Athlete Guide 2019 1 Table of Contents

ATHLETE GUIDE 2019 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Message 3

Safe return to competition 5

Race Schedule 7

COVID-19 measures 11

Pre-Race Information 12

Race Day Information 19

Athlete Checklist 23

How to follow the event 26

Swimming Circuit 28

Cycling Circuit 36

Running circuit 48

Race rules 50

Post-race information 51

Waivers 53

Relays 54

Bike & Run 56

Claims & Lost & Found 58

Slot Allocation 59

Visit Andorra 62

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 2 WELCOME IRONMAN® 70.3 ANDORRA

IRONMAN® Athletes, Dear Friends: We welcome you to IRONMAN 70.3 Andorra. We would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in our IRONMAN 70.3 Andorra team to meet your personal and sporting challenge in Andorra. It is an honour for us to see the exceptional welcome of the event. This fact means a plus of motivation to try to offer the best IRONMAN experience to all our athletes and we are convinced that it will be the same for the people from Andorra. It only remains for us to wish you to enjoy the event and to do so with the greatest possible caution and safety. We will be waiting for you at the finish line with your finisher's medal.

JORDI PEREZ CAPDEVILA

Race director de IRONMAN 70.3 Andorra.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 3 ATHLETE GUIDE 2019 4 SAFE RETURN TO COMPETITION INTRODUCTION

Our team, made up of enthusiastic sportsmen and women, experienced athletes and experienced partners, have made every effort to run this event safely and in accordance with the recommendations and measures of the local health authorities. In this athlete's guide, we will detail the race specifications as well as the measures we will implement against COVID -19. Below are the main points: •Mandatory use of face masks in all event venues except from the start line to the finish line. •It is essencial to wear your own mask. •Mandatory use of hydroalcoholic gel located at strategic points of the race. •Final aid supplies in bag format, to minimise contact points. •The safety distance must be respected in all areas, as well as during the race (as far as possible).

Failure to comply with any of these measures will result in disqualification!

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 5 ATHLETE GUIDE 2019 6 RACE SCHEDULE IRONMAN 70.3 ANDORRA

THURSDAY, JULY 1

TIME EVENT LOCATION 09:00 – 19:00 Athlete Registration Par Central, Andorra la Vella 09:00 – 19:00 IRONMAN Info point Par Central, Andorra la Vella 09:00 – 19:00 Expo Area & Merchandise Store Par Central, Andorra la Vella 19:00 Technical Briefing Online

FRIDAY, JULY 2

09:00 – 19:00 Athlete Registration Parc Central, Andorra la Vella 09:00 – 19:00 IRONMAN Info point Parc Central, Andorra la Vella 09:00 – 19:00 Expo Area & Merchandise Store Parc Central, Andorra la Vella 14:00 – 14:45 Meeting Questions and Answers (French)* Parc Central, Andorra la Vella 15:00 – 15:45 Meeting Questions and Answers (English)* Parc Central, Andorra la Vella 16:00 – 16:45 Meeting Questions and Answers (Catalan)* Parc Central, Andorra la Vella 17:00 – 17:45 Meeting Questions and Answer (Spanish)* Parc Central, Andorra la Vella 18:00 – 18:45 Meeting Questions and Answers PRO* Parc Central, Andorra la Vella

*Maximum capacity, 140 people

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 7 RACE SCHEDULE IRONMAN 70.3 ANDORRA

SARTURDAY, JULY 3 TIME EVENT LOCATION 09:00 – 12:00 Athlete Registration Par Central, Andorra la Vella 09:00 – 19:00 IRONMAN Info Point Par Central, Andorra la Vella

09:00 – 19:00 Expo Area & Merchandise Store Par Central, Andorra la Vella 10:00 – 19:00 Check-inbicycles and bags T1 Lago d’Engolasters Encamp 10:00 – 19:00 Check-inrun bags T2 Par Central, Andorra la Vella 12:00 Transfer bus a check-in T1* Par Central, Andorra la Vella 17:00 Transfer bus a check-in T1* Par Central, Andorra la Vella *Please note that this service is contracted in advance at online registration. SUNDAY. JULY 4

05:30 Bus: Andorra la Vella to Lago d’ Engolasters Par Central, Andorra la Vella 06:00 – 07:15 Apertura de la zona de transición Lago d’ Engolasters 07:25 Start athletes PRO M Lago d’ Engolasters 07:26 Lago d’ Engolasters Start athletes PRO F 07:27 – 07:50 Start Age Groups Lago d’ Engolasters 18:15 Arrival of the last athlete IM 70.3 Andorra Par Central, Andorra la Vella 10:00 – 18:00 Information Point Par Central, Andorra la Vella 10:00 – 18:00 Expo Area Par Central, Andorra la Vella 10:00 – 18:00 IRONMAN Official Store Par Central, Andorra la Vella 15:00 – 19:30 Check-out bikes and bags Par Central, Andorra la Vella

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ATHLETE GUIDE 2019 10 COVID-19 MEASURES REGISTRATION AREA

The organisers reserve the right to require PCR tests or antigen tests to be carried out on all participants if the health situation so requires and demands. In this case, all athletes will be properly informed of these requirements, as far in advance as possible. The athlete who wishes to participate in the event must assume the health measures indicated by the country in which the race is held (Andorra), at the time of the race.

BEFORE YOU CHEK-IN

During the weeks prior to the event you will receive an email with information of interest for registration. By following the instructions in My Events Active you will be able to reserve your time to avoid crowds when collecting your pack from each participant.

In order to start living this new adventure together, you must first go to the registration area located inthe Parc Central inAndorra La Vella.

Go to the registration tent to pick up your BIB number and the material that the organisers will give you dependingon the race you are registered for. For the registration process itis important that you bear inmind the following: • Itis important that you attend at the time you have pre-selected to avoid crowds.

• Access to the registration area is limited to athletes and organisers' staff only. The public and accompanying persons willnot beallowed access.

• You must check the COVID prevention questionnaire in the process of entering the registration tent. Please follow the instructions of the people in charge of access control.

• The use ofa mask coveringnose and mouth is mandatoryatall times.

• Followthe signs that willindicate the correct flowof traffic.

• Keep a safe distance of 1.5 m atall times. At the check-intime:

• Check the list of registrants and verify that your name and your TriClub are spelled correctly according to your IRONMAN profile.

