ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 IRONMAN 5150 & 4:18:4 Maastricht - Limburg TABLE of CONTENTS

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 IRONMAN 5150 & 4:18:4 Maastricht - Limburg TABLE OF CONTENTS

Prefaces 3 Previous winners 6 Organisation 7 Teamleaders 8 Program 10 Corona measures 11 History 12 Practical information 13 IRONMAN Village 23 Vendors in the IRONMAN Village 23 Event map 25 IRONMAN 4:18:4 28 IRONMAN 5150 36 Finish 44 Relay Teams 46 To do’s in South Limburg 47 Volunteers 51

00:00:02 WELCOME!

THE NETHERLANDS Rob Frambach - Race Director

Finally, the time has come: an IRONMAN 70.3 in the beautiful city of Maastricht.

We are delighted to welcome you to the first edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Maastricht - Limburg. We will work together with you to make a celebration out of it! However, we must consider the measures to be taken to safely organize the event. In the coming period we will elaborate this for you and communicate what you can expect in a timely manner.

The IRONMAN 70.3 Maastricht - Limburg is organized in a region with a rich IRONMAN history. From 2015 to 2018, the IRONMAN Maastricht - Limburg long-distance triathlon took place here. After the disappearance of the long distance, IRONMAN The Netherlands has continued with the IRONMAN 4:18:4 and IRONMAN 5150. More than 50 percent of the athletes who participated in one of the shorter distances now participate in the IRONMAN 70.3 Maastricht - Limburg.

Finally, we express our deepest gratitude for your trust and patience. Also, a heartfelt ‘thank you’ for our hostess, the municipality of Maastricht, the entire team, the suppliers and other partners who have worked with heart and soul to make sure the participants will have an unforgettable weekend.

Sporty greetings,

Rob Frambach Race director IRONMAN The Netherlands

00:00:03 WELCOME!

THE NETHERLANDS Els Visser - Winner 2018

I love Maastricht. The city is in my heart

Welcome athletes to this special city. The place where I won my first IRONMAN, a day I will never forget. I am very honored to be able to work as an ambassador for IRONMAN The Netherlands in the coming years!

Triathlon, what a unique sport it is and what a great passion we share! We all train hard to be able to deli- ver this tough physical and mental performance. We are all going through the same thing and we share our enthusiasm and our adventures. In the coming months I will try to further amplify the pure and deep feelings we all experience so that during one of the IRONMAN competitions such as IRONKIDS, in a sprint, 5i50 or IRONMAN 70.3 competition, you will create memories on which you can always look back on and inspire others!

I see the ambassadorship as an opportunity to create more attention for our sport and for sports in general. Unfortunately, 50% of the Dutch population over the age of 18 is moderately or seriously obese and 45% of the Dutch do not participate in sports every week. I find this shocking! Sports means, among other things, being fitter, having more energy, being more productive and living a happier life.

In addition to my personal athletic goals, I see it as a mission to get people moving and to let them experience the effect of sports. IRONMAN Netherlands organizes events accessible to everyone. I would love to bring the not yet active athletes together and become part of the IRONMAN family!

After a period in which sport was unfortunately not encouraged by the government and many of us were unable to do anything, we now have the opportunity to organize events again. The start line of the IRONMAN Maastricht is in sight and we can go wild! We all did everything we could to be as fit as possible at the start. I can’t wait to see you race and cheer to the finish!

If you see me walking around, I would really like it when you come up to me for a chat!

Also, I want to tell everyone to believe in yourself. You can do this, and you will make it an unforgettable day. Together you are on the course and together we can do this! Enjoy and see you at the finish!

Love, Els

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00:00:05 PREVIOUS WINNERS

THE NETHERLANDS IRONMAN Maastricht - Limburg

IRONMAN Maastricht - Limburg IRONMAN Maastricht - Limburg Men Year 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 2015 Bas Diederen Mark Oude Bennink Alberto Casadei 2016 Igor Amorellu Mark Oude Bennink Bas Diederen 2017 Michael Weiss Michael van Cleven Bas Diederen 2018 Pascal Ramali Dirk Wijnalda Jan Bruns

IRONMAN Maastricht - Limburg Women Year 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 2015 Yvonne van Vlerken Sarissa de Vries Carla van Rooijen 2016 Mary Beth Ellis Saleta Castro Nogueira Tineke van den Berg 2017 Saleta Castro Nogueira Brooke Brown Kate Comber 2018 Els Visser Yvonne van Vlerken Sonia Bracegirdle

IRONMAN 5150 IRONMAN 5150 Men Year 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 2019 Per van Vlerken Thomas Cremers Yorben Verboven 2020 Youri Keulen Jamie Riddle Joost Somson

IRONMAN 5150 Women Year 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 2019 Yvonne van Vlerken Diede Diederiks Sophie van der Most 2020 Maya Kingma Sarissa de Vries Diede Diederiks

IRONMAN 4:18:4 IRONMAN 4:18:4 Men Year 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 2019 Bart Cooymans Pieter Dubois Julian Nicolaes 2020 Bart Cooymans Bart Vanoirbeek Lars van der Eerden

