JULY 3, 2022

ATHLETE
GUIDE
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TABLE
OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZERS 4

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD REFEREE 5

SCHEDULE MARATHON IRONMAN70.3 ECUADOR 2022 8

PRE-RACE INFORMATION 13

RACE MORNING CHECK-IN PROCEDURE 16

SWIM 21

BIKE 25

RUN 30

RULES APPLYING TO ALL STAGES OF THE RACE 33

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MESSAGE
FROM THE ORGANIZERS

Dear MARATHON IRONMAN 70.3 athletes,

Welcome to a new edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Ecuador. For those who are
coming back, we know Manta feels like home. And for those who are
coming for the first time: prepare for the ovation of your lives! With the
warmth of its people and its challenging route, IRONMAN 70.3 Ecuador has
already become a classic in the South American circuit.

We are honored to be here, in this wonderful city: Manta. People from

Manabi, our hosts and welcome us, for another year, with the same
hospitality that we have found from the first day.

Sunday July 3rd is your day, and we hope you enjoy every step of the way
to the finish line. As always, we invite you to recharge from the city´s
energy and from those spectacular volunteers who will support you
throughout the event and to return every smile received. We thank our
sponsors, those who are with us from the first year and those who join for
the first time.

And of course, a big thanks to the authorities of Manta, Jipijapa, Rocafuerte,

Crucita and Portoviejo for their continuous support.

Welcome to IRONMAN 70.3 Ecuador.

Sincerely,

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MESSAGE
FROM THE HEAD REFEREE

Jimmy Riccitello
IRONMAN HEAD REFEREE

IRONMAN will operate under the “three strikes and you’re out” principle with respect to BLUE CARD
violations. DRAFTING AND LITTERING are the only two violations that will result in a BLUE CARD
violation and an athlete will incur a 5-minute time penalty (to be served in the closest penalty tent,
located along the bike course).
YELLOW CARD violations (thirty second time penalty) also require an athlete to stop at the closest
penalty tent location along the bike course. Any penalties incurred on the run course are to be served
at the point of infraction. While YELLOW CARD violations will not count against your three strikes,
IRONMAN Competition Rules still allow an athlete to be disqualified for repeated rule violations should
an athlete receive excessive yellow card violations.

So that you understand the rules on race day, please take the time to read and understand the rules in
the Athlete Guide and the IRONMAN Competition Rules.

BLOCK VIOLATION
DRAFTING VIOLATION
YELLOW CARD
BLUE CARD
30sec Stop and Go to be paid
Five minute penalty to be paid at the Penalty at the Penalty Tent
Tent of the Bike Course.

DISQUALIFICATION (DSQ)
LITTERING VIOLATION
RED CARD
BLUE CARD
Five minute penalty to be paid at the Penalty
Tent of the Bike Course. THREE BLUE CARDS
MEANS DISQUALIFICATION

The position rules in the Cycling Stage are as follows:

Always ride on the right side of the road to avoid a
penalty for illegal positioning or blocking.
Keep six bike lengths of clear space between your
bike’s front wheel and the rear wheel of the cyclist
in front of you to avoid a DRAFTING call.
Always pass on the left of the cyclist in front of
you; Never on the right to avoid an ILLEGAL PASS
call.
Complete your pass within 25 seconds to avoid a
DRAFTING call.
Passed athletes must be seen making immediate and
constant rear progress out of the drafting zone to avoid
a DRAFTING call.
Do not use any device that will distract you from paying
full attention to your surroundings. Using a device in a
distracting manner will result in disqualification.
Triathlon is an individual event, and it is your responsibility to
fully understand the rules and avoid penalties. The referee’s
ruling is final in the case of POSITION violations, and there are
no protests or appeals.

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MESSAGE
FROM THE REFEREE
Other common violations include:
UNAUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT:
HELMET CHINSTRAP: Sorry, absolutely NO communication devices, MP3
Your chinstrap must be securely fastened players or other audio devices (Yes, that means NO cell
whenever you are on your bike on race day. phones) may be used during competition.

RACE NUMBER: OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE:

You must wear your bib number during the run
portion of the race. In addition, your bike frame
sticker must be properly attached to your bike
frame and must be visible from both sides.
LITTERING:
Do not throw ANYTHING outside of official aid
stations. Littering will result in a BLUE CARD
violation, which is a five minute time penalty.
Non-racers may NOT ride or run alongside you.
TIME PENALTIES:
Remember that even though DRAFTING and LITTERING
are the only violations that incur a five minute time
penalty, you must go to a penalty tent for any violation to
have your number marked. There will be no penalty tents
on the run. If you are penalized on the run, the official will
mark your number on the spot.

