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A list of the most frequently asked questions regarding the
IRONMAN Regensburg, and the appropriate answers. This list is regularly updated and extended. Information about the actual version are noted below.
Topics:
 Race entry and withdrawal
Nutrition and food
Where to go
General questions about the race
All about swimming
All about biking
All about running
Race week program and traffic recommendations
Q: How can I register?
A: The best option is our online registration via www.ironman-regensburg.de at the menu item Entry Information. If you prefer to register in writing, please contact our office for getting the entry form by postal mail:
IRONMAN Regensburg
c/o Xdream Sports & Events GmbH
Steinheimer Vorstadt 34 - 36
D-63456 Hanau-Steinheim
GERMANY
Phone: +49 6181 42254
Fax: +49 6181 494623
e-mail:  info@ironman.de
Q: I can´t participate at IRONMAN Regensburg. How can I withdraw from the race?
A: If you can´t participate at the IRONMAN Regensburg just send your withdrawal via e-mail, facsimile or postal letter to:
Xdream Sports & Events GmbH
Steinheimer Vorstadt 34 - 36
D-63456 Hanau-Steinheim, GERMANY
eMail: info@ironman.de, Fax: + 49 - 61 81- 49 46 23.
As a proof of identity attach the conformation of the online registration, the pay-in slip or statement. To reimburse we need your bank connection (IBAN-No. + BIC/SWIFT). We are not able to send cheques or reimburse to credit cards! Furthermore we don´t give credits or transmit slots.
Cancellation fee (as stated on the entry form):
- Withdrawal before January 31st: 50 % of total amount,
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Withdrawal from February 1st: 75 % of total amount,
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Withdrawal from April 1st: no refund.
The information of the cancellation reason (e.g. illness, injury or job-related reasons) is not mandatory.
Q:
How do I change information on my entry?
A: Here are instructions to update or make changes to entries:
1.
Visit the  online entry form:
2.
Click ‘ Already Registered?’
3.
Enter the email address of your original registration and the
password you created upon registration.
4.
Click Personal Information to update any of your personal
details.
5.
Click Medical Info & Waiver to update any of your medical
conditions.
6.
Amend your entry details as necessary and click the Continue
button.
7.
Click Finalise and Update your Registration to save changes.
Q: What is relevant for the classification of the age groups ?
A: Starting in 2009, the Ford Ironman World Championship and all qualifying events will implement both the International Triathlon Federation and USA Triathlon´s Age Group Competition rule, which states that “All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete´s age on December 31 of the year of the event.”
Q: How many athletes will be accepted to compete?
A: A maximum of 2.200 - 2.300 athletes will be accepted. When this number is complete we will close the entry (also online). Please see this web site, button Starting List for current number of entries.
Q: How do I know whether my registration got accepted?
A: All registered participants who have paid the entry fee will appear on the starting list on our web site within 3-5 days after receipt of payment. Please note that international transfers of money may take up to three weeks. Please also keep in mind that ONLY fully paid applications will be listed.
Q: My adress or other information regarding my person have changed in the meantime. How can I communicate these changes?
A: In this case you should let us know about the changes as soon as possible by e-mail: info@ironman.de. Thank you!
Q: Do foreign athletes need a special licence for the race even if they hold a licence of an ITU member country?
A: No, all you need to bring is your national licence for registration. In case you do not have one, you will have to buy a 1-day-licence when picking up your starting documents.
Q: Is there a limit for entries from foreign countries?
A: No!
Q: How can I get my personal special needs?
A: As organiser we announce that special needs are in the athlete’s own responsibility. This includes transport, storage and handling on the official course of the IRONMAN Regensburg. On the bike course it is allowed to get handed personal food by own supporters in a specially marked zone 50 meters after an official aid station. On the run course, handling of personal food is allowed also after one official aid station. The exactly positions of these aid stations will be announced at the Pre Race Briefing. Outside these areas outside support/handling of personal needs is prohibited and will result in a warning (yellow card).
A "special needs"-service (with the complete handling of the food by the organiser) will not be available.
Q: What kind of nutrition will be offered during the race ?
A: On the course our sponsor PowerBar will offer the products PowerBar Performance Bar, PowerGel and PowerBar Performance Sportsdrink. Additionally we will offer water, coke, fruit, cookies and more. At the Finish Line there will be sandwiches, fruit, cake and more.
Q: Do you have a Race-Bike-Service like in Kona and Frankfurt?
A: Yes, a Bike-Service-Team will be present in the transition zone and on the course. On Saturday there will be a special service station which sells spare parts, helmets and more at the lake (swim course).
Q: May beginners/first timers participate in IRONMAN Germany?
A: Yes, of course, also beginners/first timers who have never done any IRONMAN or any other long distance triathlon are very welcome.
Q: When will the race magazine be available?
A: The IRONMAN Regensburg race magazine is available in the race week. Additionally, all athletes will receive a detailed "Athletes RACE INFO" in the mid of June. This information will be delivered by e-mail.
Q: What does “Athlete´s Garden“ mean?
