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WELCOME MESSAGES BIKE

MESSAGE OF THE IRONMAN HEAD REFEREE SAG

EVENT SCHEDULE SERVICE

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PRE-RACE INFO RUN

RACE DAY INFO AWA PROGRAM

POST-RACE INFO IRONKIDS

QUALIFYING FOR THE IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TRICLUBS

SWIM FREQUENT QUESTIONS

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Dear Athletes,

We are very proud to announce the IRONMAN Mar del Plata, city of the triathlon and its birthplace in South America.

Continuously for more than 30 years, different distances of the triathlon are run in this beautiful city, and in 2017, after dreaming about this for so long, IRONMAN arrives in Argentina, so on December 3rd Mar del Plata will be a great party.

Mar del Plata is the most visited cities of the Atlantic coast, more than 8 million tourists arrive every year to enjoy its wide and beautiful beaches. It is located 400 km. from the capital city of Argentina, with a great connectivity through different means of transport, by planes or by routes, Mar del Plata is without any doubt a great option for any tourist who wants to relax and enjoy the beaches, hotels, the casino, the woods, architecture, gastronomy and for sport-touring (surf, fishing and golf).

Mar del Plata is a city that is known for its amazing beauty and architecture, placed on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The expe-rience and the history of this city has become very familiar with sporting events; it is very important to the city and the community. The 1978 World Cup, the 1995 Pan American Games, the 2014 final Davis Cup, the 2012 Rally Dakar, which started and finished in this city, in the same place where this event will take part. On the other hand, it is considered the cradle of the triathlon in South America.

The race courses are in the most emblematic area of the city, going around the sea Bd. and giving the athletes landscapes that they will never forget.

The athletes will start with a 3.8 km swim, then a 180 km bike along the sea shore and finally a 42.2 km run along the Mar del Plata coast.

With an average temperature between 22° and 27° Celsius, at the time of the competition, it is without any doubt, the ideal place for IRONMAN.

2017 IRONMAN Mar del Plata, will offer 40 slots for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 2018.

Best of luck!!!!!

IRONMAN MAR DEL PLATA Team

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BLOCKING VIOLATIONYELLOW CARDOne minute penalty.

DISQUALIFICATION (DSQ)RED CARD

DRAFTING VIOLATION. BLUE CARDFive minute time penalty served in a penalty tent on the bike course.

LITTERING VIOLATIONBLUE CARDFive minute time penalty served in a penalty tent on the bike course.

JIMMY RICCITELLOREFEREE IRONMAN

Any combination of three blue cards may result in disqualification (DSQ)

IRONMAN will operate under the principle 3 BLUE CARD violations and you are out (DSQ). DRAFTING AND LITTERING are the only two violations that will incur a time penalty (to be served in the closest penalty tent, located along the bike course), all violations count for the three penalties necessary to be disqualified. It is important to remember that any penalty incurred along the bike course, requires the athlete to stop at the penalty tent along the route. Any penalties incurred in the run course are to be served at the point of infraction (that is to say the athlete cannot go to the penalty tent).

Any combinations of three penalties will result in DSQ. So that you understand the rules to be applied on race day, it is very important to read carefully the Athlete Guide and the 2017 IRONMAN Competition Rules.

The POSITION violations are the following:

• Always ride on the right side of the route to avoid an Illegal Position or Blocking call.• Keep 5 bike lengths of clear space between your bike’s front Wheel and the rear Wheel of the cyclist in front of you to avoid a DRAFTING call.• Always pass on the left of the cyclist in front of you to avoid an Illegal Pass call.• Complete your pass within 25 seconds to avoid a DRAFTING call.• Passed athletes must be seen making immediate and constant rear progress up to a distance of four bike lengths before trying to pass, to avoid Drafting call.• The triathlon is an individual sport and so it is the responsibility of each athlete to know the rules of the competence and avoid penalties.• The referee’s ruling is final in the case of POSITION violations, and there are no protests or appeals. Other common violations include:

The triathlon is an individual sport and so it is the responsibility of each athlete to know the rules of the competence and avoid penalties. - The referee’s ruling is final in the case of POSITION violations, and there are no protests or appeals. Other common violations include:

Helmet ChinstrapYour chinstrap must be securely fastened whenever you are on your bike on race day.

Athlete Race NumberYou must wear your bib number during the run race. The number of your bike must be properly attached to your bike frame and must be visible.

LitteringDo not throw anything outside of official aid stations. Littering will result in a BLUE Card violation which is a 5 minutes time penalty.

Unauthorized EquipmentIt is absolutely forbidden the usage of any communication devices (including cell phones) or other audio devices including Ipods, Mp3 players, etc.

Outside AssistanceIt is forbidden for non-racers to ride or run alongside the athlete. Friends, relatives, coaches or the general public cannot give the athletes food, drinks or anything and it is the responsibility of the athlete to tell them so, so as to avoid disqualification.

Please treat other athletes, volunteers and members of the team with courtesy and consideration. Failing to do so is unsportsmanlike conduct and may result in disqualification.

I really wish you had a great race!!!!!!!

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La Agenda podrá ser actualizada / Schedule can be updated

PROGRAMA 2017SCHEDULE 2017

COMIENZO FIN EVENTO LOCACIÓNSTART END EVENT LOCATION

2 PM 6 PM SERVICIO MECÁNICO Plazoleta Almirante Brown2 PM 6 PM MECHANIC SERVICE Almirante Brown small square

JUEVES 30 DE NOVIEMBRE / THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2017


10 AM 6 PM SERVICIO MECÁNICO Plazoleta Almirante Brown10 AM 6 PM MECHANIC SERVICE Almirante Brown small square

10 AM 6 PM ACREDITACIÓN Y ENTREGA DE KITS NH Grand Hotel Provincial10 AM 6 PM ATHLETE CHECK IN AND KITS NH Grand Hotel Provincial

10 AM 6 PM EXPO OFICIAL IRONMAN ARGENTINA NH Grand Hotel Provincial10 AM 6 PM OFFICIAL EXPO IRONMAN ARGENTINA NH Grand Hotel Provincial

10 AM 6 PM STORE OFICIAL IRONMAN ARGENTINA Plazoleta Almirante Brown10 AM 6 PM OFFICIAL STORE IRONMAN ARGENTINA Almirante Brown small square

10 AM 6 PM INFO GRAL DEL EVENTO NH Grand Hotel Provincial10 AM 6 PM INFO GRAL DEL EVENTO NH Grand Hotel Provincial

VIERNES 1 DE DICIEMBRE / FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER 2017






10 AM 6 PM INFO GRAL DEL EVENTO NH Grand Hotel Provincial10 AM 6 PM EVENT GENERAL INFORMATION NH Grand Hotel Provincial

5 PM 6PM CHARLA TÉCNICA INGLES NH Grand Hotel Provincial5 PM 6PM ATHLETE BRIEFING IN ENGLISH NH Grand Hotel Provincial

6 PM 7PM CHARLA TÉCNICA ESPAÑOL NH Grand Hotel Provincial6 PM 7PM ATHLETE BRIEFING IN SPANISH NH Grand Hotel Provincial

7 PM CENA DE CARBOHIDRATOS Patricio Peralta Ramos 25027 PM PASTA PARTY Patricio Peralta Ramos 2502

MIÉRCOLES 29 DE NOVIEMBRE / WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2017


