Danskin Triathlon Series

The Danskin triathlon series is a sporting event for women that comprises of three sports. These three sports are swimming, biking and running. The swim course is of half mile distance in water, biking course is of twelve mile distance and running course is of three mile distance. Distances of all the three sports are approx.

To participate in danskin triathlon series athletes must have a minimum age of fourteen years. There is a need for athletes to accept responsibility in determining about their fitness, so that they can safely participate in a danskin triathlon series. Participating Athlete should join a training program to do preparation properly for danskin triathlon series.

Athletes are not allowed to block the progress of another athlete or interfere with other athlete's equipment when they are in the Transition Area. All athletes of Danskin Triathlon Series receive a huge crowd support and after finishing the race each one of them are awarded with medal for successfully finishing the race.

There are 6 individual categories such as old age Group, mix age Group, Athena, women in uniform, physically challenged, elite and a relay team Category.

 

Racing outfit is a personal choice of athletes participating in the race. Outfit such as swim suit, tank top, tee-shirts, sports bra, shorts, bike shorts, socks and running shoes are allowed during the race.

Champion-Chip is a high technology computerized timing chip which stores the participant name and Race number. Athletes will get timing chip at Packet Pick Up. It is compulsory to return timing chip after finishing the race.  A computerized timing chip verifies the system, checks athlete name and race number. Athletes will receive a timing chip for free on race day only. Athletes need to pay $30 if they lose their timing chip or unable to return. Athletes need to wear timing chips on their ankle. Time taken for each course is recorded individually. If athlete loses their timing chip during a course of the Race then they need to inform timing officials or volunteers of danskin triathlon series at each timing location. Such athletes are manually timed, and they still get race results in split times. Athletes are solely responsible for properly fixing timing chips on their ankle.

Athletes need to bring a timing chip, strap, swim cap, bike helmet and helmet must be having race number assigned in the front part of the bike helmet, tee-shirt with race number printed on front and back, backpack with race number printed on back of the backpack, small towel which will be needed after the swim course, footwear, bike repair kit, bike pump, sunglasses, snacks, bottled water to drink water, sun cap, sunscreen, cell phone programmed with athlete’s name and race number as this will help in situation of lost cell phone. Athletes are advised to meet their friends, relatives and family members only after the event.

Danskin triathlon series requires lot of endurance. Due to this participants are strongly advised to enroll themselves in a training program before participating in race.