What do I bring on race day?

Required items:

  • Swimsuit
  • Helmet (make sure that it fits properly)
  • Bike
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Your race bib and safety pins (can be picked up at Friday packet pickup or on the morning of the race) or a race belt
  • Shirt or other top (All athletes must have a top on for the bike and run portions of the event. This could be a swim shirt, swimsuit, or other top.)

Other items that you may want to bring:

  • Flip flops or sandals to wear prior to the swim (must hand off to your adult when you enter swim staging area)
  • Goggles and a swim cap
  • Towel to dry off in transition (or two, if you would like one to stand on in transition as well)
  • Socks (some kids wear their shoes without socks, but beware of blisters!)
  • Water bottle filled with water
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • A jacket or long sleeve (for inclement weather – we race rain or shine!)
  • Dry clothes for after the race
  • Snack for just before the race
  • A small amount of cash on hand
  • Your phone or camera with lots of storage space for pictures!