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SÁBADO 2 DE DICIEMBRE / SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER 2017



9.45 AM 12.45 PM CARRERA IRONKIDS TORREÓN DEL MONJE 9.45 AM 12.45 PM IRONKIDS RACE TORREÓN DEL MONJE




10 AM 6 PM INFO GRAL DEL EVENTO NH Grand Hotel Provincial10 AM 6 PM EVENT GENERAL INFORMATION NH Grand Hotel Provincial

11 AM 12PM CHARLA TÉCNICA ESPAÑOL NH Grand Hotel Provincial11 AM 12PM ATHLETE BRIEFING IN SPANISH NH Grand Hotel Provincial

12 PM 5 PM INGRESO DE BICICLETAS Y BOLSAS DE TRANSICION Plazoleta Almirante Brown A PARQUE CERRADO 12 PM 5 PM MANDATORY BIKE / GEAR CHECK-IN Almirante Brown small square

1 PM RUEDA DE PRENSA ATLETAS PRO NH Grand Hotel Provincial1 PM PRESS CONFERENCE PRO ATHLETES NH Grand Hotel Provincial

DOMINGO 3 DE DICIEMBRE / SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER 2017


5 AM 6.00 AM APERTURA DE PARQUE CERRADO Plazoleta Almirante Brown5 AM 6.00 AM TRANSITION AREA OPENS Almirante Brown small square

6.10 AM HIMNO NACIONAL Plazoleta Almirante Brown6.10 AM NATIONAL ANTHEM Almirante Brown small square

6.20 AM LARGADA PRO HOMBRE Plazoleta Almirante Brown6.20 AM PRO MEN START Almirante Brown small square

6.25 AM LARGADA PRO MUJER Plazoleta Almirante Brown6.25 AM PRO WOMEN START Almirante Brown small square

6.30 AM LARGADA OFICIAL AGE GROUP Plazoleta Almirante Brown6.30 AM AGE GROUP ROLLING START Almirante Brown small square

6 PM 1AM (lunes) RETIRO DE BICICLETAS Y BOLSAS DE TRANSICION Plazoleta Almirante Brown DE PARQUE CERRADO 6 PM 1AM (monday) MANDATORY CHECK OUT BIKE & GEAR BAG IN TRANSITION AREA Almirante Brown small square

8 AM 11 PM STORE OFICIAL IRONMAN ARGENTINA Plazoleta Almirante Brown8 AM 11 PM OFFICIAL STORE IRONMAN ARGNETINA Almirante Brown small square



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LUNES 4 DE DICIEMBRE / MONDAY 4 DECEMBER 2017


11.45 PM CIERRE DE COMPETENCIA APROXIMADO Plazoleta Almirante Brown 11.45 PM END OF COMPETITION APROXIMATE Almirante Brown small square

9 AM 11 AM ATENCIÓN EXCLUSIVA AL ATLETA NH Grand Hotel Provincial (objetos perdidos, cambio de remera, reclamos de tiempos, etc.) 9 AM 11 AM EXCLUSIVE ATHLETE ATTENTION NH Grand Hotel Provincial (lost and found objects, medals, change shirts, appeals, etc.)


11 AM ENTREGA DE SLOT HAWAI NH Grand Hotel Provincial11 AM SLOT ALLOCATION HAWAII NH Grand Hotel Provincial

6 PM PREMIACIÓN NH Grand Hotel Provincial6 PM AWARDS NH Grand Hotel Provincial

7 PM FIESTA EVENTO NH Grand Hotel Provincial7 PM END OF EVENT PARTY NH Grand Hotel Provincial

7 PM CIERRE DE COMPETENCIA APROXIMADO NH Grand Hotel Provincial7 PM

7 PM7 PM END OF COMPETITION APROXIMATE NH Grand Hotel Provincial



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• Thursday, November 30th. , from 10 AM to 6 PM• Friday, December 1st., from 10 AM to 6 PM• Saturday, December 2nd , from 10 AM to 3 PM

Keep in mind that the Athlete Check-in will not be open on race day. If you do not check in during the designated Athlete Check-in hours, you will not be allowed to race.

WHERE

• NH Gran Hotel Provincial 2502 Peralta Ramos Av., Mar del Plata HOW TO GET THERE

You can go to Mar del Plata by plane via Río de Janeiro or Buenos Aires, or by car.Mar del Plata is located 414 kilometers from Capital Federal in Buenos Aires. There are many companies which offer non-stop flights to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires.Then from Capital Federal it is possible to travel to Mar del Plata in different ways:Travel by land to Mar del Plata: transfers, bus, and coaches.Travel by plane: Airlines, Varig, TAM, GOL, Aerolineas Argentinas, TEAM, Private Jets, Helicopters.

WHAT TO BRING

• Identity Card or Passport (identification with photo)• FAT last payment (Argentine Federation of Triathlon)• Registration Receipt with QR Code

During the athlete packet pick up in athlete registration; it should be paid the royalty of the Argentine Federation of Triathlon which costs 250 Argentinian pesos. Athletes federated in Argentina should not pay. Athlete packets/kits will not be given to those who don’t pay the license. The total amount can be paid online with credit card on the following page or during the Athlete Registration and kit pick up hours listed above. http://www.triatlon.org.ar/

CHECK-IN STEPS

1. Check with the FAT for registration payment.

2. Show your ID and QR code to the check in volunteer. If you do not have the code, the volunteer will look for it by using your surname.

3. The volunteer will give the athlete the waivers to review

4. The athlete will read and sign both waivers. He / She will make the necessary handwritten changes (if necessary)

5. The athlete will receive the Athlete Race Kit with all the necessary elements for the race.

The volunteer receives the Athlete Kit.

IRONMAN MAR DEL PLATA ATHLETE SERVICES

RACE WEEK CONTACT FOR THE ALL ATHLETESFor any race related issues please contact Athlete [email protected]@EVENTLIVE.COM.ARTel: +54 11 57014771

YOUR RACE KIT INCLUDES

• Bib (only to be worn on the RUN)• Stickers to identify bike and helmet• Swim cap with your number• Athlete wristband (it must be attached at check-in and worn until the event is complete)• STREET bag (a bag with clean clothes to be worn at the end of the race or morning clothes).• Transition Bag BIKE• Transition Bag RUN• BIKE & RUN Special Needs Bags• Timing chip.

ATHLETE WRISTBAND

A wristband printed with your race number will be affixed to your wrist at Athlete Registration. This band will identify you as an official athlete and must be worn during the race. The wristband is required for medical identification purposes and allows you access to both transition area and recovery area. You won´t be allowed to take your bike / equipment from the transition area after the race without having the band on your wrist. Please do not remove your wristband until the end of the event since it will identify you as an official athlete. You must be wearing your wristband if you plan to claim a slot for the IRONMAN World Championship and awards.

