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RACE INFORMATION 2016

CONTENT

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PAGES

03 – 06 INFO | MERCHANDISE | SPORT EXPO

06 – 07 PRIOR TO THE RACE

08 – 10 RACE DAY INFORMATION

10 – 11 POST RACE INFORMATION

12 – 13 COMPETITION RULES

14 – 21 MAPS

22 RELAY TEAMS

MESSAGE FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR

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On behalf of the event organizer and the city of Maastricht, RaceDirector Emiel Frambach would like to welcome you to the secondedition of the IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg.

It is our goal to raise the bar each year and offer our athletes aworld class race experience. With this race having professionalpartners on board we are excited as to what this event holds instore.

As an athlete you are sharing in a magic moment as you becomea finisher in the historic marketplace in Maastricht. Whether youhave travelled from around the world, or local from Netherlands orBelgium, we wish you the best of luck and an unforgettableexperience.

Good luck and enjoy the race!

IRONMAN Germany GmbHIRONMAN European Headquarters

Höchster Str. 9065835 Liederbach | Germany

P: +49 (0) 69 – 3006432-0 F: +49 (0) 69 – 3006432-70

www.ironman.com

Race OfficeTel. +31 (0) 43 351 18 06

Emergency Number on Race Day Tel. +31 (0) 314 3711 2229

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Thursday, July 2810:00 am – 06:00 pm Sport Expo and Merchandise Store open, Griend,

Maastricht

10:00 am – 06:00 pm Registration open, Griend, Maastricht

01:00 pm Guided bike course tour (90 km.), Start: Transition Area, Griend, Maastricht

Friday, July 29 10:00 am – 06:00 pm Sport Expo and Merchandise Store open, Griend,

Maastricht

10:00 am – 06:00 pm Registration open, Mosae Forum, Maastricht

10:00 am – 11:30 am Guided run course tour, Griend, Maastricht

11:00 am Pre-race press conference (with pro-athletes), City Office (Gubbelstraat entrance), Mosae Forum, Maastricht

11:30 am Pre-race briefing for pro-athletes, City Office (Gubbelstraat entrance), Mosae Forum, Maastricht

01:00 pm Pre-race briefing in German (including relay teams), Event area, Griend, Maastricht

02:30 pm Pre-race briefing in English (including relay teams), Event area, Griend, Maastricht

04:00 pm Pre-race briefing in Dutch (including relay teams), Event area, Griend, Maastricht

05:30 pm – 08:00 pm Welcome Banquet, Event area, Griend, Maastricht

09:30 pm 5km. Maastricht Sport IRONMAN Night Run, Griend, Maastricht

08:30 pm – 01:00 am IRONMAN Pre-party Summer Edition, Griend, Maastricht

TIMETABLE

Saturday, July 3009:30 am – 10:30 pm Open water and wetsuit test with Arena, Griend,

Maastricht

10:00 am – 02:00 pm Maastricht Sport IRONKIDS (ages 6 - 15), Griend, Maastricht

10:00 am – 06:00 pm Expo and merchandise store open, Griend, Maastricht

10:00 am – 05:00 pm Registration open, Griend, Maastricht

12:00 pm – 05:00 pm Bike check-in, Transition area, Griend, Maastricht

Sunday, July 31from 5:00 am Opening Transition area and ‘Early Bird Party’,

Griend, Maastricht

06:30 am Closing Transition area

07:00 am – 07:30 am Start IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg 07:00 am Start pro-athletes (male)07:05 am Start pro-athletes (female)07:15 am Start age groups (rolling start) 07:45 am Start relays (after age group)

10:00 am – 06:00 pm Sport Expo and Merchandise Store open, Griend, Maastricht

02:00 pm – 00:00 am Finish Line Party and closing fireworks, Market, Maastricht

03:00 pm Winner at the finish line, Market, Maastricht

06:30 pm – 01:00 am Bike Check Out, Transition area, Griend, Maastricht

05:00 pm – 06:00 pm Post-race press conference, City Office (Gubbelstraat entrance), Maastricht

00:00 pm Cut Off Finish Line, Market, Maastricht

Mark AllenIRONMAN U Master Coach

6X IRONMAN World Champion

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Monday, August 1 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Award Banquet, Event Area, Maastricht

12:00 pm – 02:00 pm Awards Ceremony and slot allocation for the IRONMAN World Championship Hawaii 2016, Event area, Maastricht

06:30 pm – 09:00 pm Volunteer Banquet, Event area Maastricht

Accommodation We recommend our official hotels:

