Good Morning, Here's the details for this weekends Orange County Triathlon | Duathlon | Relay | Aquabike

Orange County Triathlon | Duathlon | Relay | Aquabike | 5K Run/Walk

5/22/22

Race Weekend is Almost Here!!!

Saturday 5/21/22: 12pm-4pm

Sunday 5/22/22: 5am-12pm

Water Temp: 63 - 68

Thank you for signing up for the Orange County Triathlon | Relay | Duathlon | Aquabike | 5K Run/Walk

Please take some time to read the info below, it's not a ton, and it'll make this weekend go smooth.

Text us at 760.713.3353 or email info@octriseries.com

Athlete Info

Race Number:

Name: Brandon Walters

Race:

Division:

Start Wave:

Race Day Pickup:

VIP Ticket:

Schedule

Saturday 5.21.22

12pm - Race Packet Pick up opens at Lake Mission Viejo, 22555 Olympiad Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 (Bring ID / Confirmation Email)

12:30pm - Transition 1 opens for Bike Drop off / Setup @ Lake Mission Viejo, 22555 Olympiad Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

12:30pm - Transition 2 opens for Shoe Drop off. Caddy Corner from the Saddleback Church Offices. 20532 El Toro Rd, Mission Viejo, CA 92692. Park in the offices lot and walk across the streets. DO NOT PARK ON THE STREET

1pm - Course Talk with Coach Russ Jones - Safety on Swim and Bike

3pm - Course Talk with Coach Russ Jones - Lifetime Achievement Award USAT

4pm - Race Packet Pick-up closes

4:30pm - Transitions close.

Sunday 5.22.21

5:00 - Parking lots open, Parking Map, Only VIP's allowed in Lake Mission Viejo Lot.

VIP's Parking Pass coming via info@octriseries.com in a separate email. Your name will be on a list at the gate as well, in case you don't have a printer or forget yours. (A printed pass and ID makes entrance way faster)

5:30 - Athlete Check in opens near Finish Line. (Bring ID / Confirmation Email)

NOTE - Race day check in is for those that purchased Race Day Pickup or VIP.

5:30 - Transitions Open. VIP Booth opens.

7:00 - Wave 1 - Orange - Men 39 and Under | Elite | Heroes.

Duathlon starts at T2.

7:03 - Wave 2 - Grey - Men 40-49 and Clydesdales

7:06 - Wave 3 - Blue - Age Group Women | Athena's

7:09 - Wave 4 - White - Men 50-59 and All Aquabike

7:12 - Wave 5 - Lime Green - Men 60+ and All Relays

8:00 - 5K Run/Walk Starts - Lake Mission Viejo

9:00 - Food ready to serve

10:00 - Transition 2 opens for Bike pickup - PLEASE UTILIZE THE SADDLEBACK CHURCH OFFICES LOT. DO NOT PARK IN STREET.

12:00 - Event Ends

Race Results

Live Athlete Results

It's not too late to have friends and family be part of the action and run the 5K while they wait for you to finish!

Packet Includes:

Race Bib

pin on the front of your shirt or attach to a race belt

Bike/Helmet stickers

fold bike number over top tube of bike, stick helmet sticker to front of helmet

Timing Chip

attach to left ankle, turn in at finish line, they're expensive.

Meal Ticket

Your bib is your food ticket. DON'T LOSE IT, extra tickets available at the OC Booth for purchase, in case your friends and family love food too.

Wrist Band

wear this on your wrist. VIP will have a VIP wristband.

Swim Cap

cap color will be printed on your packet, be sure to grab the right one.

Race Mate Bag (Triathletes, Aquabike, Duathletes)

This is a must have for race prep! We hope you enjoy it!

Sweatshirt (5K Run/Walk)

grab the size you ordered, check after the race for available sizes if you need to switch.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

Race Packet and Timing Chip - Bike - Goggles - Towel - Bike Shoes

Run Shoes - Helmet - Wetsuit

Here's an article someone titled the Ultimate Triathlon Checklist

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety is our number one priority!

Lake Mission Viejo managing the swim course.

Mission Viejo PD, OC Sheriffs and CHP managing safety on the bike and run course.

AMP Sports Med and Recovery team positioned at the finish line.

So Cal Bike Escorts team positioned along the bike and run courses.

Pure Ride Cyclery mechanics onsite for last minute adjustments.

Last Minute Needs? Visit the Pure Ride Cyclery Booth for last minute purchases!

2022 Finisher Medals and Swag Bags!

2022 Post Race Lunch!

Course Preview

Shout out to Max Biessmann and Switch Physical Therapy for putting together this video. Great for beginners and for experienced athletes.

PARKING

Get ready to switch. No (one size fits all) approach to physical therapy. Our personalized physical therapy and coaching will get you back from injury and enhance your body awareness, so you can get back to training for life's next race.

SWIM - 1500 Meters

Key Swim Notes

Start in the correct wave
Listen to the course talk
Please alert a guard if in distress by waving your swim cap.

Thank you Pure Ride Cycles for supporting our athletes!

Pure Ride Cycles is one of the top bicycles retailers in Orange County.

Dedicated to the cycling community for over 25 years, we are passionate about

Cycling and are committed to helping you achieve your goals.

We are all about bikes, sales, service & community. We carry a large selection

of bikes from Cervelo, Giant, Liv, Santa Cruz, & Trek and plenty of

cycling accessories from all the top brands.

We offer complete fitting services, a highly skilled service department and an Indoor

Training area complete with trainers linked to Zwift, Rouvy & Trainer Road.

At Pure Ride you are part of our family, come in, check us out, stay a while!

Pure Passion-Pure Commitment-Pure Bliss

Check them out!

BIKE - 40 Kilometers

Key Bike Notes

Helmet strapped before leaving transition
Listen to the course talk
Course is a shared course after you leave Mission Viejo, pay attention to traffic and officers. Highly recommend you watch the course preview video,
Slow down as you enter the bike path off of Santiago Canyon as you approach T2

RUN - 10 Kilometers

Key Run Notes

Pay attention to course markings. It's a complicated run course. Don't get lost.
Utilize the trash cans at aid stations.
Return Timing Chip at Finish Line.

DUATHLON - STARTS AT T2

5K Run/Walk

Any Friends or Family that want to Volunteer?

Ask them to email or call us. Info@octriseries.com. 760.713.3353

We could use the extra hands.

CONNECT WITH US!