Please treat other athletes, all volunteers, and your referees with courtesy and consideration. Not doing so is UNSPORTSMANLIKE
CONDUCT and may result in disqualification. I sincerely hope you have a great race and achieve all your goals.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU RECEIVE A PENALTY

YELLOW STOP 30 SEG. PENALTY

CARD BOX

BLUE STOP 5 MIN.

CARD
PENALTY
BOX

RED
CARD DSQ DISQUALIFIED

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AGENDA ECUADOR
MANTA

VIERNES 1 DE JULIO · FRIDAY, JULY 1ST

INICIA TERMINA
START END EVENTO / EVENT LUGAR / LOCATION

ECU 9AM 6PM EXPO IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR SALÓN GOLDEN SAIL 1 Y 2
EXPO IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA PISO 1

ECU 9AM 7:30PM TIENDA DE MERCHANDISING OFICIAL IRONMAN SALÓN GOLDEN SAIL 1 Y 2
OFFICIAL IRONMAN MERCHANDISE WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA PISO 1

ECU 9AM 6PM SERVICIO MECÁNICO SALÓN TROPICAL

BIKE TECH WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA

ECU 10AM 12PM REGISTRO ATLETAS IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR SALÓN GOLDEN SAIL 1 Y 2
ATLHETE CHECK-IN IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA PISO 1
(Grupo 1) Capacidad Limitada
(Group 1) Limited Capacity

ECU 12PM 3:30PM REGISTRO ATLETAS IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR SALÓN GOLDEN SAIL 1 Y 2
ATLHETE CHECK-IN IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA PISO 1
(Grupo 2) Capacidad Limitada
(Group 2) Limited Capacity

ECU 3:30PM 4:30PM CHARLAS TÉCNICAS (ESPAÑOL) SALÓN BARLOVENTO PB

ATHLETE BRIEFING (SPANISH) WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA

ECU 3:30PM 6PM REGISTRO ATLETAS IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR SALÓN GOLDEN SAIL 1 Y 2
ATLHETE CHECK-IN IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA PISO 1
(Grupo 3) Capacidad Limitada
(Group 3) Limited Capacity

ECU 10AM 6PM REGISTRO MIEMBROS AWAs

AWAs MEMBERS REGISTRATION

SÁBADO 2 DE JULIO · SATURDAY, JULY 2ND

INICIA TERMINA
START END EVENTO / EVENT LUGAR / LOCATION

ECU 9AM 6PM EXPO IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR SALÓN GOLDEN SAIL 1 Y 2
EXPO IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA PISO 1

ECU 9AM 6PM TIENDA DE MERCHANDISING OFICIAL IRONMAN SALÓN GOLDEN SAIL 1 Y 2
OFFICIAL IRONMAN MERCHANDISE WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA PISO 1

ECU 10AM 12PM REGISTRO ATLETAS IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR SALÓN GOLDEN SAIL 1 Y 2
ATLHETE CHECK-IN IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA PISO 1
(Grupo 4) Capacidad Limitada
(Group 4) Limited Capacity

ECU 9AM 5PM SERVICIO MECÁNICO SALÓN TROPICAL

BIKE TECH WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA

ECU 10:30AM 12PM CHECK-IN DE EQUIPO Y BICICLETAS PARA ATLETAS EXPLANADA DE PLAYA
BIKE AND GEAR BAG CHECK-IN FOR ALL THE ATHLETES MURCIÉLAGO
(Grupo 1) Obligatorio
(Group 1) Mandatory
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INICIA TERMINA
START END EVENTO / EVENT LUGAR / LOCATION

ECU 12PM 2PM CHECK-IN DE EQUIPO Y BICICLETAS PARA ATLETAS EXPLANADA DE PLAYA
BIKE AND GEAR BAG CHECK-IN FOR ALL THE ATHLETES MURCIÉLAGO
(Grupo 2) Obligatorio
(Group 2) Mandatory

ECU 12PM 1PM CHARLAS TÉCNICAS (ESPAÑOL) SALÓN BARLOVENTO PB

ATHLETE BRIEFING (SPANISH) WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA
ECU 1:30PM 2:30PM PANEL PRO SALÓN BARLOVENTO PB
PRO PANEL WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA

ECU 12:30PM 3:30PM REGISTRO ATLETAS IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR SALÓN GOLDEN SAIL 1 Y 2
ATLHETE CHECK-IN IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA PISO 1
(Grupo 5) Capacidad Limitada
(Group 5) Limited Capacity