Kruisherenhotel MaastrichtKruisherengang 19/236211 NW Maastricht Tel: +31 (0)43 329 2020kruisherenhotel@chateauhotels.nlwww.chateauhotels.nl/kruisherenhotel

Winseler HofTunnelweg 996372 XH LandgraafTel: +31 (0)45 546 4343winselerhof@chateauhotels.nlwww.chateauhotels.nl/winselerhof

Château St. GerlachJoseph Corneli Allée 1NL-6301 KK Valkenburg aan de Geul Tel: +31 (0)43 608 8888gerlach@chateauhotels.nlwww.chateauhotels.nl/gerlach

Parkhotel ValkenburgNeerhem 686301 CJ ValkenburgTel: +31 (0)43 601 3241Fax: +31 (0)43 601 3240info@parkhotelvalkenburg.nlwww.parkhotelvalkenburg.nl

Hampshire Designhotel - MaastrichtStationsstraat 40 6221 BR Maastricht Tel: +31 (0)43 328 2525info.designhotel@hampshire-hotels.comwww.hampshire-hotels.com

Hotel BEAUMONTWycker Brugstraat 26221 EC MaastrichtTel: +31 (0)43 325 4433info@beaumont.nlwww.beaumont.nl

Amrâth Grand Hotel de l’EmpereurStationsstraat 26221 BP MaastrichtTel: +31 (0)43 321 3838info@hotel-empereur.nlwww.amrathhotels.nl

Each of our hotels offer special conditions to make your stay at the IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg as comfortable as possible. More information can be found our website.

TIMETABLE | ACCOMMODATION

MERCHANDISE | SPORT EXPO | PRIOR TO THE RACE

IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg Merchandise Store and Sport Expo

The IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg Merchandise Store as well as the Sport Expo are located at Griend, next to the transition area. Opening hours are from 28th till 31st July, 10:00 am till 06:00 pm.

Race Office – Race Bag PickupThe Race Bag Pickup is located on the Mosae Forum in Maastricht next to theIRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg Sport Expo. Operating hours are on July 28and 29 from 10:00am till 06:00pm and on July 30 from 10:00am till 05:00pm.Please bring a proof of a valid license and a valid photo ID with you. A licensefor the race day is available at Race Office for Euro 25.00. Also you have tohand in the signed waiver (available for download on our website).

In the Race Office the athlete will receive:

Athletes wristbandUsed to identify the athlete during the event weekend. This will be put on during registration, and worn on the wrist. It must be visible for access to athlete areas, and is not to be taken off until after bike check-out.

3 transition bagsBlue – for bike gear Red – for run gearWhite – pre-race bag and post-race clothing

The red and the blue transition bags have to be checked in on Saturday in Transition Area. The white transition bag can be dropped off on Sunday at the Transition.The special needs bags will be handed out on race day at the info point in transition area from 05:00am.

BIB number / race number stickers 1 BIB number for the athlete: It is allowed to use a band or strap. Please

complete the emergency information on the backside of the BIB number! 1 sticker for the front of the bike helmet 1 sticker for the bike: Attach the large bike race number sticker on the seat-

post, under the saddle. 3 stickers for transition bags (blue, red, white). Only marking transition

bags with IM stickers is permitted, please do not write on them or use other stickers.

1 supporter sticker.

Please ask for assistance if you are unsure about race stickers.

Swim cap All Athletes have to wear the swim cap provided by the organizer.

PRIOR TO THE RACE

Bike Check-In in the Transition Area

The Bike Check-In is compulsory. Both the blue and the red transition bags have to be checked in together with the bike and helmet. You also need to bring your BIB number. It is necessary for the check in that you wear the athlete wristband. The Check-In counter is open Saturday July 30 from 12:00pm till 05:00pm at the Griend, Maastricht (entrance at mount line side). It is essential to Check-In during these times. Check-In outside these times will not be allowed.

Mandatory for all athletes:

1. Bike (bike-race-number attached on the seat-post, under the saddle.2. Bike helmet (race number placed on the front, the left and right side of

bike helmet)3. BIB (race number)4. Helmet and race number have to be placed on the bike or in the blue

transition bag; Bike shoes can be mounted on the pedals, or can be stored in the blue transition bag. No equipment is allowed on the floor around the bike!

Transition Area

There is a bike service near to transition area which is open between Check-Intimes. Transition area will be closed between July 30 at 05:00pm and July 31at 05:00am and guarded by security. Bikes and Helmets may not be removedout of transition area after Check-In. Check-In on race day morning is notpossible.