IRONMAN 4:18:4 Women Year 1st place 2nd place 3rd place 2019 Merel Appermans Fleur van Leeuwen Lizzy Langen 2020 Sione Jongstra Maud Golsteyn Lizzy Langen

00:00:06 ORGANISATION

THE NETHERLANDS IRONMAN 5150 & 4:18:4 Maastricht - Limburg

IRONMAN The Netherlands Colophon Project manager Coordination Roxanne Caris Roxanne Caris

Race Director Final editing Rob Frambach Rob Frambach Robin van Arkel Medical Team Stichting Sportdokters.nl Design Robin van Arkel Timing & Registration Robin van Arkel Translation MyLaps Event Timing Amé Venter

Speakers Photography Ralf Op ‘t Broek Wouter Roosenboom Ruud de Haan Robin van Arkel Paul Kaye

Organisation Medical Team Extra Leisure Stichting Sportdokters.nl Molensingel 47 Engelsdalstraat 27 6229 PB Maastricht 6277 NG Slenaken Nederland +31 6 29 05 45 74 +31 43 351 18 08 [email protected] [email protected] www.sportdokters.nl www.extraleisure.nl www.ironman.nl In case of emergency, call 112!

00:00:07 TEAMLEADERS

THE NETHERLANDS IRONMAN 5150 & 4:18:4 Maastricht - Limburg

Race Director Swim Rob Frambach Miel Claessens

Project Manager Bike Roxanne Caris Sylvain la Fontaine Jo Henrich (Signing) Safety coordinator Jan Erckens Run Pedro Lebens, Henrike Rutten Logistics Jasper Vermazen, Amé Venter Transition Zone Jos Stalman Chantal Brock, José van Laarhoven

Hospitality Volunteers Liza Geeve Fer van den Boorn, Matt Brull

Finish & BLACKROLL® Recovery Finishzone Workforce Jeroen Wijckmans, Dennis Deckers Ivan Dreessen

Registration IRONKIDS Maurice Widdershoven, Kenneth Wilhelmus, Jeroen Wijckmans, Dennis Deckers Robin van Arkel Press & Media Back-office Robin van Arkel Sandra Schiffelers

Info stand Ron Königs

Anyone who lives on the border is quite used to it. They know the neighbours’ habits and their culture. To them borders don’t mean obstacles but opportunities. Opportunities to create something together. To work together cross-border.

Limburg is the Dutch front line with Europe. That makes Limburgers powerful partners in cross-border cooperations from which all parties can reap the benefits.

You as a contender of Ironman Maastricht-Limburg are a guest in a cross-border region famous for its international and cross-border nature. Let’s cross some borders and have a great race in Limburg.

www.limburg.nl

00:00:08 Anyone who lives on the border is quite used to it. They know the neighbours’ habits and their culture. To them borders don’t mean obstacles but opportunities. Opportunities to create something together. To work together cross-border.

Limburg is the Dutch front line with Europe. That makes Limburgers powerful partners in cross-border cooperations from which all parties can reap the benefits.

www.limburg.nl

00:00:09 PROGRAM

THE NETHERLANDS All times and locations listed

Friday, July 30th 2021 FROM UNTIL WHAT LOCATION 10.00 17.00 IRONMAN Village Van Hasseltkade 10.00 17.00 IRONMAN Store Van Hasseltkade 10.00 17.00 Registration Van Hasseltkade 12.00 15.00 IRONKIDS Treech’42

Saturday, July 31st 2021 FROM UNTIL WHAT LOCATION 06.00 21.00 Registration Van Hasseltkade 06.00 08.45 Bike Check-in IRONMAN 5150 & 4:18:4 Griend 09.00 18.00 IRONMAN Store Van Hasseltkade 09.00 18:00 IRONMAN Village Van Hasseltkade 09.00 IRONMAN 5150 Kleine Griend 10.15 IRONMAN 4:18:4 Kleine Griend 10.50 Finish winner IRONMAN 5150 Gouvernement aan de Maas 11.00 Finish winner IRONMAN 4:18:4 Gouvernement aan de Maas 11.15 Award Ceremony IRONMAN 5150 & 4:18:4 Van Hasseltkade 12.30 14.30 Bike Check-out IRONMAN 5150 & 4:18:4 Griend 15.00 21.00 Bike Check-in IRONMAN 70.3 Griend

Sunday, August 1st 2021 FROM UNTIL WHAT LOCATION 07.00 08.30 Transition zone open Griend 09.00 18.00 IRONMAN Village Van Hasseltkade 09.00 18.00 IRONMAN Store Van Hasseltkade 09.00 09.45 Rolling Start Age Groups IRONMAN 70.3 Griend 09.50 Rolling Start Relay Teams IRONMAN 70.3 Griend 13.00 Finish winner IRONMAN 70.3 Gouvernement aan de Maas 13.00 Finish Line Party IRONMAN 70.3 Gouvernement aan de Maas 13:55 Awards overall top 3 M/F IRONMAN 70.3 Gouvernement aan de Maas 15.15 19.30 Bike Check-out IRONMAN 70.3 Griend 18.00 Closing Finish Line (en Finish Line Party Gouvernement aan de Maas

00:00:010 CORONA MEASURES

THE NETHERLANDS IRONMAN 5150 & 4:18:4 Maastricht - Limburg

The organisation of the IRONMAN 5150 and 4:18:4 Maastricht - Limburg will follow the guidelines pro- vided by the gouvernment. We are continously in contact with the local authorities and are happy to announce that the event will take place. However, we have to implement some measures to ensure the race can take place.

