2015 TEXASMAN
Triathlon
Race Guide
Sprint, Olympic & X-50
Distances
Congratulations Triathletes,
Howdy and welcome to our 13th annual Texasman Triathlon and proud to have
you as one of our competitors this year. Texasman has three distances to
choose from: Sprint, Olympic, and our own X-50. Hold on to your cowboy hat
and lets go have some fun TEXAS Style.
This booklet contains all the information you will need to know prior to,
during, and after the Texasman Triathlon post race festivities and more. Hang
on to this race guide - it's your resource for all of the race activities and
information
Good Luck with your race,
Dan Jones
Executive Race Director
PACKET PICKUP TIMES (CDT)
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
24-Hour Fitness
11100 Central Expressway
(Central and Royal)
Dallas, TX 75243
214-360-0024
www.24hourfitness.com
3pm-7pm
Tom Ryan
President Dallas Athletes
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Bear Creek Running
101 Town Center Lane Suite 115
Keller, TX
817-337-0950
www.bearcreekrunning.com
3pm-7pm
Saturday May 2, 2015
Tri Shop
6101 Windhaven Parkway #100
Plano, TX 75093
972-378-5476
www.trishop.com
11pm -4pm
Welcome Triathletes,
From all the park officials at Johnson Branch State Park, we are
honored to once again host this special event and hope you will
enjoy all the beautiful features our park offers. Have a great
event and come back any time!!
Best of Luck!!
Greg Waller
Johnson Branch State Park
CHECK OUT OF THE GOODIES EACH TEXASMAN
COWBOY AND COWGIRL TRIATHLETE WILL RECEIVE!
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Commemorative Texasman finisher’s medal
Commemorative Texasman Tri Top
Commemorative Texasman socks
For X-50 Triathletes – Commemorative Running Cap
Free on run course Water and Cytomax
Zico Coconut Water
Muscle Milk
Free traditional post race Bar-B-Q
Live Texasman DJ Music
Official Race Sponsors
Important Race Day Information
Sunday, May 3, 2015 Race Day Schedule
4:00 am - Your Alarm Goes Off
5:35 am – Transition Opens & Body Marking
6:45am – Transition Closes
6:50 am – Final Race Briefing on Beach
7:00 am – Race Wave Starts
9:30 am – Start of Awards and Post Race Party
Race Location
Lake Ray Roberts Johnson Branch
State Park
FM 3002
Valley View, Texas 76272
(7 miles East of Interstate 35)
Important Parking Information
Park officials will assist you race morning to find a parking sport. Follow the
directions from the park rangers.
VERY IMPORTANT – you will receive a race coupon with your packet and you
will need to hand the gate attendant at the park this coupon for free admission.
This year the coupon will include a park survey and please fill this out before
race morning and hand to the park attendant at the gate. This will help the
park for our future events
All non-athlete adults will need to pay the standard $7 for the Texas State Parks
fee unless you have a yearly permit. Kids under 12 are Free!!
Tri Shop isn't just for triathletes.
It brings the best of bike shops, run stores, and swim stores to
one place.
Whether you're a cyclist, runner, swimmer, triathlete, or just
getting started, Tri Shop was built by and for people like you.
Experience the difference.
Good Luck with your race!!
Race Day Checklist
Swim:
Run:
Anti-Fog Solution
Running Shoes
Body Glide
Race Belt, Pins and Number
Swim Cap
Running Cap
Ear Plugs
Socks
Goggles
Race Shirt
Wet Suit
Bike:
General:
Bike
Transition Gear
Water Bottle
Flashlight for early morning
Cycling Shoes
Race Watch
Helmet
Sunscreen
Bike Tool Kit
Transition Towel
Sunglasses
Energy Bars/Gels
Pump
Extra Socks
Race Tips:
Number your bike the night before
Bring dry clothes for post race
Make sure the tops on water bottles are open before race
Remember to reset your bike computer before swim
Fully charge GPS watch if you are using one
Deflate tires of fellow age group contenders
Please remember entry coupon and fill out survey
Remember, you can only use a bike and not your horse
Silver or Trigger
Race Hard, Race Safe, but most of all have
FUN!!
Know Your Race Courses
• It is the responsibility of each competitor to know the courses
• Bike Course is open to traffic but will have local police to direct traffic and the
roads have a large shoulder to ride on
• On the bike, remember to pass only on the left and ride to the right
• Do not follow the bike in front of you and pay attention to the course signs as
they could be doing another distance.
