Huntington Lake Triathlon, 5k & 10k

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Your safety is our highest priority. We have included USAT, CDC, and health department recommendations in plans to safely return to racing. 

Packet Pickup and Registration

• There will be no in person or paper registration. Online registration will remain open until race start.
• Early packet pickup will be drive up.

Race Day

• Masks will be required before and after the race. Masks will not be required during the event.
• Athletes and volunteers will have temperature checked when entering the race venue. Anyone with a temperature of 100.0 F or higher will be asked to return home.
• Race briefing will be pre-recorded and available online.
• Bike racks will be spaced with 6 feet between bike racks.
• Racks will be marked for two athletes per rack
• Temperature screening prior to racing at bike check-in
• Race will be a rolling time trial with chipped swim start
• Run will be a time trial start with at least 15 second spacing. Starting time will be recorded as athletes cross the start. 
• While aid stations will be provided, athletes are encouraged to bring their own water to limit contact
• Race tattoos will be provided in race packets and should be applied prior to arriving at the race venue.
• Virtual awards ceremony and mailed awards
• Podium will be available for athletes to take pictures
• Post race food will be pre-packaged for the athlete to take to go

Relay Teams

• Each athlete on a relay team will be given their own timing chip to eliminate handing off timing chips
• A line will be drawn within the exchanging area. When the finishing athlete passes this line, the next athlete from the same team starts without any physical contact.

Spectators

• Spectators are not allowed. Friends and family are encouraged to volunteer or track from home.

Refund Policy Update

• If an athlete has a fever, suspects Covid symptoms, or is concerned about racing at this time they can defer or transfer their registration to another race. 

This event is hosted by the Activitynut Foundation, Inc.; a non-profit 501(c)3 who's mission is to connect athletes with local events, clubs, coaching and local stores. We maintain a race calendar listing local events at http://activitynut.org/localevents/

Join Activitynut Club (free membership), and get 15% off of this and other events hosted by Activitynut.

Sprint

Triathlon- 400yd swim, 13mi bike, 3.3mi run
Aquabike- 400yd swim, 13mi bike 
Duathlon- 3.3mi run, 13mi bike, .9mi run 

Olympic

Triathlon- 1600yd swim, 22.5mi bike, 6.5mi run 
Aquabike- 1600yd swim, 22.5mi bike 
Duathlon- 6.5mi run, 22.5mi bike, 0.9mi run 

Run/Walk Only

5K+ Run/Walk 
10K+ Run/Walk

6:30am Race day packet pick up until 7:30 
6:30am Transition Opens
7:50am National Anthem
8:00-8:30am Triathlon Waves 
8:10am 5k and 10k Run Begins 

Your safety is our highest concern at the race.  

• 6+ Kayaks/Paddleboards/Certified lifeguards in the water
• EMT Team On Site
• Covid-19 safety measures outlines in the athlete guide

There is a regatta most Saturdays and Sundays at Huntington when there is water.  We expect a busy weekend.

Parking is available in the parking lot by the Transition area.  This area is operated by CLM and has a $10 per vehicle parking fee.

Q: Are you still holding the Huntington Lake Triathlon?
A: Yes! Fresno County Health Department has approved our race plan which includes measures to promote social distancing such as time trial starts, two participants per rack, mailing awards, etc.

Q: Is the race USAT Sanctioned?
A: Yes! Our race incorporates USAT, CDC, and FCHD recommendations for a safe return to racing and is still USAT Sanctioned. 

Q: What is the water temperature at Huntington Lake.?
A: The water temperature is typically 62-67F. The race is expected to be wetsuit legal.

Q: Is there early packet pickup?
A: Yes, we have a packet pickup on Thursday, June 17th. See the packet pick up section for more details. This will be a drive up style pick up with limited contact. Packet Pickup will also be at the venue on the day before and the day of the event. To reduce contact at packet pick up there will be no in person race day registration and registration will remain open until the start of the race. Please contact us if you have any issues with registration.

Q: Are spectators allowed?
A: Following state guidelines spectators will not be allowed at the race. If you have family or friends that would like to see you race, volunteering is a great way to be able to be on site and cheer while helping make the event happen.

Q: What is your refund policy if I am sick?
A: If an athlete has a fever, suspects Covid symptoms, or has been in contact with someone with Covid-19 we encourage them to stay home. Athletes can defer, transfer their registration to another race, or opt to receive swag and race as a "virtual" upon request.