RACE INFORMATION 2016
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Welcome to IRONMAN KALMAR SWEDEN Dear athletes, Welcome to Kalmar and the fifth edition of IRONMAN Kalmar Sweden. We would like every athlete to arrive to Kalmar as prepared as they can be. This guide is intended to assist you in your preparations. In the Athlete Guide you will find all the information regarding the race and the race week. Please study this guide carefully and keep in mind that the rules are intended to help you and your fellow competitors complete the course in a fair and safe way. Do not forget to attend the mandatory race briefing on Thursday 13th of August. There you will get up to date information on the race and any last minute detail that you should be aware of. Good luck to all of you and see you at the finish line! Team IRONMAN Kalmar 2
Index Sida 04.
Bike course
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Swim course
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Run course
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Transition Area
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Aid stations Bike
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Aid stations Run
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Race week schedule
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IRONMAN Store and Expo
12 - 15.
Prior Race day
16 - 20.
Race day
21 - 25.
Rules and regulations 3
26 - 28.
After Race day
Cykelbanan Cykelbanan
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Rockneby
152 KM
2 loops Öland = 122 km Kalmar = 58 km
Läckeby
141 KM
E 22
Förlösa
Lindsdal
BIKE COURSE
E 22
180.2 KM
170 KM
KM KILOMETER MARKERS T
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SELF SERVICE STATION VARVSHOLMEN BIKE SERVICE
137 E 22
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TRANSITION AREA AID STATION
Smedby
Kalmar/Self Service
137
122 KM Rinkabyholm
E 22
Färjestaden
12/109 KM Dunö
136
Resmo
93 KM Mörbylånga
31 KM
136
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Hulterstad
74 KM 136
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Degerhamm/Self Service
53 KM
Source: Company estimates, Turnkey. (1)
Refers to training for full distance IM events.
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Swim course Swimcourse 1 loop 3,8 km
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Run course Run course 3 loops 42 km
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Transition Area
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Aid stations - Bike course
There will be 10 aid stations on the bike course: Färjestaden, Mörbylånga, Degerhamn, Hulterstad, Resmo, Färjestaden, Kalmar, Läckeby, Rockneby and Lindsdal. It is approximately 18 km between the aid stations. Each aid station will contain the below:
! water ! PowerBar Drink – Isoactive Sportsdrink: Orange ! PowerBar Bars – Energize Salty Peanut, Energize Mango Passion Fruit/Pineapple, Energize Wafer Chocolate Peanut ! Bananas Drink from these aid stations will be handed out in bike specific drink bottles.
Toilets will be placed at all aid stations. Please use them!
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Aid stations - Run course On the run course aid stations will be placed approximately every 2 km. At each run aid station you will find: ! Water ! PowerBar Drink – Isoactive Sportsdrink: Orange ! Cola ! PowerBar Bars: Energize Salty Peanut, Energize Mango Passion Fruit/Pineapple, Energize Wafer Chocolate Peanut ! PowerBar PowerGel: Strawberry-Banana and Green Apple ! Bananas ! Potato chips ! Pickles ! Lemon Drinks from these aid stations will be handed out in cups. Cups and gels should be thrown in the bins provided – not on the ground.
