2021 Harford Multisport Club Indoor Triathlon

RESULTS:

2021 Age Group Results (updated 3/21)

2021 Overall Results

Registration Fees:

o   $50.00 through March 14th ($30.00 per person for Relay Category)

o   $60.00 through Race Day ($35.00 per person for Relay Category)

USAT membership:

o   Current USAT members at no additional cost

o   Non-USAT members pay additional $15.00 for a 1 day membership (funds go directly to USAT)

There are no refunds or transfers of entry given for this event.

Event is capped at 90 registrants.

General Guidelines 

1. All CCR employees and event volunteers will wear face coverings for the duration of the event.
2. Race registration will be limited to 90 individuals
3. All registrants will receive an email 5 days prior to the race reminding runners who feel ill or believe they may have come in contact with someone exposed to COVID-19 to stay home. Runners will be given the option to defer their race registration to 2021.
4. Hand sanitizer stations will be positioned at each “race area” (pool, cycling area, treadmill area) and participants will be encouraged to utilize them.
5. Temperature checks will be performed at the entrance to BAAC for all indoor triathlon participants.
6. Participants will not be required to wear masks while actively participating in one of the race disciplines (swimming, cycling, running) but will be required to wear a mask before, during the transition from one discipline to another, and after the race while in the area.

Race Registration & Packet Pick-Up:

Friday, March 19th from 3PM-5PM
Charm City Run - Bel Air
126 S. Main Street #2
Bel Air, MD 21014

Race Day:
On-site from 5:15PM-8:00PM

1. Race registration will be online-only. Race day registrations will be accepted, but participants must sign up online prior to entering the Bel Air Athletic Club.
2. Each registrant will pick from a list of starting “waves” capped at 6 participants/wave
3. CCR will limit packet pickup to two opportunities (see above)
4. On race day, the lobby of the Bel Air Athletic Club will be organized with tables and stanchion designating the packet pickup area. A CCR employee will perform a forehead temperature check with an infrared thermometer to ensure anyone entering the club for the indoor triathlon is within the acceptable range. Participants will be permitted to walk up to the packet pickup tables, show their ID and race registration email (on mobile device) and receive their packet. Should a line form, CCR employees will remind waiting participants to remain 6ft from the person in front of them.
5. No participants or employees (with the exception of BAAC members and critical race personnel) will be permitted inside BAAC prior to 5:05 PM.

Amenities:

• Race T-shirt
• 11"×18" Logo'd Transition/Workout Towel
• USAT Cinch Bag
• Swim Goggles
• Swim Cap
• Finisher Medal

Race Structure and Procedures:

Waves:

• First wave at 5:40PM
• 6 participants per swim wave
• Waves every 11 minutes
• Final wave begins at 8:14 PM – Final finisher at 9:30 PM

Swim:

1. Participants will report to the swim deck at least 10 minutes prior to their schedule swim wave time, and check in with the starter
2. Participants will remain masked and socially distanced while waiting to be called to the starting area
3. When called by the starter, participants will line up one person/lane and place their face covering on a chair behind their lane before jumping in (feet first only) and remaining at the wall
4. After brief instructions, the starter will start the clock and the 10-minute swim time begins
5. Volunteers stationed on the deck (one volunteer per two lanes) will use plastic chips to count the number of lengths each swimmer begins before time expires
6. At the end of the 10-minute swim, all swimmers will exit the water at the end where they began, put on their face covering, and head over to their towel/gear on the pool deck to begin the walk to the locker room/transition area
7. Race staff will count the number of lengths each person began and record in a spreadsheet for scoring
8. A volunteer with a stopwatch will ensure that participants complete the transition from the pool to the bike in the allowed time

T1:

• 10 minutes
• Dry off, change, head to the indoor track and set the bike to your size

Bike:

1. After changing into dry clothes, participants will report to the upstairs indoor track area where spin bikes have been placed around the track to ensure social distance. Participants wearing cycling shoes must put them on and take them off at the bike – walking on the track in cycling shoes will not be permitted. (Bikes are equipped with standard SPD clips)
2. When the transition time is complete, participants will begin the 30-minute cycling portion and the spin bikes will track the “distance covered”
3. When the 30-minute cycling period expires, masked volunteers will visit each bike, record the distance covered, and instruct the participant to place their face covering back on before heading to the locker room if needed, or to the treadmill area for the run portion
4. Designated volunteers wearing masks and gloves will clean each bike in between uses with cleaning solution provided by BAAC
5. A volunteer with a stopwatch will ensure that participants complete the transition from the bike to the run in the allowed time

T2:

• 5 minutes
• Change to running shoes and head downstairs to treadmills

Run:

1. After completing the bike, participants will report to the downstairs treadmill area
2. Treadmills available for use will be designated with signage in order to maintain spacing between participants.
3. When the transition time is complete, participants will begin the 20-minute run portion and the treadmills will track the “distance covered”
4. When the 20-minute run period expires, masked volunteers will visit each treadmill and record the distance covered. Volunteers will also remind participants to wear their mask.
5. Designated volunteers wearing masks and gloves will clean each treadmill in between uses with cleaning solution provided by BAAC 

Post-Race Activities/Results

In years past, pizza and refreshments were offered to participants after completing the run. Unfortunately, gathering in groups indoors is not recommended and as such, there will be no post race activities this year.

Upon completing the event, participants will “mask up,” gather their belongings, and exit the club. Results will be posted online at the conclusion of the event, and awards can be picked up at the Bel Air Charm City Run store the beginning the following Monday

Spectators

In accordance with our Covid-19 race procedures, spectators will not be permitted inside Bel Air Athletic Club during the indoor triathlon. The only exception to this policy is parents/guardians of those under the age of 18, or those participants with special needs. Spectators who are permitted to enter the club must maintain proper social distancing and wear a face covering at all times. Anyone in violation of this policy will be warned, and then asked to leave if the situation is not rectified.

Overall and age group awards:

• Top three male and female finishers overall
• Top male and female finishers in the following age groups (19&under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over)
• Top Relay Overall

Inclement Weather Policy:

The 2021 Harford Multisport Club Indoor Triathlon is an indoor event, and the race will go on as planned unless extreme weather is present that forces us to cancel the event (example: snow storm that makes getting to the event unsafe). Unfortunately, race registration fees will not be refunded if this occurs. In the event that we are forced to cancel you will be notified via email.

REFUND, DEFERRAL, TRANSFER, AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

As we slowly return to racing in 2021, we want to be completely transparent with our policies regarding refunds, deferrals, and cancellations. If you are interested in signing up for this race please read this section carefully prior to registering. All interested participants will be shown these policies during the registration process and must agree to adhere to them in order to be admitted to the event.

REFUNDS

Race registration fees (and the processing charge from RunSignup) are not refundable. These funds are used to pay for race premiums, permits, supplies, staffing, and other costs incurred before, during, and after the event is held. To be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy.

DEFERRALS

We offer the option for registrants to defer their entry to the following year's event up to two weeks prior to the race (March 6, 2021). After this deadline passes we are unable to allow deferrals as race materials have been received and prepped for the event. Again, to be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy. Registrants may defer their entry by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race.

TRANSFERS

We offer the option for registrants to transfer their entry to another eligible participant up to two weeks prior to the race (March 6, 2021). After this deadline passes we are unable to allow transfers as race materials have been received and prepped for the event. Again, to be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy. Registrants may transfer their entry to another registrant by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race.

CANCELLATION DUE TO COVID-19

2020 showed just how unpredictable our world can be, and the running/triathlon industry was certainly no exception. We know that it's important to have as much information at your disposal when making a decision whether to sign up for a race or not, and we want you to know exactly what will happen should the 2021 in-person race not be able to take place as originally planned. If we are forced to cancel the in-person race due to COVID-19 all registrants will be deferred to the 2022 event (you will not receive the 2021 race swag, but will be prompted to claim your entry and register for the 2022 event when registration opens).

Please note that our regular cancellation policy found here applies to other scenarios that could prompt the cancellation of an event including weather, local emergencies, etc. If you have any questions about our cancellation policy please email us at events@charmcityrun.com PRIOR to registering.