• Make sure you present your registration confirmation email including bib number and your QR code at the registration tent either printed orvia your smartphone.

• Check-in can only take place during the official opening hours of the registration tent. IMPORTANT Only the athlete inperson is authorised to collect their Athlete Pack. The Pack will not be handed over to a third person, not even with a signed authorisation. If you are competing in a relay, one team member can collect the Athlete Packs at the registration tent. Don't forget to present the QR code of all team members. The relay team member collectingthe Athlete Packs willneed to present their ID/Passport.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 11 PRE-RACE INFORMATION ATHLETE CHECK-IN ATHLETE WRISTBAND

When? At the time of registration, you will receive the wristband Thursday, July 01, 2021 09:00h – 19:00h accrediting you as a participant in the race. This wristband entitles athletes to: Friday, July 02, 2021 09:00h – 19:00h •Full access to the two transition areas both at check-in on Saturday, July 03, 2021 09:00h - 12h00h the day before the race and onthe day of the race. Athlete Check-In will NOT be open after these hours. •Free access to the prize-giving ceremony on Sunday 4th If you do not check-in during the designated Julyfrom 20:00h. Athlete Check-In hours you will not beable to race. This wristband will be used as the athlete's identification COME TO THE REGISTRATION TENT WITHIN THE TIME and must beworn throughout the event. SLOT YOU HAVE BOOKED IMPORTANT: Due to COVID restrictions, the capacityto attend the Award Ceremony will be limited, so the Where? organisation cannot guarantee accessto all participants. Parc Central Andorra la Vella

What will you need? • A valid photo ID • Valid Triathlon licence. If you do not have one or if you have not taken out the one-day insurance, you will have to pay for itat registration with your credit card (20€). • Registration confirmation emailwith the QR Code.

WHAT YOUR RACE PACKET WILL INCLUDE • Race bib STICKERS • Athlete wristband You will also have a sticker sheet; your bike, helmet and • Tattoos bags must have your race number stickers on them. You • Bike/Helmet Stickers will find instructions on how to apply these stickers on the • Gear bag stickers back of the sheet. • Gears bags • Swim cap Athletes must wear all official race participant items issued at Athlete Check-In. Items include; the official swim cap, wristband, bike stickers, race bib number, and timing chip. Failure to do so will resultina DSQ. RACE BIB Please wear your race number on your back during the Bike course and in front for the run course. You can use safety pins if you wish. However because you need to change the position in transition it is strongly recommended that you get a race belt which saves you time, allows you to easily switch clothing and avoids puttingholesinyour clothes..

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 12 13 ATHLETE GUIDE 2019 14 BAGS

You will receive three bags at the registration BLUE BAG [Bike Gear] You must leave this bag next to your bike at the transition zone 1 (Engolasters Lake) at Check-in. Remember to put in it all the items you will need to complete the bike section. Among other things: bibnumber, helmet, sunglasses, socks, cycling shoes, nutrition products...

IMPORTANT: Cycling shoes can be left attached to the pedals of the bike. At the end of the swimming segment, all the equipment used, including the neoprene, must be placed in the BLUE BAG, which must bereturned tothe place for your bib, before the startof the cycling segment. RED BAG [Run Gear]

You must leave this bag with all the necessary items tocomplete the running course when you check-in at the place designated for your race bibin T2 (Parc Central). The bag mustcontain: race bib, running shoes, socks, sunglasses, cap...

IMPORTANT: All the material used during the cycling course must be putinside the RED BAG after finishing this course, including the helmetand shoes (unless they are attachedto the pedals). The bag must be left in the place designatedfor your race bib, before the start ofthe running course. WHITE BAG

This is your street clothes bag; it is for you to put any extra clothes you are wearing before the race. You will need to drop it off before the start at Lago Engolasters. We recommend you dress warmly. Do not overfill or put valuables in the bags. IRONMAN is not responsible for the contents of the bags. NOTA: No se permite dejar STREET CLOTHING BAG [Streetwear] bombas de hinchar en el interior de la bolsa. This isthe bag you will receive when you cross the finish line. You must leave itat Parc Central the day before the race and you will beable topick it uponce youfinishthe race on foot. La organización las pondrá a disposición delos atletas.

BEFORE DURING AFTER • SWIM CAP DROP AT • HELMET COLLECT AT Drop at T1 • GOGGLES RECOVERY AREA • BIKE SHOES RECOVERY AREA • WETSUIT PUT IN

STREET BIKE RUN STREET WEAR BAG BAG WEAR

TAKE OUT

• HELMET • RUNNING • FRESH CLOTHES • GOGGLES SHOES • TOWEL • WETSUIT • SHOES

PLEASE, MAKE SURE THAT ALL YOUR BAGS ARE MARKEDWITH YOUR BIB NUMBER…..

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16 PRE-RACE INFORMATION MANDATORY ATHLETE BRIEFING Los atletas deben presenciar de manera online la reunión informativa obligatoria para los atletas el jueves. Consulta los horarios para poder verlo en tu idioma. Las reuniones informativas cubrirán información importante relativa a las peculiaridades del recorrido, las reglas y los tiempos de corte para las disciplinas y, lo que es más importante, cualquier cambio o procedimiento de última hora en el evento que se haya producido o pueda producirse debido a las previsiones meteorológicas. BIKE CHECK-IN AND TRANSITION BAGS ( T1 – LAGO D’ ENGOLASTERS) WHEN: Saturday, 10:00 to 19:00 WHERE: Lago d’Engolasters WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Be ready before you get to the entrance of the transition zone. You will need your bike, helmet and gear bags with all your gear inside. Athletes are responsible for ensuring that their bike and helmet are in safe, working order, IRONMAN can not be held responsible for any bike failures.

This is what we will check : • That your helmet is properlystrapped and fastened, ready for the race • That your bib numbers are correctly applied on your bike, your helmet and your bags and that the bib you are wearing is attached in3 points as required

• That you are wearing your athlete wristband, that we gave you inAthlete Check-in.

Without these items, you willnot beable to rackyour bike and bags. RACK YOUR BIKE

You must rack your back according to your race number. You can attach your bike shoes to your bike pedals, but your helmet must beinside ofyour Blue Bike Gear Bag.