Toilets will be placed at all aid stations. Please use them! For a full nutrition guide, click here
Race week schedule
Wednesday 17/8
Saturday 20/8
14.00 – 18.00 Registration IRONMAN Kalmar (Kvarnholmen) 14.00 – 17.00 Registration Kalmar Mini Tri (Kvarnholmen) 14.00 - 18.00 Bike Check In Kalmar Mini Tri (Kvarnholmen) 14.00 – 21.00 IRONMAN Kalmar Expo & Merchandise (Kvarnholmen) 14.00 – 21.00 IRONMAN Kalmar Info point (Kvarnholmen) 18.00 First start Kalmar Mini Tri (Kattumpan) 18.50 Expected 1st finisher Kalmar Mini Tri (Stortorget)
05.00 Transition area opens (Kvarnholmen) 06.45 Start IRONMAN Kalmar 2016, PRO (Tullhamnen) 07.00 - 07.15 Start IRONMAN Kalmar 2016, Age group (Tullhamnen) 07.00 – 20.00 IRONMAN Kalmar Info point (Stortorget) 09.00 – 20.00 IRONMAN Kalmar Expo & Merchandise (Kvarnholmen) 13.00 Awards Kalmar Mini Tri Team (Stortorget) 15.45 IRONMAN Kalmar 2016 champion expected at finish line (Stortorget) 17.30 Press conference 2016 champion (Calmar Stadshotell) 17.30 - 24.00 Bike Check out (Kvarnholmen) 22.15 - 23.15 Finish line party, Heroes Hour (Stortorget) 23.15 Finish line cut off and celebration
Thursdag 18/8 09.00 – 20.00 IRONMAN Kalmar Expo & Merchandise (Kvarnholmen) 09.00 – 20.00 IRONMAN Kalmar Info point (Kvarnholmen) 09.00 – 17.00 Registration IRONMAN Kalmar (Kvarnholmen) 14.00 Press Conference PRO (Calmar Stadshotell) 18.30 - 19.30 Race Briefing Age Group (Kalmar Tennishall) 19.30 Welcome Banquet (Kalmar Tennishall)
Friday 19/8 09.00 – 20.00 IRONMAN Kalmar Expo & Merchandise (Kvarnholmen) 09.00 - 15.00 Registration IRONKIDS Kalmar (Kvarnholmen) 09.00 – 20.00 IRONMAN Kalmar Info point (Kvarnholmen) 10.00 – 18.00 Bike Check In IRONMAN Kalmar (Kvarnholmen) 14.00 Race briefing PRO (Calmar Stadshotell) 16.00 Start IRONKIDS (Kvarnholmen)
Sunday 21/8 09.00 – 12.00 IRONMAN Kalmar Expo & Merchandise (Kvarnholmen) 09.00 - 11.00 On site registration IRONMAN Kalmar 2017 (Kvarnholmen) 12.00 – 15.00 Price ceremony/Kona Awards/Banquet (Kalmar Tennishall) 18.00 Volunteer Party (Kalmar Tennishall)
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Ironman Store and Expo
IRONMAN Store and Expo The expo area will be at Kvarnholmen next to the transition area from Wednesday to Sunday. Open at the times shown in the Race Week Schedule. Please take the time to visit the exhibitors. On the expo you will also find the official IRONMAN merchandise store.
Exhibitors 2016 Arena Sailfish Enervit Sportson Kalmar Svenska Triathlonförbundet Add energy Nordic Atletus Karhu / BERGSTEN Agency AB Mercedes Children play area (Mercedes) Ancrona Samisglace Compressport Triumfglass Preem / Hitta rätt AB Sveriges Radio P4 Kalmar
Powerbar Team Sportia Trimate Axelssons massage Enervit Bike Service - Team Sportia
Mark Allen
IRONMAN U Master11 Coach
6X IRONMAN World Champion
Prior Race day - Preparations Swim
Bike
IMPORTANT: Due to security, it is prohibited to swim in the harbor area before the race.
We recommend that athletes take the time to cycle or drive the course. It is the athlete´s responsibility to know the course on race day. For bike map click here.
Consider your safety when training for IM. Try not to cross the ship channels while you’re swimming. For those who want to train in open water there are spots at Långviken, between the diving tower and the small house called ”dykarstugan”. Another good spot is at Norrlidsbadet between the docks. If you know you need to cross a ship channel during your training, it is important that you use a safer swimmer and a colorful swimming cap. Otherwise, you are hard to detect for boats, and are endangering yourself and others.. For a map of the swim course, click here.
IMPORTANT: We are very pleased about our partnership with the authorities and that we are allowed to use the Öland Bridge as part of the bike course. Please respect that cycling is only allowed on race day during specified times. Any other time it is prohibited to cycle on the bridge. Run
Since the run course included some of the town centre in Kalmar, parts of the course will not be marked until race weekend. However if you use the run map on the website it is possible to run the course prior to race day. Click here for map of the run course.