The measures during the event: • The one and a half meter measure applies at all locations, except during sports practice. • During the races it is not mandatory to keep the one and a half meter distance. However, there is plenty of space everywhere for athletes who want it. We ask every athlete to respect the wishes of his or her fellow athletes • Athletes are asked not to bring spectators. Public is not allowed in and around the start and finish area. The swimming course is also hidden from view by means of fencing. • Passers-by and residents alongside the course are asked to respect and comply to the measures in force at that time, including the one and a half meter distancee. The organization monitors compli- ance with the measures along the course. • In addition, you may be requested to wear a mouth mask when entering the starting area. The organization provides this.

Because the guidelines change rapidly, we will inform you in the week before the event about the measures that will be in order during the event.

Please have a look at the following websites for an indication of the guidelines: Het Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM) - Click here Rijksoverheid - Click here IRONMAN: Return to Racing - Click here

00:00:11 HISTORY

THE NETHERLANDS Origin and development of IRONMAN

We sign the year 1978 Marine Officer John Collins was a night out with some other Marines. The discussi- on arose about the gravity of three sporting events; • Waikiki Swim over 3,8 kilometer, • Around Oahu Bike Ride over 180 kilometer, • Honolulu marathon over 42,195 kilometer.

The evening progressed and it was not even finished. It was decided experimentally to find out which of these races would be the toughest, by pasting them one after the other and doing them themselves. The first arrival was allowed to call himself a man of steel. With that, the first IRONMAN race was a fact. Twelve athletes managed to reach the finish line. The winner was Gordon Haller.

The IRONMAN Hawaii currently has 2,500 participants. The world-famous world long distance champi- onships had a mass start until last year. Nowadays, athletes are divided into different (age) groups and start with time differences.

The following year, 50 participants registered, but the competition was postponed for a day and only 15 participants were at the start. The game was initially held at Honolulu. From 1981, the organization moved to Kona, where today the official World Triathlon Championship is still held annually.

The IRONMAN triathlon became known worldwide in 1982. Julie Moss was in the lead for the women’s race the entire race, but was hit by the man with the hammer 1 kilometer before the finish. Due to dehy- dration, he could no longer stand on her legs and went crawling towards the finish line. Almost no one remembers that she was overtaken by Kathleen McCartney just before the finish, but the images of Julie Moss went all over the world and triathlon became a well-known sport.

The finish cry; “You are an IRONMAN” originated from the mouth of Kona speaker Mike Reilly. In one of his first years as speaker, a friend of his joined in. Out of respect, he spoke the words; You are an IRON- MAN for his friend. The reactions from the audience and from his friend were so overwhelming that Reilly decided to repeat this a number of times, with great success. From that moment on, the iconic image that athletes have at their finish when they hear: “You are an IRONMAN”! and it has become a goal for triathletes to hear these famous words at their finish at least once in their sports career. By the way, the use of these special words only applies to the full distance of the IRONMAN.

The first IRONMAN in Europe is that of Lanzarote, organized since 1992. Dutch victories there for Ben van Zelst, Frank Heldoorn and Katinka Wiltenburg in the past.

The first IRONMAN in the Netherlands took place in Maastricht. Bas Diederen and Yvonne van Vlerken took the win in the first IRONMAN race in the Netherlands in 2015. Dutch win was again in 2018 with Els Visser.

Since 2019 IRONMAN is expanding its empire with so-called IRONMAN Multisport Festivals. Westfriesland had the world’s first in 2019. A multisport festival consists of shorter and accessible distances such as the IRONMAN 4:18:4 (sprint triathlon) and the IRONMAN 5150 (Olympic distance). In 2020, the IRONMAN Westfriesland was expanded with a 70.3. This year’s IRONMAN 70.3 was also added in Maastricht.

00:00:12 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

THE NETHERLANDS Prepared at the start

This chapter with practical info lists the most important things you need to know to race safely and fairly. Of course IRONMAN Multisport Festival Maastricht also works with an official competition regulations.

The full regulations can be downloaded via this link.

To be sure, we have listed a number of rules and specifically IRONMAN related matters in this chapter.

Registration When registering, you need a valid id or passport, a (day) license and a registration certificate (print or digital). You also need to sign a ‘waiver’ for receiving starting numbers and other starting documents. The registration is located on the “van Hasseltkade” inMaastricht.

Friday, 30 July 10.00h – 17.00h Saturday, 31 July 06.00h – 08.00h

(you must register before 08.00h to check in your bike on time.

