NYSVR434

Additional race information can be found at http://www.nysvr434.com.

How far do I have to run or bike or swim?

• As far as you like. Mileage will be tracked up to 868 miles.

Do I have to sign up for the distance I want?

• Nope. We decided to leave this open-ended, so your distance is as far as you want to go. Your finisher medal will be determined by your total distance.

How long do I have to complete this?

• From May 15 through September 15. Only miles run, biked, or swam on those days can be used.

Do I have to start on May 15?

• No, you don't, but Rich said he is!!! ;)

Can I use miles tracked before May 15?

• No. This event is only for activities performed May 15 through September 15.

What kind of miles can be counted?

• Miles can only be counted when that is the primary activity engaged in and it is measurable.
  - use a pre-measured course.
  - use a device (ie Garmin) that will measure distance.
  - walk/run/bike and afterwards use google maps, mapmyrun, or plot-a-route to get distance.
  - treadmills and bike trainer programs are allowed if they provide distance.
  - NOT ALLOWED - daily steps accumulated on a fitness app or golfing, etc. - not primary activity.
  - NOT ALLOWED - converted miles, ie: estimating how far you would have run based on how much time was spent biking.

Do I need some type of app or device to upload miles?

• Nope, you only need a way to figure out how far you went (see above) and the ability to type that in.

Can I still enter miles if I missed a day or I signed up after the race start?

• Yes, you can always go back to a prior day and enter your mileage.

Can multiple entries be made in one day (ie: I ran twice)

• Yes and No. Only one entry per day will be counted. So:
  - If you plan to perform an activity multiple times per day, enter the total time and total distance for that day.
  - If you already made an entry for that day, simply re-enter the total time and total distance. Your prior entry will be REPLACED.

Can I use my swim, bike, and run mileage for this event?

• Swim mileage can only be used for the swim event.
• Bike mileage can only be used for the bike event and may include any outdoor mileage whether it’s on the road or trail. You can also include indoor mileage on the trainer including programs like Zwift or Sufferfest, spinning bike etc. You just need to be able to track the mileage that you completed.
• Run mileage, which is what we initially planned for, can be on the road or trails and can include walking and hiking. You can also include treadmill miles. You just need to be able to track them so that you can enter them daily once we send you your special link.

Can I enter two or three of these divisions?

• Yes, you can. You don't have to make it to Times Square in NYC for all three divisions. Maybe you “swim” only to Rochester, but you’re able to “run” to Albany. On top of that, you “bike” to NYC and then all the way back to Niagara Square in Buffalo. It's totally up to you on where you want to stop for each distance. Keep in mind it should be fun.

Can my children participate?

• Yes, they can. We just ask that you allow them to only do activities that are acceptable for their age.

Do we get beer at the finish line?

• Yes, as long as you supply it for yourself.

Can you add a duathlon or a triathlon to this event?

• Well, we did sort of, but not in the truest sense.

Do you have unisex shirts?

• We are offering both men's and women's. Ladies please keep in mind that yours are junior cut.