A: It is a kind of chill-out zone for all athletes, directly next to the Finish Line. Here you can find showers, whirlpools, refreshments, a place to relax and hang out. You´ll get your IRONMAN Finisher Certificate and your IRONMAN Finisher Shirt there as well. Only athletes and medical staff as well as the organisation team will have access to the Athlete's Garden. The whole place is intended to create a beautiful and quiet atmosphere to help you relax and recover from a great day of hard "racework".
Q: Which time limits apply for the different legs of the race?
A: The swim leg has to be completed in 2:20 hours after the start, the first bike lap has to be completed in 5:45 hours , the whole bike leg in 10 hours after the start and the cut-off time for the Finish Line is at 11pm. This means the time limit for the whole race is 16 hours (end of the race is at 11:00 pm).
Q: How many qualification slots are available for the IRONMAN Triathlon World Championship on Hawaii?
A: A total of 50 qualification slots are available. The distribution to the different age groups is explained on this web site. Please see button
Hawaii-Slots for details. All athletes who want to qualify have to clearly mark this on the entry form. They have to be present at the Awards Ceremony Monday after the race, at 1pm latest, and have to bring the entry fee for the IRONMAN Triathlon World Championship.
The entry fee for Hawaii 2010 is US $ 550,- and has to be paid during the Slot allocation in Regensburg on August 2, 2010, in cash (US § V550,-) or Euro (final assessment for Euro will be published in nthe race week). No checks or credit cards are accepted.
Q: Is it allowed to accompany athletes on the course?
A: No, athletes who do not actively refuse this kind of company will be disqualified.
Q: Will there be restrooms on the course?
A: There will be restrooms at all aid stations on the course of the IRONMAN Regensburg.
Q: Weather forecast for the race day in August?
A: Air temperature in the morning should be around 16°-20° Celsius. During the day the temperature on the bike and run course may rise up to 27° - 32° Celsius. Please keep in mind that this is based on long term statistics and there is still a remote chance of cold and rainy weather.
Q: What is required in the area of the environment protection by the athletes?
A: The participant should respect the interests of the environment protection by his behaviour and not load the nature more than inevitably by his behaviour and the participation in the event. Garbage (gel packaging, empty bottles, etc.) may be decontaminated on the bike- and on the run course only in the area of the aid stations at the places intended for it. An offence against this rule is avenged with the yellow card.
Q: Do we have to leave the water during the swim?
A: No.
Q: How does the swim start work?
A: It will be a water start at 07:00 am.
Q: Will wetsuits be allowed?
A: Yes, up to a water temperature of 24.5°C. It can be assumed that this temperature will not be exceeded and wetsuits will be allowed. In case it is forbidden to swim a wetsuit, it is malso forbidden to swim any kind of swim suit. The final ruling will be announced in the pre race briefing.
Q: What is the expected water temperature in August?
A: Generally between 21°-24° Celsius.
Q: How many laps do we have to swim?
A: You have to swim 1 lap.
Q: Which bike should be used?
A: We don´t want to give a special recommendation, but the course profile of the IRONMAN Regensburg allows all kinds of triathlon bikes with aero position.
Q: Are any guided bike course tours offered?
A: During the race week there will be a bike course tour on two days (Wednesday, July 28 and Thursday, July 29 2010), escorted by the police and our service vans. The tour starts at 11:00am at Lake "Guggenberger See / City of Neutraubling". Please see details in the time schedule on our website and in the race information.
Q: Is drafting allowed?
A: No, drafting is absolutely forbidden. It will result in a time penalty of 6 minutes. The referee will signal the athlete and show the black card. The athlete must then stop at the next penalty box, report his card and serve his penalty. There are 3 penalty boxes on the bike course and one additional penalty box in T2. These are clearly marked (tent with print). A second penalty for drafting leads to disqualification.
Q: Is it allowed to use disc wheels?
A: Yes, they can be recommended during normal weather conditions.
Q: Do I get detailed road maps for the bike course?
A: A detailed course map can be found on our website at the menu item race courses. All registered participants will receive detailed course maps when picking up the race information in the Race Office during the race week.
Q: How many laps do we have to do on the bike course?
A: The swim is followed by a 2-loop bike course, each loop 81 k. After the second bike loop a concluding 18 k segment leads from Guggenberger See / City of Neutraubling to downtown Regensburg to T2.
Q: How many laps do you have to run?
A: You have to run 4 laps of approx. 10.5 km, plus the finish chute.
Q: Why do we have to keep to the right on the run course?
A: To ensure easy passing of slower runners it is essential to keep on the right side of the all time, unless you are passing. The aid stations will be also on your right hand side.
Q: Where can I park my car?
A: Saturday and Sunday, there will be a limited number of free parking available at "Dultplatz". IRONMAN Regensburg provides a complimentary Shuttle Service connecting "Dultplatz" and Guggenberger See / Stadt Neutraubling. Cars can not leave the parking lot at "Dultplatz" before 6:00pm on Sunday.
(as at April 22, 2010)
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