Race Rules
FAST TRIATHLON VIRTUAL RACE RULES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
The current rules are based on the parameters according to the standards set forth by the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules.
All rules and conditions are imposed equally upon all participants.
Athletes are responsible for their own medical condition and should be cleared by their own family doctor before competing.
No athlete may use any device, equipment, aid or other support, which provides an unfair advantage or produces an unsafe situation.
The safety of race equipment is the sole responsibility of each and every participant.
Athletes outside the U.S. will not receive Athlete's package containing Tech T-Shirt, a special medal and performance mask.
GENERAL CONDUCT
At or during the event, or while at the event site, all participants must:
a. Act in compliance with these Rules;
b. Conduct themselves in a manner that is not offensive in any way and is considered reasonable and acceptable in the community.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Date & Time
The event will take place from August 10th to August 16th, 2020.
The Regular Competitions will take place from Friday 00:01 AM to Sunday 11:59 PM EST.
The Challenge Competition will take place from Monday 00:01 AM to Sunday 11:59 PM EST.
Race Description
The race course will vary depending on the age group described below.
For kids the race will consist on (1) round of swimming, cycling and running.
For youth & adult and relays the race will consist on a total of three (3) rounds of either Fast Duathlon, Fast Triathlon.
Types of Races
There will be fifteen (15) options of race available.
1) Individual for Male and Female Adults (14 to 70+: total of 26 age groups)
Three (3) rounds of: Fast Swimming, Fast Biking, Fast Running, Fast Triathlon, Fast Duathlon.
The distances for each round are the following:
Fast Swimming: 400m (3 rounds)
Fast Biking: 8km (3 rounds)
Fast Running: 2km (3 rounds)
Fast Duathlon: 500m of run/ 2.5M:; 4km of bike / 0.6 M; 1km of run (3 rounds)
Fast Triathlon: 200m of swim/ 2.5M; 4km of bike/ 0.6M; 1 km of run (3 rounds)
Relay Adult (minimum of 2 participants): three (3) rounds of:
Fast Duathlon: 500m of run / 2.5M; 4km of bike / 0.6M; 1 km of run each round (3 rounds)
Fast Triathlon: 200m of swim / 2.5M; 4km of bike/ 0.6M; 1 km of run each round (3 rounds)
2) Individual rounds for Kids (distances vary according to the age group)
For individual rounds for kids there will be only one (1) round of: Fast Swimming, Fast Biking, Fast Running, Fast Triathlon, Fast Duathlon.
Fast Swimming Kids:
7/8 years old: 400m
9/10 years old: 500m
11 to 13 years old: 800m
Fast Biking Kids:
7/8 years old: 3km
9/10 years old: 4km
11 to 13 years old: 6km
Fast Running Kids:
7/8 years old: 1500m
9/10 years old: 2500m
11 to 13 years old: 3km
3) Fast Duathlon for Kids:
7/8 years old: 300m run/ 2km bike/ 500m run
9/10 years old: 400m run/ 3km bike/ 750m run
11 to 13 years old: 500m run/ 4km bike/ 1 km run
4) Fast Triathlon for Kids:
7/8 years old: 100m swim/ 2km bike/ 500m run
9/10 years old: 150m swim/ 3km bike/ 750m run
11 to 13 years old: 200m swim/ 4km bike/ 1 km run
5) Relay for Kids: three (3) rounds of either Fast Duathlon and Fast Triathlon
Relay
The relay for Youth & Adults requires a minimum of 2 participants and involves three (3) rounds of:
Duathlon: 500m of run / 2.5M: 4km of bike / 0.6M: 1 km of run each round (3 rounds)
Triathlon: 200m of swim / 2.5M: 4km of bike/ 0.6M: 1 km of run each round (3 rounds)
The relay for Kids requires three (3) rounds of either Fast Duathlon or Fast Triathlon.
IMPORTANT: Relays can be completed even if the participants are not in the same location. Just send us the link with the results.
Age groups
Kids (individual): one (1) round of Fast Swimming, Fast Biking and Fast Running
7/8
9/10
11/13
Adult & Youth: total of three (3) rounds of swimming, cycling and running
14/16
17/19
20/24
25/29
30/34
35/39
40/44
45/49
50/54
55/59
60/64
65/69
70+
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee varies according to the age group or the type of race.
The fees are:
$9.99 - Fast Swim or Fast Bike or Fast Running
$9.99 - Fast Swim or Fast Bike or Fast Run Kids
$12.99 - Duathlon
$9.99 - Duathlon Kids
$14.99 - Triathlon
$12.99 - Triathlon Kids
$19.99 - Relay Duathlon
$14.99 - Relay Duathlon Kids
$24.99 - Relay Triathlon
$19.99 - Relay Triathlon Kids
$59.99 - Fast Challenge
At registration, every registrant is required to electronically sign a waiver in accordance with the terms set by USAT.