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Prior Race day - Checklist and registration Checklist prior race
Below is a list of items we recommend you bring with you to the race. The items in bold are mandatory: • Photo ID • Wetsuit • Swim Goggles • Trisuit/Clothing • Cycle Shoes • Bike Tools • Race Number Belt • Bike • Water Bottles - Bike • Bike Helmet • Bike Pump • Spare Inner Tubes • Nutrition • Running shoes • Socks • Sunglasses • Sun Protection • Hat • Valid triathlon licence • Warm Clothing • Vaselin Registration - Wednesday august 17 from 14:00 to 18:00
- Thursday august 18 from 09:00 to 17:00
The registration will take place in the registration tent at the IRONMAN Kalmar Expo. It is compulsory for all athletes to register and pick up their race pack during the times stated in the Race Week Schedule. There will be no late registrations. Please take this into consideration when you organise your travel.
To register you need the following:
- Photo ID
- A valid triathlon licence. You can use a licence from your national triathlon federation. If you do not have one, you can get a one day licence at the Svenska Triathlonförbundet in the Expo Area.
- Swedish athletes must have a valid licence (race licence or one day licence) and a membership of a triathlon club affiliated to the Swedish Triathlon Federation. If you are not a member of a triathlon club, make sure to arrange this before coming to Kalmar. Visit the Swedish Triathlon Federation's website for a list of approved clubs, click HERE
- A signed event waiver. Through a mandatory, personal signature on the form “Waiver” the athlete accepts the conditions of participation. The waiver will be sent to you via email and will also be available to download on our webpage. At registration athletes will receive a race pack containing the following items: • •
Athlete backpack ID-wristband
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Race number
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Swim cap
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Blue Bike bag
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Red run bag
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White gear bag
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Number sticks for helmet, bike and transitions bags Pre ordered guest tickets to the Welcome banquet
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Pre ordered guest tickets to the Award ceremony/banquet 13
You can also buy guest tickets for the Welcome banquet and the Awards ceremony at registration, 25€ per ticket
Prior Race day - Race pack Race pack
ID wristband Your wristband with your race number printed on must be placed on your wrist in registration, you should wear this wristband at all times from this point until the awards ceremony on Sunday as this is essential to gain you access into the athlete-only areas. Race number
You will also have a race number to wear on your back for the bike and to the front for the run. You can use safety pins but it is recommended that you get a race belt, this will allow you to switch the number from the back for bike to the front for run and also makes it easier to change clothing to match the weather conditions. Sticker sheet
You will be issued a sheet of stickers; these are for you to number your kit with. Your bike, helmet and bags must have your race number stickers on them. Bags
You will be issued with three bags at the registration – blue, red and white. Make sure that you stick the numbered stickers on the bag firmly before you put your gear in them. Ensure that all the items you need are in the bags on Friday when you check in your bike and run bags (blue and red). You will have access to your blue and red bag prior to the race start on Saturday.
Blue Bike Bag Should contain the kit you need for the bike discipline, including your helmet and race number. After you have used your blue bike bag for your swim-to-bike transition, use this bag to pack your swim gear in. Please tie the bag securely. Red Run Bag Should contain the kit you need for the run discipline. After you have used your red run bag for your bike-torun transition, use this bag to pack your bike gear in, including your helmet. Please tie the bag securely. White Gear Bag This is your post-race bag for you to put any clothing you wear before the race and anything additional you may require after the race. You must leave this bag in the designated area at the start on Saturday morning. The bag will be in the recovery area, Athlete Garden, at the finish. Please ensure that the bag is tied securely. IMPORTANT: Please do not put valuables or over fill the bags. IRONMAN are not responsible for the contents of the bags. Please ensure you tie a knot in the handles of the bags after filling. The blue bike bag and the red run bag remains in transition area for you to collect along with your bike after the race.
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Prior Race day - Check in bike, timing and Race briefing Check in bike
Timing
You must check in and rack your bike and bags on Friday, August 19 between 10:00 and 18:00 (see Race Week Schedule). Your bike, helmet and bags must have your race number stickers on them and your corresponding wristband will be checked. Without these you will not gain access into transition.
