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| National Triathlon Safety Standards Bureau |
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| Triathlon Safety Data |
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| NTSSB Registration Code |
BFTC2007 |
| NTSSB Approved |
YES |
| NTSSB Inspector |
1628 |
| Event |
Bigfoot Triathlon Festival |
| Date |
9-August-2008 |
| Location |
Harrison Mills, British Columbia |
| Event Website |
www.Triathlons.net |
| Average Elevation |
50' |
| Distances |
Half IronSwim 1.2 miles, Bike 56 miles, Run 13.1 miles |
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Full Iron Swim 2.3 miles, Bike 112 miles, Run 26.2 miles |
| Start Times |
Full Iron 7:00 AM PST |
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Half Iron 8:00 AM PST |
| Primary Timing |
AMB Active, Chip Transponder |
| Backup Timing |
Manual Chronomix |
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| Event History |
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| Number of years hosting event |
9 |
| Number of Insurance Claims |
0 |
| NTSSB Certification |
2 years |
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| Climate |
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| Swim Water Temperature |
70 F |
| Minimum Air Temperature |
62 F |
| Maximum Air Temperature |
87 F |
| Daily Mean Temperature |
79 F |
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| Swim Course Information |
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| Lifeguard Certification |
Open Water Rescue |
| Water Safety Boats |
Kayaks |
| Average Depth of Water |
5 feet |
| Swim Configuration |
Shoreline out and back |
| Swim Makers |
Yellow Bouys 48" X 48" |
| Swim Caps Provided |
Yes |
| Looped Course |
1 loop for the half iron, 2 loops for the full iron |
| Water Quality |
A++, Fresh Water |
| Water Entry and Exit Area |
Sand/Gravel |
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| Bike Course Information |
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| Course Configuration |
1 loop = 56 miles |
| Road Surface |
Ashphalt |
| Maximum Grade |
6% for 1/3 mile |
| Number of key intersections |
2 |
| Number of turn arounds |
2 |
| Number of turns |
20 |
| Course Marking/Directions |
Signs and Marshalls |
| Bike course shared with traffic |
Yes |
| Aid Stations |
Every 18 miles |
| Aid Station Supplies |
Water, Gatorade, Bananas |
| Special Needs Station |
Full Iron only at 1/2 way point at bike |
| Ambulance Coverage |
British Columbia EMS |
| Onsite First Aid |
Yes |
| Bike Repair Vehicle |
Yes |
| Bike Repair Vehicle Supplies |
Bike Tubes, Pump, Tire levers, 650 C and 700 C tubes |
| Wheel exchange |
N/A |
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| Run Course Information |
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| Course Configuration |
1 loop = 13.1 miles |
| Road Surface |
Ashphalt |
| Maximum Grade |
6% for 1/3 mile |
| Number of key intersections |
1 |
| Number of turn arounds |
2 |
| Number of turns |
2 |
| Course Marking/Directions |
Signs and Marshalls |
| Run course shared with traffic |
Yes |
| Aid Stations |
Every 1 mile |
| Aid Station Supplies |
Water, Gatorade, De fizzed cola, Cookies, Bananas |
| Special Needs Station |
Full Iron only at 1/2 way point |
| Ambulance Coverage |
British Columbia EMS |
| Onsite First Aid |
Yes |
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