License Athletes must be in possession of a competition license. In addition to an “Nederlandse Triatlon Bond” (NTB) or foreign triathlon federation license, this may also be a competition license of the KNWU, KNZB or the KNAU. You show this license when registering.

If you do not have a license, you can purchase a day license from the Dutch Triathlon Association (NTB) in the weeks leading up to the event. The NTB sends an email to all athletes who are not licensed with the request to purchase a day license. If this has not been successful, this can also be done on location. The cost for the license of the 5i50 is 10.50 euros and for the 4:18:4 this is 8.50 euros.

Start Accessories • Athlete Backpack (5150) • Slingbag (4:18:4) • Start number • Wristband athlete • 1 swimcap • 1 envelope + stickers with start number (1x helmet, 1x seatpost, 3x transition zone bags) + 2 tattoo stickers • 1 white transition bag(for items you use after the finish) • 1 blue transition bag(for things you need while cycling) • 1 red transition bag(for stuff you need while running)

00:00:13 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

THE NETHERLANDS Prepared at the start

Wristband This strap is used during the weekend to recognize the athlete on race day. The strap is put on during registration and will not be taken off until after the bike check-out. For example, the band is also the ticket to the change zone in combination with your starting number, stickers and tattoos. Please note; without a wristband you do not have access to the swimming start and the change zone.

Participation in IRONMAN Multisport Festival Maastricht further includes: • Race organization incl. transition zone, (swimming)safety, traffic management, stewards and equipment for volunteers • Access to award ceremony (to be determined due to corona) • BLACKROLL® Recovery Finishzone • Sports nutrition and drinks at the aid stations • Athletes backpack • Timed raceresults • Finisher T-shirt (only when finishing) • Finisher medal (only when finishing)

Bike check-In The bike (bike and helmet) and the blue and red (cycling gear and running gear) transition bag are checked in before the race in the transition zone. You hand in the white bag when entering the starting area ,which we transport for you to the finish. In the timetable earlier in this guide are the exact check-in times.

Take the following to the bike check-in: • Start number • Athlete wristband (Re-ent only when registered) • Bicycle (incl. stickers) • Helmet (incl. sticker) • Blue (cycling gear) and red (running gear) transition bag • Start number and tattoo stickers visibly worn

Other important information at check-in: • Your helmet and both transition bags must be provide with stickers corresponding to the start number • Make sure your transition bags are filled before you check in • Wear your start number visible • Wear your helmet with the strap closed • It is only allowed to use IRONMAN stickers that you received upon registration • Helmets may be hung on the bicycle in the transition zone or put in the blue bag • Bicycle pumps are not allowed in the blue bag • Everything that is on the ground in the transition zone is removed • Officials check if your bike meets the racing conditions • Hang your bike with your own race number • Hang your blue (cycling gear) and red (running gear) transition bag with your race number on the bagrack • When you leave the transition zone, you will receive your timing chip that you return after the race. If the timing chip is not returned or damaged, an amount of €50,- must be paid directly in cash and appropriately.

Get Bike Service During the IRONMAN races in The Netherlands, Get Bike Service will be present in the Transition Zone and in the IRONMAN Village. Get Bike Service is available for everyone with a technical problem with their bike. Also if you have some questions about your bike, want a pre-race checkup or need a spare tube for your bike, you can reach out to them.

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00:00:015 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

THE NETHERLANDS Prepared at the start

Bike in the transition zone You hang your bike with the tip of your saddle and your handlebars on the side where your number is stuck on the bike rack. Make sure you hang the bike as in the image at the bottom of this page.

Tip: visualize where your bike hangs in the change zone, so that you can quickly find your bike during the race.

Bib number and stickers The start number must be worn legible and completely unchanged. You will receive the following starting documents with your starting number: • 1 start number. It is allowed to use a start number band. Write down your name, possible blood type, allergies, reactions to medicines and telephone number of a loved one on the back of your starting number. • 1 sticker for the front of the bicycle helmet • 1 sticker for your bike’s seatpost. Attach it to the seatpost. • 3 stickers for the change bags (blue, red and white). It is only allowed to mark the bags with IRON- MAN stickers. It is not allowed to write on the bags or put other stickers on them. • 2 tattoo stickers. These are visibly applied to the left arm and the left calf

Ask for assistance with one of your fellow athletes or at the information point if the use of the race stickers is unclear.

Cut off times IRONMAN 5150 Maastricht - Limburg IRONMAN 4:18:4 Maastricht - Limburg Swim 00:55 Swim 00:20 Bike 01:45 Bike 00:50 Run 01:15 Run 00:30 Total cut off time 03:55 Total cut off time 01:40

Each discipline has an individual cut-off time. So you have to complete all three parts within the given time. If you don’t finish a discipline within time, but it is still safe to continue, you can finish the event and you get a DQ as a time format. The organization determines whether it is still safe for you to finish the competition.

