RACE INFORMATION 2016

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CONTENT

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INFOS | MERCHANDISE | SPORT Expo

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PRE EVENT

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RACE DAY INFORMATION

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AFTER RACE INFORMATION

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COMPETITION RULES

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MAPS 2

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SIDEEVENTS | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MESSAGE FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR

On behalf of the event organization and the City of Frankfurt, Race Director Pascal Morillon would like to welcome all athletes and spectators to our 15th anniversary race in Frankfurt am Main. The 15th edition of the IRONMAN European Championship promises captivating races with world class athletes. With this race having professional partners on board we are excited and ready to do our best. Whether professional athlete, age group athlete or IRONMAN rookie – the fantastic atmosphere along race course and especially the magic moment when you cross the finish line in front of thousands of spectators will remain in your memories for a long time. We wish all of our athletes the best of luck and an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the race!

IRONMAN Germany GmbH IRONMAN European Headquarters Höchster Str. 90 65835 Liederbach | Germany P: +49 (0) 69 – 3006432-0 F: +49 (0) 69 -3006432-70 www.ironman.com Race Office Tel. +49 (0) 69/21234000 Emergency Number on Race Day Tel. +49 (0) 69/719192

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TIMETABLE Thursday June 30, 2016 09:30 am – 03:00 pm

IRONKIDS, Charity-Run for Kids (4-16 years), Mainkai, Frankfurt

10:00 am – 08:00 pm

IRONMAN European Championship Sport Expo and Merchandise Store open, Mainkai

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Registration open, Mainkai

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Registration Night Run open, Mainkai

11:00 am

Pre-Race press conference (with all Pro-Athletes)

07:00 pm – 09:00 pm

Night Run (3 x 5 km Relay Run), Mainkai

Saturday July 2, 2016 10:00 am – 08:00 pm

IRONMAN European Championship Sport Expo and Merchandise Store open, Mainkai

10:00 am – 01:00 pm

Registration open, Mainkai

11:00 am – 06:00 pm

Check In red transition bag, Transition Area 2, Mainkai

12:00 pm – 07:00 pm

Bike Check In, Langener Waldsee, Transition Area 1

Sunday July 3, 2016 from 5:00 am

Opening Transition area 1 and "Early Bird Party", Langener Waldsee

06:15 am

Closing Transition area 1

06:30 am

Pro Athletes Start (male) of IRONMAN European Championship 2016, Langener Waldsee

06:32 am

Pro Athletes Start (female) of IRONMAN European Championship 2016, Langener Waldsee

Friday July 1, 2016 10:00 am – 06:00 pm

IRONMAN European Championship Sport Expo and Merchandise Store open, Mainkai

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Registration, Mainkai

12:30 pm

Pre-race Briefing for Pro-Athletes, Hotel InterContinental Frankfurt (Race Hotel)

06:40 am – 07:00 am

Age group rolling start of IRONMAN European Championship 2016, Langener Waldsee

02:00 pm

Pre-race Briefing in German, Finish line grand stand, Roemerberg

10:00 am – 06:00 pm

IRONMAN European Championship Sport Expo and Merchandise Store open, Mainkai

03:30 pm

Pre-race Briefing in English, Finish line grand stand, Roemerberg

02:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Finish Line Party and Final Show, Roemerberg / Mainkai

04:30 pm

Pre-race Briefing in French, Finish line grand stand, Roemerberg

02:30 pm

Winner at the finish line, Roemerberg

03:30 pm

Anti Doping Seminar from DTU

05:30 pm – 01:00 am

Bike Check Out (Transition area 2, Mainkai)

06:45 pm – 09:00 pm

Welcome Banquet, Event Area at the Eissporthalle Frankfurt, Ratsweg

04:15 pm – 05:00 pm

After-Race press conference, Media Centre, Roemer City Hall, Roemerberg

10:00 pm

Cut off finish line, Roemerberg

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TIMETABLE | ACCOMMODATION | SHUTTLE SERVICE Monday July 4, 2016

Shuttle Service

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Award Banquet, Event Area at the Eissporthalle Frankfurt, Ratsweg

12:00 pm – 02:00 pm

Awards Ceremony and slot allocation for the IRONMAN World Championship Hawaii 2016, area at the Eissporthalle Frankfurt, Ratsweg

There will be free shuttle busses on Saturday July 2. between 11:30 am and 7:30 pm (last shuttle departure from Langener Waldsee) from Mainkai / KurtSchuhmacher-Straße to Langener Waldsee. This shuttle is for athletes ONLY! Bike transport is possible!