Only athletes are allowed access to the transition area.

Timing chips

Race chips will be supplied by the organizer and will be handed out to theathlete after Bike Check-In (Saturday) in the transition area. Athletes have towear them on the left ankle. It´s mandatory to wear the Race chip. No chip, notiming!The use of own chips is not allowed. Race chips provided by the organizer arein responsibility of the athlete. Race chips will be needed for Bike Check-Out.In case of loss the athlete has to pay a fee of Euro 50.00 per chip.If the chip gets lost during the race a new chip has to be picked up in thetransition area.

Pre-Race briefing

The schedule for the pre-race briefings in different languages is listed on the time table on page 4.The participation at the pre-race briefing is mandatory.

Welcome Banquet

The ‘Welcome Banquet’ with the choice of different pasta dishes takes place on July 29 from 05:30 pm till 08:00 pm at the Event Area (Griend, Maastricht) next to the Transition area. The entry fee for IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg includes entry to the ‘Welcome banquet’.

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Weather on Race Day

Sunrise will be on July 31 at around 06:00am, sunset at around 09:30pm. Theaverage daytime temperature in July is around 25°C.

Transition area, Pre-Race

• Transition Area opens on Race Day at 05:00am and will be closed at06:30am. Only athletes, IRONMAN staff and authorized persons haveaccess to Transition Area. Coaches, managers, family members andspectators have no access to Transition Area.

• A service point in Transition Area provides bike support including air-pumps prior to the race from 05:00am. You may bring your own pump, butmust give it to a family member or friend before the race start. Pumps willnot be accepted in the white bag. The organizer accepts no responsibilityfor an athlete’s air-pumps.

• The white pre-race bag contains clothing and personal items that will beneeded after the race. This white bag has to be dropped outside TransitionArea (swim start side) before the race and will await its owner in theAthlete’s Garden near the Finish Line.

• Special needs bags can also be dropped off at the same location (swimstart side) of transition area.

Swim, Start

• Before the swim start, every athlete has to enter the Transition Area. Thisis open 05:00am to 06:30am.

• Warmup: There is no warm-up in the water. Athletes can, however, warmup at in the swim start area.

• At 07:00am the professional male athletes and at 07:02am the professionalfemale athletes start the race. Between 07:10am and 07:30am all otherathletes will start the race (rolling start).

• The swim course consists of one lap including a short 50 m. run behind theprovincial government building.

• Athletes must enter the river via the official starting area so the timing chipis activated. It is forbidden to swim in the surrounding area or jump overfences.

• The timing mat is located directly on the pontoon at the steps. Every athlete must pass it while entering the water. After completing the swim course the athletes must leave the river at the official swim exit, crossing the timing mat again. If the athlete leaves the water on another place, the timing mat will not be scanned and it will be assumed the athlete is still in the river. The emergency rescue procedure will then take place. This cost will be the responsibility of the athlete.

• Wearing socks during the swim is not allowed. In case it is forbidden to wear a wetsuit, no swimsuits with rubber and/or neoprene will be permitted.

• Athletes who wear glasses can store them on a table at swim start/exit. For the identification (BIB number) of the glasses, the athlete is personally responsible.

Swim Cut Off-time: 2 hours 20 minutes (after your Race Start)

ROLLING SWIM START

As part of IRONMAN ongoing race development and improvements, the IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg will be using a 'Rolling Swim Start'.

Athletes will line up according to their realistic predicted swim time ìn groups of 10 minutes – e.g. <60, 70, 80, 90 etc.Every 5 seconds we will send out 10 to 12 athletes. It will take approximately 20 minutes to get the entire field across the swim start line. Once the age group athletes have started, the relay teams can start. This will be at earliest 07:30am.Please be honest with yourself and line up according to your realistic expected swim time!This is the only way to guarantee a smooth and secure flow ensuring equal opportunities for all athletes!

For further information please visit ironman.com

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RACE DAY INFORMATION

Transition Swim – Bike

The blue transition bag contains personal bike gear and will be picked up inTransition Area after swim exit.

Change clothes in the transition tent only!The athlete has to pick-up the blue bag on the transition bag rack in front ofthe transition tent. The changing of clothes is only allowed in the transitiontent. All equipment needs to be packed by the athlete independently into theblue bag and dropped in the 'Drop-Off zone' behind the tent. Only Bike shoes(clipped on the pedals), helmet, BIB-number and sunglasses are allowed to bestored ON the bike. The ground beneath the bike has to stay clear!

