Your safety is our primary concern.
The medical team will staff the medical facilities at the swim-in and swim-out, the medical tent in the transition area, the aid stations on the bike and run courses, we will also have paramedics on the bike on the bike and run courses and the main MEC at the finish line. Medical resources will also be available while you are out on the course. If you are not feeling well on race morning, we strongly advise you not to start the event. If you decide to not start the event, you must inform a race official so we can officially withdraw you from the event. If you start to feel unwell at any point during race day, we urge you to seek help rather than continue.
If at any time during the race you experience chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, lightheadedness (dizziness), numbness around the mouth or in your hands, difficulty concentrating, or stop sweating please stop immediately and seek medical attention. A medical evaluation does not constitute outside assistance. You will not receive a penalty or be disqualified for receiving a medical evaluation, or for having someone help you in getting medical assistance.
During the swim: raise and wave your hand, which will alert the water safety team that you need help. If able to, you can also verbalize you are in need of help by yelling “help.” You can also grab onto a kayak, paddleboard or nearby boat. You will not be disqualified for grabbing onto any of these safety items during the race.
During the bike: If you are at an aid station, let someone know you are in need of medical help. If you are not at or near an aid station – STOP – let someone know you need medical help. Anyone can help - another athlete, a volunteer, a staff vehicle, event support vehicle or event moto out on course; even a spectator. Have them alert the nearest aid station or staff member that you need medical assistance. Make sure you provide your bib number to initiate your care.
During the run:
Helping another athlete: if a fellow athlete needs help, please use the same steps listed above to get the athlete medical assistance. You will not be disqualified or receive a penalty for assisting a fellow athlete in medical need. On the bike and run course, make sure to provide the bib number of the athlete in need of help.