Event 11:00 am – 02:00 pm

Onsite Registration for IRONMAN Frankfurt 2017, Eissporthalle Frankfurt, Ratsweg

06:30 pm – 09:00 pm

Volunteer Banquet, Event area at the Eissporthalle Frankfurt, Ratsweg

Accommodation The InterContinental Frankfurt is the official race hotel of IRONMAN European Championship (IRONMAN Germany). It is located next to the run course, right on the northern bank of river Main, just a few minutes from the finish line area on Roemerberg.

InterContinental Frankfurt

On race day July 3.: 04:00 am – 06:00 am

Shuttle busses from Mainkai / Kurt-SchuhmacherStraße to Langener Waldsee

04:00 am – 06:00 am

Shuttle busses from Race Hotel InterContinental (Wiesenhüttenstraße) to Langener Waldsee

08:30 am – 09:30 am

Transport for spectators back to Frankfurt, departure from parking place “Sehring”.

06:00 pm – 01:00 am

Return Transport from Frankfurt City (KurtSchuhmacher-Straße) to Langener Waldsee. Bike transport is possible!

For spectators we recommend using the public transfers: Take the train S3 or S4 to train station “Langen Flugsicherung”. From there it is a 20 to 30 minute walk on a footpath through the forest to get to the swim start area Langener Waldsee.

Wilhelm-Leuschner-Straße 43 60329 Frankfurt am Main Phone +49 (0)69 - 260 52339 Fax +49 (0)69 - 260 52322 E-mail [email protected] www.frankfurt.intercontinental.com For further information about accommodation in Frankfurt am Main and in other towns near the race course please visit our website www.ironman.com/frankfurt

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HOT SPOTS | MERCHANDISE | SPORT EXPO Hot Spots For the IRONMAN European Championship 2016 we expect many tenthousand spectators along the race course. The best places to catch the great atmosphere are located along the bike course:

“The Beast“

"The Beast" can be reached via Underground from Frankfurt-Hauptwache to the final station, Bergen-Enkheim, directly located at the Hessen-Center. If you come by car, we recommend to leave your car at the Hessen Center.

“ The Hell“

(Maintal-Hochstadt) – Due to the narrowing of the race course and a route through the picturesque city center a real Tour-de-France atmosphere will occur.

“Hühnerberg“

(Maintal-Wachenbuchen) – This hill includes the longest ascent and the highest point in the course plus some of the most beautiful half timbered houses in the region and a great view over Frankfurt. This place can be reached by SBahn leaving from Frankfurt-Hauptbahnhof (Central Railway Station) by trains going Direction Frankfurt-Ost, FrankfurtMainkur, get out of the train at Bahnhof Maintal-Ost. And head north for about 5-10 minutes to Maintal-Hochstadt. Here we expect up to 20 000 spectators on race day.

“Elvis-PresleyPlatz”

(Friedberg) – The most northern point of the bike course will be Friedberg. The triathletes will be cheered on by a few thousand spectators while cycling around the medieval castle and along Emperor Street through the center of Friedberg. Getting goose bumps is guaranteed!

"Heartbreak Hill” The party zone "Powerbar Corner" at "Heartbreak Hill" allows you to catch your athlete at low speed. You get there by S-Bahn/U-Bahn from Frankfurt-Hauptwache in just 10 Minutes, Direction Bad Vilbel and Karben. Get out of the train at Bad Vilbel-Süd. It’s about 3- 5 walking to get to Heartbreak Hill/ Frankfurter Straße.

IRONMAN European Championship Merchandise Store Merchandise items from the IRONMAN European Championship are available at the Merchandise Store, which is located at the Mainkai area. (Opening hours see timetable)

IRONMAN European Championship Sport Expo The Sport Expo of the IRONMAN European Championship is located at the Mainkai near to the Eiserne Steg. (Opening hours see timetable)

Mark Allen IRONMAN U Master6Coach 6X IRONMAN World Champion

PRIOR TO THE RACE Race Office – Race Bag Pickup The Race Bag Pickup is located at IRONMAN Race Office at the Mainkai. Operating hours on June 30 and July 1 are from 10:00am till 06:00pm and on July 2 from 10:00am till 01:00pm. Please bring a proof of a valid license and a valid photo ID with you. Also provide the original signed Waiver (available for download on the website). A license for the race day is available at Race Office for Euro 22,00.

In the Race Office the athlete will receive: athletes wristband used to identify the athlete during the whole event weekend. The athlete has to wear it on the wrist. The QR Code on the wristband counts as "chip ticket“. It is needed for the bike check in.

3 transition bags, colors: Blue – for bike gear Red – for run gear White – pre-race bag and "after race clothing“ The blue transition bag has to be checked in on Saturday in Transition Area 1. The red transition bag can be checked in on Saturday in Transition Area 1 as well or it can be hung up on Saturday from 11:00am till 06:00pm in Transition Area 2 by the Athlete. IF THE RED BAG IS HUNG UP BY THE ATHLETE IN TRANSITION AREA 2 THIS HAS TO BE DONE BEFORE CHECKING IN THE BIKE AND THE BLUE BAG IN TRANSITION AREA 1. The white transition bag has to be dropped (at a van) prior to the swim start on Sunday in Transition Area 1.