Leaving Transition Area Cut Off-time: 2 hours 30 minutes (after Race Start)

Bike

• The bike portion is a time-trial for each single athlete and consists of a 2-loop course. The bike course is closed for public traffic. Athletes have tostill be prepared for oncoming traffic and stay on the right side of thecourse.

• IRONMAN security staff, under police supervision, will operatepedestrian/car crossings at certain positions along the bike course. Therace will not be affected by the crossings.

• The athlete is responsible for stopping at the very next penalty tentfollowing the infringement. The exact position of the tents will be describedin the Pre-Race Briefing. These will be marked clearly.

• The Bike Course provides five fully equipped aid stations per lap. Theexact locations of the aid stations are described in the course map; adetailed sequence of food and drinks is shown in the illustration, pleasesee page 15 of this Race Information.

• Mobile bike support along the Bike Course is guaranteed by three servicevans. The official Bike-Service provides only technical support (no sparetyres).

• The course at Eijsden and Maastricht has cobblestones. Please make surebidons and other equipment are well fastened.

Penalty tent 1: 33/123 km. Muggenweg, EijsdenPenalty tent 2: 59/149 km. Rode Kruislaan, Alden-BiesenPenalty tent 3: 89/179 km. 25 m. before Transition Area, Maastricht

Transition Bike – Run

After completing the Bike Course, the athlete must rack their own bike,volunteers will not assist. The bikes will be put back at the spot it was rackedbefore the swim.Athletes will pick up the red bag containing their run gear from the rack inTransition Area.

Change clothes inside the transition tent only!Put your bike gear into the red bag independently and deposit the bag in the‘Drop Off zone’ behind the tent.

Cut Off-time after Swim and Bike: 10 hours (after Race Start)

Run

• The Run Course is a 4-loop course. Due to fair play and safety the RunCourse is open for athletes only. Any accompaniment is forbidden.

• For visual control you will receive a wristband when finishing each loop.You have to keep these wristbands fully visible at all times. Entering thehome stretch is allowed with the four differently coloured wristbands only.Staff members will show you the way to the Finish Line when you leavethe loop course. Signs will also indicate the right way.

• There are NO penalty boxes on the Run Course. If an athlete receives apenalty on the Run Course, the BIB-Number will be marked right away andhe/she has to stop immediately for 30 seconds.

• The Run Course provides six Aid Stations plus one water station whenleaving Transition area. A detailed sequence of food and drinks is shown inthe illustration, please see page 17 of this Race Information.

Cut Off-time after Swim, Bike and Run 16:15 hours after start

STOPPING THE RACE

If you have to stop the race, athletes must inform the nearest referee. Their bike must be taken to the transition area and can not be taken out before Check-Out begins.

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RACE DAY INFORMATION | AFTER THE RACE

Special Needs

Special Needs bags can be dropped off on Sunday morning before the race.This will be in the transition area, and accessible via the south (swim startside) entrance.The organizer will transport the special needs bags, and the athletes are thenresponsible for finding and collecting their bag once at the special needsstation. It is allowed to get handed over personal food by own supporters 50meters behind the first aid station on the bike course (Bemelerberg) and 50meters behind the last aid station on each lap of the run course (Vrijthof). Thehandling of own special needs is only allowed inside the marked area. Theseare shown on course maps on pages 16 and 18 respectively.Outside these areas external support is prohibited and will result in adisqualification. Bags (Orange for Bike/Black for Run) will be available byrequest on Sunday morning at the Info point in Transition Area. A service willbe provided to drop off the 'Special Need' bags in transition area at the Infopoint on Sunday morning. Only the bags provided by the organizer will bedelivered to the aid stations on the course. Transport and storage will behandled by the IRONMAN staff. It´s in the own responsibility of the athlete tofind and grab his numbered 'Special Need' bag on the table at the aid stations.All bags, which were not used during the event will be discarded.

Medical Support

The Medical Team of IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg guarantees an optimumof medical support at any time. During the race doctors and first aid personnelwill attend the Swim Course, each Aid Station along the Bike Course and theRun Course. When crossing the Finish Line every athlete is taken care of bythe Finish Area Team, and a doctor will be on hand to check physicalconditions.Afterwards, a member of the Finish Area Team will lead the athlete to theAthlete’s Garden. Please obey the orders of the medical staff at all times.Since hot summer weather is expected it is necessary to drink plenty of waterand especially isotonic drinks during the race and after the finish. Everycompetitor must have an own individual health insurance which coversmedical treatment in case of serious injury or illness as well as the treatment ina hospital.