ATHLETE PACKAGE FOR FIRST 100 ATHLETES
The first 100 participants that register and conclude their competition will receive, at the home address provided at registration, an athlete package containing one (1) tech T-Shirt, one (1) special medal (containing a surprise) and one (1) performance mask.
EQUIPMENT
For events that require water:
Availability of at least 16 meters/17.5 yards swimming pool.
For all events :
A multisport wearable device/ sport watch.
For bike events:
You will need a Smart Trainer and a wearable device. You will sync both with a bicycle app.
Measurement & Places Options:
Swimming, regarding Pools: domestic pools or condo pools would be a good option, however make sure it's permitted in your area. If the pool is in yards 218 yards and this distance is in the middle of your pool, you must go to the next pool edge to wrap up your swimming portion. If you have an Open Water available option it's feasible as well.
Biking & Running Portions: your smart trainer and your treadmill are an option, however if in your city is permitted ride a bike and run outside this is an option.
Sport Watches: if your competition, for example, is a Fast Triathlon you will need a multisport mode at your sport watch, them click start, them click lap for the end of each sport + transitions + period of rest, click STOP when you wrap up the whole event.
Smart Trainers: make sure everything is correctly connected before
RESULTS SUBMISSION
How to Submit your Results:
After you have completed your race, you will need to upload your results on your account at Runsignup/fasttriathlonvirtualseries
There are 2 options for doing this...
Option 1:
You can email us by sharing the link available on your wearable device after you are finished fasttriathlonusa@fasttriathlonusa.com
Remember... Depending on the wearable device you are using, you will have to send your results (1 to 3 links) in order for us to upload.
Option 2:
If you are uploading the results by yourself, you will need to complete each field separately. For example... If you completed a Fast Triathlon, you will need to include each segment individually... your swimming time; your T1 time; your bike time; your T2 time; then your run time. You will need to repeat the same format for the second and third rounds for a total of (15) different times.
Upon completion, you will need to upload your “proof of completion”
All times will then be posted on the Leaderboard the first Wednesday after the submissions have closed.
All the results are participatory in nature, and not competitive. No results will be collected or ranked by USAT.
INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION
Every competition will confer to the registered athlete a virtual Bib number and a Fast Triathlon Virtual Race Backdrop to include the athlete’s personal photo. A Participation Certificate will be emailed as soon as the results are approved.
The winner will be the one who performs the shortest time in total, after the three (3) rounds.
OPTIONAL BUNDLE
The athletes not included in the first 100 registrants that concluded their competitions or accepted the Challenge, may to get a competition swag including one (1) t-shirt, one (1) mask and one (1) medal.
The Optional Bundle shall be ordered by email to fasttriathlonusa@fasttriathlonusa.com at the special price of $39.99 (thirty-nine dollars ninety-nine cents).
DONATIONS
Donations are encouraged and optional. The athletes who opt to make any donations shall do it at registration.
EVENT STANDARDS
Where applicable and not otherwise modified by more stringent event standards, the Competitive Rules adopted by USAT and Guide to Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods of Doping adopted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency, are hereby incorporated by reference and govern the event.
DISQUALIFICATION
Any participant not adhering to the rules and regulations and guidelines of the event are subject to disqualification. In any case, no disqualified athlete will receive any “Finisher” or “Participant” Award.
REFUNDS
The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
SAFETY
Safety is the primary consideration for all participants, and following the guidelines and regulations are required throughout the event. This event is strenuous and requires individual endurance and stamina. The risk of accident, injury, and sickness may be present throughout all three stages. Proper training, well maintained and appropriate equipment, good judgment, respect, common sense and courtesy will be crucial in making this a safe and successful event. If an emergency situation necessitates or causes a rule infraction, event organizers may make allowances in the interest of promoting safety. By registering to this event each registrant acknowledges his/her responsibility for his/her own safety and the safety of others.
TRADEMARK & EVENT LOGOS
The event name and logos are registered trademarks, are protected by federal trademark law, and may not be used or reproduced in any manner without prior written consent from the Event Organizers. This includes, among other things, shirts or other garments, banners and signs. Any person using the logo without authorization will be prosecuted in accordance with the U.S. copyright laws.
DISCLAIMER
This event will be officiated with USAT rules. For a full list of rules, please visit: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/About/Multisport/Competitive-Rules and https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/USAT-for-Me/Race-Directors/Sanctioning/Virtual-Race-Sanctioning