You collect your chip in transition area on Friday when you check in bike and bags. Your timing chip is on loan to you, failure to return the chip will result in a €50.00 fee being charged. You need to wear your chip on your ankle during the entire race, we recommend you use your left ankle to keep it clear of your bike drive train.
We ask you to be ready before you get to the entrance to transition. By being prepared we get the check in to work smoothly and quickly. You should have your helmet on with the strap fastened and race number displayed. Athletes are responsible for ensuring that their bike and helmet are in safe and in working order. IRONMAN Kalmar will not be responsible for any bike failures.
Timing results will show your swim time, bike time, run time, finish time, transition splits, overall and age group ranking.
Security will be onsite overnight on Friday and on Saturday morning. When racking your items take your time to familiarise yourself with transition. Knowing where the entrance, your bike and the exits are will save time and effort during the race. There will be volunteers in place who can answer your questions. You will be given your bike cover here
IMPORTANT - If you do lose your chip during the race you cannot qualify for a slot for Kona or be placed on the podium. Only athletes with verifiable electronic timing data will be eligible.
In case of a defective or a lost chip, the athlete has to obtain a new chip in the penalty box at the turning point in Kalmar (bike), the transition area or at the turn next to finish line (run).
Race briefing •
For age group athletes: Thursday august 18 at 18:30. Location: Kalmar Tennishall.
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Pro Athletes – Friday 19 august 14:00. Location: Calmar Stadshotell
IMPORTANT - It is mandatory to attend one of these briefings. There you will get up to date information on the race and any last minute updates that you should be aware of. You will be informed in both English and Swedish
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Race day - Transition area Transistion area We recommend you arrive in transition area early before the swim start. The transition area open at 05:00. Then there is plenty of time for the final preparations and to once again locate the entrances and exits. You will have access to your bike and to your bags (blue and red) prior to the race start. Now is the time to put your drinks bottles and nutrition on your bike, check it is in the right gear to start and pump up your tyres if needed. All pumps left in the transition area will be removed and the organizers do not guarantee them back. Foot pumps must not be placed in the transition bags they should be given to supporters. If you discover you have forgotten anything in the morning, race number, timing chip please notify an official as soon as possible so time is allowed to get you a replacement.
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Drop your White bag in the designated area at the start. Volunteers are in place to guide you.
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Race day - Swimming Simning The 3.86 km one-loop swim will be held in Kalmar strait, a part of the Baltic Sea. The water is brackish and the temperature is normally 19-20 degrees Celcius at this time of year. This event will incorporate a rolling swim start for age group athletes and a deep water start for Professional athletes. Professional athletes will be called into the water for their swim start at 06:45. Age group athletes will enter the water in a continuous stream through a controlled access point, similar to how running road races are started. The timing chip will register each athlete’s start time when they cross the timing mat at the swim entry ramp. There will be no warm up in the water at the start area prior to the start. Warm-up is allowed only at Kattrumpan bathing area. NOTE! You are not allowed to swim to the starting area, you have to walk. Athletes will be directed to self-seed on race morning based on their anticipated swim time. Volunteers will be in the staging area with signs and will assist with this process. Being as accurate as possible with your self-seeding will make for the best swim. Age Group athletes will begin entering the water at 07:00. It is expected to take 15 minutes for all age group athletes to enter the water. As soon as the last athlete has entered the water, the swim start will close. No athletes will be allowed to start after this time.
Each athlete will get the full 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the 3,86 km swim regardless of what time they enter the water. Athletes who take longer than 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the swim will be withdrawn from the event • • • • • •
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Wetsuits are mandatory up to a water temperature of 24,5 degrees Celsius. Each swimmer must wear the swim cap provided in the registration. It is not permitted to wear the race number underneath the wetsuit. Swimmers are required to stay on course, failure to follow the course may result in penalty. Wearing socks, gloves, fins, paddles, snorkels or flotation devices of any kind is prohibited during the swimming competition. The wetsuits shall only be stripped off completely in the changing tent. Additionally, they have to be put in the blue bag by the athlete. In order to avoid confusion or loss, the name and the athlete’s phone number shall be written on the wetsuit. No nudity is allowed on the race site. If you wish to change completely there will be separate male and female change areas for this in the transition area
Swim cut off
Athletes have 2 hours 20 minutes to complete the swim course based on the individual start time. Athletes must have left the transition area (T1) by 09:45.. Swimsmart There’s a huge difference between swimming in open water in comparison with swimming in a pool. Make sure you are well prepared. Here’s an important checklist to help you get ready. 17 Se därför till att komma väl förberedd.