Doping tests

For all professional athletes see the regulations of the IRONMAN ProMembership. In the case an age group athlete has to go to a doping test and istaking medicine please check http://www.nada.de/de/service-infos/downloads/listen. A late filing is not possible (we recommend storing thedocument in the white transition bag).

Athlete Garden

Recover and relax in the Athlete’s Garden of the IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg. The Athlete’s Garden is located right behind the Finish Line. TheAthlete’s Garden offers separate shower facilities, changing rooms andrefreshment zones, as well as regeneration massage and medical support.The entrance to the Athlete’s Garden is free of charge but limited to athletesand staff members with explicit permission only. This area is not for family orfriends of the athlete.

Finisher-Shirts, Medals and certificates

Finisher Shirts and medals will be handed out at the finish line. Certificates willbe also available for download after the event. Engraving of the medals will beoffered in the Athlete´s Garden.

Bike Check-Out at Transition Area

The Bike Check-Out is located at the Transition Area. Operating hours on raceday from 06:30pm till 01:00am. The organizer’s supervision for bikes ends at01:00am. Bikes are returned in exchange for the race-chip. Bikes won’t bereturned if athlete is not able to show his race-chip. If the chip is lost theathlete has to show a valid identity card/passport. Personal belongings thathave been left in the Transition Areas can be picked up separately by showingthe race-number and a valid picture-ID/passport, if the athlete is not going topick up the equipment himself. Once the athlete has left the Bike Check-out,claims of damage or loss of material won’t be accepted any more.Transition Area is under video surveillance.

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AFTER THE RACE

Post Race Press Conference

The Post Race Press Conference of the IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg takesplace on Race Day, at 05:00pm in the City office, Markt, Maastricht. We kindlyinvite the first three women and men to attend this press conference and to bepresent at 05:00pm latest.

Awards Ceremony

The Finisher Banquet takes place on Monday August 1 from 10:00am till12:30pm at the Event Area next to Transition in Griend, Maastricht. The awardceremony begins at 12:00pm.Trophies and prizes are handed out personally only. Trophies and prizeswhich have not been picked up will expire. The entry fee for IRONMANMaastricht-Limburg includes one ticket for the Finisher Banquet.

Slot allocation for IRONMAN World Championship, Hawaii2016

IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg allocates 40 slots for the IRONMAN WorldChampionship 2016 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. If you qualify in the 2016 editionof IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg you are eligible to compete in the IRONMANWorld Championship Hawaii 2016 only. All competitors who wish to make useof their qualification slots have to be present at slot allocation which is takingplace on August 1 after the awards ceremony at the Party Area. As not eachcompetitor will make use of his slot, other athletes will advance after a specialWTC allocation system till all slots are allocated. The organizer emphasizesparticularly that he has the last decision as to this allocation of slots. Thequalification fee is 890,00 US$ and has to be paid on the spot. Only creditcards will be accepted. The allocation of slots for the IRONMAN WorldChampionship 2016 will be done as follows (last update). This is a preliminaryslot calculation, this is not the final slot calculation! The final number of slots ineach age group will be calculated on race day with the number of starters.

Results

A complete list of results will be published Monday, after the Race, at 10:00amat the Awards Party. To determine the final race results there will be a sessionwith the court of arbitration the day after the race between 10:00am and10:30am. The venue will be the place of the awards ceremony.The court of arbitration consists of following persons:• the Race Director of the race or a personally named and determined

deputy person• the Head Referee of the race or a personally named and determined

deputy person• a Person with the qualification of judgeshipThe court of arbitration determines the race results subject to the final resultsof the doping test. An objection can only be raised at the Awards Party on-site.After the race all results will be shown on www.ironman.com/maastricht

Lost and Found

Personal belongings which are unmarked and/or have been left in theTransition Areas have to be picked up the day after the Race, from 11:00am to02:00pm at the 'Awards Ceremony'.

Age Division Total Division Total18-24 M18-24 1 F18-24 125-29 M25-29 3 F25-29 130-34 M30-34 4 F30-34 235-39 M35-39 4 F35-39 140-44 M40-44 4 F40-44 245-49 M45-49 4 F45-49 150-54 M50-54 3 F50-54 155-59 M55-59 2 F55-59 160-64 M60-64 1 F60-64 165-69 M65-69 1 F65-69 170-74 M70-74 1 F70-74 075-79 M75-79 0 F75-79 080+ M80+ 0 F80+ 0

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COMPETITION RULES

NEW Rules 2016:

You can find the official rules and regulations governing all IRONMAN eventshere: www.ironman.com/rules-and-regulations

1. For IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN events, the age-group draft zone willincrease from 10 meters to 12 meters. The draft zone will continue to bedefined as a distance (12 meters) from the leading edge of the frontwheel, extending towards the rear of the bike (front wheel to front wheel)and all athletes will have 25 seconds to make a pass. This means thatprofessional and age group athletes will now both follow the same draftingrules.