ECU 2PM 4PM CHECK-IN DE EQUIPO Y BICICLETAS PARA ATLETAS EXPLANADA DE PLAYA
BIKE AND GEAR BAG CHECK-IN FOR ALL THE ATHLETES MURCIÉLAGO
(Grupo 3) Obligatorio
(Group 3) Mandatory

ECU 4PM 5PM CHARLAS TÉCNICAS (ESPAÑOL) SALÓN BARLOVENTO PB

ATHLETE BRIEFING (SPANISH) WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA

ECU 3:30PM 6:30PM REGISTRO ATLETAS IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR SALÓN GOLDEN SAIL 1 Y 2
ATLHETE CHECK-IN IRONMAN 70.3 ECUADOR WYNDHAM SAIL PLAZA PISO 1
(Grupo 6) Capacidad Limitada
(Group 6) Limited Capacity

ECU 4PM 7PM CHECK-IN DE EQUIPO Y BICICLETAS PARA ATLETAS EXPLANADA DE PLAYA
BIKE AND GEAR BAG CHECK-IN FOR ALL THE ATHLETES MURCIÉLAGO
(Grupo 4) Obligatorio
CHECK IN ATLETAS QUE PERDIERON SU TURNO
(Group 4) Mandatory
CHECK IN ATHLETES WHO MISSED THEIR TIME SLOT

ECU 10AM 6PM REGISTRO MIEMBROS AWAs

AWAs MEMBERS REGISTRATION

DOMINGO 3 DE JULIO · SUNDAY, JULY 3RD

INICIA TERMINA
START END EVENTO / EVENT LUGAR / LOCATION

ECU 4:30AM 6:15AM APERTURA TRANSICIÓN EXPLANADA DE PLAYA

TRANSITION AREA OPEN MURCIÉLAGO
ECU 6:25AM HIMNO NACIONAL
PLAYA MURCIÉLAGO
NATIONAL ANTHEM
ECU 6:30AM INICIO DE LA CARRERA PRO HOMBRES PLAYA MURCIÉLAGO
PRO MEN RACE START

ECU 6:35AM INICIO DE LA CARRERA PRO MUJERES PLAYA MURCIÉLAGO

PRO WOMEN RACE START

ECU 6:40AM INICIO DE LA CARRERA GRUPO POR EDAD (Rolling Start) PLAYA MURCIÉLAGO
AGE GROUP RACE START (Rolling Start)
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INICIA
START EVENTO / EVENT LUGAR / LOCATION

ECU 8:50AM APROX. CIERRE CIRCUITO DE NADO PLAYA MURCIÉLAGO

APROX SWIM CUT-OFF

ECU 12PM 5PM RETIRO DE BICICLETAS EN TRANSICIÓN EXPLANADA DE PLAYA

BIKE PICK UP MURCIÉLAGO

ECU 1:10PM APROX. CIERRE CIRCUITO DE BICICLETA EXPLANADA DE PLAYA

APPROX. BIKE CUT-OFF MURCIÉLAGO

ECU 4PM APROX. CIERRE CIRCUITO DE TROTE CC TERMINAL DE CRUCEROS

(CIERRE OFICIAL DE LA COMPETENCIA)
APPROX. RUN CUT OFF
(OFFICIAL RACE CUT-OFF TIME)
ECU 5PM CEREMONIA DE PREMIACIÓN CARPA VIP - PLAYA MURCIÉLAGO
AWARD CEREMONY VIP TENT - PLAYA MURCIÉLAGO

ECU IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ASIGNACIÓN DE CUPOS AL CAMPEONATO MUNDIAL CARPA VIP - PLAYA MURCIÉLAGO
AWARDS CEREMONY IRONMAN 70.3 Y ROLL DOWN VIP TENT - PLAYA MURCIÉLAGO
IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLOTS ALOCATION
AND ROLL DOWN

