​Ultimate Triathlon Checklist

Registration
  • Race entry confirmation
  • ID and triathlon federation card
  • Cash and credit card
 Bike Check-in
  • Race Chip
  • Helmet with race stickers
  • Bike checked for brakes with  race stickers
  • Transition bags with race stickers
  • Evaluate entry and exits of the transition zones
Race Checklist
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Bike – Transition Bag T1
  • Towel
  • Helmet (mandatory)
  • Cycling shoes
  • Socks (optional)
  • Sunglasses or visor
  • Rain jacket, arm/leg warmers (if needed)
  • Race belt (with number) – depending on race rules
Run – Transition Bag T2
  • Small Towel
  • Running shoes
  • Socks (optional)
  • Cap or visor
  • Sunglasses
  • Race belt (with number) – depending on race rules
Pre-Race Morning
  • Alarm 4hr before
  • Breakfast (3-4hrs before)
  • Wear warm clothes - Flipflops
  • Timing chip and strap
  • Pre-race snacks and hydration (up to 30min before race)
  • Sports watch – HR Strap (charged)
  • Sunscreen (applied the night before and on race day)
  • Toilet Paper
Pre-Race Transition check
  • If early morning - headlight -> put in T2 transition run bag in case you are expecting to be out in the dark
  • Check tire pressure
  • Check gear setting for exit T1
  • Shoes on pedals (if chose option) with elastic bands
  • Bring miscellaneous repair kit (zip ties, super glue, spare tire, duct tape, elastic bands, scissors)
  • Repair kit on bike: spare tubes, CO2 cartridges, tire levers, multi-tool
  • Add Nutrition and hydration to bike and T1 bag– water bottles on the bike
  • Electronic shifter batteries
  • Bike computer and power meter (calibrated)
  • Add nutrition and hydration to running T2 bag
Pre-Race Swim
  • Tri-suit or swimsuit
  • Wetsuit (if required) – plastic bags to get into the wetsuit
  • Goggles (plus spare)
  • Anti-fog solution
  • Race Swim cap
  • Body glide or Vaseline
  • Towel
  • Neoprene cap, gloves, or socks (if needed allowed)
  • Ear plugs and nose clip (optional)
  • Drop post-race bag in designated area
Post-Race
  • Change of clothes
  • Recovery nutrition (protein shake, snack)
  • Hydration (water, sports drink)
  • Flip-flops or comfortable shoes
  • Compression gear (optional)
  • Cash and credit card
  • Phone and charger