Bus service: if you have booked the bus service to go up to the Saturday check-in, remember that there are two bus schedules, at 12:00 and 17:00. Buses will return at 14:00 and 19:00. Remember to book your time through your Active profile on My Events.

CHECK-IN T2 BAG (PARC CENTRAL) & CHIP COLLECTION You collect your chip atT2, located in the Parc Central. Itmust beworn on your left ankle duringthe entire race.

The chip will register your individual start time as you cross the timing mat at the swim start and provide your swim time, bike time, run time, finish time, transition splits, overall and age group ranking.

If you lose your timing chip during the race you must notify a timing official in transition who can issue you with a replacement soyou can continue the race. Please note that you must have your timing chip on for Bike Check-Out. So keep it oneven if you drop out of the race.

Your race timing chip is a loaner. You must return the chip to the timing company, or you will be billed for its replacement.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 17 RACE DAY INFORMATION INFORMATION

RACE DAY PREPARATION AND WARM-UP Remember that there is a free bus service from Parc Please note the closing time for transition before the race Central to Lago Engolasters at05:30am. starts. It is better to be prepared and relaxed before the race, than to rush to get readyfor havingstarted late. PROCEDURE The transition area will close at 7:15am and athletes should Transition opens at 06:00am on race morning. be ready inthe swim area. Please note that, from transition, Remember to bring your timing chip, swim cap, and it is approximately 250m walk to the swim start line. You wetsuit (Optional). Bike technicians and pumps will be can leave your clothinginthe White Bags - Street Wear area available intransition zone onrace morning. inside the Transition Zone. Please do not wear your bib number in the swim. You must remember the bag system used for this event. It Leave it with your gear and put it on before you head is your responsibility to return to the Parc Central de out on the bike course. Andorra la Vella to collect this bagatthe end of the race. Transition closes at 07:15am. All athletes must be out You will be able to access your bike and your blue bag of transition and headed to the swimbefore this time. before the start of the race. This is the time to put your drinks and nutrition bottles on your bike, check that you are in the correct gear to start and inflate your tyres if MEDICAL AREA necessary. We suggest you arrive with your swim suit on and take the The medical area is for athletes only; family members time to familiarise yourself with your surroundings, are not allowed to be present. Overcrowding in the understand where your bike is, etc. You may not mark medical area prevents medical staff from doing their around your bike or bag area. Any markings will be job. To obtain information about an athlete receiving removed byrace officials and you maybepenalised. medical treatment, please wait outside the medical tent to receive information about your athlete's condition. If you notice that you have forgotten something in the morning, such as your race bib, timing chip, please notify the organisers as soon as possible so that there is time to SERVICES get a replacement. You are now ready! • Transition area BACK OF RACE BIB • KM 15 • KM 53 Important, please fill in the medical and contact information onthe back ofyour race BIB. Pick up of white bags after the race in the recovery area located in the Parc Central.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 18 19 Cut-off times are calculated based on the individual start time, not the gun start time. Taking into consideration the route and elevation gain on the bike course, we offer additional time to complete the bike course, going from 05:30 hours to 06:30 hours maintaining a total official race time of 08:30 hours. The race will remain open for 09 hours and 30 minutes offering the possibility to complete the course with a longer time, although, athletes beyond 08:30 will not be eligible for AG category rankings, trophies, awards and/orIRONMAN 70.3 World Championship slots

IRONMAN, reserves the right to remove an athlete from the course and DNF them ifour course staff determines there is no possibility that the athlete could finish the given discipline (swim, bike, run) before the posted cut-off times based on anathlete’s location, time, and average speed upatthat point.

Athletes who do not meet the above cut- offs will be considered a DNF and will not be eligible for age-group awards or for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 20 21 22 ATHLETE CHECK LIST PRE-RACE: RACE DAY - BIKE ❑ Directions to Hotel ❑ Extra Nutrition ❑ Directions to Parc Central (check-in, finish line, T2…) ❑ Extra Water Bottles ❑ Directions Lago Engolasters (T1, bike check-in…) ❑ Bike Repair Kit ❑ ❑ Photo ID Sunscreen ❑ Helmet ❑ Valid Triathlonlicense ❑ Sunglasses ❑ Bike Services/Tune up ❑ Bike Shoes& Socks ❑ Attend Athlete Check-In ❑ GPS Watch or Bike Computer ❑ Attend Athlete Briefing ❑ Bike check-inat Lago Engolasters (T1) RACE DAY – RUN: ❑ Check-inat Parc Central (T2) ❑ Race Belt or Safety Pins ❑ Study the race courses and plan your nutrition ❑ Bib Number ❑ Hat/Visor ❑ RACE DAY - SWIM: RunningShoes & Socks ❑ Sunglasses ❑ Timing Chip and Strap ❑ Water Bottle ❑ Swimsuit/Wetsuit (ifapplicable) ❑ Goggles (consider a spare pair as well) MISCELLANEOUS: ❑ Race DaySwimCap (provided at Check-In) ❑ Vaseline ❑ Ear Plugs/Nose Plug (optional) ❑ Antibacterial Gel ❑ Take off long-sleeved shirt and shoes and ❑ Contacts or RxGlasses discard before the race or place in your provided ❑ Heart Rate Monitor & Chest Strap Street Wear Bag ❑ Towel ❑ Hair Ties ❑ Lip Balm ❑ Post-Race Clothing ❑ Extra Swimsuit and Cap for practice swim (if applicable) ❑ HAVE A GREAT RACE!

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 23 ATHLETE GUIDE 2019 24 HOW TO WATCH THE EVENT

IRONMAN.COM TRACK YOUR ATHLETE Followthe raceliveon www.ironman.com GET SOCIAL The IRONMAN 70.3 Andorra 2021 features real- time information while providing Live Results via Share your IRONMAN 70.3 Andorra experience the IRONMAN Tracker App. across your profiles with #IM703ANDORRA Stay connected with IRONMAN EVNET NAME across our social channels to be on top of all FEATURES INCLUDE the latestnews and exciting events: Live Web Tracker: See times and current pace @IRONMANLive: your home for detailed race within seconds of a participant crossing each day coverage (pacing, time splits, etc) of checkpoint. Estimated times will be provided based on the professional racewhileyou’reon the go. current pace. facebook.com/AndorraMultisportFestival/ Live Leaderboard: See who is winning via the Live Leaderboard. Top runners in each category will instagram.com/AndorraMultisportFestival/ be displayed in real-time as they lead the way through the course. IRONMAN Athlete Tracker App Real-time Facebook / Twitter Notifications: Get automatic updates as progress is made on the course. As a spectator, the results of the participant you are tracking can be posted to your Facebook or Twitter feed automatically allowing friends and family to share in the excitement! If you are a participant, claim your profile and enable Facebook or Twitter notifications. Your stats will post liveas you pass each checkpoint. Live Map Tracking: Participant locations will be plotted on the Interactive Course Map as progress is made on course. The position of each participant is estimated based on the most recent timing received from the bib read. NOTE: Participants do not need to carry their phones for this feature to work. Mobile App: Features include Live Participant Tracking, Push Notifications, Leaderboards, Map Tracking, Event Messages, EventInfo and more!

