Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my USA Triathlon membership card? YES
Do I need another ID which proves who I am and which state I have residence in? YES
Where is packet pick up?
Swim to Transition Area:
Run:
Transition Area:
USA Triathlon:
Do I need my USA Triathlon membership card? YES
Do I need another ID which proves who I am and which state I have residence in? YES
Where is packet pick up?
- Packet pick up is at Bozeman Running Company, 126 East Main Street
- from 11am-1pm on Saturday, June 20th
- please please please pick up your packet today
- Race day packet pick up will be from 6:30am - 7:00am at Race HQ at the Bellach Park in Three Forks (race site)
- Race day packet pick up is reserved for those heading in from out of town on race day. If you are local (or already in the Gallatin Valley) please pick up your packet on Saturday, June 20th
- Is this an open water swim?
- Yes. Please make sure part of your training includes prep work in open water swimming and acclimatizing to colder water temperatures. Weekly practice will help with this.
- Do I need a wetsuit?
- It is your choice to wear a wetsuit or not. Water temperatures are expected to be in the low to mid 60's. We will update this in the weeks preceding race day
- Where can I buy a wetsuit?
- There are many manufacturers of triathlon-specific wetsuits, use an internet search to find one that meets your needs
- Where can I rent a wetsuit?
- Check out https://triwetsuitrentals.com/ to get more information about renting a wetsuit.
- Check out https://triwetsuitrentals.com/ to get more information about renting a wetsuit.
Swim to Transition Area:
- There is a short walk/run from the swim exit to transition area. It is an asphalt path. It is approximately a tenth of a mile.
- Do I need my own bike?
- Yes, you will need to bring your own bike (road, mountain, fat, or fixie bike)
- Please make sure your bar ends are capped
- Is the bike course all on pavement?
- Yes
- Regarding athletes who are racing the Olympic distance event: there is a turnaround section when you are about to start your second lap. Take it easy and watch for outgoing bikers from transition area. You will have plenty of distance after the turnaround to make up some speed.
Run:
- What is the run course like?
- The run course is an asphalt trail
- The run course is flat
- Each course (Sprint or Olympic is and out and back)
- Run of the left hand side of the trail
- Pay attention; look for the turnaround cones for your perspective race (Sprint or Olympic)
- Yellow cones will mark the course
- as you head to your perspective turnarounds, the cones will be on your left
- as you head to your perspective turnarounds, the cones will be on your left
- The run course is an asphalt trail
Transition Area:
- Where is transition located?
- Transition area (TA) is located at the parking lot of Bellach Park in Three Forks, Montana
- TA is on asphalt
- Transition area (TA) is located at the parking lot of Bellach Park in Three Forks, Montana
USA Triathlon:
- Do I need to be USA Triathlon member to race?
- Yes, either an annual membership or one day license is necessary to race
- What are the competitive rules for race day? Racers need to know all of these rules. You may be penalized.
- Click https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/About/Multisport/Competitive-Rules for a complete list of rules
- You can also click to download the file about the commonly violated rules
| Commonly Violated Rules |