BIKE STICKERS

You will receive the following stickers and they are for:

• 5 Stickers for transition bags, Special Needs, and one for street.• Sticker for the helmet• Stickers to identify your bike

Make sure the numbers are clearly visible in your bike. The sticker to identify your bike can be placed in the stern of the bike. It must be visible. The sticker for the helmet will be affixed to its front and it must be visible to everybody.

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BIKE, RUN, STREET AND SPECIAL NEEDS BAGS

During Athlete Check-in, athletes will receive 5 bags. All the bags should be identified with the number of the athlete and the stickers in their kits.

• White Bag – Clean clothes or Street Bag, You will find this bag in the tent near to the swim start • Blue Bag – for the transition SWIM to BIKE• Red Bag – for the transition BIKE to RUN• Black Bag – for Bike and Run.

MANDATORY BIKE CHECK IN – TIMIN

MANDATORY BIKE & GEAR BAG CHECK IN – BODY MARKING

The bike check-in will be on Saturday, December 2nd, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the transition area, Plazoleta Alte Brown. It is mandatory for all the athletes.

Once the bikes are inside the transition area, they cannot be removed until the bike check out.

PRO athletes, AWA program can check in from 12 PM to 5 PM AGE GROUP athletes will check in depending on their BIB number.

100 to 350 – from 12:00 PM to 1:20 PM351 to 700 – from 1:20 PM to 2:40 PM701 to 1050 – from 2:40 PM to 4:00 PM1051 to 1500 – from 4:00 PM to 5 :00 PM

The athletes should go to the transition area with bike shoes, helmet, bike and gear bags; everything identified with their number. All athletes will deliver the Clean Clothes Bag on Sunday morning from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM, in the tent of Street bag near the finish line.

All bicycles and transition bags must be checked in on Saturday. Bicycles and Bags will not be permitted to enter transition on race morning. Full bikes covers are not allowed, they can be partially covered the seat and handlebars only. Full bike covers ARE NOT ALLOWED as it presents a safety hazard to volunteers and other competitors. The athlete will have access to his/her bike

before the race from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM on race morning.It is not allowed to remove your bike from transition until the start of the BIKE part of the race.

Bike & Gear Bag check in volunteers will direct you to the location where your BIKE and RUN transition bags will be placed. Inside the BIKE gear bag, you will find the helmet and cycling shoes. It is recommended for the RUN portion that the athletes wear reflective clothing.

The athlete will be given his/her bib number at Athlete Registration check in. The volunteers will put the athlete number on the bicep or biceps or on the calf or calves of the athlete. It must be visible.

STREET BAG - MORNING CLOTHES (OPTIONAL)

You will receive a Street bag at Athlete check in for your clean clothes or morning clothes on race day, and you will find it at the finish line area when you cross the finish line. Prior to the SWIM start on the race morning, from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM, you must leave the bag in the designated drop area near the finish line.

SPECIAL NEEDS BAGS

The bags will be dropped in each specific location near the transition area on race day from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Make sure you put the bag in the correct designated area.

• Special Need Station BIKE: KM 89 of the course.• Special Need Station RUN: KM 10.5 of the course.

Athletes can place all the necessary items for his/her race, such as nutritional items, warm clothes, etc.

THESE BAGS SHOULD HAVE DISPOSABLE MATERIALS. THESE BAGS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

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They will be distributed on the half way of both circuits.The athlete will have only one instance in each course. The athlete should identify the volunteer who will wear a Special Needs jacket, the volunteer will contact the special needs station located 1 KM from there, giving his / her bib number and they will be waiting with his / her bag.

AID STATIONS

There will be aid stations along the course. They will offer:

BIKEThere will be four aid stations along the course, more specifically:

• Aid Station 1: KM 20.5• Aid Station 2: KM 41.5• Aid Station 3: KM 65• Aid Station 4: KM 88

They will provide:• Water - BONAQUA • Isotonic drinks - POWERADE• GENTECH• RUNThere will be six aid stations along the course, more specifically:

North Section • Aid Station 1, KM 2.5 (Peralta Ramos and Ayacucho)• Aid Station 2, KM 5 Turnaround (Peralta Ramos and Sagasti zabal) Costa del Sol Beach.• Aid Stations 3, KM 7.5 (double station idem 1)

South Section• Aid Station 4, KM 10 Paseo Aldrey.• Aid Station 5, KM 12 Varese Turnaround• Aid Station 6, KM 14 (Paseo Aldrey idem 4)

They will provide:• Water - BONAQUA • Isotonic drinks - POWERADE• GENTECH • Salty food • Cola• Fruits • Dry Fruits

Aid Stations close once the last athlete finishes the course.

ATHLETE BRIEFINGSMANDATORY TECHNICAL TALKS FOR ATHLETES

These Athlete Briefings are given days before the race at the IRONMAN Expo. Check your timetables in your language Schedule. The Athlete Briefings give you all the necessary information to help create a better race performance. They talk about each courses, rules, considerations to keep in mind, timetables and all the necessary things to perform it.

BRIEFING IS MANDATORY

IRONMAN EXPO

IRONMAN Expo is the center of the event for the whole week. It is the place where the athletes do the check in, listen to the athlete briefings and where you can find the IRONMAN STORE. The Expo is free and it is open to the public, it offers the athlete the opportunity to buy the necessary elements for the race. The list of exhibitors and vendors are available on our web page.

MASSAGE

At the IRONMAN expo, athletes will have massage therapy available. Check the available timetables in the event schedule. They will have extra cost for the athletes. The session can last 15 or 30 minutes. IRONMAN TRACK

You can follow the athlete on race day on line from APP IRONMAN TRACK. Tell your friends and family your athlete race number. To download it, you can do it through the App Store or Play Store of your cell phone.

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TIMING

The chip is very important in the race to verify the timing of the athletes. The athlete is responsible for giving the chip back. Failing to give the chip back, will cause the athlete an additional cost and if he / she does not pay, he / she may be disqualified from future events. The chip will be picked up by the volunteers in the finish line.All the timing splits are linked with your timing chip; swim course in/out, transition, bike course km, run course km, and the finish line.Make sure the chip is properly worn. Put the chip on any of your ankles. Make sure you close the strap with the smaller velcro over the big one. The chip must face the external side of your leg. If the athlete loses the chip in the RUN course, he/she must notify a timing official immediately after crossing the finish line. The loss of the timing chip may disqualify you from future events.

NO CHIP = NO TIME

RACE MORNING PROCEDURE

Transition opens from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM (located in Plazoleta Alte. Brown)Remember to bring your wetsuit, swim cap and timing chip to start the race. Pumps will be available in transition race morning. Please do not wear your bib number in the SWIM. The number will not hold up for the duration of the race if it gets wet.From 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM, there will be volunteers in the transition marking the athletes with their numbers if they had not done this on Saturday. Remember not to apply sunscreen, oil, Vaseline or any kind of product which may grease your skin. Each athlete should place themselves within their estimated swim time on the beach.