Asignación de SLOT y Roll Down para el 2023 IRONMAN 70.3

World Championship en Finalndia DETALLES EN LA GUÍA DEL ATLETA

SLOT allocation & Roll Down for the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 DETAILS INSIDE ATHLETES GUIDE
World Championship in Finland.
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PRE-RACE
INFORMATION
PERSONAL COMMUNICATION PLAN
Prior to departing to Manta be sure to establish a
communications plan with family and friends back
home. Establish a race day emergency contact with
those who may need to reach you in case of emergency.
Even if you are in Manta with family and friends, it is
essential that you have a plan for contacting or reuniting
with your group following the race.
ATHETLE CHECK IN
Athlete Check in will take place in the Salón Barlovento,
at the Wyndham Sail Plaza Hotel.
You need to complete this steps to select your check in
time:
Login to MyEvents: https://myevents.active.com/WTC
Click on "Check in Times & Merch" and select your
"Athlete Check In Time". Please be aware that these
times are allocated on a first come/first served basis. All
athletes need to attend during their assigned time to
maintain social distancing guidelines.
If you are a part of a Relay Team, all team members are
required to check in together. Please make sure to
select the same check in time as your team members!
Please click "Edit Registration" to make any updates to
your personal information, paying special attention to
your Emergency Contact and Medical Information. You
will expedite your onsite athlete check-in process by
updating your personal information now.
While attending athlete check-in, athletes will be
assigned a bike and gear check-in time for Saturday July
10. Please be aware that these times are also allocated
on a first come/first served basis.
Friday Athlete Check-in:
*AWAs anytime
Friday July 1st
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Group 1)
From 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Group 2)
From 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Group 3)
Saturday July 2nd
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Group 4)
From 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Group 5)
From 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Group 6)
Athlete Guide 1.9km Swim • 90Km Bike • 21.1km Run
All participants and attendants of the Marathon
Ironman70.3 Ecuador must present their complete
vaccination proof against covid19 (2 doses).
The use of a mask is optional in all the spaces of the
Marathon IRONMAN 70.3 Ecuador event.
For athletes who come from abroad, take into account
the following guidelines:
1. The digital Traveler's Health Declaration must be
presented when boarding the plane:
https://declaracionsalud-viajero.msp.gob.ec/. If the platform is
not available, the physical form will be presented.
2. Passengers over 3 years of age must present the
vaccination certificate with QR code or the vaccination
card against COVID-19 with at least 14 days of validity
after completing the scheme or the negative result of an
RT-PCR test performed. up to 72 hours prior to shipment
to Ecuador. Passengers under 3 years old will not
present these requirements.
https://www.cancilleria.gob.ec/alemania/2022/03/07/lineamie
ntos-de-ingreso-a-ecuador-continental-e-insular-por-via-aerea-d
esde-el-27-2-22/
CHECK-IN
HOW IT WILL WORK?
1. Athletes will be sent a link from ACTIVE.com to choose
a specific time to Check-In.
2. Please bring the Active.com registration QR Code
either on your phone or printed. (This code can be found in
the email you received when you made the registration or you can
also find it by entering your ACTIVE account:
MY EVENTS-REGISTRATION AND QR CODE)
3. Show your Photo ID and Active.com QR Code to
volunteers to receive Bib #.
4. Go to the volunteer to sign waivers on iPad with stylus
(use hand sanitizer before and after)
5. Pick up Race Packet that includes:
* Race number
* Bike number
* Sticker number sheet for helmet and bags
* Swim cap
* Athlete wrist band (to be placed by the volunteer)
* Bike check out tickets (2) for non-athletes.
6. In other table pick up your Timing Chip-make sure
name on screen matches number.
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7. Then you will go to a next table where you will receive: Place any items (e.g., dry clothes or shoes, meds) you may
* White bag (morning clothes bag) need after you finish in your morning clothes bag.
* Blue bag and Red bag (for the transition) As you make your way to the swim start, leave your
* Shirt morning clothes bag in the designated drop area adjacent
* Backpack to the transition and swim start area. Any items that do
* Assigned a bike and gear check-in time not fit inside the morning clothes bag, such as bike pumps
and backpacks, will not be accepted. Please do NOT
8. Pick up Athlete Giveaway Items
include valuables such as phones or wallets.
9. Head to exit IRONMAN is not responsible for items lost or misplaced in
morning clothes bags! During the race your morning
LAYOUT CHECK-IN clothes bag will be transported to the recovery area for
you to collect following the race.
Once you finish competing you must pick up your white
bag in the recovery area after you cross the finish line.
PLANTA EXPO STORE Y CHECK IN
BLUE BAG AND RED BAG
(SALON GOLDEN SAIL I Y II)
5 T-SHIRTS & GOODIE BAG
BODEGA
STORE

This bag is for all of the items you used during the swim
A T H L E T E S

4
TIMING

X X X X
ÁREA LO UNG E

EXPO
RETIRO DE KITS · KITS PICK UP

3 portion of the event and what you need for cycling and
I N D I V I D U A L
X

STORE running: swim cap, goggles, swim skin/ speed suit,

X
PROS SOLUTIONS

CHECK IN
X

2 towel, etc. Please leave this bag at your bike rack in the
/
I N D I V I D U A L E S
X

2 exact place from where you removed your bicycle.

