Athlete's Guide
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The 2023 athletes' guide :
Registration
General information
- The departure will be given at 10:30 am from the beach of Nuisement.
- Half Distance athletes will have the possibility to drop off their bikes and helmets in the bike park from Friday June 21rd between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm (not mandatory unlike Full Distance athletes but highly recommended). On the day of the race, the entry in the bike park will take place from 8h30 to 10h00.
- DISTANCES : 1900m - 90km - 21km
- Minimum age: 18 during the current year.
- At the time of registration, non-licensed athletes will have to show their identity card and provide a medical certificate mentioning their ability to compete in a triathlon.
- You can download a sample certificate by clicking on this icon:
- Licensed athletes must present their identity card and a valid triathlon license from an international federation.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024:
14h00-20h00 : Opening of the Openlakes village
14h00-20h00 : Opening of the race secretariat (number collection)
14h00-15h00 : Swimming training17h00-18h00: Swimming training
16h00-20h00 : Bike check-in (recommended)
SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023:
08h00-20h00 : Opening of the Openlakes village
08h00-10h00 : Opening of the race secretariat
08h30-10h00 : Bike check-in
10h30 : HALF DISTANCE START
20h00 : Prize giving
CUT-OFF
- Departure 10:30 am
- Swimming: 1:10
- Swim + bike: 6:00
- Swim + bike + run: 8:00
- Closing of the race at 18:30
Swimming - 1900m
- Departure from the banks of the Nuisement.
- A 1900m tour.
- Wetsuits are allowed if the temperature is below 24.5°C and are mandatory below 16°C.
- The maximum time is 1:10
- Warming up in the water is allowed at most 30' before the start, in the area dedicated for this purpose only (outside the start area). All athletes must be out of the water 10' before the start.
Bike - 90km
- NON-DRAFTING race
- Time trial bikes and extenders allowed (for more information, consult the sport rules)
- 1 tour of 90km around the Lac du Der.
- D+ : 422m
- Course partially closed to traffic.
- The rules of the road apply to all participants.
- 3 HIGH5 refreshments
- 1er ravitaillement : KM 10,2
- 2ème ravitaillement : KM 42,2
- 3ème ravitaillement : KM 73,1
- The maximum time is 6:00 (Swim + Bike)
Running - 21km
- 2 rounds of 10.5km mostly along the Lac du Der.
- D+ : 40m
- The course is 95% asphalt and 5% road.
- 6 HIGH5 refuelling stations
- 1er ravitaillement : KM 1.3
- 2ème ravitaillement : KM 5.4
- 3ème ravitaillement : KM 8
- 4ème ravitaillement : KM 11.8
- 5ème ravitaillement : KM 16
- 6ème ravitaillement : KM 18.6
- The maximum time is 8:00 (Swim + Bike + Run).
- Closing of the race at 19:00
Bibs withdrawal
- Friday, June 21 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Saturday, June 22 from 08:00 to 10:00
- The withdrawal of the number can only be done by the athlete himself.
- Athletes licensed with a triathlon federation MUST show their license when picking up their number.
- Athletes not affiliated to a triathlon federation MUST provide a medical certificate specifying their ability to compete in triathlon (valid for 6 months)
- At the time of collection of the number, the athlete MUST be in the presence of his identity card.
- At the time of registration, the non-licensed athletes will have checked the one-day license (additional registration cost varying according to the distance). If not, the amount will be claimed at the time of withdrawal of the number.
- You need to know your bib number: check your bib number on the registration list before picking yours up.
- For the RELAY teams: the 3 members of the team must be present at the secretariat to collect their number.
Prizes
Prize money for the first 5 men and women in the general ranking
The athletes awarded are as follows:
- the first 5 women of the scratch ranking
- the first 5 men of the scratch ranking
- the first 3 men and women in each category
- HALF - RELAY: the first MEN team, the first WOMEN team and the first MIXED team
Awards for the podiums of each category HALF :
- Juniors (18-19ans)
- Espoirs (20–23 ans)
- Seniors (24-39 ans)
- Masters A (40-49 ans)
- Masters B (50-59 ans)
- Masters C (+60 ans)
- Masters D (+70 ans)
NOTE: Athletes who do not attend the awards ceremony will not be eligible for their awards and/or prizes.
HALF distance RELAIS
The OPENLAKES Full distance "relay" will take place on Saturday June 22, 2024.
The start will be given at 10:30 (at the same time as the HALF solo) from the beach of Nuisement, at Lac du Der.
PRINCIPLE OF THE RELAY
- The relay team is composed of two or three athletes.
- During the relay race each athlete of the team must perform at least one complete discipline: Swimming, Cycling, or Running.
- In case of a team of two athletes, one athlete of the team will have to complete two disciplines.
- DISTANCES : 1900m - 90km - 21km
- Minimum age: 18 during the current year.
- The 3 members of the team MUST present themselves to the secretariat to collect their number.
- At the time of registration, non-licensed athletes will have to show their identity card and provide a medical certificate mentioning their ability to compete in a triathlon.
- Licensed athletes must present their identity card and a valid license from an international triathlon federation.
THE RELAY IN PRACTICE
- The "relay" MUST be done IN the transition park at the location assigned for the team.
- Only teammates passing the "relay" are allowed to be in the transition area.
- The electronic chip acts as a "relay" and must be placed consecutively on the LEFT ankle of each runner.
Regulations to be respected
Athletes will be required to respect the rules of the French Triathlon Federation. We invite you to consult the rules by clicking here.
Any questions?
Consult the FAQ or contact us by specifying your event and distance.