2014 K-Town Pre-Race Report
Thank you for registering to race with us in Kingston!
Local Presenting Sponsor
We would like to thank our Local Presenting Sponsor Burkom, LeBlanc & Wilcox Investment Advisers for their support. Please also visit their website for details on their products, services and the work they do with athletes.
A big thank you goes out to the Kingston Rowing Club for proving the dock for the swim. We would also like to thank Meg Einarson and Andras Switzer for helping to recruit lifeguards and swim volunteers.
We are very excited about our partnership with Recharge With Milk and the Recharge With Milk Triathlon Series! Look for the Recharge with Milk Team at the finish line for your sample of chocolate milk to help you refuel and recover!
Important Race Day Information
Please tell your friends that there will be on-site registrations from 12-4pm on Saturday and Sunday morning 6am.
*see our late registration policy for details when entering a race less than 10 days prior to event.
No Bike Safety Check
As it is every athletes responsibility to maintain their bike there will NOT be a bike safety check prior to the race. Please ensure that your bike is in good working order and is safe for use. We recommend getting a tune up from your local bike store before any race. D’Ornellas Bike Shop will be onsite and will be able to make minor repairs for a nominal fee.
Bike Security
In order to ensure bike security every participant arriving to the race site will be stopped as they are initially entering transition and they will receive two (2) florescent bracelets. The first bracelet will be placed on the participant’s wrist and the second bracelet will be put on the participant’s bike. The two bracelets have matching numbers and in order to leave transition after the race is complete the participant must have both bracelets with the same matching number. You will be asked to show your bracelet on your wrist every time you enter transition.
Weather Forecast
The 7 day forecast can be seen from the link above. We recommend you bring a wetsuit as the decision for a wetsuit optional swim is always made race morning as per ITU rulings (pg 17).
If you need to rent a wetsuit you can contact D’Ornella’s Bike Shop in Toronto at 416-752-3838 who will be on site.
Water Quality
Water Quality is Good. We are the only race series to have a Water Quality Guarantee. The Water Quality Guarantee Page has all the details.
Race Day Registration Process
In an effort to make your day go a little smoother we have put together a short video clip which highlights the process on race day. Please take a minute to view the video on MSCtv. You can also read the Race Day Guide, Racking By BIB Number and Racing Guide, all of which can be found in our Athlete Resource Section.
Racking by BIB number
Bikes are racked by BIB Number. The BIB numbers are assigned by age and gender so for most athletes that means you will be racked with people in your age group and gender. If you are new to our races, please read the section in our Athlete Resource Library on Racking Your Bike
My Sports Shooter
With the changing of the sports photography market we are now happy to be working directly for MultiSport Canada! After years of being a member of the MultiSport family as a photography provider, we are now happy to be part of the bigger picture (pun intended), and to supply the participants with a new and exciting service.Volunteers
There can never be enough volunteers so please consider helping out on race day. Just drop by the Volunteer tent and we will be happy to find you a spot with our volunteer team. If you would like to check-out the volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteer page. You can also use the new online Volunteer Registration.
Race Day Guide
The Race Day Guide has plenty of information and tips as to what you can expect on day. Please visit the Race Day Guide page, especially if you are new to the sport.
Race Rules and Etiquette
Our Racing Guide has all sorts of information including wetsuit or no-wetsuit swims, bike etiquette, course nutrition and rules. The race rules can also be found in our Athlete Resource Library.
Race Specific Information
Each dedicated race page has all of the details that you need for race day including a schedule, course maps and descriptions.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE RACE TYPE LINKS BELOW TO VIEW COURSE MAPS AND RACE SPECIFIC INFORMATION.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
8:00 am – Long Course Triathlon
8:00 am – Long Course Swim Bike
9:00 am – Duathlon
8:55 am – Triathlon
8:55 am – Triathlon Swim Bike
Aid Stations
On the Run Course – located at 1.25km / 2.5km / 3.75km / 5.5km / 7.25km marks. Runners will be able to use these aid stations in both directions.
- Water
- Heed
- Cola
- Bananas
- Hammer Gels
- Grapes
- Pretzels
- Ice
On the bike Course – located at 30km mark (Long Course Bike Only)
Portable Toilets
On the Run Course located at kms – 2.5 / 5.5 / 9.5 / 12.5.
On the Bike Course located at km 30 (Long Course Only)
Important Information regarding the La Salle Causeway Bridge
The bike course for crosses the metal La Salle Causeway bridge about a kilometre into the bike course.
During the race, the bridge will be restricted to one lane for motor vehicles (north lane) and one lane for cyclists (south lane).