00:00:16 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

THE NETHERLANDS Prepared at the start

Swimstart • Take your white bag (clean clothes for after the race) with you when entering the starting area and drop it off at the drop-off point. The organization ensures that these bags end up in the BLACKROLL® Recovery Finishzone so that you have them at your disposal after the competition. • All athletes are obliged to use the swimming caps handed out by the organization. • Before the start you will be checked for wearing the swimming cap and timing chip (on the left ankle). It also checks whether or not to wear a wetsuit. • At the rolling start of the swimming part, the athlete passes a timing mat. No time can be obser- ved of athletes jumping over the fences or entering the water at another point. The athletes must leave the swimming course via the official exit and walk over the time registration mat. Otherwi- se, the organization cannot check whether an athlete is still in the water and may be in distress. The organization must then call in a rescue team to search for this athlete. The athlete is liable for the costs of this rescue operation. • If for any reason you cannot complete the swimming part, you must report directly to an official. • IRONMAN The Netherlands has set a rolling swimming start for its competitions. • Athletes start according to their realistically estimated swimming time. • Every 10 seconds, 5 athletes are let into the water. • After you pass the timing mat, your time starts. From that moment on, the cut off time applies. • As soon as all individual participants have started, the relay teams start.

00:00:01700:00:17 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

THE NETHERLANDS Prepared at the start

Transition zone Transition 1: Swimming - Cycling • You take the pre-hung blue transition bag containing the bicycle gear of the rack, it hangs in front of the change tent. • Then you change. Changing is only allowed in the change tent. • You then put the swimming equipment in the blue transition bag that you return in the ‘Drop Off Zone’ behind the tent. Volunteers ensure that this change bag is hung back at your starting number. You pick up the transition bags after the race. • The ground under and around the bike must remain free at all times. Objects lying on the ground are removed. • Only cycling shoes (if attached to the pedals) and as long as they do not touch the ground may be attached to the bike. A helmet, a starting number and sunglasses can also be on your bike, but again they are attached to the bike and are not on the ground. • Do not get in the changing zone on the bike, you are only allowed to get on your bike after the boar- ding and disembarkation line near the yellow tent. The jury of the Dutch Triathlon Association (NTB) supervises this.

Transition 2: Cycling – Running • Get off the bike before the disembarking line at the entrance of the transition zone. Cycling in the transition zone is not allowed. The jury of the Dutch Triathlon Association (NTB) supervises this. • After completing the bike course, you hang your bike at your starting number. Volunteers do not assist in this. • You pick up the red transition bag with your running gear at the rack in the change zone in the before the change tent. • Then you change. Changing is only allowed in the change tent. • You then put the cycling equipment in the red transition bag that you return to the ‘Drop Off Zone’ behind the tent. Volunteers ensure that this transition bag is hung back at the place of your starting number. You pick up the transition bags after the game.

BLACKROLL® Recovery Finishzone Restore and relax in the BLACKROLL® Recovery Finishzone of IRONMAN 5150 & 4:18:4 Maastricht-Lim- burg immediately after the finish. Here’s a refresher area and a aid station. Here you can also pick up your finisher shirt and have the medal engraved and you can also grab your white transition bag with stuff for after the race. Sports doctors are also here for medical help. The BLACKROLL® Recovery Finish- zone is only freely accessible to athletes and employees with explicit permissions.

Medische hulp The IRONMAN The Netherlands medical team guarantees optimal medical care at any time. Medical care is available on the courses and they are recognizable to the athletes. After passing the finish line, the athlete is taken care of by the finish team. A doctor is present to check medical conditions. Follow the instructions of the medical team at all times.

00:00:18 TRANSITION ZONE

N Bike in & out

Bike check-in Get Bike Service

6 5 4 3 2 1

Bike racks

Run gear

Transition tent

Bike gear Bike check-out Run out

Swim in

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THE NETHERLANDS Prepared at the start

Timingchips and DNF • Timing chips are supplied by the organizer and are handed out to the athlete after the Bike Check-In in the transition zone. • The chip is worn around the left ankle. Wearing the timing chip is mandatory. No chip = no participation and therefore no result! • The use of own chips is not allowed. Athletes are responsible for the timing chips issued by the organization and are also necessary for the bike check-out. • When a chip is lost, the athlete is obliged to pay an amount of € 50,- per chip in cash. You pay this on the spot at the bike check-out. • Athletes who lose their timing chip should request a new chip as soon as possible in the timing tent in the change zone or at the swim start. • Athletes who do not finish should report this to an official as soon as possible. • You hand in the timing chip at the Bike Check Out.

After the race / bike check out • On presentation of your starting number, timing chip and wristband, you can pick up your bike and red and blue change bags in the change zone after the finish, after which you submit your timing chip at the bike check out. • The entrance to the bike check-out is the same entrance as at the bike check-in. • You first pack your bike, then your change bags and then you hand in your timing chip after which you leave the change zone. • If you have lost the chip, you must show an official ID and start number. • Times for bike check out are listed in the timetable earlier in this athlete’s guide.

Other important information • Electronic devices such as iPods, mp3 players and mobile phones (headphones) etcetera are not allowed during the match and lead to disqualification. • Cycling with a participant or walking along on the course is not allowed and leads to disqualification of the athlete. • Allowing a child to walk or carry when crossing the finish line is not allowed due to safety and leads to disqualification.