RACE TIMING AND CUT-OFFS

The race will officially end 17 hours after the last AGE GROUP athlete starts the SWIM. Each athlete, regardless of what time they enter the water, will have 17 hours to complete the entire course (swim, bike and run). Any athlete that finishes the race before the final run course closure but has a finishing time greater than 17 hours will be considered a DNF and will not be eligible for age group awards or for IRONMAN World Championship slots or rolldown slots.

SWIM CUT-OFF

The SWIM course will close 2 hours and 20 minutes after the last AGE GROUP athlete starts. The athlete will have 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete two laps of 1,9 km in the water, a total of 3,8 km. Athletes who take longer than 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the SWIM will be disqualified (DNF). It is allowed to use a wetsuit if the water temperature is up to 24,5 degrees Celsius.

CUT - OFF TRANSITION 1Approximately the transition will close at 9:15 AM (10 minutes after the end of the SWIM course)

BIKE CUT-OFF

The BIKE course will close 10 hours and 30 minutes after the last AGE GROUP athlete starts the SWIM. (Approximately 5:30PM). Each athlete will have 10 hours and 30 minutes to complete the SWIM and BIKE course. Any athlete that takes longer than 10 hours and 30 minutes to complete the SWIM and BIKE course will be disqualified (DNF).

There will be an intermediate cut-off at 1:15 PM at km 90 of the second lap. Athletes arriving at the bike dismount line after the course finishes (approximately 5:15 PM) will not be permitted to continue

CUT - OFF TRANSITION 2Approximately the transition will be closed 5:25 PM (ten minutes after the bike circuit is finished)

RUN CUT-OFF

The RUN course will close 17 hours after the last AGE GROUP athlete enters the water. Each athlete, regardless of what time they start will have 17 hours from the time the last athlete enters the water to complete the entire 290,64 km. course (Course closure and cut-off times will not be adjusted based on a later start time). There will be an intermediate cut-off at 9:30 PM at km 27 of the circuit.Any athlete that finishes the race after the final run course cut-off after17 hours will be considered disqualified (DNF) and will not be eligible for AGE GROUP awards or for IRONMAN World Championship slots. Should the event offer a wetsuit optional swim, all athletes will have 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the SWIM. The BIKE and RUN course cut-off times will not be adjusted and will be based on the swim start time of the last athlete.

IRONMAN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE AN ATHLETE FROM THE COURSE IF OUR COURSE STAFF DETERMINES THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY OF AN ATHLETE FINISHING THE GIVEN DISCIPLINE (SWIM, BIKE, RUN) BEFORE THE POSTED CUT-OFF TIMES BASED ON AN ATHLETE’S LOCATION AND/OR TIME. ATHLETES WHO DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE CUT-OFFS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS DNF AND WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR AGE GROUP AWARDS OR FOR IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLOTS.

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SWIM2 Laps x 1.900 mts

2 hs 20 Min.

BIKE2 Laps - 90 km Each one

10 hs 30 Min.

RUN 3 Laps - 14 km Each one

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BIKE CHECK OUT/GEAR CHECK OUT

The transition at Plazoleta Alte. Brown opens at 6 PM on Sunday to start the bike and gear check out and it will close at 1:00 AM on Monday. The athlete should have the wristband to get inside. If you are unable to personally claim your belongings at transition, you can authorize a family member or friend. This person can pick up your things with the authorization card given at the Athlete check in. Remember to give them this ticket prior to the race. Remember, without an athlete wristband or bike check-out authorization ticket, no equipment will leave the transition area, no exceptions!.

FINISH - ATHLETE POST AREA

The athlete will be given his / her finisher medal and finisher shirt.The athlete will receive food and hydration in the recovery area. Only athletes with wristbands are allowed in this place. Once the athlete leaves this area he / she is not allowed to come again. This recovery area will offer free massages from 5 to 10 minutes for the athletes to recover.

MEDICAL AREA

The medical area is only for the athletes who the doctors consider may need medical assistance. Family members should wait outside until the doctors inform them the athlete condition. This area is only for athletes.

RACE PHOTOGRAPHY - FINISHER PIX

Finisher Pix will have several photographers working at the swim exit, on the bike course, on the run course, and of course, at the finish line.

How to order your pix:During their registration athletes may have bought a Finisher Pix, otherwise: Register your e-mail address at www.finisherpix.com to be notified as soon as photos are on line.

• Have your number visible on the FRONT of your bike helmet so you can be identified in your cycling photos.• Keep your bib number visible on the FRONT of your body during the run and at the finish line so you can be easily iden-tified.• Smile and celebrate when you cross the finish line! Don’t worry about touching your watch, the timing company will ensure an accurate record of your achievement.• Visit www.finisherpix.com to view, order, and share your photos of the event.• Athletes who pre-purchased their Finisher Pix with their registration will receive their order a few days post-race.

Your personal race photos are available whit in 24 to 48 hours after the race on www.finisherpix.com You will be informed via email. Stay up to date and LIKE FinisherPix on Facebook: Facebook.com/finisherpix.

APPEALS

On Monday December 4th, from 9 AM and 11 AM, the athlete will have the possibility to make a claim with respect to his / her timing.

LOST AND FOUND

Please check with the volunteers at the Gear Check-Out that you have all your belongings. In case you have something missing, inform the volunteer. On Monday between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at NH Gran Hotel Provincial, there is pick up of lost items and they will take claims about lost items and timing. If you cannot go the following day, you can send a mail to [email protected] all unclaimed items will be donated within 30 days.

SHIRT EXCHANGE

The athlete who needs a size change of the shirt given in the KIT, on Monday there will be an Information Tent for the athlete, from 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at the NH Gran Hotel Provincial. Where you can ask for a change based on availability. The athlete will receive the size asked at registration.

TIMING INQUIRY

On Monday, in the Special Attention Tent, you can ask about the results or timing claims. The results can be checked on http://www.ironman.com/es-es/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/mar-del-plata/resultados.aspx#axzz4hRQ4cwMu

CERTIFICATE

The race certificate will be qualified 14 days after the race. They will be available on http://www.ironman.com/eses/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/mar-del-plata/resultados.aspx#axzz4hRQ4cwMu , click on the “Get Certificate’ and the certificate will generate a PDF that you can download.

CELEBRATION DAY AND VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BANQUET

Come to celebrate with us at the IRONMAN party!!! Athletes and volunteers altogether enjoying a good meal, music and entertainments. Athletes should come with their athlete wristband. Volunteers will be identified with their volunteer wristband. The event will take place on Monday at 7 PM in the Nh Grand Provincial Hotel.

AWARDS CEREMONY

The awards of prizes for the first three positions of each AGE GROUP category will take place on Monday at 6 PM in the Nh Grand Provincial Hotel. The first three athletes of each category and sex will be given a trophy.

Categories:18 to 24 years / 25 to 29 years / 30 to 34 years / 35 to 39 years40 to 44 years / 45 to 49 years / 50 to 54 years / 55 to 59 years60 to 64 years / 65 to 69 years / 70 to 74 years / 75 to 79 years80 to 84 years / 85 to 89 years / PRO / PC

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There will be 40 slots for the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona-Hawaii (October 13th., 2018). Take into account that only payments with credit card (VISA – Mastercard, Amex) are accepted. Remember that it is not accepted cash or check as a valid form of payment.

