Other Info:

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  Race Categories:
  Athena (over 175 pounds)
  Clydesdales (over 225 pounds)
  Novice (competed in less than 3 races)
  Age Group - 19 & under, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-54, 65 & up
  
  Race Distance:
  1/4 mile swim
  15 mile bike
  5k run 
  
  Timing: 
  This event will be chip timed.
  
  Awards: 
  Overall awards, 1st, 2nd & 3rd will be awarded to men and women. 
  
  Age Group awards, 1st, 2nd & 3rd will be awarded for each age group, men & women.
  Age groups are as follows: 19 & U, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-54, 65 & up
  
  Special Award Categories, 1st, 2nd & 3rd will be awarded to men in the Clydesdale category, women in the Athena category and men and women in the Novice category.
  
  Rule and Regulations:
  Wetsuits may be worn
  Helmets and swim caps are MANDATORY
  Drafting is NOT permitted. Penalties and disqualification will be given for drafting
  You MUST wear your velcro band with a timing chip on your ANKLE throughout the race. NO CHIP = NO TIME
  All athletes need to mount/dismount the bike at the mount/dismount line
  All runners are required to wear a bib number and it MUST face forward at the finish line
  Racers and Spectators must follow volunteer instructions at all times
  
  Refund and Inclement Weather Policy:
  This event has a strict NO REFUND policy. Refunds will not be issued for any reason, including race cancelation due to inclement weather. The race director reserves the right to cancel or alter the race and its course at any point in time to preserve racer safety.