Sunday, April 28, 2013

RACE WEATHER UPDATE


We have to cancel the bike due to the heavy rains yesterday and a decision from public safety.

We are going to have a swim/run (aquathlon).
We will still have a 1500 meter swim and 6.2 mile run.

Transition is located under the Kemah bridge.

Transition opens at 5:00 AM for everyone
Transition closes at 6:30 AM for everyone

1 BOAT TRIP
LOADING FROM 6 AM - 7:15 AM
@ STAR FLEET
280 Grove Road
Kemah, TX 77565

Parking is still at Home Depot / Target. All other items such as post race and awards will go on as scheduled.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

KEMAH TRIATHLON - WEATHER & CANCELATION POLICY


Rain- The event will NOT be cancelled due to rain alone unless the downpour is such that athletes, lifeguards, police, and volunteers lose visibility making situations unsafe. If this occurs we will wait until the rain subsides and follow the same procedure listed for lightning conditions (minus the 30 minute rule). If race officials determine that the bike portion of the race will be unsafe due to wet roads, the race will be changed to a swim-run duathlon. Athletes will be informed of such a change via announcements on race morning.

Fog - Fog is not typically an issue. In the rare event that fog is so thick it poses a safety concern we will delay the start of the race until which time the fog has either lifted or too much time has passed to proceed as planned. In the event that too much time has passed to have the swim portion of the event we will follow the same procedure of progression as if there were lightning (minus the 30 minute rule).

Lightning- In the event of lightning the race will be postponed by 30 minutes every time lightning is spotted and thunder is heard within 6 miles of the event. If lightning is still within 6 miles at 6:00 AM, we will wait 30 minutes and reassess the conditions. We will do everything in our power to have some type of an event for everyone. WE WANT TO PROCEED AS PLANNED, but our number one goal is the safety of our athletes, staff, and volunteers. If that means we have to knock the distance down to a sprint starting from shore, instead of the boat, do a duathlon or shorten everything to a 10k, we will try our best for all of you. We will take it step at a time tomorrow and keep you updated every step of the way.

Cutoffs - We have to have all athletes out of the water no later than 9:45 AM, off the bike by 11:30 AM, and off the run course no later than 1:00 PM.

Tornado Warning - If at anytime before (race morning close to start time) or during the event, a tornado warning is issued, the race will be cancelled.  

On Course Cancelation - If the race is canceled due to storms (lightning and/or excessive rain) or tornado warnings while it is in progress we will do everything in our power to alert everyone on the course. All police, SAG, and medical personnel will be made aware and do all they can to warn and SAG in all participants. We will also do everything in our power to assist those that are still on course. Those that are on course without means of rescue should seek immediate shelter via open stores, buildings, garages, homes and/or any other means of protection from the dangerous conditions. If it gets bad and we are not there to help you off the course please do everything you can to keep yourself safe and take shelter.

Refunds - As listed on the registration page there are no refunds of any kind. Race morning is past the cutoff. In the event of a course alteration/change, delay, or cancelation, there will also be no refunds. Registration fees are spent long before the race begins on up front costs like police, traffic control, staff, food, vendors, contractors, awards, medals, volunteers, medical, permits, venue acquisition and athlete amenities.