BIB (race number) / race number stickers:  1 race number for the athlete (BIB): It is allowed to use a race number ribbon. You have to complete the emergency information on the back side of the BIB number!  1 sticker for the bike helmet: Needs to be placed on the front of bike helmet.  1 stickers for the bike: Attach the Bike-Race-Number on the rear brake cable, gear cable or the seat-post.  3 stickers for all transition bags (blue, red, white).  1 supporter sticker

swim cap All Athletes have to wear the swim cap provided by the organizer.

PRIOR TO THE RACE Bike Check-In at Langener Waldsee

Attention!

The Bike Check-In is mandatory. Both the blue and the red transition bag have to be checked in together with the bike and helmet. You also need to bring your BIB-Number. It is necessary for the check in, that you wear the athletes wristband. The Check-In counter at Langener Waldsee is open Saturday, July 2, from 12:00 pm till 07:00 pm. Check-In times are fixed. Race numbers will be published on www.ironman.com/frankfurt in June. A Shuttle Service is offered free of charge. For further information please see "Shuttle Services“.

Race chips will be supplied by the organizer and will be handed out to the athlete after Bike Check-In (Saturday) in the transition area. Athletes have to wear them on the left ankle. It´s mandatory to wear the Race chip. No chip, no timing! The use of own chips is not allowed. Race chips provided by the organizer are the responsibility of the athlete. Race chips will be needed for Bike CheckOut. In case of loss the athlete has to pay a fee of Euro 50,00 per chip. If the chip gets lost during the race a new chip has to be picked up in the transition area.

Mandatory for all athletes:

The transition area is only accessible for athletes.

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There is a bike service near to transition area 1 at Langener Waldsee which is open between Check-In times. Transition area 1 will be closed between July 2 at 07:00pm and July 3 at 05:00am. Bikes and Helmets may not be removed out of transition area 1 after Check-In. Check-In on race day morning is not possible.

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Bike (bike-race-number attached on the rear brake cable, gear cable or the seat-post) Bike helmet (race number placed on the front of the helmet) BIB (race number) Helmet and race number have to be placed on the bike or in the blue transition bag; Bike shoes can be mounted on the pedals, or have to be stored in the blue transition bag too! No equipment is allowed on the floor around the bike!

Pre-race briefing Schedule for Bike Check-In by race numbers 12:00 pm – 03:30 pm 03:30 pm – 07:00 pm

The schedule for the Pre-race briefings in different languages is listed on the time table at page 4. Attendance to the pre-race briefing is mandatory.

race numbers 100 - 1500 race numbers 1501- 3200

Pro Athletes may check in their bike and helmet whenever they prefer. IRONMAN European Championship provides a complimentary Shuttle Service connecting Schöne Aussicht / Kurt-Schuhmacher-Straße (near Mainkai) and Langener Waldsee from 11:30 am till 07:30 pm for athletes only.

Welcome Party The Welcome Banquet with the choice of different pasta dishes takes place July 1, from 06:45pm till 09:00pm at the Event Area "Eissporthalle Frankfurt“. The entry fee for IRONMAN European Championship includes entry to the Welcome Banquet. Additional guest tickets for the "Welcome Banquet“ will be available at the Merchandise Store (Mainkai) and at the entrance of the Party tent, only cash payment possible. The "Eissporthalle Frankfurt“ is located in the east of Frankfurt and can be reached easily per public traffic services and by car. There is a big car park. This service is free.

RACE DAY INFORMATION Weather on Race Day

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Sunrise on July 3 is at 05:22am, sunset at 09:37pm. The average daytime temperature in July is 20°- 30°C, but there is a chance of cold and rainy weather. Up-to-date weather details are available on the internet www.frankfurt.de/sixcms/ . In case of sunny weather conditions we advise you to use sun lotion. On the run course headgear is recommended.

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Transition Area 1 opens on Race Day at 05:00am and will be closed at 06:15am. Only IRONMAN European Championship athletes, IRONMAN staff and authorized persons have access to Transition Area 1. Coaches, managers, family members and spectators have no access to Transition Area 1. A service point in Transition Area 1 provides bike support including airpumps prior to the race from 05:00am. You may bring your own pump, but must give it to a family member or friend before the race start. Pumps will not be accepted in the pre-swim gear bags (white bags). The organizer accepts no responsibility for athletes’ air-pumps. The white pre race bag contains clothing and personal items that will be needed after the race. This white bag has to be dropped at the truck in Transition Area 1 before the race and will await its owner in the Athlete’s Garden near the Finish Line.

