TRIATHLON, DUATHLON, AQUABIKE: SPRINT XL DISTANCE EVENT RACE INFORMATION Registration cutoff is 5:30 AM on race day or when field limit is reached if earlier Field limit is 350 T-shirts are NOT guaranteed if you sign up after June 27 Transition Area: Bike racks are coordinated to match with your assigned race number. Place your bike in the rack corresponding with your number Body Marking: All athletes will be marked with race number and age Swim Caps: Swim caps are provided in your race packet and must be worn. Your cap color identifies your swim start position EVENT TIMELINE 5:30 a.m. Park opens 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Check-in 7:00 a.m. Report to the beach for the swim seed positioning and duathlon course start 7:15 a.m. Start sequence information and last minute course updates 7:30 a.m. Race starts 11:00 a.m. Awards ceremony begins TRIATHLON COURSE: Sprint XL Swim Course: A 750 meter triangle course (ONE 750 meter lap) with the swim start and exit at the shoreline area marked by large
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 11.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Elberton, GA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