Results and FinisherPix • Results will be available after the race on www.ironman.com/5150-maastricht-limburg • Finish photos are available on www.FinisherPix.com. Athletes are notified in their mailbox when photos can be ordered.

Finisher T-shirt and medals • Medals are awarded immediately after the finish. • Finish t-shirts will be handed out after the finish in the BLACKROLL Recovery Finishzone on presentation of your starting number. • It is not possible to exchange t-shirts to another size. • It is possible to get your medal engraved after the finish

Awards • Both men and women will be awarded at the awards ceremony. • The winners will be awarded immediately after the finish of numbers 1, 2 and 3. • As an athlete, keep a close eye on whether the speaker is broadcasting your name after the finish. • Prices will not be sent. • The winners (numbers 1, 2 and 3) of the different agegroups are not honored due to Covid19 , but can pick up their award at the registration tent. A list of the top 3 (male and female) per age group is hung as soon as possible near the registeration tent.

00:00:21 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

THE NETHERLANDS Prepared at the start

Lost and Found Lost and found items are collected at the change zone during the race and on the weekend of the races. Here a “Lost and Found” is set up and the items can be picked up.

Public Transport Maastricht has multiple train and bus stations and is therefore easily accessible by public transport. From the station it is about a 10-minute walk to the main locations (transition area, registration, start and finish).

Parking In and around Maastricht there are numerous parking options, see the map below for the exact locations.

Parking garages • O.L. Vrouweparking (Maasboulevard 80) • Q-Park Vrijthof (Vrijthof 100) • Q-Park Mosae Forum (Mosae Forum Laag 40) • Bassin (Maastrichter Grachtstraat 21) • Q-Park de Griend (Griend 4) • De Colonel (Stationsplein 17) • Plein 1992 (Plein 1992 nr. 53) • Bonnefanten Museum (Serpenti Lunet 1)

Park and Ride • Q-Park P+R Station • P+R Beatrixhaven Maastricht Noord • P+R Maastricht Zuid

Park and Walk • P+W Cabergerweg • P+W Stadspark • P+W Sphinxterrein

00:00:22 IRONMAN VILLAGE

THE NETHERLANDS An experience in itself

The IRONMAN Village is the center of the event weekend and serves as the venue for the registration, exhibitors and the IRONMAN Merchandise Store and collecting the awards. The IRONMAN Village is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Opening hours can be found below.

IRONMAN Village location Van Hasseltkade, Maastricht

IRONMAN Village opening hours Friday 10:00 – 17:00 Saturday 09:00 – 18:00 Sunday 09:00 – 18:00

The following exhibitors and vendors will be present in the IRONMAN Village • Swimm • TriathlonWorld.nl • BLACKROLL • Gloryfy Unbreakable • BYE! Nutrition • MLLGRM • Get Bike Service • Cádemotu • Compressport • Aqua Sphere • IRONMAN Store (Merchandise)

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THE NETHERLANDS All locations listed

The IRONMAN Multisport Festival Maastricht -Limburg,normally with start and finish in the city centre, have been partly moved to ensure the passage of the event. The start location and also transition zone is located on the Griend, so there is also swimming in the Maas from the Kleine Griend, this is the normal starting location. From the Griend the cycling trail starts, this trail leads you through the beautiful South Limburg Hill country. The running course goes via Oost-Maarland to Eijsden and back again. The finish location is located this year at the Governorate in Maastricht. This location was the most suitable yet unique location that we found for you as a one-off alternative to the city center.

The registration, merchandise, athletes briefing and Expo are located on the “van Hasseltkade”, collecti- vely this area is called the IRONMAN Village.

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Registration & ExpoWilhelminabrug

Markt Swim start Swim exit

Vrijhof Sint Servaasbrug

Hoge Brug

John f. Kennedybrug

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Registration & ExpoWilhelminabrug

Markt Swim start Swim exit

Vrijhof Sint Servaasbrug

Hoge Brug

John f. Kennedybrug

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THE NETHERLANDS All information for the swim

Cut-off times The cut off time is 00:20 after your start.

Important information Start protocol Swim Make sure you are ready in the starting box in time (15 minutes at the latest before the start). When entering the starting box, it is checked whether you are wearing your swimcap and timing chip correctly. If you are not wearing the swimcap, timing chip or wristband, you are not allowed to start. For all distances a rolling start applies, 5 participants are started at the same time per 10 seconds.

In the start box, stand with your expected end time. Follow the instructions of the organization and volunteers. Keep the buoys (yellow and red) on the swimming course to your left at all times.

Extra information Depending on the water temperature, the organization may decide to require a wetsuit. You will receive the message by e-mail or during registration at the latest.

On the event site there is a location for the white change bag, where you can store supplies for after the game. Before the start, it is recommended to wear socks or (old) slippers, which you can leave just before the start to cool down less quickly through your feet. Everything that is left behind is thrown away by the organization.