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Before the swim start, every athlete has to enter the Transition Area 1. Closing of transition area is at 06:15am. Warmup: It is allowed to do the warmup swim until 06:20am. After 06:20am there must be no one in the water! Athletes enter and exit the WarmupArea at the sides of the official Start box and go through the official Entrance of the Start box afterwards. At 06:30am the professional male athletes and at 06:32am the professional female athletes will start the race. Between 06:40am and 07:00am all other athletes will start the race (rolling start). The swim course is divided into 2 laps, the first lap is approx. 1,500 meters long.

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Swim start is a beach start. Every athlete has to start outside the water on the beach, in the designated area. Start from any other area (i.e. in the water, outside the designated Pre-start area, etc.) will result in a disqualification. Athletes must enter the starting area via the official starting area entries. It’s forbidden to swim in the area or jump over fences. The start arch with the time measure mat is located directly on the shore. Every athlete will pass it while entering the water. After completing the swim course the athletes must leave the water at the official swim exit and have to cross the time measure mat for the registration of their swim-exit. If the athlete leaves the water on another place we suppose that he/she is still in the water and we‘ll organize a rescue operation. This athlete will be responsible for the costs. Wearing socks during the swim is not allowed. In case it is forbidden to swim in a wetsuit, no swimsuits with percentage of rubber and/or neoprene will be permitted. Athletes who wear glasses can store them on a table at swim start/exit. For the identification (BIB number) of the glasses, the athlete is personally responsible.

Swim Cut Off-time: 2 hours 20 minutes (after Race Start)

ROLLING SWIM START As part of IRONMAN’s ongoing race development and improvements, the IRONMAN EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP in Frankfurt will be using a “Rolling Swim Start”. Athletes will line up according to their realistic predicted swim time and every five seconds, we will send out ten to twelve athletes. It will take approximately 20 minutes to get the entire field across the swim start line. PLEASE BE HONEST TO YOURSELF AND LINE UP ACCORDING TO YOUR REALISTIC EXPECTED SWIM TIME! This is the only way to guarantee a smooth and secure flow ensuring equal opportunities for all athletes! For more information please visit ironman.com

RACE DAY INFORMATION Transition Swim – Bike

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The blue transition bag contains personal bike gear and will be picked up in Transition Area 1 after swim exit.

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Change the clothes in the transition tent only! The athlete has to pick-up the blue bag on the transition bag rack in front of the transition tent. The change of clothes is only allowed in the transition tent. All equipment needs to be packed by the athlete independently into the blue bag and dropped in the “Drop-Off zone” behind the tent. Only Bike shoes (clipped on the pedals), helmet, BIB-number and sun glasses are allowed to be stored ON the bike. The ground beneath the bike has to stay empty!

Cut Off-time end first Bike-loop (Mainkai/Alte Brücke): 6 hours (after Race Start)- 1.00pm.

Leaving Transition Area 1 Cut Off-time: 2 hours 30 minutes (after Race Start)

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The bike portion is a time-trial for each single athlete. The bike course is a 2-loop course with a starting 12.5 k stretch from Transition area 1. The bike course is totally closed for public traffic. Athletes have to expect oncoming traffic! IRONMAN European Championship security staff, under police supervision, will operate pedestrian/car crossings at certain positions along the bike course. The race will not be affected by the crossings. The athlete himself is responsible to stop at the very next penalty box following the infringement. The penalty boxes are located at Ilbenstadt (No. 1) and at Nieder-Erlenbach (No. 2). Penalty Box No. 3 is located in Transition Area 2. The exact position of the boxes will be described in the Pre-race Briefing. Additionally they will be marked clearly. The Bike Course provides four fully equipped aid stations per lap. Additionally, there will be two water stations along the race course. The exact locations of the aid stations are described in the course map. A detailed sequence of food and drinks is shown in the illustration, please see page 17 of this Race Information. Mobile bike support along the Bike Course is guaranteed by three service vans (except at Heartbreakhill). The official Bike-Service provides only technical support (no spare tires).

During the second loop the closed roads will be opened again by 01:00pm starting at Frankfurt, Alte Brücke / Mainkai section after section. It is mandatory to drive on the right side on the bike course.

Transition Bike – Run After completing the Bike Course, volunteers will take and rack the athletes bike. The Bikes will be sorted according to arrival time in Transition Area 2. Volunteers will assist with directions. Athletes will pick up the red bag containing their run gear from the rack in Transition Area 2. Change clothes inside the transition tent only. Put your bike gear into the red bag independently and deposit the bag in the “Drop Off zone” behind the tent. Penalty Box No. 3 is located in Transition Area 2 and must be sought if necessary.

