3000m swim - 80km ride - 20k run
Long Distance Race Starts: 6:30 AM
ITU Sanctioned
Roads will be closed during the race, please ensure that you arrive at the race start before 5:30AM. For those athletes staying in West End, you may access the race start via water taxi from indicated taxi docks in West End’s main road.
Participants are requested to arrive no later than 5:30AM. Please be sure you allocate yourself enough time.
Transition Area: Located in an empty lot next to the Mayan Princess Hotel. West Bay Beach.
Transition area opens at 5:00 AM.
Absolutely no registration on race day.
SWIM - 3000 Meters - 2 Loops
The swim start is located directly in front of Mayan Princess Hotel on beautiful West Bay beach. You will not need a wetsuit for the swim… the average water temperature for the Bay Islands is approximately 29°C, or 84°F.
Swim course is a triangle, with longest leg parallel to the beach. Long distance triathletes must complete TWO loops. West Bay is a protected body of water enclosed by a coral reef. Direction of swim will be determined on race day according to prevalent currents. NOTE: In normal conditions, there is a negligible current, and almost no wave action.
Water is crystal clear, with sandy bottom over Coral Gardens in mostly shallow waters. The swim’s start position on the beach will be marked clearly. Boats, kayaks, and jet skis will be assisting swimmers.
WAVES:
Long Distance"
1st Wave - Pro Males - 6:30 AM
2nd Wave - Pro Women - 6:32 AM
3rd Wave - Age group Males - 6:36 AM
4th Wave - Age Group Women, relay teams & novices - 6:40AM
NOTE - Long distance wave starting times may vary depending on depth of field. Please verify this a few weeks before the actual event.
Olympic Distance:
1st Wave - Pro Males - 7:30 AM
2nd Wave - Pro Women - 7:32 AM
3rd Wave - Age group Males - 7:36 AM
4th Wave - Age Group Women, relay teams & novices - 7:40AM
Sprint Distance:
5th Wave - Age Group Males - 7:44 AM
6th Wave - Age Group Women and Novices - 7:46 AM
Should you experience any problems while in the water, raise your hand to indicate to the standing by staff on jet skis, boats or kayaks. If, at any time in the race, you intend to stop, please report to authorities immediately. Be sure not to obstruct the normal flow of the competition while stopping your activity.
BIKE - 80 KM
The bike course departs from the transition area on the service road behind the Mayan Princess Hotel. The total course is paved but roads can be somewhat narrow and exceptionally steep in many areas, so do take care.
The first 5km consists of a series of steep and twisting curves so please exercise extreme caution! One hill is particularly difficult and if you must dismount to continue, please stay to the far right of the road and do not obstruct others. You will do this section of the ride only once on your way out, and again on your way back to the beach.
The end of the 5km point marks the beginning of the "15 Km Loop". Long Distance participants will do this loop 4 TIMES. This spot is well marked, and the loop consists of rolling hills. The turn-around is also marked by a Fire Department Truck which blocks the entire road.
Water Stations - There will be a water bottle exchange station at the turn around point of the bike loop.
Without question, this cycle course has gained its reputation for the true challenge it is! Ride with caution and have fun!
RUN - 20 KM
(4 Loops)
The run will be on of paved private roads and off road trails, with the finish line on the beach in front of the Mayan Princess Hotel. You will run on packed white sand for approximately 1Km only towards the completion of your race.
NOTE: Pay attention to the maps, and instructions during the mandatory race meeting. This run course, though simple, has an imbedded loop within it. Also due to changes in property ownership in the housing development that we run in, you might see slight changes to the published course in this website. Please check your documentation in your race packet for any changes.
The run leaves T2 on paved road, and turns right towards the western-most tip of the island, known as the Light House, with views of the ocean. Shortly after you reach a shaded dirt trail, you will notice the beginning of the "Loop". Volunteers will assist runners with directions at this point.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please pay attention to the prompts from the volunteers, and keep track of your loops. You are the only one responsible for keeping track of your loops.
There will be water stations every mile
Need More Info? Email Leslie at info@bayislandstriathlon.com