Please, don´t forget to bring a valid identification photo and a credit card to pay the entry fee. (VISA or Mastercard, Amex).

SLOT ALLOCATION / ROLLDOWN POLICY

Athletes must attend the Slot Allocation Ceremony and accept the slot for the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona-Hawaii, on Monday December 4th., at 11 AM. Athletes should arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the Slot Allocation. Remember that only payments with credit card, Visa or Mastercard are accepted.

Prior to race day, at least one slot shall be tentatively allocated to each Age Group category (both male and female). Final Slot Allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of official starters in each Age Group.

If there are no competitors in a specific Age Group, then that slot will be moved to the next calculated Age Group within the same gender. Final Slot Allocation shall be representative of the actual number of Age Group competitors.

Please check the schedule of events for time and location of the Slot Allocation Ceremony. All the athletes who want a slot for the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship must attend the Slot Allocation and Rolldown Ceremony. If a qualifier does not take the slot, does not attend the Ceremony or has already qualified,

the next eligible finisher in that Age Group may claim the slot that has rolled down.If there are no more eligible finishers in a specific Age Group or no other finishers in attendance at the IRONMAN World Championship Slot Allocation and Rolldown Ceremony in that Age Group, that unclaimed slot will be reallocated to another Age Group within the same gender based on that athletes-to-slots ratio. The Age Group within the gender with the largest athletes-to-slots ratio will receive the first reallocated slot.

ANTI-DOPING POLICY

Each Age Group athlete who accepts a qualifying slot for the IRONMAN World Championship is subject to IRONMAN’s Anti-Doping Rules and will be required to sign the World Championship Events Anti-Doping and the Qualifying Slot Waiver for Age-Group Athletes. The waiver serves to provide additional notification of and consent to IRONMAN’s Anti-Doping Program, which includes IRONMAN’s efforts to combat, deter, and test for doping in accordance with IRONMAN’s Anti-Doping Rules.

Please refer to IRONMAN’s Competition Rules for additional guidance and information.

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QUALIFYING FOR THE IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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SWIM START

IRONMAN Mar del Plata will use the “Rolling START” system.

SWIM will take place in Bristol Beach. The swim course is in the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, where they will swim 1,9 KM in two swimming laps. There will be one aid station.Make sure you have the chip adjusted to your ankle.

Make sure you wear the official swim cap and goggles, which are required. If an athlete needs an extra swim cap because he /she lost his /hers, go to start SWIM area and ask for another one.

After hanging the Street Bag, the athlete should go to the swim start in the beach. Place yourself in the estimated timing group according to your swim timing. Be realistic. The athlete cannot leave this place once inside.

An athlete’s times will start when they cross timing mats under the swim arch.

ROLLING START TIMETABLES• Start Athletes PRO Man 6:20 AM• Start Athletes PRO Woman 6:25 AM• Start AGE GROUP 6:30 AM

Time areas for ROLLING START are the following:• Less than 60 minutes / 1 hour• 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes• 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours• More than 2 hours

SWIM COURSE RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

• Athletes must wear all the time the swim cap provided by race.

• The morning of the race it will be announced if wetsuits will be allowed or not.

• No aqua socks (neoprene booties) are allowed.

• Athletes who choose to use snorkel, should submit a request to the Main Referee before the event, or he / she might be disqualified. Any athlete allowed to use snorkel, will not be eligible for the category awards, including the slots for the IRONMAN World Championship.

• Athletes are permitted to use kayaks and boats as aid, provi-ded forward progress is not made. Course officials and medical staff reserve the right to remove athletes from the course if determined medically necessary.It is mandatory that the athletes remain within the marked area. Failing to do so, may cause disqualification.

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SW I M COU RSE - 3 .8 KM

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• The swim course will close 2 hours and 20 minutes after the last athlete enters the water. Each athlete will have 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the swim. Athletes who take longer than 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the swim will receive a DNF.

• If any athlete decides not to continue with the BIKE stage or withdraws the SWIM course, should inform the chip timing station his /her desire to give up. It is necessary to have a complete control of the athletes who have already left the water or if they are in the bike course.

• Once leaving the water, there will be areas with volunteers who will help athletes to take off their wetsuits if they wish.

• Before going to the transition area, they will have a freshwater shower.

The temperature of the water will be measured the morning of the race by IRONMAN officials to determine if the wetsuits will be allowed or not.

• Wetsuits cannot measure more than 5 mm thick.

• Wetsuits are allowed if the water temperature is equal or lower than 24,5 degrees Celsius.

• It is not allowed to wear wetsuits if the water temperature is greater than 28,8 degrees Celsius.

• They are allowed the wetsuits which cover arms and legs. Athletes should ask their wetsuit manufacturers if such wet-suits are allowed and if they can wear them. is the temperatu-re is below 16°C the wetsuit is mandatory.

• Note: The swim course will close 2 hours and 20 minutes after the last athlete enters the water. Athletes who continue in the water after the maximum time will be disqualified and will not be able to continue the competition.

WETSUIT RULES

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• Take your Blue Bag. Athlete should change inside the chan-ging area or in the changing tent, NOT in the rack areas.• Put all your SWIM clothes in the BIKE bag. It is the athlete’s responsibility to put everything in his / her bag. • Make sure the chip is adjusted. If you need a new chip, you can find it in the timing tent.• Close your bag and put it in the area for this purpose opposite the changing area. A volunteer will receive it.• If you need sunscreen, you can ask the volunteers.• Fix your helmet before the mounting area.• Follow the lines on the floor which will lead you from transi-tion to the exit and pay attention that the mounting area will be shown by volunteers and signals.• The transition time will be included in your total race timing.

• The mount line will be clearly marked, outside the transition area, with a green line on the ground. • Athletes should wear the bike helmet properly fitted during the whole cycling course. This rule is in force since the athlete gets on his /her bike in T1 (BIKE - RUN) until he / she gets off the bike in T2 (RUN - BIKE) or, in some cases, when he / she gi-ves the bike to a volunteer. Any violation to this rule may result in disqualification.• Athletes can get off their bikes in the dismounting area mar-ked with a green line on the ground.

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The BIKE course is two laps of 90 km each. The athletes and their gear must be identified with their race number.The BIKE course is mainly flat and most of the time there is a great view of the sea. It starts in transition (T1) located in Plazoleta Alte. Brown, just next to NH Gran Hotel Provincial. Going North (right hand side of the athlete) along Bd. Marítimo Peralta Ramos up to Provincial Road 11, take the turnaround at the road toll of Mar Chiquita. The athletes come back along the same road but adding Atlántida Av. up to Varese Beach (Castelli St.), after 2 loops of 90 km, we come back to the Venue for T2. The BIKE course will close 10 hours and 30 minutes after the last AGE GROUP athlete starts the SWIM. (Approximately 5:30PM). Each athlete will have 10 hours and 30 minutes to complete the SWIM and BIKE course. Any athlete that takes longer than 10 hours and 30 minutes to complete the SWIM and BIKE course will be disqualified (DSQ).There will be an intermediate cut-off at 1:15 PM at km 90 of the circuit. Athletes arriving at the bike dismount line after the course closes (approximately 5:15 PM) will not be permitted to continue. The penalties of the BIKE course will be fulfilled in the assigned penalty tent (PT). It is the athlete’s responsibility to inform in the following PT of the course. Failure to stop at the following PT of the BIKE course will cause disqualification. (DSQ).