2. For IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN events, sleeves that extend fromshoulder to elbow may now be worn during non-wetsuit swims.

3. The accumulation of three blue cards (drafting and intentional littering*)will result in disqualification. Yellow cards will no longer count as a 'strike'(penalty counting towards disqualification), but athletes may still bedisqualified should the Head Referee consider the accumulation of yellowcards to be in violation of IRONMAN Competition Rule 3.03(b)

Please note that rules may change slightly per event. Be sure to familiarizeyourself with the rules published in the race briefing.

Especially for IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg 2016:If an athlete is involved in an accident during the event, it is obligatory for theathlete to stay there and wait until the accident is recorded at least by theprotocol of an race official or the police. If the athlete continues the race afterbeing involved in the accident he or she could be charged for ´leaving thescene of an accident´.Furthermore it is prohibited to pollute the road surface. Pollution in this casemeans also coloring or branding the tarmac. Infringement leads to prosecutionby the police.

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COMMON VIOLATIONS

Summary

The following is a summary of the most common Competition Ruleviolations and penalties and is not intended to be an all-inclusive listof violations and penalties (“Summary”). Each athlete is responsiblefor knowing and understanding all Competition Rules (includingwithout limitation any additional rules set forth in the Event-specificAthlete Information Guide).

A penalty during the swim will be given at transition swim/bike.A penalty in transition and at the run course will be given and sit outat the spot.All penalties at the bike course can only be sit out in the PenaltyTent.

A yellow card penalty is 30 sec; the blue card is 5 minutes and a redcard means disqualification (the athlete can go on with the race, butwill not be in the result list).If a yellow card violation is not corrected by the athlete, a red cardcan follow.

LINK TO 2016 COMPETITION RULES

General violationsFailure to wear a shirt or sport top during the bike or run segmentAccepting assistance from anyone other than Referees, Officials or other participantsBlocking, charging, obstructing or interfering the forward progress of another athleteGiving another athlete equipment and unable to continue as donor the own race 2xPublic nudity or indecent exposureLittering outside the designed areas (transition, bike and run course)Failing to follow the prescribed course (swim, bike and run)Urinate in transition or at the bike/run courseUnsportsmanlike behaviour (potential suspension)

Swim violationsWearing the bib-number under the wetsuitStarting before the starter’s signal (only for PRO athletes)

Bike violationsDrafting; also when an attempt to pass takes more than 25 sec.Once overtaken, remaining in the draft zone for more than 25 sec.Doing bike repairs in the penalty tent and/or go to the toilet (during the 5 min. penalty)Once overtaken, re-passing prior to dropping out of the draft zoneNot wearing a helmet during training sessions, familiarization and/or competitionMake forward progress without bikePassing other competitor on the right sideTechnological assistance on bike (DSQ and indefinite suspension)Not stopping in the next penalty tent after being obliged to do so

Run violationsAccompanying on bike or running by coach/family etcAccepting drinks/food outside the aid stationsCrossing the finish line with a non-participating individual

Transition violationsWetsuit more than half out before the transition change tentRe-dress activities at the place where the bike is rackedCycle in transition; also before mount line or after dismount lineBlocking the progress of other athletesInterfering with another athlete’s equipmentWearing the helmet unfastened while in possession of the bike

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SWIM COURSE ON RACE DAY

Category Start Time Swim Cap

M PRO 07:00 am WhiteF PRO 07:05 am PinkMen From 07:15 am GreenWomen From 07:15 am YellowRelays 07:45 am RedAWA Gold

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BIKE COURSE ON RACE DAY

Aid Station on the Bike Course

The Bike Course provides five fully equipped aid stations per lap. All AidStations are setup in the same order.

We offer a variation of drinks: Water, High5 Energy Source Citrus and CocaCola (diluted with water), all in sport bottles.

Thus, we offer halved High5 Energy Bar Banana (offered in the wrapping),High5 Energy Gel Citrus and Orange Plus (with caffeine), and halvedbananas.

Aid station 1: Amby (4 km. 94 km.)

Aid station 2: Bemelen (16 km. 106 km.)

Aid station 3: Eijsden (35 km. 125 km.)