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 25 26 SWIM START – ROLLIGN START

The swim is a rolling start on a two-lap course over a distance of 1.9km.

Athletes will enter the water continuously through a controlled entry point. Athletes will be placed in the start box prior to the start according to the estimated time to complete the swim.

Once in their starting box, for safety reasons and because of COVID, athletes will have to approach the start line in a line of 2, respecting the 2m distance with the rest of the athletes around them. As they approach the start line, athletes will line up 1 by 1, to start continuously 1 by 1 every 2 seconds. The time shall be started the moment the athlete crosses the timing mat.

Professional athletes will start at 7:20am, before age group athletes. Age group athletes should remain in place according to the expected time. There will be no countdown, however, there will be a warning approximately one minute before the start. It shall be 35 minutes from the time the first athlete enters the water until the last athlete enters the water.

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COURSE

•2 laps of 950m clockwise around the lake. •Wetsuit is mandatory. •Expected water temperature of 14ºC. •The race starts from the shore on the left side of the lake. •Positioning at the start line by individual account. •Chrono time based on individual chip - not general start.

WETSUIT CONSIDERATIONS

•Age-group athletes may wear a wetsuit if the temperature is below 24.5ºC. •Each swimmer must wear the official event swim cap provided at registration. •No fins, paddles, snorkels or flotation devices of any kind are allowed. •Swimmers are required to follow the course, failure to follow the course may result in a penalty.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 28 29 SWIM

The swim must be completed following the official course. All athletes must cross over the chip mat at the water exit.

IF you DO NOT START the race or if you STOP before reaching the finishing point, you must:

Immediately notify the Medical Staff, Organising Staff or Race Judges.

IF YOU DO NOT REPORT YOUR WITHDRAWAL, an Emergency Search Process will be initiated, which you must pay for.

Upon completion of the swim course, you will have to run along the path in the direction of the transition zone.

Please note that any items left at the start of the swim, including flip-flops, will be removed immediately after you have completed the swim and left T1.

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SWIM COURSE RULES WETSUIT RULES

• Athletes must wear cap provided byrace. Wetsuits may be worn in water temperatures up • No fins, gloves, paddles, or flotation devices to and including 76.1 degrees Fahrenheit (24.5 (including pull buoys) ofany kind are allowed. degrees Celsius). Wetsuits will be prohibited in • No aqua socks (neoprene booties) unless the water temperatures greater than 83.8 degrees water temperature is 65 degrees Fahrenheit orcolder. Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius). • When the use of wetsuits is forbidden, clothing covering any part of the arms below the Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in elbows and clothing covering any of the leg below the water temperatures between 76.2 degrees Fahrenheit knee is deemed illegal equipment and is not (24.55 degrees Celsius) and 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit permitted. Compression sleeves or compression calf (28.8 degrees Celsius) will not be eligible for Age guards/socks may NOT be worn during non- Group awards, including IRONMAN 70.3 wetsuit swims, but may be worn upon completion of World Championship slots or Rolldown slots. the swim. Athletes electing to wear a wetsuit will be placed in a • Swim goggles and facemasks may be worn. Snorkels wetsuit optional wave after all the non-wetsuit are prohibited. athletes. • No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. The course will be adequately patrolled by boats, canoes Prohibited Wetsuit: De Soto Water Rover and paddleboards. Wetsuits cannot measure more than 5 mm thick • Any assistance required during the swim will result in disqualification if forward progress was made. Athletes are permitted to use kayaks and boats as aid, as long as forward progress is not made. Course officials and medical personnel reserve the right to remove athletes from the course if determined medically necessary. • The swim course will close 1 hour and 10 minutes after the last athlete enters the water. Each athlete will have 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete the 1.9 KM swim. Individual athletes who take longer than 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete the swim will receive a DNF. IRONMAN officials reserve the right to pull athletes off the course who exceed any established course time cut-offs.

SWIM TO BIKE – TRANSITION 1

After the swim you will be directed through the timing chutes to the Gear and Wetsuit area located between swim exit and Transition 1. This is an open-air SWIMWEAR POLICY (non-wetsuit legal swims only) area where athletes will grab their bike gear bag from the hanging racks . Swimwear must be 100% textile material. Simply put, this would generally refer to suits made only from nylon If athletes would like to fully change, they will be able or Lycra that do not have any rubberized material such to use the changing tents located in the place. There will as polyurethane or neoprene. Swimwear must not cover be a Men’s and Women’s changing tent. the neck, extend past the elbow, nor extend past the Public nudityisNOT permitted knees. Swimwear may contain a zipper. A race kit may be Athletes will place all of their swim equipment inside worn underneath swimwear. Compression gear may be their bike gear bags and drop the bags off on their way to worn during non-wetsuit swims provided that itis made of T1. We require you to be fully ready to 100% textile material and that material does not extend race before getting onyour bike. past the elbows or knees. Any compression wear that extends past the elbows or knees will not be permitted in non-wetsuit swims (this includes compression sleeves, compression socks, orcompression tights).

31 32 TRANSITION 1 (BLUE BAG)

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•Standard bars shall be used for hanging bicycles. •Before the start of the race, you must store all cycling equipment, including helmet, in the BLUE BAG. •After the swim course, the athlete must store all swimming equipment, including wetsuit, in the BLUE BAG. •It is the athlete's responsibility to return the bag to its place. •The assembly line will be clearly marked, outside the transition area, with a line on the ground.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 33 34 BIKE

The 90 km cycling race will take the athletes from Lago d'Engolasters to the parish of Escaldes-Engordany, where they will start a lap that they will have to repeat twice, passing through Encamp, Canillo, atwhich point they will have to face the ascent to the Coll de Ordino, Once they have descended the pass through the parishes of Ordino and Massana, they will then cross the Dos Valires Tunnels and start the second lap with another ascent to the Coll de Ordino. After crossing the Dos Valires Tunnel for the second time, they will descend to Andorra La Vellato reach the Transition Zone 2 located inthe Parc Central d'Andorra La Vella.