Cut Off-time after Swim and Bike: 10 hours (after Race Start)

Note: In Transition Area 2 the organizer will check all bikes for electronical or mechanical manipulation. If the result of the check is positive, the athlete will be disqualified.

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RACE DAY INFORMATION Run

Doping tests

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For all professional athletes, see the regulations of the IRONMAN Pro Membership. In the case an age group athlete has to go to a doping test and is taking medicine, please check http://www.nada.de/de/serviceinfos/downloads/listen. The medical certificate has to be shown prior to the race. A late filing is not possible (we recommend to store the document in the white transition bag).

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The Run Course is a 4 loop course. Due to fair play and safety the Run Course is open for athletes only. Any mobile accompanying is forbidden. For visual control you will receive a wristband when finishing each loop. You have to wear these wristbands fully visible at all times. Entering the home stretch is allowed with the four differently colored wristbands only. Staff members will show you the way to the Finish Line when you leave the loop course. Signs will also indicate the right way. There are NO penalty boxes on the Run Course. If an athlete receives a penalty on the Run Course, the BIB-Number will be marked right away and he/she has to stop immediately for 30 seconds. The Run Course provides five Aid Stations on one side. A detailed sequence of food and drinks is shown in the illustration, please see page 19 of this Race Information. Additionally 2 Water Stations per lap with water and PowerBar ISO ACTIVE Orange will be provided.

Cut Off-time after Swim, Bike and Run: 10:00pm at the Finish line

Special Needs The organizer announces that special needs are in the athlete’s own responsibility. Bags (Orange for Bike and Black for Run) will be available by request on Sunday morning at the Info point in T1. A service will be provided to drop off the “Special Need”-bags in transition area 1 at the Info point on Sunday morning. Only the bags provided by the organizer will be delivered to the aid stations on the course! Transport and storage will be handled by the IRONMAN staff. It´s in the own responsibility of the athlete to find and grab his numbered “Special Need”-bag on the table at the aid stations. All bags, which were not used during the event will be trashed. Additionally it´s allowed to get handed over personal food by own supporters 50 meters behind the aid station in Bergen-Enkheim (km 24 & 109). The handling of own special needs is only allowed inside the marked area. Outside these areas external support is prohibited and will result in disqualification.

Medical Support The Medical Team of the IRONMAN European Championship guarantees an optimum level of medical support at any time. During the race doctors and first aid personnel of the German Red Cross will attend the Swim Course at Langener Waldsee, each Aid Station along the Bike Course and the Run Course. When crossing the Finish Line every athlete is taken care of by the Finish Area Team. A doctor will check the physical condition. Afterwards a member of the Finish Area Team will lead the athlete to the Athlete’s Garden. Please obey the orders of the medical staff at all times. Since hot summer weather is expected it is necessary to drink plenty of water and/or isotonic drinks during the race and after the finish. Every competitor must have an own individual health insurance which covers medical treatment in case of serious injury or illness as well as the treatment in a hospital.

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RACE DAY INFORMATION | AFTER THE RACE Summary Cut Off Times

Finisher-Shirts, Medals and certificates

The following cut off times apply for the different race portions beginning at the start time and for the entire race:

Finisher Shirts and medals will be handed out in the Athlete’s Garden. Please bring your race number! Certificates will be also be available for download after the event. Engraving of the medals will be offered in the Athlete´s Garden.

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Swim: Leaving Transition 1: End Bike loop 1 (Frankfurt, Mainkai/ Alte Brücke 97k) Swim and Bike: Swim, Bike and Run:

2 hours 20 minutes 2 hours 30 minutes 6 hours (01:00pm) 10 hours (05:00 pm) 10:00pm at the Finish line

If you do not finish the different portions within these times you have to stop racing. The race is over at 10:00pm. Athletes crossing the Finish Line after 10:00pm will not be listed in the official results. Road closures, Safety – and Security precautions will end at 10:00pm! If you do have to stop the race at any point before the Finish Line you have to inform a race marshal. Please confirm that you have stopped the race when entering the next transition area at the tent of Mika timing. Otherwise the organizer supposes that you have a serious problem and will order a rescue team. You will be responsible for the costs of this operation.

Bike Check-Out at Transition Area 2 The Bike Check-Out is located at Mainkai (Transition Area 2). Operating hours on race day, from 05:30pm till 01:00am. The organizer’s supervision for bikes ends at 01:00am (July 3). Bikes are returned in exchange for the race-chip. Bikes won’t be returned if the athlete is not able to show the race-chip and/or a valid identity card/passport, if the chip got lost. Personal belongings that have been left in the Transition Areas can be picked up separately by showing the race-number and a valid picture-ID/passport, if the athlete is not going to pick up the equipment himself. Once the athlete has left the Bike Check-out, claims of damage or loss of material won’t be accepted any more. Transition Area 2 is under video surveillance.

