Race organization In general, participation in a triathlon requires an athlete to register and sign up in advance of the actual race. After registration, racers are often provided a race number, colored swim cap, and, if the event is being electronically timed, a timing band. Athletes will either be provided or briefed on details of the course, rules, and any problems to look out for (road conditions, closures, traffic lights, aid stations). At a major event, such as an Ironman or a long course championship, triathletes may be required to set up and check-in their bike in the transition area a day or two before the race start, leaving it overnight and under guard.
race organization in general participation in a triathlon requires an athlete to register and sign up in advance of the actual race after registration racers are often provided a race number colored swim cap and if the event is being electronically timed a timing band athletes will either be provided or briefed on details of the course rules and any problems to look out for (road conditions closures traffic lights aid stations) at a major event such as an ironman or a long course championship triathletes may be required to set up and check-in their bike in the transition area a day or two before the race start leaving it overnight and under guard