ALL registrants in the Accenture Chicago Triathlon MUST attend the Multisport & Fitness Expo to pick up their
registration packets at the Hilton Chicago on Friday or
Saturday. There will be NO race day packet pick-up. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The
expo, course talks, race bag pick-up, race packet pick-up and
body marking all take place at the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan
Ave., Chicago, IL 60605, in the Northeast, Northwest and Southwest
Halls in the lower level of the hotel.
PACKET
PICK-UP HOURS
Friday, August 22nd, 3:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, August 23rd, 9:00am to 5:00pm
All athletes are required to pick up their registration packets
in person at the Hilton Chicago. NO EXCEPTIONS! THERE IS
NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP FOR THE ACCENTURE CHICAGO TRIATHLON!!! Please allow one- hour (2-hours if you plan to attend a course
talk which we highly recommend) to pick up your race registration
materials, event technical shirt and race bag, and to get body
marked. Please keep in mind that the busiest times at race packet
pick-up
are Friday
(3pm-6pm) and Saturday (9am-11am).
YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING TO RACE REGISTRATION
- Photo ID
- A Current
USAT membership card or $10 for a single-event USAT permit
(unless
fee was paid with your race entry fee).
Each
race packet will include the following:
- Your
race
number & safety pins
- Wristband
(required for entrance to and from transition, post
race party
and beer and picnic areas)
- Helmet
number (must be on the front of your bike helmet)
- Bike
number (same number as helmet number must be on your bike’s
frame)
-
ChampionChip
& strap (unless you’ve included your personal
chip 7-digit # on your race application). If you’ve
recently purchased a chip, report to the “Trouble
Desk ” table at registration after you’ve
picked up your race packet and the volunteer
will collect
your assigned chip
and record your personal chip #.
- Course
Maps
- Explanation
of USA Triathlon penalties
Please
confirm that all the items above are in your registration envelope
before picking up your swim cap. If any item is missing, report
to the “Trouble Desk” at registration packet pick-up.
STEPS
TO THE PACKET PICK-UP PROCESS
1. Determine
Your Race Number
You will be able to look up your race number on the computer near the entrance to registration.
2.
USA Triathlon (USAT) Membership or USAT Single-Event Permit
To participate in the Accenture Chicago Triathlon, you are required
to be a member of USAT or purchase a USAT single-event permit.
3.
Pick Up Your Race #'s & ChampionChip
Check the number signs above the registration tables. You are
required to produce your photo ID and submit the completed USAT
and Event Waiver forms (unless you did so at the time you completed
the event online registration) to collect your registration
packet. Relay Team Captains should collect the team race packet,
wristbands and event shirts, but must submit signed USAT and
Event
Waivers for each team member. To download the necessary waiver
forms, click the button to the right. If you arrive
at transition without your wristband and race #, you will not
be
allowed to race. You will also need to be wearing your wristband
to collect food and drink at the post race party picnic and
to
retrieve your bike from transition.
4.
Check Your ChampionChip
Stop by the ChampionChip area to verify your chip before exiting
the registration area.
5.
Collect Your Event Shirt & Race Bag
Show your race number and turn in your shirt tear tag to the
volunteers to collect your event
technical shirt and
race bag.
6.
Collect Your Swim Cap
Make sure you get the correct color swim cap.
7.
Proceed to Body Marking
It is recommended that you get body marked at the Expo on Friday
or Saturday. Please dress appropriately (shorts & T-shirt).
Body marking is also available on Sunday near the entrance to
the swim start, and inbetween transition and swim start at Monroe
Harbor, but there will be long lines.
8. Attend a Course Talk
Course Talks are optional but highly recommended for all participants of the Accenture Chicago Triathlon. Each
year, there may be a change to the USAT rules and the Accenture
Chicago Triathlon course, and as a participant, it is your responsibility
to be in the know.
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