the transition area or past the “DISMOUNT” signs near the transition area.
Bikes and equipment may only be removed from the transition area by contestants. BOTH the run number and bike number must be shown to security personnel.
Due to heightened security, all bags/backpacks are subject to be inspected by security personnel upon entering the transition area.
Transition times will be addressed according to Park’s requirements on race day.

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Bike Rules

No recumbent bikes are 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 the 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 two-minute penalty for each infraction.

If another competitor is drafting you, yell to 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 two-minute penalty.

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The Course Alert

The course is closed to cars (except for official vehicles). But it is open to the public in general—pedestrians, joggers, cyclists, skaters, etc. The NYTRI competitors must be aware of non-contestants who share the roads/paths.

Contestants:

do not have a right of way or priority over other users in the park,
must follow the instructions of race marshals and park authorities, and
must obey all regulations,
must ride in designated lanes at all times.

Unattended bikes are allowed inside the transition area only.

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Violations, Penalties, Disqualification

Each of the following actions will result in a 2-minute penalty:

Riding in/out of the transition area.
Entering/exiting transition area under, over, or between barriers.
The bicycle is not on an assigned bike rack or racked incorrectly.
Race # is 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 a non-contestant.

Disqualification

Each of the following actions will result in immediate disqualification:

Unsportsmanlike conduct/verbal abuse of a volunteer or race official.
Failure to cover the complete racecourse.
Cycling in the jogging/recreation lane (extreme left lane – marked off with a double white line).
Riding without an approved biking helmet.
Wearing headphones during any portion of the race.

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General Rules