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Distance: Half-Ironman Ironman

Sports: Triathlon

Event Details:

Race Distance
Swim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles   

Fees
Individual $225 (until Jan 15)
Relay $375  (until Jan 15)
Paratriathlete $175

Prices increase on January 16 to:
$250 Individual/$400 Relay

Prices increase on May 1 to:
$275 Individual/$425 Relay

Entry Fee Includes

• athlete entry
• Toughman Giveaway (e.g. shirt/hat)
  
• race nutrition
• post-race BBQ
• swim cap
• goody bag
  
• timing chip rental with five splits
• finisher's medal

Insurance
You must be a member of USA Triathlon (USAT) to compete in the race, including each relay member. If you do not have an annual membership, you must purchase a one-day membership for $12 during the registration process. (USAT raised the price for 2012 of the one-day license).


Rules
The race is a USAT sanctioned race so USAT rules are in effect. You must wear an ANSI-approved helmet during the entire cycling event. Headphones for music are prohibited during the race. USAT officials will oversee the race course.

Age Requirements
You must be 17 years old or older to participate in the TOUGHMAN race as an individual (or 15 years old in a relay team).

Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pick-up will take place on

• Wed 9/5  Paragon Sports, NYC
• Sat 9/8  12:30-6:30pm Race site, Croton Point Park, Westchester
  

You must bring photo proof of identity and your USAT card if you have one. YOU CANNOT SEND SOMEONE ELSE TO PICK UP FOR YOU!  You are required to bring photo proof of identity. Participants who transfer or sell their race number without going through the race management, will not be allowed to race, lose all entry fees as well as be subject to disciplinary action by USAT.

Bike Check & Briefings
There is a 3pm Race briefing on Saturday, not mandatory. but suggested. You may check your bike into transition on Saturday from 1:00-7:00pm (highly suggested but NOT mandatory). Overnight security is provided.

Start Times
First wave goes off Sunday morning at 6:45 AM. There will be approximately 6 waves by age groups with 5 minutes in between each wave. Transition opens at 5:00 AM on Sunday morning and closes at 6:30 AM. Note that the park entrance is closed to incoming vehicles at 5:30 AM and reopens at 8:30 AM.

Aid Stations
There are 16 aid stations on the run course and a bottle exchange at the 18 and 36 mile mark on the bike course.

Transfer/Refund Policy
There are no refunds.  We offer legal transfers where you may sell or transfer your entry to someone else in the event that you cannot race.  All transfers will be honored through  AUG 15 and are subject to additional RaceIt.com fees.
Athletes that are unable to race or transfer may receive a full deferral to the following year if they fulfill at least 4 hours volunteering for the race. Earning a full deferral for a 2012 entry means the entire entry fee will be credited towards the athlete's 2013 entry. This can only be carried over for 1 year.

Race Cutoffs
You must be able to complete the events within the following cut off times to avoid being pulled from the course for safety reasons:

Swim: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Swim/Bike: 5 hours 10 minutes
Swim/Bike/Run: 8 hours

Awards - Total Purse is $4,500
The Award Ceremony will begin at 1:30 PM and  awards will be presented to:

~ Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female overall
~ Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female for each 5 yr age group
~ Top 3 Clydesdales (Men 200+ lbs)
~ Top 3 Athenas (Women 150+ lbs)
~ Top 3 First Responders
~ Top Tri Club
~ Top Tri Club Relay Team
~ Top 3 CEO Challenge
~ Top 1st place Relay Teams (Male, Female, Co-ed,)
~ Top Corporate Challenge Team

USAT Long Course Tri National Championship
If you finish in the top 10% of your age group at the Toughman race, you wil qualify to enter the 2012 TriSports.com Halfmax Championship on September 22nd in Oklahoma City. USA Trithalon will send you an email invitation directly (approx 1 week after our race).

Paratriathlete Category
We are pleased to offer a Paratriathlete category for physically challenged athletes. Registration open to USAT classifications Tri 2 -Tri 6. Wheelchairs are not permitted on the run course. Handlers may enter all athlete restricted zones with a wristband.

Post Race Food
Post race there will be pizza, bananas and bagels.

Race BBQ
A BBQ for all athletes will be held on Sunday starting at 12:30 PM at the Finish Line Festival. We are serving chicken, pasta salad, salad, rolls, chips, and drinks. This BBQ is included in your entry. Additional tickets will be available for purchase for family and friends ($10).

Expo
The TOUGHMAN Expo will take place at Croton Point Park during bag pickup on Saturday Sept 8th from 12-6 PM.  Products will be available to rent for race day, or sample, view, and purchase. The Vendor Expo will be available for spectators Saturday after the kids race and Sunday during the adult race.

Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form here: Volunteer now

Contacts
Please direct all inquiries to: info@toughmantri.com

Online registration closes
When maximum capacity has filled, or no later than September 1st, 2012. Relay teams are limited to a total of 40 teams, so that category may close earlier than the individual category.