Aid station 4: Riemst (51 km. 141 km.)

Aid station 5: Bilzen (66 km. 156 km.)

Please note: next aid station is at 180 km. at the transition area.

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TRANSITION AREA

Opening times

Saturday, July 30

12:00 pm – 05:00 pm Bike check-in

Sunday, July 31

05:00 am – 06:30 am Transition open for last minute checks

06:30 pm – 01:00 am Bike check out

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BIKE CHECK-IN

What do you need to bring?

BIB Number Athlete wristband

Bike Red and blue bags Helmet

Important information:

Bike, helmet, and bags must have stickers on.

It is only permitted to put IM stickers

Helmet can be hung on bike or in blue bag.

Pumps will not be allowed in the blue bag.

Anything on the floor in transition will be removed.

No BIB number and no wristband = No entry

What do you receive?

White bag

Special needs bag

Timing chip

How does bike check-in work?

Professionals check your bike meets race requirements

Rack your bike at your race number

Rack your blue and red bags at your race number

Collect your timing chip, white bag and special needs bag at transition exit

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RACE DAY

Transition before the race

Pumps will be available during pre-race opening of transition

Please get there early to check your equipment

Race transition

Please remember: No nudity before changing tent

Swimsuit is permitted to waist only between swim exit and changing tent

Make sure you throw the red or blue bag into the drop zone after changing

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BIKE CHECK-OUT

What do you need to bring?

BIB Number

Athlete wristband

How does bike check-out work?

Collect your blue bag, red bag and bike

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RUN COURSE ON RACE DAY

Aid Station on the Run Course

The Run Course provides seven fully equipped aid stations per lap plus onewater station when leaving Transition area. All six Aid Stations are setup in thesame order. The run course is 4 x 10,5 km.

We offer a variation of drinks: Water, High5 Energy Source Citrus, Red Bulland Coca Cola (diluted with water), all in cups.

Thus, we offer halved High5 Energy Bar Banana (offered in the wrapping),High5 Energy Gel Citrus and Orange Plus (with caffeine), halved bananas,Apples, Oranges and Lemons 1/8, Cake and Crackers.

Water station: Transition area

Aid station 1: Sint Pieterskade (0,8 km.)

Aid station 2: Lage Kanaaldijk (1,5 km.)

Aid station 3: Mergelweg (3,3 km.)

Aid station 4: Meessenbroekweg (4,6 km)

Aid station 5: Observantenweg (7,1 km.)

Aid station 6: Sint Pieterskade (8,8 km.)

Aid station 7: Vrijthof (9,7 km.) + Red Bull energy station

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RELAY TEAMS

Briefing

Athletes are free to attend the Dutch, English, or German pre-race briefings.This must be attended by at least one member of the team.

Registration

Registration can be done by any member of the team, as long as the athletehas the relay team waiver signed. Please download the waiver online. Relayathletes do not need licenses.Relay teams will receive: 1 timing chip, 1 white transition bag, 1 BIB number.

Bike Check-In

Relay teams must check-in their bikes the same as individual athletes.However, it is not necessary to check-in coloured bags as athletes do not haveto change clothes. The athlete must check-in the helmet attached to the bike.

Transition Area

Relay teams have their own section in the transition area. This can beaccessed via the east side of the tent and will be clearly signed during raceweekend.

Race Chip

The timing chip and BIB number will be used as a baton. It has to be handedfrom Swimmer to Biker to Runner.

Bike check-out can only be done with the timing chip and a race number.

Swimmer

On Sunday morning, the Swimmer can bring a sports bag into the transitionarea. The bag can be deposited in the transition area and picked up againafter the swim in the relay teams area.

Biker

The Biker can bring a sports bag with equipment. This can be brought onSunday morning to the transition area, and kept in the relay teams area.

Runner

The Runner will get a white bag. This can be brought on Sunday morning tothe transition are and it will be transported to the Athlete’s Garden byIRONMAN staff.

One team in the IronTeam Relay consists of 2 or 3 athletes. The decision which team member swims / bikes / runs has to be made when picking up the Race bag in the Race Office at the latest. All athletes have to sign the waiver.

The minimum age for all participants is 18 years.

One member of your team can pick up your race pack at registration as long as the event waiver is signed by each relay member.

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SIDEEVENTS

Maastricht Sport IRONMAN NightRun

A new addition to the program for the second edition of the IRONMANMaastricht-Limburg is the Maastricht Sport IRONMAN Night Run. It is a 5 kmrun through the ancient city of Maastricht, it is suitable for all levels and ages!