The course will have two penalty tents.• Penalty tent 1: KM 46 of the course. • Penalty tent 2: KM 89.5 of the course.

BIKE COURSE RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

Read complete rules onhttp://www.ironman.com/triathlon/pages/resources/rules-and-regulations.aspx#axzz4mQyDaYfh

Position Rules1. Absolutely NO DRAFTING of another bike or any other vehicle is allowed. A pass occurs when the overtaking athlete’s front wheel passes the front wheel of the athlete being overtaken.2. Athletes must ride single file on the right side of the road except when passing another rider, or for reasons of safety.Side-by-side riding is not allowed and will result in a position violation.3. Overtaking athletes may pass on the left for up to 25 seconds, but must move back to the right side of the road, after passing. Failing to complete a pass within 25 seconds will result in a DRAFTING violation.4. Athletes must keep 5 bike lengths of clear space between bikes except when passing the athlete in front of you. Failing to do so will result in a “Drafting” violation.5. Athletes committing rule violations will be notified “on the spot” by an official. He will proceed as follows:• Notify the athlete that he / she has received either a BLUE card for DRAFTING and LITTERING or a YELLOW card for any

other penalty. The official will show the athlete the correspon-ding colored card.• Instruct the athlete to report to the next penalty box (PB) on the course. There will be at least two PBs (Penalty Box) on the course. 6. The athlete will proceed as follows:• Report to the next PB that he / she has received a BLUE CARD or a YELLOW CARD. Failing to report to the next PB will cause disqualification.• In the PB, Officials will mark the number of the athlete with a “/”.• Fill in and sign the register in the PB.The athlete who has received a BLUE card for DRAFTING or LITTERING should remain in the PB for the time indicated in the official table by the race Officials. 7. Athletes who receive three combinations of blue card will be disqualified. 8. Overtaken athletes must immediately fall back 7 meters (4 bikes) before attempting to overtake again. Trying to overtake without completing such distance will cause a DRAFTING penalty.9. Athletes who impede the forward progress of other athletes will be given a BLOCKING violation.10. Helmets, bike shoes, and other cycling gear which might be used during the BIKE stage, should remain in transition area or in a transition bag. Athletes must wear shoes and shirt all the time. 11. “Bib numbers” must be worn during the foot race (on the front). On the bike it is optional (it is used on the back of the athlete).12. A CPSC-approved helmet is required during the entire bike portion including in and out of transition. Athletes riding without an approved helmet or chinstrap not fastened may be disqualified. Alterations to a hard-shell helmet, which affect its integrity, are not allowed.13.No individual support is allowed. Ample aid and food stations will be provided. Friends, family members, coaches, or supporters of any type may NOT bike, drive, or run alongside athletes, may NOT pass food, drinks or other items to athletes to avoid their disqualification. It is incumbent upon each athlete to immediately reject any attempt to assist or escort. Bottles of water should be discarded at the beginning or at the end of Aid Station. Discarding any item outside the littering drop zones will result in a penalty. 14. Athletes must be individually responsible to repair and maintenance of their own bikes. Athletes should be prepared to handle any possible mechanical malfunction. However, assistance from official race staff and the official mechanical team, is permitted.15. Athletes should follow the rules of the officials of the event as well as of the local authorities. Failing to do so may cause disqualification.

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B IKE COURSE - 180,2 KM

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16. Athletes may walk bike, if necessary, but may not make progress on the bike course unaccompanied by their bicycle.17. Athletes should mount and dismount their bikes in the allowed areas to do so. It is not allowed to mount their bikes in the transition area.

IT IS NOT ALLOWED TO USE HEADPHONES, HEADSETS, IPODS, CELL PHONES, OR ANY OTHER DEVICE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC AT ANY STAGE OF THE COMPETENCE.

All the athletes who are still on the course at the time of cut off, will be taken to the transition area by members of the organization. Those athletes cannot continue with the race. Once the athletes finish the BIKE, they should cross the time carpets of the transition area and change their clothes for the foot race. (It is not allowed to get undressed in public). Athletes should give their bikes to the volunteers who will place them in their “Bike Rack” in an organized way, since there will be athletes who will arrive the transition area after them. Please, put the rest of your belonging in the bike transition bag and away from corridor where athletes are competing, always in the changing areas. After the race, pick up your bike and personal belongings from transition area. Make sure that nothing is loose in your bike, such as spokes, brakes, wires, etc. Adjust the wheels and handlebar properly. Make sure the wires and tires are in good conditions. Put your gear and keep it together before loading it outside transition area.Helmet mirrors or mirrors attached to the bike are prohibited unless needed for a verifiable medical reason. Athletes granted

permission to use a mirror in their helmets or bikes, will be ineligible for awards or World Championship entry slots. Athletes using a mirror without permission will be disqualified.Littering is forbidden. Any item (paper, water bottles, gel, broken bike parts, etc.) may only be discarded in the trash drop zones at each aid station. Discarding any item outside of the littering drop zones will result in penalty: BLUE CARD. Please, do not use any private or public property as a bathroom. Only chemical baths are allowed.Please, ask your friends and family not to paint the streets of the road. It is a punishable offense.

MEDICAL HELP

If Athletes need medical assistance, the organization of the event will take them to the medical tent for a treatment. Depending on his /her condition, the athlete can be transported to the nearest aid station to be treated, or if his / her condition is more serious, the athlete will be taken to the nearest hospital to be given the necessary attention.

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BIKE CUT-OFF

The bike course has a maximum time of 10 hours and 30 minutes counting from the entry of the last athlete to the SWIM course of the AGE GROUP. (Approximately at 5.15 PM). The athlete has 10 hours and 30 minutes to perform both SWIM and BIKE circuits. The athlete who does not complete the BIKE circuit in less than 10 hours and 30 minutes will be disqualified (DNF).

There will be an intermediate cut at 3.15 PM or at 90 KM of the second lap. The athlete who arrives at the dismount line after the CUT OFF (approximately after 5.15PM) will not be allowed to continue.

SAG / DROP - OUT

SAG (Support and Gear) supplies transport to athletes who cannot finish the bike or run course, and who need or want help to reach transition.

On the one hand the athlete will be transported and on the other his / her bike.

• There will be two points from where the athlete will be taken to transition; one, at the roundabout in Constitución (km 4) and the other, at the roundabout of Mar Chiquita (km 18), where a vehicle will be waiting.• The athlete will give the chip to the IRONMAN personal, to the person in charge of SAG who will inform the withdrawal (DNF).• The rescue vehicles will give athletes water and Powerade.• If the vehicle is full, the athlete should wait until the following one.• Bikes will be taken separately and will be kept in transition area.