• You may not remove your bike from transition until race officials determine it is
safe for vehicles to leave the park.
• Run course is on the park trails and roads and is mostly under the canopy of
trees. Please make sure to keep hydrated and run on the left side of the trail.
• Dallas Athletes Racing will take every precaution to ensure the course is marked
and turn marshals are present.
• Race Numbers will be provided in your packet, a bike number to be attached
with twist ties and goes on the top tube of the bike, a helmet number to be
placed on the front of your helmet and a running bib to be worn during your
run on the front.
Race Day Weather
• The race will be held rain or shine. Be prepared for all weather conditions.
Please note Race officials may cancel, delay or change the race to a non-scored
event in case of extreme weather or other conditions that may affect the safety
and health of the participants. In the event of cancellation, no refunds will be
issued.
Restrooms
• Port-o-lets will be available near the transition area. There is an indoor
restrooms facility and locker rooms also near transition.
Official Results
• Results will be posted on nolimitstiming.com, Dallas Athletes Facebook page
and Dallas Athletes Racing web page (dallasathletesracing.com)
PROFESSIONAL
RACE EVENT
MANAGEMENT
We are proud to once again provide timing services to all
Dallas Athletes Racing Triathlons. Good luck to all
athletes on your race! Complete results will be on-line
shortly after the race at nolimitstiming.com.
Texasman Transition Area (Opens 5:45)
Notes: Transition and body marking will be open at 5:45 am and closes at
6:45 am. Place bike and other transition items in the appropriate spot
according to the number on the end of the racks and race distance.
Swim Waves
Our open water/lake swim events the race will be started in a series of
wave starts. The race will start with the X-50 Distance, then the Olympic
and finally the Sprint distance. Each of the distances will have a series of
category waves by swim cap color. For safety you must wear your colored
swim cap. Please make sure to start in your assigned wave or you could be
disqualified. The layout of the swim course can be seen on the next page.
Below is the order of the swim waves/starts with the first one starting at
7:00am.
X-50 Swim Waves
Wave 1 – Male ( 39 & Under ) and all Relays DARK RED Swim Cap
Wave 2 – Male ( 40 & Over ) DARK ORANGE Swim Cap
Wave 3 – Female (All Females) DARK GREEN Swim Cap
Olympic Swim Waves
Wave 4 – Male ( 39 & Under ) BRIGHT ORANGE Swim Cap
Wave 5 – Male ( 40 & Over ) PURPLE Swim Cap
Wave 6 – Female ( All Females ) LT YELLOW swim cap
Sprint Swim Waves
Wave 7 – Male ( 39 & Under ) LT BLUE Swim Cap
Wave 8 – Male ( 40 & Over ) LIME GREEN Swim Cap
Wave 9 – Female ( All Females ) PINK Swim Cap
Texasman Swim
X-50 and Olympic Course (1 Mile)
Sprint Course (500 yds)
Beach Start
Notes: The Swim will start in waves provided in this guide and at packet pickup. If you are
feeling nervous and choose not to swim, you must turn in your timing chip to the nearest
volunteer or Dallas Athletes Crew member. We will have kayaks, boats, and canoes on the
swim course. USAT rules allow you to rest at any of these kayaks briefly if you need to. If you
are having any type of trouble and need to stop, please do not leave the kayak as they will call
for assistance and the park officials will come get you to take you back to the beach. The water
temperature will be measured the week of the race to make sure it is wet suit legal.
X-50 / Olympic will use same course of 1 mile. Athletes will swim out to the Muscle Milk buoy
for the turns. There will be other orange buoys to help guide you along the course.
Sprint athletes will swim to the first set of lime/green buoys turn right and then over to the next
lime/green buoy to make final right turn to the beach
We are proud to once again be the official photography provider of all Dallas
Athletes Racing Triathlons. Your Images will be ready shortly after the event. Go
to yoursportingimage.com to see all your race photos and memories.
X-50
Bike and Run
Courses
Texasman Bike Course – X-50
Notes: The X-50 Bike course exits the park and turns right on FM 3002 and
continues straight where FM 3002 becomes FM 372. Continue on FM 372
until the turnaround. You will then head back and take a right (Heading
West) on FM 922 until the turnaround. Proceed back to FM 372 and turn
right and go back to the park entrance. You will turn into the park and the
turnaround just before the gate entrance to start your second loop. (X-50
is a TWO (2) loop Course) Loop 2 of the X-50 course will have ONE water
bottle hand off at approximately the 20 mile mark (water only)
Texasman X-50 Run Map
Notes: The X-50 run is TWO (2) loops for a total of 9 Miles Make sure to
run on the left of the road/trail. There will be 9 opportunities for
hydration on the course and at the turnaround on the park road will have
pretzels, salt tablets and cola. The X-50 run course will close at 12 noon.
