Spectator Tips
* Slip a little good luck note on you're athlete's bike or in their equipment bag.
* If you write a good luck message on the street, please don't use anything permanent, try washable chalk.
* Don't forget the camera.
* Check out the course maps in advance and plan where to watch each segment.
* Find out the projected times for each event.
* Let your athlete know where you'll be watching, it will provide a much needed pick-me-up for them to know you'll be there at say, Mile 3 and 13.
* Bring a water bottle and snack for yourself, it's a long morning.
* Stay off the course, if you do need to cross anywhere, remember to look both ways.
* Listen and adhere to volunteers and course marshals' requests.
* Please, leave the pets at home.
* Pick a post-race meeting location.

Race Day Checklist
General
* Alarm clock (double check!)
* Anti-chafing product
* Course (review course maps)
* Dry clothes
* Emergency info (write pertainent info on the back of your bib e.g., blood type, allergies, emergency conact)
* Flipflops/disposable shoes Heart rate monitor
* I.D.
* Money
* Registration packet (bib, helmet/bike
numbers, chip/chip band) * Rules (know the race rules beforehand)
* Throwaway shirt (for warmth if you're waiting a long time for your wave start)
* Transition area (balloon/crazy ribbon to mark transition spot, towel(s), bucket or extra water to wash off feet)
* USA Triathlon membership card
* Watch
* Waterproof sunscreen


Swim
* Cap
* Goggles (tinted/clear for weather conditions) * Swimsuit
* Wetsuit and wetsuit spray


Bike
* Bib number belt
* Bike
* Cleats/Bike Shoes
* Energy bars/sports gels; Food stash for longer races
* Helmet
* Pump/Tire change kit
* Socks
* Sunglasses (tinted/clear for weather conditions)
* Water bottles (water and energy drink)


Running
* Energy Gel
* Hat/Visor
* Running shoes/Racing flats
* Singlet
* Socks
* Sunglasses (tinted/clear for weather conditions)
* Sunscreen (apply again if necessary)