Swim Course Description:

• Course Shape and Distance: The course is a 970-meter triangular-shaped course.
• Laps: Participants will complete two laps.
• Transition Procedure: After the first loop, athletes exit the lake on the beach—approximately 20 yards from the swim start—and are then directed to the swim start location for their second lap.
• Course Diagram: A swim course diagram is available below.

Swim Caps:

• Provision: Swim caps are provided and must be worn.
• Color Coding: Swim cap colors are listed below based on division.

Open Water Swim Tips:

• Assistance Signal: If you need assistance during the swim, roll over on your back and raise your hand.
• Hanging on Watercraft:
  • Allowed: Athletes may hang onto non-motorized vessels (kayaks, canoes, or surfboards) without penalty.
  • Disqualification: Hanging onto motorized safety boats will result in disqualification and removal from the water.

Water Temperature Updates:

• Latest Check: An updated temperature will be posted on the White Lake Pro/Am Half website and on the NCTS Facebook page by 9 PM on Thursday, May 3rd.

Wetsuit Rules (USAT):

• Professionals: Wetsuits required if water temperature is 71.5 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
• Amateurs:
  • Optional: Wetsuits must be worn if water temp is under 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Optional with Consequences: If water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, wetsuits may be worn but participants will not be eligible for awards, nor will they receive NCTS points or USAT ranking points. Participants will be classified as DQ’d in results. If the water temp is 84 or higher, wetsuits may not be worn.

Practice Swim:

• Availability: A lifeguard will be on duty from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday.
• Purpose: For those who would like to do a shake-out swim in the lake.

Bike Course Overview:

• Course Type: The White Lake Half bike course is a two-loop course.
• Markings: Turns will be clearly marked.
• Athlete Responsibility: It is ultimately the athlete’s responsibility to know the course.
• Traffic: Roads will remain open to vehicular traffic. Always remain careful and alert.
• Course Map: The bike course map is posted below.

Rumble Strips Warning:

• Location: Portions of the course have rumble strips between the grass and the road's white line.
• Caution: Hitting a rumble strip may cause you to lose a bottle or control of your bike. Stay alert at all times.

Pre-Race Bike Racking:

• Timing: Participants may rack their bikes on Friday at 5:00 PM and leave them overnight.
• Security: Security will be provided from 5:00 PM Friday to 7:00 AM Saturday.

Bike Transition Instructions:

• Mount/Dismount Line: Mount your bike at the designated line just outside the transition area, and dismount at the same location upon returning.

Helmet Requirement:

• Regulation: Hard shell helmets must be worn and fastened before leaving the transition area.

Equipment Rules:

• Prohibited Items: No headphones, earphones, or any radio-type devices are allowed during the race.

On-Course Water Station:

• Locations: Two water bottle hand-off locations at mile 16 and mile 44m that you will hit 2x and 1x at 28 miles
• Supplies: 20oz Deer Park Sport cap bottles will be handed out.
• Opportunities: You will pass these stations twice, allowing up to three bottles during the bike leg.

Littering and Equipment Drop Off:

• Bottle Disposal: Drop empty water bottles only at the water bottle handoff location.
• Trash Disposal: Do not throw any trash on the bike course; this will result in disqualification.
• Lost Items: Any bottles dropped at the water handoff locations will not be returned.

Bike Support:

• Provider: City Bicycle Company will provide bike technical support.
• Location: Set up at the Bike Start/Finish entrance to the transition area.
• Additional Support: Three bike support teams will be available on course for assistance.

USA Triathlon Officials:

• Duties: Officials will be on the course enforcing USAT rules (drafting, blocking, etc.).

The run is a two-loop out & back course. The course departs the race site area and heads north on White Lake Drive to the top end of the lake by Highway 701. Please refer to the course maps and familiarize yourself with the course.

IMPORTANT: Large DOT traffic cones will be used to separate vehicles from runners. It is imperative that runners stay inside the cones. Athletes caught running outside of the cones in the lane reserved for vehicles—will receive an automatic DQ. Athletes are expected to stay to the right and use the grass to allow runners to pass within the cones.

Aid Stations: Aid stations will be located approximately every 1—1.5 miles on the course. The stations will offer water, Gatorade and Gels. Gels will be a mix of GU and Maurton.

PLEASE make sure you deposit ALL trash in the trash containers that will be located at each aid station. Any and all trash must be picked up after the race by our volunteers. Help these folks out – they will have been out there longer than you.

Shade is limited on this course so take precautions for race-day weather conditions. Use sunscreen if the weather calls for a sunny day.

HEADPHONES: Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race.

RACE NUMBERS: You must have your run number visible on the front of your body as you cross the Finish line. Failure to do so will result in a two minute penalty.

FINISH LINE: When you approach the finish line you will cross over several timing mats – located approx. 50 yards before the finish line. These mats are used to pick up your race number so that the race announcer will be able to announce your name. Keep running all the way under the finish line arch. Do not stop until you see your medal