Besides, the 4 Aid Stations are the places where athletes can leave their bikes in case of quitting and so, they can be treated. Along the bike course there will be 10 motorbikes which can provide help, and if it is necessary they can transport the bikes to the nearest extraction point.

MECHANICAL SERVICE

The mechanical service will be available pre, during and post-race. Before the race, athletes will be helped with the assembling and servicing of their bikes. In this tent the athletes can get all the necessary elements for their kit for the day of the race.

This tent will be available: • In NH Gran Hotel Provincial • Wednesday from 2 PM to 6 PM• Thursday and Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM• Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM

During the race athletes will have the following assistance:• 2 tents placed at the roundabout of Constitución and at the roundabout of Mar Chiquita where the athletes will be provided the basic needs during the competence.• Along the course there will be two motorbikes for the athle-tes’ assistance with the basic tools.

It is important that athletes have their mechanical Kit, to help themselves during the race if necessary. This will help them with their race timing.

Post-race athletes will be supplied with the service of disassembling and packing their bikes. This tent will be available:• In NH Gran Hotel Provincial • Monday from 9 AM to 1 PM

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Dismount after the reference line. Athlete should give his / her bike to the volunteer who will place the bikes in the bike racks.Athletes should take the red transition bag and go to the changing area. They will be helped by the volunteers and they will have tents which will provide privacy. Athletes must wear their bib number. It is mandatory for this stage of the race to have them clearly visible. Athletes should put all his / her BIKE gears inside the RUN transition bag. It is his / her responsibility. Close the bag with

the cord and place them in the area for bags. Make sure you have the chip adjusted to your ankle. If the athletes need an additional chip, they should ask for them in transition area before leaving for RUN. If they need sun cream, a group of volunteers will be there to help them. The time delay in transition will be included in the total timing.

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TRANSIT ION (T2)B IKE - R UN

The last stage of the race are 3 laps towards the North along the Boulevard Maritimo Peralta Ramos up to the turnaround in Cardiel Beach, coming back each lap up to the South turnaround, placed in Varese Beach. The whole course if flat with a view to the ocean. Once completed the 42,2 km, the race finishes in the touristic point most important of the city, opposite the seal wolves which appear in the typical postcards of Mar del Plata.

Many athletes will still be in the course race after sunset. We ask all of you to be as visible as possible. We suggest to put reflective strips in the shorts (back and front), we also recommend to use sticky tapes or extra strips or other materials so as to be seen by the support vehicles and other athletes. The athletes´ security and the security of the rest are essential.

When the sun sets, the air can be cool, so athletes should take it into account and put something warm in the transition bag or special needs. If the athletes need such things, they should be in their transition bag and carried by them. Remember that athletes cannot accept anything from the public, this may result in disqualification.

IRONMAN staff, the officials of water security and / or medical officials have the right to remove the athlete if he / she is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury or death.

Make sure your family / friends do not paint the numbers / names of the race on the road. The total cut off time for the race is 17 hours after the beginning of the race. When cut off is implemented, athletes after this time will be removed from the course and not allowed to continue.

RUN COURSE RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

1.Athletes may run, walk, or crawl.

2.Athletes must wear their IRONMAN issued bib number in front of them clearly visible all the time during the course. Folding, cutting the bib number, intentional alteration of any kind, or failure to wear race number is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and may result in disqualification. Running shoes and shirts are required during the whole RUN competition.

3.This is an INDIVIDUAL event. NO INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT VEHICLES OR NON-ATHLETE ESCORT RUNNERS ARE ALLOWED by the side of the athlete to give support. This is an individual endurance event and teamwork provides an advantage over single competitors so it is not allowed. To do so will result in the athlete disqualification. Friends, relatives, coaches or the general public cannot bike, drive, or run alongside the athlete, they cannot give the athletes food, drinks or anything and it is the responsibility of the athlete to tell them so, and avoid disqualification.It is extremely important for the athlete to immediately reject any attempt to help, assist or support him / her.

4.It is incumbent upon each athlete to know and follow the traced running course.No adjustments in times or results shall be made for athletes who fail to follow the proper course for any reason whatsoever.

5.Athletes are expected to follow the directions and instructions of all race officials as well as road authorities.

6.Athlete must wear all the time a shirt or racing top, otherwise they will be disqualified.The IRONMAN All World Athlete program is our way of

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RUN COURSE - 42,2 KM

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rewarding age-group athletes’ hard work, dedication, and performance across IRONMAN.

The program uses the IRONMAN Age Group Ranking system to determine which athletes have finished within the top 10 percent or better in their age group each calendar year. This system allows athletes to generate points based on their finish time behind the first official finisher in their age group. Athletes accumulate points for each race they complete. If the race is deemed a non-wetsuit legal race, all athletes who choose to race in the wetsuit wave will receive base participation points in accordance with the All World Athlete age group ranking system. On December 31st, only the top three performances will count toward an athletes’ All World Athlete status. This makes it easy for athletes to improve their ranking by simply racing more with IRONMAN.

An athlete can achieve All World Athlete status in one or all of the following categories: IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3 and OVERALL (IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 combined). There are three levels associated with the All World Athlete program: GOLD (top one per cent) SILVER (top five per cent) BRONZE (top ten per cent

If you want to ask about the AWA program, please contact: [email protected]

BENEFITS FOR THIS RACE

• AWA Program identifying tattoo• Preferential registration row• BIB identification number with logo • Free Access to Mandatory BIKE check in.

WHERE:

The event will take place along the seafront opposite the NH Gran Hotel Provincial

WHEN:

Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 at 9.45 AM

AGE GROUPS:

Athletes between the ages of 3 and 12 are invited to participate in this great event!

REGISTRATION:

On-site registration will be located in the ExpoSaturday from 10 AM to 6 PM All athletes should register to get their race Kit with all their race materials.IRONKIDS staff as well as volunteers will be present to assist you throughout the process.

COURSE AND DISTANCE

Courses (running) - 300, 1000 and 1500 mts.• 3 to 5 years - 300 m (they can run with parents)• 6 to 9 years – 1000 m• 10 to 12 years – 1500 mStart according to the ages.

COST:

The cost of IRONKIDS Mar del Plata is 20 USD.Each athlete will receive an IRONKIDS race bib, an IRONKIDS finisher medal, an official IRONKIDS shirt, goodie bag and post-race they will have their aid station to have refreshments and recover energy!!!! Be ready to be an IRONKIDS!!

ABOUT IRONKIDS:

The mission of IRONKIDS is to inspire and motivate youth through the sport to lead an active, positive, and healthy lifestyle. The first of this kind of race will be in Mar del Plata, and it will provide an interactive experience for the entire family. It is a participative race in which we focus on fun and safety and children.

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By being part of this FREE program, clubs or training groups will have a big range of benefits and prices. They will also have the opportunity to compete with the same BIB to be crowned as TRICLUB CHAMPION OF IRONMAN.

