What time does the event take place?

What are the distances?

Where does the triathlon take place?
The Loaring Triathlon takes place at our family property at 881 County Road 50 E, Essex, ON N0R 1G0. Directions

What is the anticipated water temperature?
Expect the water temperature to be between 22 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celcius.

Will wetsuits be allowed?
Wesuits will be optional for all Sprint Triathlon participants provided the water temperature is below 24.0 degrees Celcius (as per Triathlon Ontario rules). An official ruling will be made one hour prior to the start of the race.

Should I stay for the Awards & Food Party?
Yes!!! All participants should take full advantage of the wonderful Food Party offered by Koolini Italian Eatery & Motor City Sertoma! This is not one of those events where you race and go home immediately. "the event does not end at the finish line" has been a classic slogan of our event. Plan to bring your family, friends, and support crew, and enjoy the afternoon :)

Is the bike course closed to traffic?
No, the bike course will be open to traffic. Therefore, please stay to the right side of the road, moving slightly over only to pass cyclists. Volunteers and police will be on hand to relieve any traffic conjestion, but please be aware that there will be vehicle traffic during the event.

What does drafting mean and is it allowed?
Drafting involves situating yourself directly behind or directly beside another competitor in an effort to reduce wind or water resistence. Drafting is legal for the swim and run portions of a triathlon, but illegal during the cycling portion. Cyclists must stay ouside of the drafting zone at all times, except when passing another cyclist. The drafting zone is 7m long. A passing cyclist has 15 seconds to get out of the drafting zone. Therefore, please remain at least 7m behind another cyclist at all times unless when passing. Drafting will be officiated during the cycling portion. If you are caught drafting by an official, you will be asked to stop and dismount both feet from your bike and serve a one minute penalty. If you are caught drafting a second time, you will be disqualified.

When must a I wear a helmet?
Competitors must wear a bicycle helmet at all times when biking and running with a bike. Participants must warm-up and cool-down wearing a helmet. Helmets must have the chin-strap securely fastened at all times. Helmets must be put on with the chinstap completely fastened before taking the bike off of the transition rack. When completing the bicycle portion, the helmet must remain on the head with the chinstrap securely fastened until the bike is properly mounted back on the transition rack. Helmet infractions with be stricly monitored and will result in automatic disqualification if the rules are not adhered to. Athletes warming up prior to the event without wearing helmets may be prevented from starting the race. Under no circumstances will hockey helmets, rollerblade helmets, or anything other than a proper bicycle helmet be allowed for use.

What time should I arrive at?
We strongly advise arriving at least 90 minutes prior to the start of your event. Allow extra time to park your car, pick up your race-kit, etc.

Please Note: The primary parking lot will close at 10:00am, and will re-open at 12:30pm. Vehicles will not be able to enter or leave this primary parking lot between 10:00am and 12:30pm since it is located on the bike course. Those arriving after 10:00am will be re-directed to the secondary parking lot located only 400m from the race site at John R Park Homestead. If you would like to leave the race site prior to 12:30pm, we kindly ask that you park in the secondary parking lot.

Is there a water station on the run?
There will be a water station at the 500m, 1700m, 2800m, and 4000m sections of the run course. Volunteers will hand you water and/or sport drink in a cup.

How shallow is the water?
The average depth is approximately 5 feet deep. Participants will likely be able to touch the bottom at most sections of the course. We make every effort to make the swim course as safe and beginner-friendly as possible. Water levels could change drastically prior to the event, but have been quite shallow for all prior Loaring Triathlons. In fact, many competitors have chosen to walk the entire swim portion of the event. However, we strongly advise being able to swim the full course without being able to touch the bottom. In the event that Lake Erie decides to be very wavy on race morning, a decison will be made to shorten the swim, or possibly cancel the swim portion and replace it with a short run.

Is there a relay division?
Yes, we now offer a relay category in the Sprint Triathlon. Relay teams may have 2 or 3 members.

Can my child compete? What is the mimimum age?
Participants must be at least 14 years old as of December 31st, 2012 to compete in any of the triathlon events. There is no age restriction in the Sun Life Run.

When will results be posted?
Results will be posted on the race website within a few hours after the Awards Ceremony.

Will there be any food for vegetarians?
Koolini's Italian Eatery will be offering pasta and salad.

Can spectators purchase food?
We will have an amazing spread of food and drink available for spectators to purchase between 11am and 2pm. All proceeds from the Food Party will be given to the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation.

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