Post Race Press Conference Athlete’s Garden Regenerate and relax in the Athlete’s Garden of the IRONMAN European Championship. The Athlete’s Garden is located right behind the Finish Line. The Athlete’s Garden offers separate shower facilities, changing room and refreshment zones, as well as regeneration massage and medical support. The entrance to the Athlete’s Garden is free of charge but limited to athletes and staff members with explicit permission only. The Athlete has the possibility to meet his/her family, coach or manager in the meeting area. Journalists will have the opportunity to interview the competitors on their way from the Finish Line to the Athlete’s Garden (so-called “Mixed Zone”) if they agree.

The Post Race Press Conference of the IRONMAN European Championship takes place on Race Day, at 04:15m media Centre in the Roemer City Hall. We kindly invite the first three women and men to attend this press conference and to be present at 06:00pm latest.

Awards Ceremony The Awards Ceremony of the IRONMAN European Championship 2016 as well as the Awards Ceremony of the German Championship takes place Monday after the race from 12:00pm till 02:00pm at the event area “Eissporthalle Frankfurt”, Frankfurt (Ratsweg). Trophies and prizes are handed out personally only. Trophies and prizes which have not been picked up will expire. The entry fee for the IRONMAN European Championship includes entry to the "Awards 12 Ceremony”. Additional guest tickets will be available for sale at the Info point (Mainkai) and at the entry of the Party tent.

AFTER THE RACE Slot allocation for IRONMAN World Championship, Hawaii 2016 The IRONMAN European Championship allocates 75 slots for the IRONMAN World Championship Hawaii 2016. If you qualify in the 2016 edition of IRONMAN European Championship you are eligible to compete in the IRONMAN World Championship Hawaii 2016 only. All competitors who wish to make use of their qualification slots have to be present at slot allocation, taking place July 4 at 12:00pm at the event area “Eissporthalle Frankfurt”, Frankfurt (Ratsweg). As not each competitor will make use of his slot, other athletes will advance by a special WTC key till all slots are allocated. The organizer emphasizes particularly that he has the last decision as to this allocation of slots. The qualification fee for Hawaii 2016 is 890,00 US$ and has to be paid on the spot by credit card. All athletes will be ID checked. No checks or cash accepted. The allocation of slots for the IRONMAN World Championship Hawaii 2016 will be done as follows (last update). This is a preliminary slot calculation, this is not the final slot calculation! The final number of slots in each age group will be calculated on race day with the number of starters.

Age 18-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+

Division M18-24 M25-29 M30-34 M35-39 M40-44 M45-49 M50-54 M55-59 M60-64 M65-69 M70-74 M75-79 M80+

Total 2 3 7 9 11 11 8 4 2 1 1 1 0 60

Division F18-24 F25-29 F30-34 F35-39 F40-44 F45-49 F50-54 F55-59 F60-64 F65-69 F70-74 F75-79 F80+

Total 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 15

Results A complete list of results will be published Monday, after the Race, at 10:00am at the Awards Party. To determine the final race results there will be a session of a court of arbitration the day after the race between 10:00am and 10:30am. The venue will be the place of the awards ceremony.

The court of arbitration consists of following persons: • the Race Director of the race or a personally named and determined deputy person • the Head Referee of the race or a personally named and determined deputy person • a Person with the qualification of judgeship The court of arbitration determines the race results subject to the final results of the doping test. An objection can only be raised at the Awards Party on-site. After the race all results will be shown on www.ironman.com/frankfurt

Lost and Found Personal belongings which are unmarked and/or have been left in the Transition Areas have to be picked up the day after the Race, from 11:00am to 03:00pm at the “Awards Ceremony”.

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COMPETITION RULES The following is a summary of the most common Competition Rule violations and penalties and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of violations and penalties (“Summary”). Each athlete is responsible for knowing and understanding all Competition Rules (including without limitation any additional rules set forth in the Eventspecific Athlete Information Guide). • • •

A penalty during the swim will be given at transition swim/bike. A penalty in transition and at the run course will be given and sit out at the spot. All penalties at the bike course can only be sit out in the Penalty Tent.

Yellow Card: 30 seconds stop and go penalty Blue Card: 5 minutes (for each card 5 minutes) Red Card: Disqualification (the athlete can go on with the race, but will not be in the result list).

In general wearing headsets or headphones or other communication devices (unless pre-approved by the Head Referee) are not allowed during competition.

If a yellow card violation is not corrected by the athlete, a red card can follow.

