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Race Day Guide

0dto start — Sunday, June 7 · 08:00

Quick Reference

Swim

1.9 km · 1 lap

Bike

90 km · 1 lap

Run

21.1 km · 3 laps × 7 km

Start type

Rolling, 6 athletes / 10s

Wetsuit

≤ 24.5°C OK · <16°C mandatory

Cut-off total

8h 30min

Schedule

Friday, June 5

15:00–20:00

Athlete Check-in (70.3)

Multimedia Fountain Park

17:00

Briefing (PL)

Finish Line, MF Park

18:00

Briefing (EN)

Finish Line, MF Park

Saturday, June 6

10:00–18:00

Athlete Check-in (last day)

MF Park

12:00–21:30

Bike + Blue Bag check-in T1

Port Nieporęt, Lake Zegrzyńskie

12:00–20:30

Red Bag check-in T2

Traugutt Park

12:42 / 16:05

Train to T1 zone (free)

Warszawa Gdańska st.

🏁 Sunday, June 7 — RACE DAY

5:42

Train RED wristband → T1

Warszawa Gdańska

6:23

Train BLUE/GREY wristband → T1

Warszawa Gdańska

6:30–7:30

T1 zone + deposit open

Port Nieporęt

8:00

🏁 RACE START (rolling, 6 athletes / 10s)

Port Nieporęt

11:30

First athlete expected finish

MF Park

16:30–20:30

Bike + bags check-OUT T2

Traugutt Park

17:45

Awards Ceremony

MF Park

18:45

Slot Allocation (Worlds qualifiers)

MF Park

Cut-off Times (after individual start)

Swim01:10 (after 8:00 start)
Swim + T1 + Bike05:30
Total (S+T1+B+T2+R)08:30

Bike segment cut-offs

4.5 km

10:35

25.8 km

11:30

35.5 km

12:00

56.5 km

13:00

77.6 km

14:00

Transition Bags

🔵 Blue Bag — T1 (swim→bike)

Drop @ Port Nieporęt, Sat 12:00–21:30

  • 🚲 Helmet (with race # sticker)
  • 🚲 Bike shoes (or attached to pedals)
  • 🚲 Sunglasses
  • 🚲 Race number (recommended for bike)
  • 🚲 Light jacket if needed
  • After T1: WETSUIT + swim cap + goggles go back into Blue Bag

🔴 Red Bag — T2 (bike→run)

Drop @ Traugutt Park, Sat 12:00–20:30

  • 🏃 Running shoes
  • 🏃 Socks
  • 🏃 Cap / visor
  • 🏃 Race number (MANDATORY on run, front)
  • After T2: HELMET + bike gear go back into Red Bag

⚫ Black Bag — Deposit (post-race)

Hand in race morning 6:00–7:30 @ Lake Zegrzyńskie

  • 👕 Clothes to change into post-race
  • 🧴 Post-race essentials (towel, phone, ID)
  • ⚠ No valuables — organizer not responsible
  • Drop at deposit tent race morning (6:00–7:30 @ Lake Zegrzyńskie)

Drafting Rules (CRITICAL on bike)

Draft zone length

12 m measured from front wheel (6 bike lengths)

Time allowed to pass

25 seconds maximum

Pass on

LEFT side, then return RIGHT after pass

Can NOT back out of zone once entered

Once in zone, you MUST pass

Penalty Card System

BLUE CARD

Drafting (12m zone, 25 sec to pass) or littering outside drop zones

2-min penalty in tent (T2 exit). 3 blue cards = DSQ.

YELLOW CARD

Blocking, position violations (bike) | stop & go on run | uniform/jersey issues

30-sec stop in tent (BIKE) or beside referee (RUN).

RED CARD

Non-compliant gear, course cutting, unsportsmanlike conduct, doping

DSQ — disqualification.

Top DSQ Traps to Avoid

  • ❌ Headphones / smart helmet / AI glasses on RUN — DSQ
  • ❌ Phone / camera / video device used during race — DSQ
  • ❌ Bike cover in transition area — not allowed
  • ❌ Fins, paddles, pull buoys, snorkel in swim — DSQ
  • ❌ Wetsuit when water >24.5°C — DSQ (wetsuit-legal: <16°C mandatory)
  • ❌ Bottle/hydration in FRONT of race suit (Rule 5.01m) — DSQ
  • ❌ Nudity in changing tent / public — DSQ
  • ❌ Helmet not fastened BEFORE touching bike → BEFORE bike start line
  • ❌ Crossing finish line with anyone (friends/family/pets) — disqualification risk
  • ❌ Not returning timing chip after race → 100€ fine
  • ❌ Backing out of draft zone once entered — drafting violation

Aid Stations

🚲 Bike (3 stations)

  • 1st station: 21 km
  • 2nd station: 51 km — GEL available
  • 3rd station: 74 km
  • Items: Cisowianka water (0.7L), drWITT isotonic (0.75L), 226ERS XS gel, bananas

🏃 Run (every ~2 km)

  • 1st station: 2, 9, 16 km
  • 2nd station: 4.5, 11.5, 18.5 km — GEL + BAR
  • 3rd station: 6.5, 13.5, 20.5 km — COLA
  • Items: water, drWITT isotonic, Tiger energy, bananas, gel, bar, cola, sponges

Medical — STOP Signals

DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP

No penalty / no DSQ for medical evaluation. Wave hand in water for safety team.

  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dizziness / light-headedness
  • Numbness around mouth or hands
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Stop sweating
  • → STOP. Seek medical help. No DSQ for medical evaluation.

Key Locations

Race Office / ExpoMultimedia Fountain Park
T1 / StartPort Nieporęt, Lake Zegrzyńskie
T2 / Run startTraugutt Park
Finish lineMF Park (back to start)
Train to T1Warszawa Gdańska → PKP Nieporęt
Bike Tech supportShimano @ T1 (Sat) & on-course (Sun)
Penalty TentT2 entrance (bike) | beside referee (run)

Must-Do Checklist

  • ☐ QR code from SlotMarket (5 days before) → check-in at Race Office
  • ☐ Bring passport + triathlon license
  • ☐ Stickers on helmet (longest), bike seatpost, blue bag, red bag
  • ☐ SOSlink QR sticker on helmet (medical info)
  • ☐ Wristband ON until bike check-out Sunday
  • ☐ Timing chip on LEFT ankle entire race + bike check-out
  • ☐ Return timing chip Sunday or 100€ fine
  • ☐ Race # MANDATORY on stomach during RUN (front)
  • ☐ Trisuit zipper connected at bottom, top covers shoulders
  • ☐ Attend Awards Ceremony if want Worlds slot (must be in person)

Source: Enea IRONMAN 70.3 Warsaw 2026 Athlete Guide · IRONMAN 2026 Rules