We recommend all athletes slow down when crossing the bridge. Do not change gears, peddle or brake as doing any of these may reduce your traction on the metal grate surface. You are advised to coast across the entire bridge.
Be forewarned that lift bridge may go up this morning to allow passage of boat traffic.
In the event that the BRIDGE IS UP, please follow these instructions:
- Race to the point at which volunteers are recording race numbers. They will record the time at which you stop.
- Make sure the volunteer is able to see your bib number.
- When the bridge goes back down, volunteers will record your start time.
- The time stopped will be subtracted from your race time after you complete the bike course.
In the event of RAIN,
If the roadway and pavement are wet it will be MANDATORY that you STOP AND WALK your bike across the lift bridge or use the sidewalk, otherwise YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Volunteers at the bridge have been instructed to tell you to walk across the bridge or the sidewalk. You are urged to use extreme caution when crossing the bridge. Under wet conditions continuing across the metal bridge at race speed is extremely dangerous and could result in a fall and serious injury.
Remember that you are sharing the roadway with vehicular traffic so be safe and ride carefully.
Event News
- Please note that in order to reduce the effect of bike and vehicular traffic on the Wolfe Island Ferry, the Short Course Triathlon will be starting 5 minutes earlier, at 8:55am.
- Bike Security: In order to ensure bike security every participant arriving to the race site will be stopped as they are initially entering transition and they will receive two (2) florescent bracelets. The first bracelet will be placed on the participant’s wrist and the second bracelet will be put on the participant’s bike. The two bracelets have matching numbers and in order to leave transition after the race is complete the participant must have both bracelets with the same matching number. You will be asked to show your bracelet on your wrist every time you enter transition.
- Bike Safety – As it is every athletes responsibility to maintain their bike there will NOT be a bike safety check prior to the race. Please ensure that your bike is in good working order and is safe for use. We recommend getting a tune up from your local bike store before any race. D’Ornellas Bike Shop will be onsite and will be able to make minor repairs for a nominal fee.
- There is a total of $1,800 in prize money. This is split evenly between the Long Course Triathlon, Short Course Triathlon and Duathlon for Male and Female overall winners (regardless of Elite or Age Group status). Amounts are:
- 1st Place: $150
- 2nd Place: $100
- 3rd Place: $50
- Kingston Mayor’s Welcome letter
- Letter of Notice to K-Town Residents & Businesses
- Post race concert by Jetlagged on Sunday!
On Site Retailers
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Getting There
- HWY 401 to Sir John A MacDonald Blvd. exit towards Kingston
- Merge onto Sir John A MacDonald Blvd.
- Turn left onto Princess Street
- Turn right onto Ontario Street
- Confederation Park in front of City Hall
View Map
Post Race Food
MultiSport Canada will be offering
- Bubba’s Pizzeria Slices
- Chocolate Milk in the Recharge Zone
- Salad
- Fruit
- Cookies
- Clif Bars
- Pop
- Water
Get Connected And Stay Informed
Connect with us and the other 5100+ athletes on the the series Facebook Page. Get all of the latest news first and interact with your fellow racers.
You can also follow us on Twitter for series tweets.
Please Support our Sponsors
We extend our thanks to each and every sponsor. Race entry fees never cover the complete cost of a particular race or series of races and without the sponsors there is no race or race series that would survive without their support. We hope that you all take a moment to check out our Series Sponsors below or visit the sponsors page and see what they do and look at the products they sell. Please thank them for supporting the sports of Triathlon and Duathlon by trying and using their products. If you do visit them please take a moment to thank them for supporting Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids races in Ontario.
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Series Sponsors
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| Coaching & Training Sponsor | Volunteer Sponsor | Timing Sponsor |
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| Wetsuit Sponsor | Swim Course Sponsor | Eyewear & Rx Eyewear |
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| Custom Clothing Sponsor | Nutrition & Hydration Sponsor |
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Local Presenting Race Sponsors
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| Welland | Toronto Island, Wasaga Beach |
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| Belwood, Lakeside | Gravenhurst, Bala Falls, Bracebridge, Huronia |
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Silver Level Sponsors
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| Run Sponsor | Bike Trainer Sponsor | Official Bike Box | Compression Sponsor |
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| Nutrition Bar | Official Headwear | Recovery Sponsors |
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Accommodation Sponsors
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| Gravenhurst | Woodstock Lakeside |
Welland | Toronto | Binbrook Welland |
See you on race day!
Our goal has always been to provide good quality races in a friendly environment. We take a great deal of pride that many people tell us that we are known as the participant friendly race series with a positive and easy going atmosphere.
Thank you for entering our race and I hope you enjoy the day. If you get the chance please say hello.
Regards,
John Salt
Founder and Series Director
MultiSport Canada
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