General violations Urinate in transition or at the bike/run course Failure to wear a shirt or sport top during the bike or run segment Accepting assistance from anyone other than Referees, Officials or other participants Blocking, charging, obstructing or interfering the forward progress of another athlete Giving another athlete equipment and unable to continue as donor the own race Public nudity or indecent Exposure Intentional littering outside the designed areas (transition, bike and run course) Failing to follow the prescribed course (swim, bike and run) Unsportsmanlike behavior (potential suspension)

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Swim violations Wearing the bib-number under the wetsuit Starting before the starter’s signal (only for PRO athletes) Bike violations Drafting; also when an attempt to pass takes more than 25 sec. Once overtaken, remaining in the draft zone for more than 25 sec. Doing bike repairs in the penalty tent and/or go to the toilet (during the 5 min. penalty) Once overtaken, re-passing prior to dropping out of the draft zone Not wearing a helmet during training sessions, familiarization and/or competition Make forward progress without bike Passing other competitor on the right side Not stopping in the next penalty tent after being obliged to do so Electronical and mechanical Doping Run violations Accompanying on bike or running by coach/family etc. Accepting drinks/food outside the aid stations Crossing the finish line with a non-participating individual Transition violations Wetsuit more than half out before the transition change tent Re-dress activities at the place where the bike is racked Cycle in transition; also before mount line or after dismount line Blocking the progress of other athletes Interfering with another athlete’s equipment Wearing the helmet unfastened while in possession of the bike

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COMPETITION RULES NEW Rules 2016: You can find the official rules and regulations governing all IRONMAN events here: www.ironman.com/rules-and-regulations 1.

For IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN events, the age-group draft zone will increase from 10 meters to 12 meters. The draft zone will continue to be defined as a distance (12 meters) from the leading edge of the front wheel, extending towards the rear of the bike (front wheel to front wheel) and all athletes will have 25 seconds to make a pass. This means that professional and age group athletes will now both follow the same drafting rules.

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For IIRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN events, sleeves that extend from shoulder to elbow may now be worn during non-wetsuit swims.

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The accumulation of three blue cards (drafting and intentional littering) will result in disqualification. Yellow cards will no longer count as a “strike” (penalty counting towards disqualification), but athletes may still be disqualified should the Head Referee consider the accumulation of yellow cards to be in violation of IRONMAN Competition Rule 3.03(b)

Please note that rules may change slightly per event. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules published in the race briefing. Especially for IRONMAN European Championship Frankfurt 2016: If an athlete is involved in an accident during the event, it is obligatory for the athlete to stay there and wait until the accident is recorded at least by the protocol of an race official or the police. If the athlete continues the race after being involved in the accident he or she could be charged for ´leaving the scene of an accident´. Furthermore it is prohibited to pollute the road surface. Pollution in this case means also coloring or branding the tarmac. Infringement leads to prosecution by the police.

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SWIM COURSE ON RACE DAY

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Start Time

Swim Cap

M PRO F PRO Men Women Diabetics AWA

06:30 am 06:32 am 06:40 am – 07:00 am 06:40 am – 07:00 am

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BIKE COURSE ON RACE DAY

Aid Station on the Bike Course The Bike Course provides four fully equipped aid stations per lap. All Aid Stations are setup in the same order. We offer a variation of drinks: Water, PowerBar ISO ACTIVE Orange and Coca Cola (diluted with water), all in sport bottles. Thus, we offer halved PowerBar Energize Bars Mango Tropical (new bar) and Salty Peanut (offered in the wrapping), PowerBar PowerGel StrawberryBanana and Green Apple, and halved bananas. Additionally, there will be two water stations along the race course.

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JUNCTION 1./2. LOOP

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TRANSITION AREAS

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RUN COURSE ON RACE DAY

Aid Station on the Run Course The Run Course provides five fully equipped aid stations per lap. All Aid Stations are setup in the same order. We offer a variation of drinks: Water, PowerBar ISO ACTIVE Orange, Coca Cola and Red Bull (diluted with water), all in cups. Thus, we offer halved PowerBar Energize Bars Mango Tropical (new bar) and Salty Peanut (offered in the wrapping), PowerBar PowerGel StrawberryBanana and Green Apple, halved bananas, Apples Oranges and Lemons 1/8, Cake and Crackers. Additionally, there will be two water stations along the race course providing water and PowerBar ISO ACTIVE Orange.

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SIDEEVENTS Night Run

IRONKIDS

The Night Runtakes part on Thursday 30.06., the course leads along the river Main in front of the skyline of Frankfurt. The Night Run is a relay for teams of 2 or 3 participants. Each Team-Member has to run a distance of 5km.

Charity run in the heart of Frankfurt for kids from 4-16 years. School classes can collect donations for their own school. Start is on Thursday 30.06. at 10:00am at Mainkai in Frankfurt.

Start, relay change and finish line are located at the Mainkai where the DJs of hr3 will ensure a great atmosphere from 06:00pm. The run starts at 07:00pm.

