Race Numbers:

PLEASE DO NOT ALTER YOUR RACE NUMBERS IN ANY WAY (cutting down, display incorrectly, etc.)!  THE USAT OFFICIALS WILL PENALIZE YOU IF YOU DO.  There are three race numbers in your race packet that you are required to display during the event.  The bicycle frame number is the large sticker and should be wrapped around your seatpost so that the number is upright and visible from both sides of your bicycle.  The small sticker is the helmet number and must be affixed to the front of your helmet.  The run number must be displayed during the run segment on the front of your body.  Pin your run number to your shirt, swimsuit or race belt with safety pins.

Body Marking (Saturday):

You will be body marked when checking your bike in at the expo on Saturday.  Your race number will be written on both your right and left upper arms, both thighs, and your left calf.  Your USAT age will be written on your right calf.   You will not be permitted in the transition area on race day without being body marked.  Do not apply body lotion or sunscreen until after you have been body marked.  PLEASE use sunscreen.  It’s still South Florida, even in November!

Swim Cap:

The swim cap placed in your race packet must be worn during the swim.  Do not trade your swim cap with another athlete, as the caps are color coded to assist race management in organizing you at the swim start.  The cap must be worn during the entire swim and taken back to the transition area with you.  See one of the USAT referees if you are unable to wear your assigned swim cap because of a latex allergy.  A variable time penalty will be assessed to anyone leaving their cap on the beach.

Dropping Out:

Please notify a race official and return your timing chip at the finish line if you drop out of the race.  YOUR TIMING CHIP MAY ONLY BE RETURNED AT THE FINISH LINE!  DO NOT GIVE IT TO ANYONE ELSEWHERE OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED $70 FOR A LOST CHIP!

NO DOGS:  

Miami-Dade County Parks have a strict rule regarding pets.  They are not allowed in the park!  If you are found in violation of this rule, you will be fined $100, so please leave Fido at home.

Bike Check-In:

Bike check-in on Saturday is MANDATORY.  You may check your bike in anytime between 10 a.m. and  4 p.m.  For security reasons, once your bike is checked in, you will not be able to remove it until race morning.  We will have plenty of guards keeping a close eye on your precious set of wheels!

Transition Security:

Only registered racers that have been body marked and have their race number on them will be allowed to enter the transition area at any time, before, during, or after the race.  This is for the protection of your equipment, so please obey all of the rules and respect the security guards who are there protecting your stuff!  If you lose your race number or your bike number comes off of your bike during the race, please go to the information tent for assistance in retrieving your bike.  ANYONE CAUGHT TRYING TO JUMP, CLIMB, OR CROSS THE TRANSITION SECURITY FENCE AT ANY TIME WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISQUALIFIED-EVEN AFTER THE EVENT!   You may only enter transition at the guarded entrances-NO EXCEPTIONS!  We are serious about securing your valuables!  You should be too!

Pre-Race Clinic and Q&A Session:  (11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.)

This clinic is hosted by Marty Frezza, Miami Man Finisher and 7 time Kona finisher.  Head USAT Race Official Steve Waldman will also go over the most commonly violated rules and how to avoid getting a penalty.  BodyZen Coach Erinne Zohlman will go over training, nutrition, and last minute racing tips.

*This clinic is mandatory for anyone doing the Miami Man for the first time and highly recommended to everyone.

FREE Swim Clinic by the Stroke Doctor:

The Stroke Doctor, Gary Fahey, will be doing video stroke analysis for Miami Man participants during the open swim practice in the lake from 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. . This should be very popular so go early and get on his list!