00:00:28 SWIM COURSE 400 meters

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THE NETHERLANDS All information for the bike

Cut-off time The cut off time is 00:50 after leaving the transition zone

Important information During the race, it is important that athletes adhere to the general traffic rules and use their common sense and. Dangerous maneuvers and unheard of cycling behavior can lead to disqualification. It is also important that athletes always keep on the righthand while cycling. Stayering is not allowed and if you want to overtake a previous athlete, this must be done within 25 seconds.

Although it is a closed trail, be alert to unexpected traffic, loose pets, etc.

00:00:31 BIKE COURSE 18 Kilometers

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THE NETHERLANDS All information for the run

CONCEPT Cut-off time The cut off time is 00:30 after leaving the transition zone.

N Important information The running course follows the same route as the cycling course. It may be that the first few runners encounter a few more cyclists. Therefore, keep your right on the route at the beginning and continue the signing. This will indicate at a certain point that you should walk on the left. This is clearly stated by signing.

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THE NETHERLANDS All information for the swim

Cut-off time The cut off time is 00:55 after your start.

In the start box, stand with your expected end time. Follow the instructions of the organization and volunteers. Keep the buoys (yellow and red) on the swimming course to your left at all times.

Extra information Depending on the water temperature, the organization may decide to require a wetsuit. You will receive the message by e-mail or during registration at the latest.

00:00:36 SWIM COURSE 1.5 Kilometers

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00:00:38 BIKE 5150

THE NETHERLANDS All information for the bike

Cut-off time The cut off time is 01:45 after leaving the transition zone

Although it is a closed trail, be alert to unexpected traffic, loose pets, etc.

00:00:39 BIKE COURSE 40 Kilometers

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THE NETHERLANDS All information for the run

Cut-off time The cut off time is 01:15 after leaving the transition zone.

Important information The running course follows the same route as the cycling course. It may be that the first few runners encounter a few more cyclists. Therefore, keep your right on the route at the beginning and continue the signing. This will indicate at a certain point that you should walk on the left. This is clearly stated by signing.

00:00:04200:00:42 RUN COURSE 10 Kilometers

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THE NETHERLANDS All the information about your finish

Congratulations! The moment you’ve been training so hard for has arrived. Enjoy it!

Soak up the atmosphere, smile at the cameras as FinisherPix’s photographers are here to capture this amazing moment for you.

Recover and relax in the BLACKROLL® Recovery Finishzone! The BLACKROLL® Recovery Finishzone will be right after the finish and is a zone where you can recoup and have a drink or get nutrition. Also, the medical team will be available if it is needed.

Herstel en ontspan in de BLACKROLL® Recovery Finishzone van IRONMAN 5150 en 4:18:4 Maastricht - Limburg. De BLACKROLL® Recovery Finishzone bevindt zich direct na de finish. In de BLACKROLL® Recovery Finishzone is een opfriszone en een verzorgingspost met eten en drinken. Ook de medische zorg staat voor je klaar, mocht dit onverhoopt nodig zijn.

Attention! Because of safety reasons it is not allowed to cross the finishline with family, friends, kids or pets. If you decide to do this, you will be disqualified.

FinisherPix The personal race photos are available at www.finisherpix.com. Athletes are notified in their mailbox when photos can be ordered.

Medal engraving After the finish all athletes receive a medal. For a real personal memory, you can have your name and time engraved in the medal. If you did not indicate this at the time of registration, it is still possible to pay for the engraving on the spot. The cost of engraving the medal is € 15,-.

00:00:44 Activate. Run. Recover. Repeat.

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THE NETHERLANDS All information for Relay Teams

Registration Registration must be done by each team member, each team member must also submit a signed waiver. Relay teams receive: 1 start number and 1 timing chip (at bike check-in). However, each team member receives an athlete’s bag. It is checked whether each athlete has registered and whether a contact person is listed in case of an emergency.

Bike check-in Relay teams must check in their bikes like individual athletes. However, athletes from relay teams do not check in colored transition bags because athletes do not have to change. Athletes attach their helmet to the bike at check-in.

Transition zone Relay teams have indicated their own location in the transition zone with the sign ‘Team change zone’.

Timingchip and startnumber The timing chip and start number are transmitted to the team location in the transition zone. The timing chip is passed from the swimmer to the cyclist. The cyclist already wears the start number. On return, the cyclist hands over the timing chip and the starting number to the runner. Relay participants can finish together! Please consider other finishers. They too are entitled to a nice finish moment.

Swimmer Before the competition, the swimmer can bring a sports bag to the transition zone. The bag is delivered to the transition zone and is picked up after the swim in the ‘relayteams’ area.

Cyclist The cyclist takes the blue transition bag with equipment. This can be brought to the transition zone before the start. This is hung on the bag rack on start number.

Runner The runner gets a white transition bag. It is brought to the transition zone before the start, and the organization brings it to the BLACKROLL Recoveryzone.

A relay team consists of 2 or 3 athletes. The decision which team member swims, cycles and runs can be made at the latest until registration.