The circuit starts with a 7km start from the transition zone (T1) which will take the athletes from the Engolasters lake to the parish of Escaldes Engordany. Then, the main circuit will begin, consisting of 2 laps of 36.5km passing through Encamp, Canillo, atwhich point they will face the ascent to the Coll de Ordino, passing through the parishes of Ordino and Massana once the pass has been descended and then crossing the Tunnels of Dos Valires and starting the second lapwith another ascent to the Coll deOrdino.

After crossing the 2 Valires tunnel for the second time, you will descend for 10km to Andorra La Vella to reach the Transition zone located in the Parc Central of Andorra La Vella.

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AID STATIONS The aid stations for the cycling sector will be located during the 2 laps: •Half way up Coll Ordino km 15 and km 53,5 (Water). •At the Coll Ordino summit 24.4 and 65.5 km (water, isotonic, banana, energy gel).

IMPORTANT! The designated bottle and waste disposal areas are 100m before and 100m after the aidstation. Throwing waste outside these areaswill result in disqualification.

MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE

The MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE services are located next to the aid stations at 24.4 and 65.5 km.

The team of mechanics will take care of your bike. Trust them: you just have to relax and enjoy the race. You can book their services in advance and avoid waiting. SBR mechanics can do a basic check-up, disassemble and assemble your bike or prepare it to travel back in your luggage.

With SBR the best condition for your bike is guaranteed, ensuring that everythingworks perfectlyafter so many hours of training.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 37 38 BIKE COURSE RULES

POSITION RULES THE OFFICIAL WILL: • Absolutely NO DRAFTING of another bike or any 1. Notify you that you have received either a other vehicle is allowed. BLUE CARD for drafting and littering or a • Athletes must keep six bike lengths of clear YELLOW CARD for any other penalty. The official space between bikes except when passing. Failure to will show you the corresponding colored card. do sowill result ina drafting violation. 2. Instruct you to report to the next penalty • A pass occurs when the overtaking athlete’s tent (PT) on the course. There will be atleast two front wheel passes the leading edge of the athlete PTs on the course. being overtaken. • Overtaking athletes may pass on the left for up to THE ATHLETE WILL: 25 seconds, but must move back to the right side of 1. Report to the next PT and tell the PT the road, after passing. Failure to complete a pass within 25 seconds will result in a drafting Official whether you were shown a BLUE CARD or a YELLOW CARD. If you fail to report to the next violation. Athletes may not back out of the draft zone once itis entered (drafting violation). PT, you will bedisqualified. • Overtaken athletes must immediately fall back six 2. Have race numbers marked bythe PT Official 3. Register, via the sign-insheet. bike lengths before attempting to regain the lead from a front running bike. Immediately re -passing prior 4. Resume the race after serving a 30 second time penalty for all non-drafting violations to falling back six bike lengths will result in an overtaken violation. (YELLOW CARD). • Overtaken athletes who remain in the draft zone 5. Remain in the PT for the time indicated in the table below, for each drafting and (6 bike lengths of clear space between bikes) for more than 25 seconds, or who do not make constant littering violation (BLUE CARD). 6. Be disqualified if you receive three BLUE rear progress out of the drafting zone, will be given a drafting violation. CARD penalties. An athlete may finish the race if • Athletes must ride single file on the far-right side of he or she has been issued a red card disqualification, unless otherwise instructed the road except when passing another rider, or for reasons of safety. Side-by-side riding is not allowed bythe Race Referee. 7. Be disqualified for not reportingto the PT. and will result ina position violation. • Athletes who impede the forward progress of other athletes will be given a blocking violation. Race Distance: IRONMAN 70.3 • Athletes committing rule violations will be notified 1st BLUE CARD Offense 5:00 “on the spot” by anofficial. 2nd BLUE CARD Offense 10:00 • Do not attempt to discussthe penalty with the official. 3rd BLUE CARDOffense DSQ

12 METROS 25 SEGUNDOS PARA ADELANTAR

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 39 CIRCUITO DE BICI - REGLAS

