1. Visit www.ccfa.org.

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1. Visit www.mdausa.org/.

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1. Visit AE CC/MD.

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1. Early Bag Pick Up is AT THE BEACH -- Hueston Woods State Park (6301 Park Office Road College Corner, OH 45003) on Saturday August 10, between 12 a.m. and 4 p.m.
   
2. Packet pickup will be down at the beach area under the big tent by the transition area.
   
3. Packets can be picked up race morning, August 11, 2013 between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m

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1. Timing chips can be picked up on race morning between 6 and 7:30 a.m. at the Hueston Woods State Park beach.

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1. You can register for the race online:
   
   1. Triathlon/Duathlon/5K - Click Here
      
2. You can register in person AT THE BEACH -- Hueston Woods State Park (6301 Park Office Road College Corner, OH 45003) on Saturday August 10, between 12 a.m. and 3 p.m.
   
3. Or on race morning between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m.
   
4. Checks can be made out to AE CC/MD

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1. Age Group - 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
2. Elite Open* - Amateur 15-39 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
3. Elite Master* - Amateur 40-49 years old, has chance to finish in top 10 overall
4. Clydesdale - Males racing weight groups, not age group - 200lbs+
5. Athena - Females racing weight groups, not age group - 150lbs+
6. Mountain Bike - racing on a heavier bike with wider tires then a triathlon bike
7. Aquabike - racing only the swim and bike portions only (no running)
Triathlon Relay Team - one swimmer, one cyclist, one runner
• -Male Team (Team made up of male participants only)
• -Female Team (Team made up of female participants only)
• -Coed Team (Team made up of male & female participants)
Duathlon Team - one runner does both runs, one cyclist
• -Male Team (Team made up of male participants only)
• -Female Team (Team made up of female participants only)
• -Coed Team (Team made up of male & female participants)
*Not eligible for age group awards You may have your award mailed to you for a shipping and handling fee of $5.00. Contact Get 2 It's customer service via email to arrange for this service. customerservice@get2itevents.com

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1. A check can be mailed to:
   AE CC/MD
   P.O. Box 669
   Maineville, Ohio 45039
   
2. Donation can be received online here
   
3. Bring payment to any Get 2 It event and find the AE CC/MD table

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**Duathletes and Triathletes must add a one day USAT fee if not a member. The USAT fee is $12. No USAT fee if doing the 5K Walk/Run.

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1. Get 2 It Hueston Woods Triathlon is sanctioned by the USA Triathlon (USAT). The USAT provides insurance for the event with your annual membership fee or your one day membership fee.
   
2. In order for the USAT to sanction the event, athletes must be members of USAT. Athletes that are not annual members of the USAT must purchase a one day license for $12 in order to participate. More information can be found at www.usatriathlon.org/

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1. Get 2 It Hueston Woods Triathlon is a family friendly event that was established to allow participants that are new to multisport to participate in an enjoyable event. Race rules are in place to allow for the enjoyment by all athletes.
   
2. Specific rules can be found at www.usatriathlon.org/events/rules.aspx
3. The general rules are as follows:
   
1. For triathletes, start with your swim wave according to age group. Wetsuits are always permitted.
   
2. No swim aids, other than the wetsuit, will be permitted.
   
3. Rack your bike according to the assignment board located in the transition area.
   
4. Walk your bike into and out of the transition area. No bike riding in the transition area.
   
5. Approved helmets must be worn while on the bike, even during race warm up.
   
6. No drafting while on the bike. You must leave at least 3 bike lengths between you and the bike in front of you.
   
7. Stay to the right while biking. When passing, announce "on your left" when passing other athletes. Pass on the left, once clear move back to the right. This path will be open to persons not in the race. Use extreme caution when passing these individuals.
   
8. Wear your timing chip on your ankle using the Velcro strap provided. Teams must transfer the chip from one athlete to the next in the transition area near your bike location.
   
9. Team athletes should stage near the transition area and make the chip transfer at the bike rack.
   
10. Bike helmets must have the race number on the front, the bike number must be placed somewhere on the frame and the race number should be facing forward on your race shirt or belt.
    
11. Turn in your timing chip after crossing the finish line in the finish chute.
    
12. It is the athlete's responsibility to know the course and follow instructions. Routes will be marked with chalk (run course), buoys (swim) and painted arrows (bike).

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1. RUN/WALK . 5 kilometers in a combination of woods and roads, inside Hueston Woods State Park.
   
2. KIDS FUN RUN . The Kids Fun Run will take place near the transition area starting in the woods. The run will be approximately 1/4 mile long.
   
3. TRIATHLON - 750 meter swim, 20 kilometer bike (new sprint distance), 5 kilometer run
   
1. SWIM . The 750 meter swim will be in Hueston Woods beautiful Acton Lake. You will start the swim on the beach in age group waves. You will exit the swim after your lap at the beach and head to the transition area.  Most of the swim will be in shallow ( 4 foot depth) water, you may stand if necessary. Lifeguards will be on duty.
   
2. BIKE . The 20 kilometer (new sprint distance) hilly and fast bike course will take you out of Hueston Woods parking lot and through Miami University. Police officers and volunteers will be along the route to control traffic and assist athletes. The route will be marked with painted arrows at each intersection.
   
3. RUN . The 5 kilometer flat run course will take athletes from the transition area through Hueston Woods and back to the finish chute.
   
4. DUATHLON . 5 kilometer run, 20 kilometer bike (new sprint distance), 5 kilometer run
   
   Duathletes will follow the same run and bike routes described above.

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1. Approximately 75ºF. Wetsuits are permitted and recommended. In prior years, many athletes successfully completed the swim without a wetsuit.

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1. Triathletes and Duathletes should arrive at least one hour early to allow for ample time to find your assigned bike rack and get things organized. We expect a large number of participants and space will be at a premium. Lines may be long so the earlier the better. The race will start on time.

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Start Times Duathletes
• 8:00am All Duathletes (Sprint and Olympic)
5K Run/Walk
• 8:03am 5K Run/Walk
Sprint Triathlon
• 8:05am Sprint Triathlon Men 0-29, Elite Men
• 8:08am Sprint Triathlon Men 30-39
• 8:11am Sprint Triathlon Men 40-49, Male XL1, XL2, XL3, Male MTB
• 8:14am Sprint Triathlon all Women
• 8:17am Sprint Triathlon Men 50+, all Teams
Olympic Triathlon
• 8:25am Olympic Triathlon Men 0-29, all Elite Men
• 8:28am Olympic Triathlon Men 30-39, Male XL1, XL2, XL3
• 8:31am Olympic Triathlon Men 40-49, Male MTB, all Teams
• 8:34am Olympic Triathlon all Women
• 8:37am Olympic Triathlon Men 50+
Kids Run
• Approx 10:30 a.m. Kids Fun Run
*Note: Wave sizes and times may change based on participation levels.

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1. Enter at the Hueston Woods main entrance on Brown Road, turn left and follow the signs to the beach. You will park near the transition area at the beach.

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1. Think about a clothing item that you can swim, bike, and run in without having to make a complete wardrobe change in the transition area as this will cost you precious time. One-piece race apparel is available for males and females as well as tri shorts that work well for all disciplines.

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