The IRONMAN TriClub program rewards the hundreds of clubs that not only support the triathlon but also compete in IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3

The key element of TriClub program is the ranking system. With this system, the registered clubs generate points with their participation and improvement. At the end of the year, the clubs get position according to the countries and regions but also worldwide.

IRONMN TriClub Team Divisions - The clubs are divided in 5 divisions based on the size of active members list.

Division I: more than 300 athletesDivision II: 176 to 299 athletesDivision III: 76 to 175 athletesDivision IV: 26 to 75 athletesDivision V: less than 25 athletes

LISTADO DE ATLETAS TRICLUB

You can find it on line in the specific pages of the events Clubs and athletes could check that the data and assigned points are correct. For more information write to [email protected] or click http://www.ironman.com/es-es/triathlon/organizations/triclubs.aspx#axzz4mQyDaYfh

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1) Where does the event take place? It will be held in Mar del Plata, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

2) What is the date of the event?The event will take place on December 3rd , 2017.

3) What are the distances? SWIM 3,8 km., BIKE 180,2 km. and RUN 42,2 km.

4) When and how can I register? Registrations are open to all the people who wish to take part in one of the most challenging sport event. You can register on line and you can pay with credit card. Once registration and payment is finished, you will receive a confirmation mail where you will find the information about your registration.

5) What is included in the registration?Registration includes all the organization required by IRONAM, medical insurance for the event, a race information program, nutritional supplements and hydration in the race, a shirt and finisher medal for the ones who complete the event, free massages in the recovery tent and an official swim cap which must be worn.

6) What age group will I race in?All ranking competitions are according to the rules of the ITU and the Triathlon´s Age Group Competition Rule: You will race in the Age Group corresponding with your USAT age, which is your age at the end of the year on December 31st.

Age categories:18-24 / 25-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-64 / 65-69 / 70-74 / 75-80 / 80+

7) What should I know about swimming?General information about the swim test:It is allowed to use a wetsuit if the water temperature is up to 24,5 degrees Celsius.

The SWIM start is gradually and from the beach.There will be several starts according to the category.In the swim test athletes should swim two laps according to the previous technical talk.

The maximum time to complete the test is 2 hours 20 minutes from the beginning of the last start.

Transition area is placed less than 100 meters, going up some stairs.

8) What should I do if I need assistance in the swimming test? If you need assistance, please lie on your back and raise your arm to attract the attention of the swim test rescue team. There will be lifeguards available to check you are all right and if you need assistance. Consider that the triathlon wetsuits are provided with buoyancy and you will be able to float easily in case you need time to recover.

To be transported by a security boat means withdrawal of the test.

9) What should I know about cycling?General information about the bike test:The bike course of IRONMAN Mar del Plata is: 2 laps of 90 km each. There will be aid stations and mechanical service for the bikes.It is not allowed the usage of Ipods, MP3 players, mobile phones, etc. during the race.The athletes race BIB must be visible on their back.It is an individual test (without drafting), so please read carefully the bike rules to avoid penalties and / or disqualifications.A yellow card means 10 minutes penalty, a second yellow card means disqualification. (Read the rules).A red card means disqualification. (Read the rules).Failing to follow the instruction of the test judge o verbal claim means red card and direct disqualification.

10) What should I know about running?General information about the foot race:The run course of IRONMAN Mar del Plata is 42,2 km with 4 laps and aid and supply stations.It is not allowed the usage of Ipods, MP3 players, mobile phones, etc. during the race.The athletes race BIB must be visible on the front.

11) Can my friends / family / spectators run with me until the finish line?No, for security reasons, spectators are not allowed to escort the athletes to the finish line. This area must be free all the time. Any athlete who crosses the finish line with a spectator, will be disqualified.

12) What should I do if I quit the race before?If you have to drop out the race before, you should immediately inform one of our race referees or officials. The organization is responsible for each athlete from the beginning to the end of the race. Failing to communicate the withdrawal of the race, will initiate an emergency rescue search, that is why it is necessary to inform it immediately.

13) Which are the cut off times of each discipline?Swim: 2 hour 20 minutesBike: 10 hour 30 minutes*Run: It should start before 10:30 hs. and the maximum time is 17 hours.

14) Is it allowed to use wetsuits?Yes. Please, read in the rules the section about water temperature, bellow 19° Celsius, wetsuits are mandatory.

15) Which are the cash awards?The first 10 men and 10 women of Pro Category will receive, each one, cash awards.

The total cash award is USD 40,000 which will be divided in the following way:

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First: USD 8000Second: USD 4000Third: USD 2500Fourth: USD 1500Fifth: USD 1000Sixth: USD 800Seventh: USD 700Eighth: USD 600Ninth USD 500Tenth USD 400The award is paid after receiving the results of the doping test. For all the athletes the amount depends on the AFIP regulations. The categories awards will be trophies for the 3 first of each category. Awards are not paid or delivered.

16) How many slots are given for the IRONMAN World Championship?There will be 40 slots for the IRONMAN World Championship.

17) Can another person take my BIB and personal belongings on my behalf?No, the athlete who takes part must pick up his / her BIB and leave his / her own personal objects, as well as the bike. It will be required a personal identification with a photo to pick up your BIB.

18) How can I register to be a volunteer?Please, see volunteer section on this web.

19) What is the weather like in December? The temperature is between 18 and 27 degrees Celsius. The water temperature is between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius. December is a warm month without the strong winds of winter.

20) How can I travel to Mar del Plata?If you come from abroad you can take another plane which will take you only half an hour and it is a direct flight. If you prefer to travel overland, you can rent car in AVIS which has special prices for athletes. They are 400 km by highway.21) What accommodation does Mar del Plata offer?This city has a very important accommodation offer. There are many 5 stars hotels and other categories, but the epicenter and all the activities of IRON MAN Mar del Plata will take place in NH Gran Hotel Provincial. The Venue will be at the entrance of this hotel, which will have special benefits for the athletes who stay there. The Hotel has a big range of prices according to the number of passengers and type of accommodation they wish (hotel, apart, etc.).

22) What can I do in Mar del Plata at night?Mar del Plata has a lot of nightlife. There is a wide choice of gastronomic offers, from restaurants in the seaport with delicious seafood to excellent places to enjoy the typical Argentinian barbecue.You cannot miss the nights of theaters, since Mar del Plata has the latest news in this area. The night finishes at 5 am., because cafés and pubs and discos are open during the week as well.

23? What can I visit in Argentina?Argentina is a country that dazzles for its natural wonders and different climates. You cannot miss the opportunity to visit “El Calafate”, or the Iguazu Waterfalls, among other impressing places. IRONMAN Official Agency, offers you the coordination of your whole journey from the end of the IRONMAN, and you will have special discounts only for being an IRONMAN Finisher. If you reach up to here, it is the moment to go on and enjoy places that you will never forget.

24) Will there be a VIP place for guests, families or athletes?There will be a tent specially designed for those who wish to enjoy the IRONMAN from the inside. It will have an excellent catering during the whole event and with an excellent view of the finish area. The cost of the invitation is U$S 120.- per person. U$S 200 in case you buy two.

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