1. Bicycles must be racked in a manner such that 11. Do not litter. Any item that needs to be discarded, the majority ofthe bicycle is on the athlete’s side ofthe bike including but not limited to water bottles, gel rack. wrappers, energy bar wrappers, broken bike parts, or 2. No tandems, fixed-gear bikes, recumbents, fairings, clothing items, may only be discarded in the trash drop or any add-on device designed exclusively to zones at each aid station. Discarding any item outside reduce resistance are allowed. Any new, unusual, of the trash drop zones will result in a blue card (5- or prototype equipment will be subject to a determination minute time penalty). of legality bythe eventorganizer and/or HeadReferee. 12. Athletes must be individually responsible for repair 3. The sole responsibility of knowing and following and maintenance of their own bike. Athletes should be the prescribed cycling course rests with each athlete. prepared to handle any possible mechanical No adjustments in times or results shall be made malfunction. Assistance from official race personnel is for athletes who fail to follow the proper course for permitted. any reason whatsoever. 13. Athletes may walk bike, if necessary, but may 4. Athletes must obey all traffic laws while on the not make progress on the bike course unaccompanied cycling course unless otherwise specifically directed by by their bicycle. an official, race monitor or designee with actual authority. 14. Bike inspection is not mandatory and will not Failure to do somay resultin disqualification. be provided at Bike Check-In, although technicians will 5. No athlete shall endanger himself or another be available. Athletes are ultimately responsible for athlete. Athletes who intentionally present a danger to their own bikes. However, race officials may at their any athlete or who, in the judgment of the Head own discretion make final judgment as to the Referee, appear to present a danger to any athlete may soundness of the bike. be disqualified. 15. Headphones, headsets which are inserted in 6. Helmets, bike shoes, and other cycling gear can or covering the ears are notallowed during any portion be place around the athlete’s bike in transition. Shoes and of the event. shirt must bewornatall times. 16. Helmet mirrors or mirrors attached to the bike or body 7. Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are prohibited unless needed for a verifiable medical are prohibited unless permission is given by IRONMAN. reason. Athletes granted permission to use a mirror If permission is given by IRONMAN, it is the will be ineligible for awards or World Championship athlete’s responsibility to notify the Head Referee prior to entry slots. Athletes using a mirror without permission race start. Athletes seen with a camera, phone camera, will be disqualified. or video camera without permission will bedisqualified. 17. Athletes may not use communication devices of any 8. Athletes must wear a bike helmet number on the front type, including but not limited to cell phones, smart of their helmet. watches, Bluetooth enabled or “smart” helmets, and 9. A CPSC-approved helmet is required during the two-way radios, in any distractive manner during the entire bike portion including in and out of Race. A “distractive manner” includes but is not limited transition. Athletes riding without an approved helmet to making and receiving phone calls, sending and or chinstrap not fastened may be disqualified. Alterations to receiving text messages, playing music, using social a hard-shell helmet, which affect its integrity, are not media, taking photographs, and mounting the device allowed. to a bike for purposes of using the device like a 10. No individual support allowed. Ample aid and bike computer. Using a communication device in food stations will be provided. Friends, family a distractive manner during the Race will result members, coaches, or supporters of any type may NOT in disqualification. bike, drive, or run alongside athlete, may not pass food 18. Cycling with a bare torso is prohibited. Athletes must or other items to athlete and should be warned to wear a shirt, jersey, or sporttop/sports bra at all times stay completely clear of all athletes to avoid during the cycling segment of the Race. Uniforms witha the disqualification ofthe athlete. It is incumbent upon each front zipper may be unzipped to any length, provided, athlete to immediately reject any attempt to assist, follow, the zipper is connected at the bottom of the uniform at or escort. all times and the top of the uniform covers the shoulders.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 40 41 PENALTY BOX

Itwill be located at the end of the bike course, before reaching the transitionarea. While the athlete is in the PB, they can only consume the food and water that they have on them.

Athletes are prohibitedfrom usingthe toilet while completing the sanction in the PB. Use of the toilet will result in disqualification fromthe competition.

Itis forbidden to make adjustments orperform any type ofmaintenance to the bike while completing a PB penalty.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 42 Completing in a triathlon event requires training on a bike. To be fully prepared, it’s important that you arrive on event day healthy, fit, and equipped with the proper gear.Fitness can be built indoors, but competing with a group requires the ability to ride safely and competentlyoutdoors.Readon for an essentialchecklist to get youreadyforany two-wheeledchallenge. BEFORE YOU RIDE DURING THE RIDE 1 IT STARTS WITH YOUR BIKE 7 STAY ALERT • Your seat and handlebars should be adjusted to the appropriate • Leave the playlists and podcasts for indoor workouts. height and reach for you. Work with a fitter to find your optimal bikefit. • Don’t use your phone while riding – pull off the road if you need to make a call or send atext. • Ensure all bolts are tightened properly to avoid coming loose during the ride, and that your brakes and gears are working properly. • Don't take photos and selfies while riding. • Keep your bike clean and your chainlubed. • Keep your head up, particularly when riding in a group. Look at the road and the riders around you, not your bikecomputer. • Use front and rear lights when riding in low light conditions – this may be required by law in your area. • Be able to see and hear what is going on around you. When riding in the aerobars, do not look down at the road, lookahead. • Tires should be inflated to the recommendedpressure. • Whenriding in agroup,donotget fixated ontherider directly in front of you.Lookthrough so you can anticipate any issues beforethey happen, and havean exitstrategy. LEARN THE BASICS • Be easy on the brakes when riding in a group. Ride smoothly, do not 2 overlap wheels, and alwayscomeup theinsidelineof apeloton. • Practice clipping in and out of your pedals, as well as starting, stopping, and emergency braking. • Pay particular attention when approaching aid stations during arace.Do not ridethoughaidstations in theaerobars. • If you're unfamiliar with shifting gears, practice doing this in a low- traffic area.

• Practice riding a straight line, and cornering (right, left, U-turns). 8 OBEY THE LAW • Always stop at stop signs and lights—remember,cyclists 3 SUIT UP have the same responsibilities as vehicles. • Always wear an approved helmet in training and racing. Helmets should • Know the traffic laws for your area, especially those regarding riding two fit properly without moving around on your head while riding, and abreast or singlefile. remain buckled at all times during your ride. • Know where the vehicles are around you and anticipate that drivers may • Wear clothing that is designed to function in the weather you will not seecyclists. encounter on the ride, and that will help maintain your core body temperature when riding in cold or wet conditions, even during arace. • When passing a parked car or another cyclist, make sure there is enough space to avoid contact. • Choose clothing that is visible in low-light conditions. BE PREPARED TO RIDE 9 COMMUNICATE • Use verbal and hand signals so others know if you are 4 • Carry the appropriate amount of water and nutrition, along with a way stopping or turning. to purchase additional supplies if needed. • Make eye contact with drivers and othercyclists. • Know how to use a tire repair kit and appropriate tools, and be sure to carry them withyou. • While riding, let other athletes know you are passing through verbal communication. Watch for hazards in the road including potholes, debris, or water bottles. Point out and verbally communicate these hazards to those riding and racing withyou. • Visually and verbally communicate with the specific volunteer in the aid PLAN AHEAD station you will be taking aid from, letting them know you are taking aid 5 directly fromthem. • Select a route that limits the number interactions with vehicles – if possible factor in time of day and day of the week. • Always obey all traffic signals and signs. SAFETY FIRST • Where available, ride in dedicated bike lanes and where other bikes are 10 normally present to ensure vehicles are aware of you. • Ride as far to the side of the road as safely possible. Some situations do require that you safely position yourself on the road so • Select a ride distance appropriate to your fitness. that traffic is unable to pass. This might be when making a turn or when not safe for vehicles topass.

• If riding with other people, make sure you are riding single file or allowing INFORM OTHERS traffic to pass from behind you. 6 • When riding in a group, avoid riding in the aerobars unless you are • In the event of an incident, someone should know where you areriding. riding in front. Your hands should always be able to get to the brakes • Always carry personal identification with you and emergency contact quickly. information. • Taking unnecessary risks might gain you a couple of seconds during • Carry a cell phone for emergencies. your ride,butit couldriskyoulosingyour life.Always ridesmart.