Race day - Bike •
The bike course is the same as last year. The first part, 120 km, is on Öland. Then you return to Kalmar and the second part on the mainland goes north of Kalmar and is 60 km. The bike course would be considered flat. The highest point on the bike course is only 50 meters above sea level. After only a couple of kilometers on the bike you will come to a spectacular part of the bike course – the Öland Bridge. The Öland Bridge is over 6 km long and its highest point is about 40 m above sea level. In strong winds consider choice of wheels. The conditions can be difficult on the Öland Bridge and wheels with lower profile may be a safer option. In harsh weather conditions disc wheels and high profile wheels can be forbidden for safety. • •
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Exiting the bike course or taking a short cut to obtain a competitive advantage is prohibited Road traffic regulations shall apply for the entire bike course. While most of the route will be closed to traffic, there are some sections where vehicles will have access and it is impossible to guarantee a traffic-free route over this distance. It is mandatory to ride on the right side. Do not cross the centre line. Do not cut corners. Any littering on the bike course will result in disqualification On the way back to Kalmar on the Öland bridge the athletes are cycling in the left lane (south lane), closed to other traffic. Athletes must keep to the right in this lane.
When turning in Kalmar after the first loop, the road will be divided into three lanes. On the way to the turning point the athletes cycling in the left lane. Keep to the right in the designated lane. After turning at the roundabout athletes are cycling in the middle lane. Keep right in designated lane. In and directly after the roundabout it is very narrow and overtaking is not allowed in this area.
Bike cut off Athletes have 10 hours after the start of the race to complete the bike course. The cut off is based on the individual start time. For example, if you started 07:15, you must have completed the bike course 17:15. But the athletes must have passed the aid station in Färjestaden by 14:30 in order to continue the race. This is to ensure that the roads can be reopened to the schedule agreed with the authorities
IRONMAN reserves the right to withdraw any athlete at any time who, in the opinion of the officials, is unable to complete the bike course within the cut off.
Athletes failing to make the cut off will either be picked up on the course by the sweep vehicle or will enter transition but will not be permitted to continue on the run.
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Race day - Run The IRONMAN Sweden Run course starts with a loop in the historic town centre where thousands of spectators will cheer on the athletes. Then the course loops north on Ängöleden alongside the bike course. North of Ängöleden the course runs through parks and residential areas. The run is a three loop course before entering the finish line located at the main square next to the magnificent cathedral from the 1600s. •
Lap bands will be handed out on the run laps. You need to have collected three bands before heading to the finish line.
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Athletes have 16 hours to complete the race based on the individual start time.
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Exiting the run course to obtain a competitive advantage is prohibited.
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No form of locomotion other than running, walking or crawling is allowed.
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To accept accompaniment (bike, scooter, runner,...) or assistance by third parties is prohibited.
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IRONMAN reserves the right to withdraw any athlete who, in the opinion of the officials is unable to complete the course within the cut off.
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Please be aware that you could cross the finish line and be DNFed after the race based on final timing verified by timing company because you failed to complete the bike in the required time or the run within 16 hours from your start time.
Run cut off Athletes must start the last lap of the run course by 21:30 to be allowed to continue. The cut off will be at the Main square/Finish area.
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Race day - Personal needs, finish line and Athletes garden Personal needs
Finish line and Athletes Garden
Self service: It’s allowed to have your own supplies handed to you. On the bike course it is allowed after the aid stations in Degerhamn after 53 km and at Gröndalsvägen after 122 km. On the run course your own supplies can be handed out after aid station 1 at Sveaplan
The finish line is located in the main square in Kalmar where thousands of spectators will cheer you on as you cross the finish line.
