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ATHLETE Guide

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WEATHER
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​What happens during bad weather?   

• If there is lightning, the swim portion may be canceled, in which case we will still bike and run.
• If there is lightning, the start of the race may be delayed until the weather clears up.
• There is not a postpone date for the race.

ATHLETE LIST

​See who all is racing HERE 

WETSUITS:  

Athletes don't need a wetsuit to participate, it's an option if water temperatures are below 78 degrees.  If below 78, you are permitted to wear one and still be USAT "legal."  

Race day water temperature should be hovering around 78.  Check back for more up-to-date information regarding the temperatures at Table Rock Lake.  

USA TRIATHLON  

In addition to registration, athletes will need to purchase a USAT Membership for either $15 for a one-day membership or $50 for an annual membership.  This process is handled through the online registration platform.  Athletes will have the option to verify their current USAT membership, renew a membership, or purchase a new membership.

​Packet Pick-up

• Friday, September 24 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Table Rock State Park, at the pavilion near the park office.  We recommend picking up packets at this time.  If you cannot make it Friday evening, packet pickup will also be held Saturday, September 25 from 6:00 am - 7:00 am.
• USA Triathlon membership cards and ID are required for packet pick up. All participants must be checked in by 7:00 am
• The first wave will begin promptly at 8:00 am. 
  

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

The race starts at 8:00 am. We recommend athletes arrive at the race site at 6:15 am. 

The race-start location is at Table Rock State Park; there will be plenty of signs to follow.  The finish will take place at the Red Loop Trail Head on the White River Valley Trail system, approximately .25 miles away. Parking for the event will be the parking lots at just inside the park by the boat launch area.  There will be plenty of signs and you may be directed where to park when you arrive. 

All participants should have their bikes and shoes set up in the transition area before 7:40 am. 

We hope that each of you has a wonderful racing experience. We are thrilled that you have chosen the sport of triathlon and hope that you continue to participate for many years to come. 

Sprint Course 

The courses take the athletes into Table Rock Lake and then through the White River Valley Trail system.  Learn all about the White River Valley Trail System HERE includes elevation and trail details.

• Swim:  500m 
• Mtn. Bike:  6.2 miles (the perimeter of the White River Valley Trail system)
• See the Sprint MTB Course on Strava HERE
• Trail Run: 3.5 miles (red trail)
  

Distances were created to be achievable for all athletes, some may finish faster than others.

Burly Course

The Burly course is two loops of the Sprint course swim, a modified and longer mountain bike, and two loops of the Sprint run.  While this may look confusing, we'll have plenty of help on course to ensure no one gets lost!

• Swim:  1000m
• Mtn. Bike:  11.3 miles (the perimeter of the White River Valley Trail system with some double loops)
• See the Burly MTB Course on Strava HERE
• Trail Run:  6 miles (red trail twice)
  

Burly Swim Instructions:

1. Two laps of swim course

Burly Bike Instructions:

1. Leave transition and get on service road 

2. Complete Blue Loop, starting at WC2 

3. Do outer portion of Blue Loop to X then go towards Orange Loop 

4. Complete orange loop 

5. Do outer portion of Orange Loop to Y then go towards Green Loop 

6. Do Green Loop 

7. Do outer portion of Green Loop to Z then back to Transition 

Burly Run Instructions:

1. Leave transition and get on Red Loop 

2. Do a second lap on Red Loop

BMMT holds a no refund policy, which we will maintain in the light of COVID-19.  In the unlikely event the 2021 BMMT has to cancel due to COVID-19, we will offer all those who are registered 90% off of their 2021 registration.  That said, your race director is a pretty stubborn individual, who will move forward no matter what.  There will be modifications regarding packet pickup and an extended transition area to facilitate distancing measures, and maybe other modifications if need be.