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Transition area 2 islocated in the Parc Central of Andorra la Vella. After finishing the cycling section, you must leave your bike and all your cycling equipment in the red bag in the place designated for your bib number inthe bike park. Once you have equipped yourself with your running gear, head for the bike park exit and the last part of the competition begins.

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ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 45 46 RUN

The half marathon will follow three laps through the main arteries of the country's capital, Andorra la Vella. Athletes will run parallel to the Valira River before crossing the finish line, located in the Parc Central, the lungs of the Andorra Multisport Festival. •Itis forbidden to use headphones orsimilar devices. •Aid stations every 2,300m (3 zones). •Leave empty bottles and waste ONLY in the aid stations set up. •Itis forbidden to cross the finish line accompanied. •At the end of the race, go to the recovery area.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 47 48 RUN COURSE RULES

1. Athletes may run, walk, or crawl.

2. Athletes must wear their IRONMAN 70.3 issued bib number in front of them clearly visible at all times on the course. Bib numbers identify the official athletesinthe race.

Folding, cutting the bib number, intentional alteration of any kind, or failure to wear race number is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and mayresult in disqualification.

1. Headphonesorheadsets which are inserted to orcovering the ears are not allowed during any portion of the event.

2. Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are prohibited unless permission is given by IRONMAN. If permission is given by IRONMAN, it is the athlete’s responsibility to notify the Head Referee prior to race start. Athletes seen with a camera, phone camera, or video camera without permission will bedisqualified.

3. NO INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT VEHICLES OR NON-ATHLETE ESCORT RUNNERS ARE ALLOWED.

This is an individual endurance event. Teamwork as a result of outside assistance, which provides an advantage over single competitors, is not allowed. Individual support vehicles or non- athlete escort runners will result in disqualification. A non- athlete escort runner includes athletes who have withdrawn from the race, have been disqualified orhave finished the race. Supporters of any type may NOT bike, drive, or run alongside the athlete, may not pass food or other items to athlete and should stay completely clear of all athletes to avoid the disqualification of the athlete. Itis incumbent upon each athlete to immediately reject any attempt to assist, follow, orescort. ItISpermissible for anathlete who is still competingto run with other athletes who are still competing.

1. Athletes are expected to follow the directions and instructions of all race officialsand public authorities.

2. The sole responsibility of knowing and following the prescribed running course rests with each athlete. No adjustments in times or results shall be made for athletes who fail to follow the proper course for any reason whatsoever.

3. RUNNING WITH A BARE TORSO IS PROHIBITED. ATHLETES MUST WEAR A SHIRT, JERSEY, OR SPORTTOP/SPORTS BRA AT ALL TIMES DURING THE RUN SEGMENT OF THE RACE. UNIFORMS WITH A FRONT ZIPPER MAY BE UNZIPPED TO ANY LENGTH, PROVIDED, THE ZIPPER IS CONNECTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIFORM AT ALL TIMES AND THE TOP OF THE UNIFORM COVERS THE SHOULDERS. THE UNIFORM SHOULD BE FULLY ZIPPED WHEN CROSSING THE FINISH LINE.

4. The run course willofficially close 8 hours and 30 minutes after the last athlete enters the water.

FINISH LINE POLICY

Friends and/or family members are not permitted to cross the finish line or enter the finish chute with participating athletes. This policy will allow each competitor adequate time to celebrate their accomplishment without interfering with other finishers and ensure the safety of all athletes, volunteers and fans. Athletes who choose not to respect the policywill receive anautomatic disqualification (DSQ).

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 49 50 POST-RACE INFORMATION

BIKE AND GEAR CHECK-OUT Mandatory Bike and Gear Check-Out is from 15:00 to 19:30 in the transition area on race day. You are required to reclaim your bicycle and gear after the race. You must have your athlete wristband and timing chip on in order to claim your bike and gear. If your bags are not reclaimed from 15:00 to 19:30, IRONMAN cannot be held responsible forany items left overnight. RACE PHOTOGRAPHY FinisherPix will have several photographers working at the swim exit, on the bike course, on the run course, and of course, at the finish line! HOW TO ORDER YOUR PIX • To be notified as soon as photos are online, registeryouremail address at www.finisherpix.com • Have your number visible on the FRONT of your bike helmet so you can be identified in your cycling photos. • Keep your bib number visible on the FRONT of your body during the run and at the finish line so you can be easily identified. • Smile and celebrate when you cross the finish line! Don’t worry about stopping your watch, the timingcompany will ensure an accurate record of your achievement. • Visit www.finisherpix.com to view, order, and share yourphotos from the event. MEDAL ENGRAVING • GET YOUR FINISHER TIME ENGRAVEDON YOUR MEDAL DIRECTLY AFTER THE RACE Make it an unforgettable experience by booking this service on your Active profile, on the Official Merchandise Store orinthe medal engraving point on site. Please note: medal engravings will only be done on site. If you have selected this option, it is your responsibility to ensure that this iscompleted afterthe race.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 52 WITHDRAWALS

PRE-RACE If you wish to withdraw from the race prior to the race start (after you have registered) please inform the help desk at registration and return your timing chip. It is important that you let us know if you are not racing so all athletes are accounted for and we know you are safe.

DURING THE RACE To comply with the health and safety plan any athlete withdrawing from the race at any time must report it to a staff member, please ask for the team leader of the area you are in. They will take your details and report them to the race office. Any athlete who fails to report their withdrawal may result in suspension from future IRONMAN 70.3 DUBAI, events. Athletes who receive medical assistance from our medical team are exempt from this rule.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 53 RELAY TEAMS

INFORMATION

The majority of information in the Athlete Guide applies to relay teams, with regards to timings and requirements to register and rack. Where there are variations due to team logistics, we have provided the information below.