You need to arrange a personal helper to hand you your supplies. They must be within this designated zone only. It is not allowed to receive any kind of help at any other point on the course. Special needs bags: At the aid station back in Kalmar after 122 km (bike segment) and aid station 1 Sveaplan (run segment) you have the option to have your own special needs bag placed. If you wish to have your special needs bag placed at the aid stations, they will be handed out at the registration – just ask for a special needs bag for bike and/or run when you come to collect your start number at registration. IMPORTANT: These bags are intended for personal nutrition requirements and should not contain valuables or other items as they will be disposed of immediately after the race.
IRONMAN rules state that spectators cannot cross the finish line with you. If an athlete comes down the finish line with a spectator you will be disqualified. Please ensure your spectators are aware of this. It is for safety as well as fairness to other athletes. IRONMAN Kalmar finishes with a big finish line party at approx 23.15. We look forward to seeing all the athletes at the finish line. After you have finished the race you will receive your medal at the finish line and then enter the recovery area – Athlete garden. Here you can help yourself to some food, drink and massage. The recovery area is an athlete only area. Your white bag is available next to the Athlete garden. Here you also receive your finisher T-shirt.
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Rules and regulations Rules and regulations Every sport requires rules and regulations to ensure fair and safe competition. IRONMAN enforce a series of regulations for this very purpose and every athlete should ensure that they are aware of the rules for their own safety and that of athletes around them. In conjunction with the ITU, IRONMAN have developed a set of rules to govern long distance triathlon racing. To download a full version of the rules , click here PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING LOCAL RULES: •
Littering will result in a disqualification
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Race numbers must be worn on the bike
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Any graffiti painted on the road will result in disqualification of the athlete (chalk is allowed)
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Outside assistance is not allowed. Friends, family members, coaches or supporters may not bike, drive or run alongside an athlete, may not pass food or other items to an athlete except at the run Personal Needs zone. No iPods, video recording, listening or recording devices are allowed. Athlete who abuse Race Officials will be disqualified. Athletes who fail to follow instructions of a Race Official will be disqualified. If, in the view of the Race Officials, an athlete is unable to complete that section of the course within the cut off time, they may be withdrawn from the race immediately.
Yellow Card is a Stop/Go Penalty.
You must report to the penalty box in the transition area Blue Card 5 Minute Penalty
You must report to the penalty box in the transition area, to serve the time penalty Red Card – Disqualification The penalty boxes will be situated in Degerhamn (Öland) and Ängöleden (one before you start the loop on the main land and one at the end of the bike course). If you break a rule on the course a referee will show you a card and report your race number to the penalty box staff. You must stop at the next penalty box to report your number and the penalty that you are serving. Failure to report to the penalty box or serve the required penalty after being shown a card will result in disqualification from the race. If you are in any doubt over whether you were shown a card or not, it is better to report to the penalty box, serve the penalty, which allows you to complete the event, than be disqualified for not serving a penalty.
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General rules SUMMARY OF GENERAL COMPETITION RULES
PENALITES
Public nudity or indecent exposure
DSQ – Red card
Littering outside of the litter zones
DSQ – Red card
Using unsportsmanlike behavior
DSQ and possibly suspension – Red card
Failure to wear a shirt or sport top during the bike or run
Stop‐and‐go if remedied (Yellow Card), DSQ if not remedied promptly (Red card)
Accepting assistance from anyone other than Race Referees, Race Officials or other Race participants in accordance with the Competition Rules
DSQ – Red card
Giving another athlete a complete bike, frame, wheel(s), helmet, bike shoes, running shoes or any other item equipment which results in the donor athlete being unable to continue with their own Race
DSQ of both athletes (Red card)
Fraud by entering under an assumed name or age, falsifying an affidavit, or giving false information.
