Hr26 - Triathlon 2024 - 6 Edition

HR 26 is back with 6th Edition of HR 26 Triathlon

Date: August 4, Sunday.

Time: 5:00 AM

Venue: Deva Swimming Institute, Gymkhana Club sec 29, Gurgaon

Gurgaon's very own Triathlon is HERE again: Swim, bike and run one after the other. There are distance categories suitable for all be it a novice swimmer or an expert. Safe and secure conditions for swimming, cycling and running. 

If Cycling is not your thing then you may choose only to Swim and Run in our Aquathlon

If swimming is not your thing then enjoy our Cycling Duathlon distances aiming at fun of bike and run one after the other.   

** Transition time will be included in the overall time taken by an athelete

** Non – Adherence to any of the rules will straight away lead to disqualification and competitor have to leave the race immediately as advised by the marshals -NO Questions Asked!

Race Categories 

Prerequisite: All Participants must be 15yrs of age or above. All participants are required to attain a Fitness Certificate (Form will be sent to you upon registration) signed by a Medical practitioner scan and send it to hr26events@gmail.com by 30th July 2024  or your application stands cancelled. 

Disclaimer (applicable to Triathlon categories): If the swimming pools are not permitted to be operational due to pandemic/Covid 19, a participant can either change his/her race category to duathlon(in this case fees will be adjusted to the corresponding category chosen of duathlon) or ask for a partial refund (Rs1000/- deducted for merchandise cost). The said rule of partial refund is applied to only Triathlon categories and that too in case of swimming pool not permitted to be operational by government authorities.

Prizes: Trophies only for overall 1st 2nd & 3rd position winners in male and female category. Age category wise rankings will be shared on timing website only for self assessment.

Swimming Instructions: (Follow strictly)

1. Swim Bib to be worn around the ankle/wrist, NOT TO BE removed until asked by the timing team.

2. Shower before you get into the pool.

3. Tri suits, swimsuits, cycling shorts, Tri athlete tops all welcome! You may swim bare top.

4. Swim cap + goggles to be worn by all - it’s mandatory!

5. Each lane will have 4-6 people , swim in your lane and ensure you don’t bang

into others.

6. Maintain the same stroke (freestyle or breast stroke) for the entire length of the pool. You may switch strokes “only” once you have reached the end and tapped “the wall” to indicate you are done with that length! This is important for you to understand else you will be disqualified! No questions asked..!

7. Marshal’s are stationed to count the total number of laps you are doing. If you do not “Tap the wall” , that length will not be counted towards your distance in the pool and you will have to do that length again.

8. Starting from one end of the pool tapping on the other end and returning back to the start point will be counted as one loop.

9. For people who feel the need to catch a breath during a length, or stand in their lane if they feel exhausted , please stick closest to the end point and not the divider(divider cannot stand your weight), so as not to come in the way of the swimmers in your lane….don’t hog space in the pool!

10. There are no separate transition times, it is included in your race time.

11. If you cannot hoist yourselves out of the pool yourself or with a helping hand from our designated marshals, then use the ladder on either side of the pool but do not interrupt any other swimmer.

12. You will be entering the pool in your designated lane from your right side and will stick to right side of the lane only when you reach end of the length you will tap on the top and take a U-turn to be again on your right side of the lane. The turn will be Anti-clockwise always to avoid collisions, it is important we all follow this basic rule to avoid banging into each other.

13. Respect your swimming partner’s space- they are sharing your lane!

14. Marshalls hold the authority of final count of laps and that’s it! In case you have doubts raise your concern with Swim Director/Race director, any misbehavior or shouting to a marshal will lead to disqualification without a question.

15. No flipping, No spitting, No urinating in the pool

16. Medical certificate submission is mandatory to enter the event.

Guidelines for Swimming

1. You must carry- towels, socks, shoes, cycling helmet, sunglasses, small snack (dry fruit, banana, energy gel). Women who do not have a triathlete suit for the event may wear their sports bras under their swim suits to make transition times flawless.

2. Remember to have fun and train hard!

Cycling Instructions:

● The cycling route will NOT have any official closures, so you will be riding in open traffic and need to be watchful.

● There would be volunteers at intersections and merging roads.

● All competitors will be required to wear STANDARDS APPROVED HELMET throughout the bike course.

● Helmet straps must be fastened at all times when the bicycle is in motion i.e. being ridden or walked. In the event of a breakdown on the cycle course, the helmet must remain on and securely fastened.

● All cyclist are expected to repair / mend any malfunction to their bicycle/ tyre. No external help will be extended or allowed under any circumstance.

● A space of four bike lengths must be left between all riders at all times. While overtaking ensure you are on the right side and maintain safe distance from the fellow racer. Use hand signals when you want to stop or if you see any obstructions on the road to caution the cyclist behind you.

● Competitors are individually responsible for following traffic laws under the Motor Vehicles Act or any other law which is applicable to cyclists and pedestrians and they are solely responsible for the consequences of any infringements.

● Competitors must obey the instructions of course marshal’s and volunteers at

all times.

● No Participant is supposed to point out or question fellow participants for any non-adherence, our route marshals will monitor and ensure that all rules of the race are followed, it will be Race Directors call to take any action against non-adherence.

● There will be either markings or marshal at all major turns, please follow their instructions. In case, you miss a turn or get confused reach out to nearest support station or marshal and get back on the track asap.

● Total race time will not be adjusted if you loose track of the official route due to any reason.

Running Instructions:

● No form of locomotion other than running or walking is allowed – no exceptions!

● No individual support vehicles or escort runners or pacers are allowed.

● Runners are expected to follow the directions of all course marshals, volunteers and race officials.

● There will be either markings or marshal at all major turns, please follow their instructions. In case, you miss a turn or get confused reach out to nearest support station or marshal and get back on the track asap.

● Total race time will not be adjusted if you loose track of the official route due to any reason.

Additional Triathlon/Duathlon Instructions