Olympic
Bike and Run
Courses
Texasman Bike Course – Olympic
Notes: The Olympic bike course will be turning right on HWY 922 going
East. You will then turnaround and return to FM 372. Go Right at FM 372
until the turnaround and return back to the entrance of the park.
Texasman Olympic Run Map
Notes: The Olympic course is a TWO (2) loop course for a total of 6.2
miles. Make sure to run on the left of the road/trail. There will be 5
opportunities for hydration.
Sprint
Bike and Run
Courses
Texasman Bike Course – Sprint
Notes: The sprint bike course is an out and back course. Stay on the
RIGHT SIDE of the road and the shoulder if possible. The Sprint
course is a 16.1 mile route.
Texasman Sprint Run Map
Notes: The Olympic course is a ONE (1) loop course for a total of 3.1 miles.
Make sure to run on the left of the road/trail. There will be 3
opportunities for hydration.
USAT Most Common Violated Rules
1. Membership/Permit Requirements. All participants in sanctioned USAT events must be USAT
members and present a valid annual membership card or purchase a USAT single event permit.
2. Age Group Competition: All age group athletes must compete in the age group corresponding to
your age on December 31. Weight Class Division: If offered, Clydesdale (men) minimum weight is
220 pounds and Athena (women) is165 pounds. Participants are not eligible to compete in both a
weight class and an age group at the same event.
3. Helmets: Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be
used in USAT sanctioned events. Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means
before, during, and after the event.
Penalty: Disqualification
4.
Chin Straps: Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your
chin strap unless you are off your bicycle.
Penalty: Disqualification on the course; Variable time penalty in transition area only.
5.
Outside Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be
used. Triathlons are individual tests of fitness.
Penalty: Variable time penalty
6.
Abandonment: All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the
athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course.
Penalty: Variable time penalty
7.
Transition Area: All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned
bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All
participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No
person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another
participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers
into the transition area.
Penalty: Variable time penalty
8.
Drafting: Drafting--keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in
front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds. Position--keep to the right hand
side of the lane of travel unless passing. Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without passing
anyone and interfering with other cyclists attempting to pass. Overtaken--once passed, you must
immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again.
Penalty: Variable time penalty
9.
Entire Course: Participants must cover the prescribed course in its entirety. It is the participant’s
responsibility to know the course. Traffic Laws: All participants must obey all traffic laws while on
the cycling course unless otherwise specifically directed by a USA Triathlon official, race monitor or
designee with actual authority.
Penalty: Disqualification/Variable time (Referee's discretion)
10. Audio Devices: Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices,
etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Cyclists may carry a cell phone for
emergencies stored in a tool bag and in the off position. Participants who use a phone must step
off the course and make no forward progress while on the phone. The use of a phone while
walking or running shall result in a penalty. No phone may be used or carried if the device is
capable of playing music. Phones may not be mounted on the handlebars
Penalty: Variable time penalty
USAT Most Common Violated Rules
(cont’d)
11. Race numbers: All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run.
Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be cut
or folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or
take a number from an athlete that is not competing.
Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and
one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without
race director permission.
11. Wetsuits: Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without
penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water
temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78
degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit
at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit within
such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees,
wetsuits are prohibited.
12. Bottom Contact and Resting. A participant may stand on the bottom or rest by holding
an inanimate object such as a buoy, boat, rope or floating object. Excluding the bottom, a
participant shall not use any inanimate object to gain forward progress.
13. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other
unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers,
spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden.
Penalty: Disqualification
Variable Time Penalties
Distance Category
Sprint
Intermediate
Long
Ultra
First offense
2 minutes
2 minutes
4 minutes
6 minutes
Second Offense
4 minutes
4 minutes
8 minutes
12 minutes
Third Offense
Disqualification
Disqualification
Disqualification
Disqualification
For a complete list of rules, please refer to the most up-to-date
USA Triathlon Competitive Rules
All Dallas Athletes Racing Triathlon Events
are USAT Certified and Sponsored Races