Age groups 2011/2012 2009/2010 2007/2008 2003-2006 2000-2002

Online-Registration are possible till 19.06., registration fee for each relay is 30,00€ (+8% Active fee), payment is only possible by credit card. Registration is also possible via Bank-Transfer, further information therefore on www.ironman.com/frankfurt/sideevents/Night Run Late registration is possible on 30.06. between 10:00am and 06:30pm. Please download the registration form from our homepage, fill it in and bring it with you to the registration. We will charge a late registration fee of 5,00€, payment only in cash. Every participant receives a Finisher Shirt. There will be no time measurement.

Grades 1. + 2.Grade 3. + 4.Grade 5. – 7.Grade 8. – 11.Grade

Distance 350 m Bambini-Run 15 Minutes 25 Minutes 30 Minutes 35 Minutes

Online-Registration is possible till 28.06., registration fee is 5,00€ per child (+ 8% Active fee), payment only possible by credit card. The registration form for schools/classes can be downloaded on our homepage. Late registration will be possible on Thursday 30.06. from 08:00am till 09:00am, there won’t be an additional late registration fee. For the participation at the Iron Kids it is necessary to hand in the waiver, signed by parents. You can download the waiver on our homepage www.ironman.com/frankfurt/sideevents/ironkids Registration on Thursday before the race at Mainkai.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All World Athletes

IRONMAN CERTIFIED COACH EVENT TEAM

All World Athletes 2016 (best 10% of each Age Group) will receive the following onsite benefits:

WHY THE IRONMAN CERTIFIED COACH TEAM MATTERS TO YOU: The IRONMAN Certified Coach Event Team is made up of IRONMAN Certified Coaches who have volunteered their time to be onsite to help you with any questions about the course and to discuss coaching services.

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Priority access to Athletes Registration (separate AWA branded desk) Priority access to Bike Check-In (separate AWA branded line) Priority access to Banquets (tickets will be handed out at registration) All World Athlete Logo on Race Bib + tattoos Inclusion in Event Program on Screen (Athlete Welcoming and Awards)

You can find IRONMAN Certified Coaches: • In transition for bike Check-In and on race morning • In the IRONMAN Athlete Corner / IRONMAN U Booth at Expo • At the IRONMAN Certified Coach Panel at the Race Briefing Feel free to meet and ask them for assistance!

Tour Series IRONMAN Athlete Corner You want to do another race this season but are not sure where to go? You are interested in the IRONMAN Athlete Programs and want to learn more about them? Stop by and meet the IRONMAN Team at the brand new Athlete Corner onsite located at the Expo! We are here to help you select your next race and answer any questions you may have regarding IRONMAN events and our athlete programs. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Our new IRONMAN Tour Series, outlined below, takes all the work out of scheduling your season. Pick three races from the four options in each of the German Tour, Alps Tour, Coastal Tour, and Islands Tour for a unique opportunity to assess your fitness, test your equipment and nutrition, and stoke the racing fire. Perks: Athletes who finish each race in the Tour will receive a custom medal (earning one of three pieces at each event), a digital social badge, recognition on the event page participating athlete list, the opportunity to be profiled on IRONMAN.com, and be a featured competitor during the IRONMAN race banquet. Further information: http://eu.ironman.com/triathlon-news/articles/2016/03/2016-ironman-toureu.aspx#axzz44HrmzqZw

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Race Photography With the purpose that our race lingers in your memory for a long time, the FinisherPix Team will take pictures of you on many event-places. After the race, you can find and order the pictures online on their homepage www.finisherfix.com – maybe you are lucky and there is a snap of you as well.

Swim Smart Top 10 Checklist An open-water swim in a triathlon is substantially different from swimming in a pool. This is why it is important that you arrive on race day healthy, fit and prepared. On our homepage we created a Swim Smart Top 10 Checklist for you to support you with your race preparations.

If you are involved in an accident: Athlete – Spectator: The police must be called! You have to stay until the police has arrived! Athlete – Athlete: Communicate with each other, whether both of you can continue. If not, both athletes have to stay until the police arrive.

Important Note!: IRONMAN does not allow athletes to transfer his or her registration to another person. This will result in a disqualification and potential suspension of future IRONMAN events. If an athlete has to stop the race and quit, he has to inform a referee, officials or stop by the information point at the Transition Area!

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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The organizers of IRONMAN European Championship hope that you have a fulfilling experience and take home some fantastic memories and great stories to share with those you love. Best of luck!

IMPRESSUM: IRONMAN Germany GmbH Ironman * Ironman 70.3 * IronKids * Iron Girl * 5i50 Höchster Straße 90 D-65835 Liederbach/Germany Phone: +49 (0) 69 – 300 643 20 Fax: +49 (0) 69 – 300 643 70 E-Mail: [email protected] www.ironman.com/frankfurt Verantwortlich für Inhalt: Pascal Morillon

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