2015
Keller
Monster
Triathlon
Race Guide
Congratulations Triathletes,
Our Monster Sprint Triathlon in Keller, Texas is once again bringing the
scary to triathlon. What started out as a single Halloween sprint event in
Keller, TX has developed into three, scary sweatfests!
A Monster Triathlon (Keller, Texas) a Monster Triathlon (Denton, Texas)
and Kids Triathlon (Keller, Texas). 2015 marks year 10 for the Monster
Triathlons, which sell-out months in advance with 650 athletes. (We think
its because people need to get their costumes ready). The distances are
FAST for the experienced athletes and just right for the beginner.
This booklet contains all the information you will need to know prior to,
during, and after the Monster Sprint Triathlon post race festivities and
more. Hang on to this booklet - it's your resource for all of the race
activities and information
Good Luck with your race,
Dan Jones
Executive Race Director
Tom Ryan
President Dallas Athletes
PACKET PICK UP TIMES (CDT)
Wednesday, October 14, 2014
Foot and Ankle Associates of
North Texas, LLP Keller
816 Keller Parkway Suite 101
Keller, TX 76248
3pm -7pm
Thursday, October 15, 2014
CryoZone
6025 Royal Lane, Suite 219-2
Dallas, TX 75230
3pm-7pm
Friday, Octob6er 16, 2014
24 Hour Fitness
2701 Halloran St,
Fort Worth, TX 76107
3pm -7pm
Saturday, October 17, 2014
Tri Shop
6101 Windhaven Parkway #100
Plano, TX 75093
1pm-4pm
Bring photo ID. One day memberships will be available for $12 (Cash or check only)
at packet pick up.
Welcome Triathletes,
From the City of Keller welcome to
the 10th annual Monster Triathlon Weekend!
We are proud to once again host this special
event and hope you will enjoy Keller before
and after the Tri.
Best of Luck!!
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2015
HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K • IRVING TX •
BLUEREDRUN.COM
Good Luck
Runners
CHECK OUT OF THE GOODIES EACH Monster
TRIATHLETE WILL RECEIVE!
• Commemorative Monster long sleeve t-shirt and headband
Free on run course water and Cytomax
• Free traditional post race pancakes
• Commemorative Finishers Medal
• Free post-race entertainment
Official Race Sponsors
Important Race Day Information
Sunday, October 18, 2015 Race Day Schedule
5:00 am – Turn off alarm and get your costume ready!
6:15 am – Transition Opens & Body Marking
7:15am – Transition Closes
7:20 am – Final Race Briefing in Natatorium
7:30 am – Race Starts / Pancake griddles turned on!
9:45 am – Awards and Post Race Party
Race Location
Keller Natatorium
1000 Bear Creak Parkway
Keller, TX 76248
Parking
Parking is first come, first served, starting with the Natatorium's parking
lot, and then at Tom Thumb's and Kroger's parking lots. Please do not
park directly up front by the store. They need the parking spaces for
their customers. Also do not park in spaces that are for Retail Parking
Only. They will Tow!!! Note we will be using Bear Creek Parkway for
the bike route, so leaving early is easiest at Tom Thumb and Kroger's
parking areas.
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
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
Race Hard, Race Safe, but most of all have FUN!!
Good Luck Triathletes!!
Good Luck
Runners
Know Your Race Courses
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It is the responsibility of each competitor to know the courses
Remember to Swim on the right side of each swim lane
Bike Course is open to traffic but will have one lane coned off for safety
On the bike, remember to pass only on the left and ride to the right
Run course will be on the Keller Bear Creek Trails, please stay to the right
side of the trail.
• Dallas Athletes Racing will take every precaution to ensure the course is
marked and turn marshals are present.
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. Indoor restrooms
facilities and locker rooms will be inside the Keller Natatorium.
Official Results
• Results will be posted on nolimitstiming.com, Dallas Athletes Facebook
page and Dallas Athletes Racing web page (dallasathletesracing.com)
Monster Transition Area
Notes: Transition and body marking will be open at 6:15 am and
closes at 7:15 am. Place bike and other transition items in the
appropriate spot according to the number on the end of the racks.
Monster Swim Layout
Notes: The 300 meter swim will take place in the Keller Natatorium.
Athletes will line up according to their swim numbers and hit the pool
every 5 - 10 seconds. Stay on the right side of the marked lanes and if
necessary pass on the left side of the same lane. The swim is a snake
swim. Each athlete swims down Lane 1, then up Lane 2 and continue
to snake swim until the finish in Lane 6. If you do not finish the swim or
choose not to start the race, please turn in your timing chip to a race
official or volunteer. Athletes can move back in the swim line but
absolutely no moving up in the swim line. In other words, "no cutting".
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.
Monster Bike Course (3 Loops)
Notes: The bike course is a three (3) loop course for a total of 13.5 miles in
length. You exit the transition and go by the Keller City Hall building. You then
take a right on Bear Creek Parkway going east and continue to Keller Smithfield
Road. Go right (south) on Keller Smithfield Road and then turn left onto Bear
Creek Parkway to just before Davis Blvd. This section ( Intersection of Keller
Smithfield / Bear Creek Parkway to Davis) you will do 3 laps. When finishing
third lap you will then turn right on Keller Smithfield (north) and the left (west)
back onto Bear Creek Parkway and finish at the Keller Natatorium. There will
be signs, volunteers, and police on the course but you are responsible for
knowing the route.
REMEMBER – YOU HAVE TO COMPLETE THREE (3) LOOPS
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.
Monster Run Course
Notes: The Run Course is an out and back on Keller Park Trails.
The start of the run will be located near the Run Out of the transition.
One aid station will be set up on the course with water and
Cytomax. You will hit the aid station twice at a little over a mile
and again around the two mile mark. Signs and volunteers will be
on the course.
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