REGISTRATION Registration for all athletes will take place on Friday and Saturday. It is compulsory that all relay team members register and collect the team’s race pack within the times stated on the Schedule of Events. Each team member will need their ID and will be required to sign a waiver. Each team member will have to provide a Race Licence from an ITU-affiliated national governingbodyorhave purchased a Day Licence fromthe British Triathlon deskinregistration. Teams will confirm the details of their athletes at registration. If there are any changes to be made this will be done at the Help Desk. Please note, you will not be able to change team members at registration, you will only be able to change their details. If any of the team members cannot attend registration prior to race day there must be no changes and a completed waiver must be printed and signed by each athlete in order to receive the race pack. Please download this here. In this instance one member must also present 3 Race Licences and be able to confirm emergency contact information for all athletes. Please note, any changes to team members must be made no later than 10 days before race day. Any changes after this date will not beaccepted. RACE PACK As a relayteam you will receive 3 athlete backpacks and an envelope, containing: • 2 x Race BIBs – one for the bike, one for the run • 3 x ID Wristbands – one for each team member • 1 x Swim Hat • 1 x Sticker Sheet – for the bike and transition bags

TRANSITION POINT In Transition there will be large purple flags marked ‘RELAYS’ as shown above. This is the area where you may exchange your timing chip. Please make sure all team members are aware of these areas when racking onSaturday. RULES & REGULATIONS Teams may consist oftwo orthree athletes. The division ofmodalities must beclear at the latest 10 days before the race. All team members must sign the Waiver ofLiability. All relay team members need a licence. The minimum age to participate is 18 years old. Cyclist mustenter their Bike the day before the Race in the Transition Zone. The swimmer and cyclist may leave a bag in transition on the Saturday before the race. They must collect their respective bags atthe end of their segment ofthe race. The Control Chip is the link of the Team and must be passed from the Swimmer to the Cyclist in the Transition Zone. The Race bib will beworn bythe Cyclist, who will pass it to the Runner on arrival atthe Transition Zone together with the Chip.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 54 55 BIKE & RUN

As a participant ofthe Bike & Run modality you will complete the cycling and running sections as the rest ofthe participants of the original modality, so you shouldknowall the information providedabove.

To start the race, athletes will have to wait in an area set up within the transition area. The start will be in Rolling Start mode from 45 minutes after the start of the IRONMAN 70.3 Andorra race. They will have 7h20 to finish the competition from the moment they cross the start line set upin Transition Area 1.

As a Bike & Run participant, your times will not count towards the official rankings, nor will you be eligible to qualify for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Automatic Slot Allocation.

ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 56 57 CLAIMS & LOST PROPERTY

CLAIMS LOST PROPERTY

After finishing, please check the results in the recovery In the Parc Central area there will be an area for lost area. property. If at the end of the race you find something missing, goto that point to see if you can find itthere. Penaltieswill bereported next to the results panel. Likewise, if you do not find your items, after the race you If you have any questions, please contact the Triathlon can consult with the organisation by email and if we have Federation Officials located in the Recovery area the item, we will coordinate with you the best way to get it (registration tent). to you. There will be a Referee present from 16:00 to 20:00 to receive protests and complaints. NO protests or claims will beaccepted after 20h onrace day.

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ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 58 SLOT ALLOCATION

IRONMAN IRONMAN 70.3® WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 [St. George, Utah, USA]

Price: 525,00 $ + fees

NEW IN 2021: IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Slot Allocation will be done electronically.

Due to the current regulation because of COVID-19, the Slot allocation ceremony will not be held in person. The process will be 100% online. In order to guarantee a correct slot allocation, the organisation needs to know, before the event, if you have the intention and interest to qualify for the World Championshipen2021.

Please confirm your intention to qualify before the race. You will need to log into your Active account and answer the "intention to qualify" question byanswering"I am interested" or"I don't want to be offered a World Championship slot even ifI qualify. Ifyou are not sure, please answer "YES". Once you have answered, your answer isfinal and cannot be changed. Log in to your account onhttps://myevents.active.com/andorramultisportfestival 1.Click on "My events" in the top right corner and look for the IRONMAN 70.3 Andorra race. 2.Then click on "Edit registration". 3.Answer the question about whether ornot you intend to qualify, and click "continue". 4.Click on "Finish" to complete the process. COVID-19 MEASURES SLOT ALLOCATION

Winners will receive an email invitation to the 2021 World Championships. Winning athletes who confirm their intention to qualify will be contacted via email from Active.com with their IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2021 slot. Athletes will have 48 hours to claim their slot before itis allocated to the next eligible athlete.

The IRONMAN 70.3 Andorra 2021 offers 50 slots for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2021 in St. George, Utah (USA).

The entry fee for the IRONMAN 70.3® WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 [St. George, Utah, USA] is $525.00 USD, plus Utah state fees of 6.75%, plus Active's handlingfee.

The World Championship events, like most IRONMAN events during the pandemic, were affected by postponements and cancellations that have created an impact on future year capacity numbers for the IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3. As we look to accommodate 2020 athletes while continuing to offer slots to athletes racing in qualifying events in 2021 and beyond, it is necessary to place a limit onthe ability ofathletes to accept aslotwithoutany intention ofracing inthe currentyear.

As a result, a policy hasbeen designed to address where the deferral option will and will not apply to athletes. This relates to athletes who qualified for the cancelled 2020 Championship events, athletes who have already qualified for 2021 and athletes who may qualify for future races in 2021.

The policy applies to athletes based on their region ofresidence, regardless ofthe location ofthe event in which they qualified. I encourage you to read the section for your region, but the most important point to keep in mind isthat asofApril 10, athletes who accept a spot for the 2021 IRONMAN Supersapiens World Championship, or the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 Intermountain Healthcare World Championship presented by the Utah Sports Commission, will not beeligible for a future postponement due totravel restrictions or personal "discomfort", meaning that if they accept a slot, they must intend to race the Championship in 2021. For more details visit: IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship

59 ATHLETE GUIDE 2021 60 61 VISIT ANDORRA

LE TOUR 2021

The world's most popular cycling stage race returns to Andorra with the end of the 15th stage in the capital of the Principality. And on 13 July, after a rest day, with the start of the 16th stage from Pas de la Casa. I WILL NOT MISS IT!

L'ANDART 21

The 4th International Biennial Andorra L'Andart (ALA) will focus on "What would happen if we had to confine ourselves to the mountains? The current health situation as a reason to rediscover our relationship with the nature that surrounds us. I WANT TO SEE IT!

ANDORRA MOUNTAIN MUSIC 2021

Get ready to live a unique experience in which you will enjoy live performances by your musical idols such as David Guetta or Armin Van Buuren, in an incomparable open-air setting. I WANT TICKETS!

62 ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE™

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