Start is on Friday 29 July at 09:30pm at the Griend in Maastricht.

After finishing the race, everyone is welcome to join the IRONMAN pre-partywith our DJ Team who will ensure a great atmosphere from 08:30pm until01:00am.

Online-Registration are possible till 29.07., registration fee is 15,00€ (+8%Active fee), payment is only possible by credit card.

Late registration (and equipment pick-up) is possible from 08:00pm at theevent, with payment by debit/ credit card or cash. Please download theregistration form from our homepage, fill it in and bring it with you to theregistration. Payment is possible with cash or card.

Every participant receives a Finisher Shirt, head torch, and a voucher for theIRONMAN pre-party (08:30pm – 01:00am).There will be no time measurement.

Maastricht Sport IRONKIDS

As part of the build up to the second edition of IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg,the youth in this region is also being inspired to join the IRONMAN spirit.Maastricht Sport IRONKIDS Final takes part on Saturday 30 July in Maastricht.

Start is at 10:00 am on the Griend in Maastricht.

Start Age groups Distance

10:00 am 2009/2010 650m run/ 2km bike/ 500m run10:15 am 2007/2008 1,3km run/ 4km bike/ 500m run10:40 am 2005/2006 100m swim/ 8km bike/ 1,3km run11:30 am 2001-2004 100m swim/ 12km bike/ 1,85km run

Online-Registration is possible till 29.07., registration fee is 10,00€ per child (+8% Active fee), payment only possible by credit card.Late registration (and equipment pickup) will be possible on Saturday 30.07.from 09:00am till 11:00am. There are a limited number of slots available.

• For the participation at the Maastricht Sport IRONKIDS it is necessary tohand in the waiver, signed by parents. You can download the waiver on ourhomepage www.ironman.com/maastricht/sideevents/ironkids

• Registration opens on Saturday at 09:00am at de Griend, Maastricht• Once a participant has their starting gear, their bikes can be taken to the

IRONKIDS transition zone.

Note: Children should have practiced open-water-swimming before theIRONKIDS competition. During the Race, all Kids have to wear a helmet onthe bike course.Bikes will not be available and must be rented from a third party company.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Race Photography

With the purpose that our race lingers in your memory for a long time, theFinisherPix Team will take pictures of you on many event-places. After therace, you can find and order the pictures online on their homepagewww.finisherfix.com – maybe you are lucky and there is a snap of you as well.

Swim Smart Top 10 Checklist

An open-water swim in a triathlon is substantially different from swimming in apool. This is why it is important that you arrive on race day healthy, fit andprepared. On our homepage we created a Swim Smart Top 10 Checklist foryou to support you with your race preparations.

If you are involved in an accident:

Athlete – Spectator:The police must be called! You have to stay until the police has arrived!

Athlete – Athlete:Communicate with each other, whether both of you can continue.If not, both athletes have to stay until the police arrive.

Important Note!:IRONMAN does not allow athletes to transfer his or her registration to anotherperson. This will result in a disqualification and potential suspension of futureIRONMAN events.

If an athlete has to stop the race and quit, he has to inform a referee, officialsor stop by the information point at the Transition Area!

All World Athletes

All World Athletes 2016 (best 10% of each Age Group) will receive thefollowing onsite benefits:

• Priority Bike Racks (low Bib numbers after Pro Athletes)• Priority access to Athletes Registration (separate branded desk)• Priority access to Bike Check-In (separate branded line)• Priority access to Banquets (tickets will be handed out at registration)• All World Athlete Logo on Race Bib• Inclusion in Event Program on Screen (Athlete Welcoming and Awards)• Special All World Athlete Swim Cap

IRONMAN Athlete Corner

You want to do another race this season but are not sure where to go?You are interested in the IRONMAN Athlete Programs and want to learn moreabout them? Stop by and meet the IRONMAN Team at the brand new AthleteCorner onsite located at the Expo! We are here to help you select your nextrace and answer any questions you may have regarding IRONMAN eventsand our athlete programs. We are looking forward to meeting you!

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The organizers of IRONMAN Maastricht-Limburg hope that you have a fulfilling experience, and that take home some fantastic memories and great stories to share. Best of luck!

`IRONMAN Germany GmbHIronman * Ironman 70.3 * IronKids * Iron Girl * 5i50Höchster Straße 90 D-65835 Liederbach/GermanyPhone: +49 (0) 69 – 300 643 20 Fax: +49 (0) 69 – 300 643 70 E-Mail: maastricht@ironman.com www.ironman.com/maastricht

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