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THE NETHERLANDS Things to do in Maastricht

Shopping Small boutiques and big brands are interspersed with authentic, local specialty shops. The city is known for its well-dressed inhabitants for a reason. Fashion, lifestyle, creative makers, accessories and design: the shopping heart of the city can rightly be called a mecca for shopping enthusiasts.

More info: www.bezoekmaastricht.nl/shoppen

Museums and caves Maastricht has a lot of museums. You can feel that the city is buzzing with this! For example, visit bonnefanten if contemporary art makes you happy. Do you dare to push your limits? Then visit Marres! Young and old learn all about nature in the Natural History Museum and at the photomuseum at the Vrijthof you will be surprised with everything in the field of photography.

More info: www.bezoekmaastricht.nl/zien-en-doen/musea

Fort Kazematten Want to know more about the history of Maastricht? Then go underground on a discovery tour in the marl caves of Maastricht or the historic Kazematten. Or visit the Fort St.Pieter, built in 1700, high above the meuse. The guides of Maastricht Underground are happy to take you to these special places.

More info: www.maastrichtunderground.nl

00:00:47 TO DO IN SOUTH LIMBURG

THE NETHERLANDS Things to do in Eijsden-Margraten

American Cemetery Margraten One of the most impressive and famous sights is the American cemetery, which attracts more than 150,000 visitors every year. More than 8,000 soldiers have been buried in this only American cemetery in the Netherlands. Most were killed during the liberation of the south-east of the Netherlands in W.O. II and the advance through Germany. The cemetery is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00 throughout the year.

Learn more: www.ontdekeijsdenmargraten.nl

Cycling in Eijsden-Margraten The vast hilly landscape is especially popular with cyclists. For the racers there are several professional cycling trips every year such as The Volta Limburg Classic, the Amstel Gold Race and for the mountain bikers including the Bart Brentjens Challenge. But how about slower acceleration? For recreational cyclists there are numerous routes along sights in a very varied landscape.

For example, you can cycle to freedom. After years of war, Mesch was the first village in the Netherlands to be liberated on 12 September 1944! In Eijsden-Margraten there is still a lot to see and hear from this turbulent time. So much so that you’d better get the bike! ‘Cycling to freedom’ is a thematic cycle route with three consecutive routes, so you can choose how long your bike ride will be! Discover the many bike tours and rent a bike on ontdekeijsdenmargraten.nl.

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THE NETHERLANDS Things to do in Valkenburg

Gemeentegrot Valkenburg In Valkenburg, or actually under Valkenburg, there is a downright fascinating world. It is the “Gemeen- tegrot”, visited annually by many. The extraction of this cave started about 2000 years ago when the Romans needed the marl from the soil as building material. Discover the oldest marl cave in the Netherlands and immerse yourself in a spectacular other experience. Your tour starts with a guided tour by train or on foot, with the guide talking about the origins and history of the ”Gemeentegrot”. During this tour you will pass murals, plaques, sculpture and shelters from the period of the war.

Shimano Experience Center The Shimano Experience Center originated from the mission ‘Closer to Nature, Closer to People’. A beautiful and unique location where people and nature are central. It is a place where everyone can come into contact with cycling and fishing. Whether you are a novice or advanced cyclist or fisherman, want to know more about materials, need a new outfit or want to have a nice cup of coffee in the coffee cor- ner... everything is possible.

Visit the Shimano Experience Center for free and enjoy everything the beautiful nature of South Lim- burg has to offer.

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THE NETHERLANDS Things to do in Meerssen

Relax and enjoy a varied landscape with a rich history As a visitor to Meerssen you will find one surprise after the other. It all starts at the Basilica. The miracles that took place here brought pilgrims as the first stream of visitors. Today you also visit Meerssen for the pleasant terraces on the market, the many beautiful shops, the rich cultural heritage, the endless walking and cycling routes along Maas and Geul and the beautiful nature full of streams and forests. Meerssen is an area full of peace and noise: on the one hand a place of reflection and on the other it is bustling with events.

The green surroundings of Meerssen invite you to get on your bike or put on your walking shoes. While cycling or walking you will find a rural area where you just discover a small castle in the woods, where you look out over a wetland full of admirable flora and fauna and where cozy terraces in the small village centers offer the opportunity for a refreshing break. The many walking and cycling routes take you along the most beautiful places in Meerssen and its surprising surroundings

Green Destination Meerssen is a sustainable tourist attraction that counts internationally. This is apparent from the Top 100 listing of ‘Green Destinations’ that Meerssen received in October 2020. This makes Meerssen one of the most sustainable municipalities in the Netherlands and the only municipality in Limburg!

Come experience it and discover it for yourself. Welcome to Meerssen! www.toerismemeerssen.nl

00:00:50 VOLUNTEERS

THE NETHERLANDS The force behind the event

Thank you to all volunteers who support the IRONMAN Multisport Festival. Without you, the event is not possible and you allow the athletes to achieve their goals. You create a unique experience by investing time, effort and passion.

You’re the force behind the event. Thank you for your work and thank you for being part of the IRON- MAN family.

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