DSQ and possibly suspension – Red card
Not stopping in the next penalty tent after being obliged to do so
DSQ – Red card
Using a mobile phone
Permitted in an emergency, as long as the athlete leaves the course and returns to the same point on the course after the call, otherwise DSQ (Red card)
Unless pre‐approved by the Head Referee, using communication devices of any type during Race competition
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Rules and regulations - swim and bike SUMMARY OF SWIM RULES
PENALTIES
Not wearing the event swim cap provided
Stop‐and‐Go if remedied (Yellow Card), DSQ if not remedied promptly (Red card)
SUMMARY OF BIKE RULES
PENALTIES
Drafting violation - Less than 12m gap from front wheel to front wheel
5:00 min Time Penalty for 1st/2nd violation (Blue Card)
Blocking (side by side riding)
Stop‐and‐Go Time Penalty (Yellow Card)
Once overtaken, re‐passing prior to dropping out of the draft zone.
Stop‐and‐Go Time Penalty (Yellow Card)
Once overtaken, remaining in the draft zone for more than 25 seconds.
5:00 minute Time Penalty (Blue Card
Failure to wear a shirt or sport top during the bike portion
Stop‐and‐Go if remedied (Yellow Card), DSQ if not remedied promptly (Red card)
During the bike segment, wearing the helmet unfastened or insecurely fastened
Stop‐and‐Go if remedied (Yellow Card), DSQ if not remedied promptly (Red card)
Wearing headsets or headphones during competition
Stop‐and‐Go if remedied (Yellow Card), DSQ if not remedied promptly (Red card)
Not wearing a helmet during all Event activities when the athlete rides the bike: e.g., competition, familiarization, and training sessions
Stop‐and‐Go if remedied (Yellow Card), DSQ if not remedied promptly (Red card)
Make forward progress without bike during the bike segment
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Rules and regulations - Drafting (Bike) Drafting Drafting is when you enter someone’s slip stream. The minimum distance between two athletes is 12 metres measured from the leading edge of the front wheel. An athlete may enter the draft zone of another athlete, but must be seen to be progressing through that zone. A maximum of 25 seconds will be allowed to pass through the zone of another athlete. If you remain in this zone without overtaking, you will receive a blue card. A ”pass” occurs when the overtaking athlete´s front wheel passes the leading edge of the front wheel of the athlete being overtaken. It is then up to the overtaken athlete to drop back 12 meters within 25 seconds so they are not drafting.
Re-passing by the overtaken athlete prior to dropping out of the draft zone will incur in a drafting penalty. Athletes cannot block another athlete from passing.
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Rules and regulations - run and transition SUMMARY OF RUN RULES
PENALITES
Wearing headsets or headphones during competition.
Stop‐and‐Go if remedied (Yellow Card), DSQ if not remedied promptly (Red card)
Failure to wear a shirt or sport top during the run portion.
Stop‐and‐Go if remedied (Yellow Card), DSQ if not remedied promptly (Red card)
Crossing the finish line with a non‐participating individual.
DSQ (Red card)
SUMMARY OF RULES FOR TRANSITION
PENALITES
Blocking the progress of other athletes
Stop‐and‐Go Time Penalty (Yellow Card)
Interfering with another athlete’s equipment
Stop‐and‐Go Time Penalty (Yellow Card)
Littering and graffiti We are privileged to have been given permission to close roads over such a wide area to be able to stage IRONMAN Kalmar. It is not acceptable for residents to then find, after the event, that their streets and gardens have been fouled with litter from athletes participating in the event or from spectators. There is plenty opportunity to discard litter at aid stations that must be used. Athletes will be disqualified immediately for littering. It is illegal to paint on the highway and athletes whose supporters make permanent damage to the highway will be excluded from IRONMAN events and may be liable for the cost of repairs. Anyone found marking the road will be reported to the police. There are many other ways to show support during the race that does not deface the road. 25
After the race- Bike & bags, results, lot property, social media and Awards ceremony Bike and bag collection
Lost property
The transition area will open at 17:30 for collection of bikes and bags (red and blue). You will need to return your chip and show your wristband with corresponding number to your bike and bag to take your items from transition. You must check that you have all your items before you leave transition.
Lost property will be at the registration/info desk on the expo. For opening hours, see Race week schedule. Lost items will not be posted after the event so check all your belongings before you go home.
Please note that you must collect your bike and bags no later than 24:00. Results
Social media
There will be live updates during race weekend on IRONMAN Kalmars Twitter and Facebook pages. Make sure you “like” the pages for up to date information. Official hashtag #ironmankalmar.
