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What
do I need for Registration/Packet Pick Up?
Will
I receive a confirmation packet?
Do
you allow race day registration?
May
I give or sell my slot to someone else?
Are
there any benefits to registering early?
What
is the distance for the Federal Escape Triathlon?
Where
do all of the race numbers go?
How
do I use my timing chip?
Are
wetsuits allowed?
Is
the Federal Escape Triathlon a looped course?
What
is your refund policy and how late may I cancel my registration?
Where
can I park on race morning?
I’d
like to volunteer for the event, who do I contact?
Is
The Federal Escape Triathlon still the Northwest qualifier for
The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon?
What
do I need for Registration/Packet Pick Up?
Prior to race weekend, verify
that your registration information is correct on the
Participants Lists (follow the link on the left side of the
screen). You must bring a photo ID to packet pick up. (If you
are a USAT member, you must bring your current USAT card). Each
participant must pick up his/her own race packet. Friends/Family
CAN NOT pick up race packets for each other.
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Will
I receive a confirmation packet?
No. All confirmations will be
sent via e-mail. Until you receive your confirmation e-mail you
can check the web site for the information.
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Do
you allow race day registration?
Yes, you can register on the day
of the race!
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May
I give or sell my slot to someone else?
No, All entries are
non-transferable. If an applicant would like to make a change
before the deadline, this refers to switching their entry from
one distance to another within an event (if there are still
slots available in each race), they may do so, keeping in mind
that a processing fee will be included in that decision.
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Are
there any benefits to registering early?
Definitely, there is a fee
increase as the race dates approach.
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What
is the distance for the Federal Escape Triathlon?
Please refer to the Course Description
page for detailed course information.
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Where
do all of the race numbers go?
At registration you will receive
several race numbers, bike ties and safety pins. There are no
numbers or tags for the swim portion of the event. The bike
number is secured to your bike frame using bike ties (road bike
numbers must be visible from the sides, mountain bike numbers
must be visible from the front). Helmet stickers should be
placed accordingly: 1 sticker - front of the helmet, 2 stickers-
front and back of helmet, 3 stickers- front, back and side of
helmet. Bib numbers should be worn on the front of the body and
worn during the run portion of the event.
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How
do I use my timing chip?
At registration, all participants
will receive an envelop with a small black timing chip inside.
Interlace the timing chip on a black Velcro ankle strap (either
inside the envelop or pick one up at chip verification) and
securely fastened Velcro ankle strap AND timing chip to your
left ankle. Participants' times will be recorded as you cross
the red mats at each timing location: Swim In, Bike Out, Bike
In, Run Out and the Finish Line. Chips and Ankle straps will be
collected by volunteers at the finish line.
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Are
wetsuits allowed?
Yes, full and sleeveless wetsuits
are allowed, but not required.
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Is
the Federal Escape Triathlon a looped course?
Yes, the triathlon is very
spectator friendly and the course loops through and around a
five mile lake park.
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What
is your refund policy and how late may I cancel my registration?
You may cancel your registration
up to thirty days prior to the event. However there are no cash
refunds. Minus a 10% processing fee you may transfer your credit
to the next year’s event.
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Where
can I park on race morning?
There is quite a bit of
parking at the park itself. However traffic in and out of that
lot will be restricted during the event to prevent any hazard to
the athletes. Additional parking areas will be posted as we get
closer to the event day. Please stay posted.
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I’d
like to volunteer for the event, who do I contact?
Please Contact
Us for this information. We highly encourage that
you do so! Volunteers will also receive t-shirts and be part of
a great event!
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Is
The Federal Escape Triathlon still the Northwest qualifier for
The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon?
No, the new Northwest qualifier
for The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon is The Escape from The
Gorge Triathlon on September 10th in Cascade Locks, OR.
However, The Federal Escape (Olympic) will now offer 24 FULLY
PAID SLOTS to this year's Escape From The Gorge.
Additionally, The Federal Escape (Olympic) is The Northwest's
USAT Grand Prix Series Race. What this means is the top
33% or top 5 (whichever is easiest to meet) in every age group
will qualify for The 2006 USAT Age Group National Championship!
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