IRONMAN Live provides access to live timings from the race and are at www.ironman.com. Timings on IRONMAN Live are provisional and subject to verification and any penalties that may be applied. The final results will be published later on www.ironman.com/kalmar.
Awards ceremony
There will be an Award Ceremony in Kalmar Tennishall on Sunday August 16 at 12:00. There will be awards for the top 3 male and female athletes in each age group and for the top 6 male and female professional athletes. This event is free to athletes. Guest tickets can be bought at registration.
If you have a query with your result after the race, please report it immediately to IRONMAN staff at the finish line or at the registration/info desk at the expo by 10:00 on Sunday. Queries after this must be emailed to
[email protected] with full details. All queries are compiled and aim to be resolved with the timing company within 7 days of the event.
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After Race day - Kona qualification Kona qualification IRONMAN Sweden is an official qualifier for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona Hawaii, October 8, 2016. Our event will be awarding 40 qualifying slots for the Kona event. Actual slots given in each age group will be based on the number of athletes who start the race. Each age group will be allocated at least one slot. If no athletes finish the race in a particular age group, then that slot will be moved to the age group with the largest athlete-to-slot ratio in that same gender.
There are 40 slots allocated for the IRONMAN World Championship Kona Hawaii which will be allcoated as part of the Awards Ceremony taking place at Kalmar Tennishall Sunday, August 21, at 12.00. The administrative allocation of slots will be executed by the organizers. Entry fee for the IRONMAN World Championship is 890 USD + 8 % Active Fee and need to be paid onsite at the slot allocation by credit card only (no exceptions). Payment will be in USD To claim your slot you need to be onsite personally and you need to identify yourself with an official photo ID.
Below is the slot allocation based on 2016 entries, this is purely as a guide M18-24
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F18-24
1
M25-29
2
F25-29
2
M30-34
3
F30-34
1
M35-39
4
F35-39
2
M40-44
5
F40-44
2
M45-49
4
F45-49
2
M50-54
3
F50-54
1
M55-59
2
F55-59
1
M60-64
1
F60-64
1
M65-69
1
M70-74
1
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After Race day - 2017 IRONMAN Sweden Entry IRONMAN Sweden 2017 will take place on august 19, 2017. There are three ways of signing up to the 2017 event:
Race ready-package Your best chance to have the IRONMAN race of your life is to race an IRONMAN 70.3 five to eight weeks prior. The Race Ready 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping and IRONMAN Kalmar package offers the perfect set-up for athletes: priority entry into both IRONMAN Kalmar and its perfect set-up race, IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping. We have set aside 400 pre-sale slots for this package, which will go on sale on Tuesday, August 16,2016 at 10am CET for 48 hours only. Don't miss out on this opportunity! The prize is 7350
On-site registration
On Sunday August 21, 2016 from 09:00 to 11:00, we are offering on-site registration for the 2017 IRONMAN Kalmar at the Expo Area, Kvarnholmen. On-site registration is available for athletes, volunteers and general public. Please be prepared to pay the 4740 SEK + 6% Active fees on-site entry fee with credit card only; cash will not be accepted. Your credit card will be charged immediately on-site when registering for the 2017 event and you will be immediately subject to the withdraw/refund policy.
Anmälan on-line
On Sunday August 22, 2016, 16:00 CET any remaining entries will be available for online registration. Entry fee for online registration are different depending on when you register (see below). Credit card payment only! 22.08.2016 - 20.09.2016 = 4850 SEK 21.09.2016 - 26.05.2017 = 4950 SEK 27.05.2017 - 5100 SEK
Link to registration will be available at www.ironman.com/ kalmar
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GOOD LUCK! Team IRONMAN Kalmar
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MERCEDES-BENZ PROUD SPONSOR OF IRONMAN KALMAR
For the third year in a row Mercedes-Benz are proud sponsors of IRONMAN Kalmar. We are looking forward to meeting all participants and supporters in Kalmar. Come and spend some time with us at the Expo Area. We´ll be presenting our roomiest sports car ever: V-Class. Built to take you, your family and all your sports equipment wherever you want to go - in style.
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