X

1
X

A T L E T A S

Items in bags must fit in bags to be accepted. Valuables,

X X X

X
1 X RETIRO POSTAS
RELAY PICK UP
VOLUNTARIO
QR CODE air pumps and suitcases or back packs will not be
accepted. We strongly recommend and especially not to
deposit phones, iPods, cameras, electronic devices,
watches, glasses, etc.
The organizing committee will not be responsible for
ATHLETE WRISTBAND valuables left in the bags. At the end of the event you
At athlete check-in a volunteer will place your wrist should pick up the blue bag in the transition area with
band which identifies you as an official participant and your bike before 4:50 p.m.
must be worn during the entire week.
The wristband allows you access to the transition area, PRE-RACE BRIEFINGS
expo and recovery area. You will not be allowed to
remove your bicycle and/or gear from the transition This year the pre-race briefings will be offered digitally
area following the race without your wristband still and in person in order to avoid holding large indoor
affixed to your wrist. Please do not remove your gatherings. Athletes will receive an email
wristband until the end of the event. communication from the event team with a link to view
the Athletes Briefing.
COLOR BAGS
Athletes Briefing:
In your athlete package you will receive these two bags:
Friday July 1st From 3:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday July 2nd From12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
From 4:00pm. to 5:00p.m.

RELAYS
Distance: 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21 km run
RELAYS BIKE ENTRY TO THE
WHITE BAG / MORNING CLOTHES BAG TRANSITION ZONE:
You will receive one morning clothes bag prior to the For the entry of the bicycle and personal items to the
swim start on Check-In. transition zone, only the cyclist relay is allowed to enter.

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RELAY DAY OF THE COMPETITION:
There will be a special relay zone in the transition area.
The cyclist relay and the runner relay must remain
within this area to exchange the chip, with the
corresponding relay.
TIME RULES AND TRANSFER
OF TIMING CHIPS
To ensure a correct reading of chip timing, relay
athletes must keep the strap and chip on their ankle at
all times.
Athletes must perform the transfer from ankle to ankle
in the specified relay area.
Athletes should not run with the chip in their hands at
any time to ensure an accurate reading of the chip.
Athletes must transfer the timing chip – strap to the
next Relay team member prior to starting the next
stage (Bike or Run) of the competition.
Failure to do so will result in a DNF.
SWIM TO BIKE
The bike should not be removed from the bike rack until
the chip is successfully transferred and attached to the
next teammate.
Athlete Guide 1.9km Swim • 90Km Bike • 21.1km Run
The athlete doing the swimming will exit the swim and
go to the transition area, where they will meet the
athlete doing the bike and they will need to do the
chip/ankle strap transfer.
Only after the chip and ankle strap have been
transferred, can the athlete doing the bike tour go to the
bike rack to begin this discipline.
BIKE TO RUN
The chip cannot be removed until the bike is properly
positioned in the designated area.
RUN TO FINISH
Relay participant who is going to perform the run can
cross the finish line.
The cyclist who is in transition must have the swimmer's
chip before dismounting the bicycle and must place the
bicycle in place before passing the chip to the rider.
Only If a member of the relay team withdraws from any
stage or does not comply with the given time allocation,
the relay team will not be able to continue the race and
will be disqualified.
VENUE
LLAVE · KEY
NADO · SWIM
BICICLETA · BIKE
CARRERA · RUN
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Important Notes for RELAYS: Runner Relay may
remain in the designated area during the whole race or
a maximum of 2 hours and 30 minutes after race start,
it is very important for the runner relay to be at the
designated area prior to the arrival of biker relay.
The relay waiting zone will be provided with toilet
facilities, chairs and aid station.
Each relay member may enter general recovery area
after finishing their race stage (Special relays entrance
after finish line).
The swimmer and the bike relay must pick up their
medal before going to the recovery area.
It is strictly forbidden to cross the finish line with the
members of the relay. Only the relay runner can cross
the finish line.
BIKE COLLECTION FROM TRANSITION
FOR RELAYS
Only the bike relay member may collect his/her bike
from Transition Zone once the race is over.
MANDATORY BICYCLE CHECK-IN
FOR ATHLETES & RELAYS
Mandatory bicycle check-in is Saturday July 2nd from
10:30am to 7:00 p.m. (Depending on your assigned
time you should leave you bicycle at el Patio 800 in the
TPM, Playa Murcielago )
Saturday July 2nd
10:30 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. (Group 1)
12:00 p.m. a 2:00 p.m. (Group 2)
2:00 p.m. a 4:00 p.m. (Group 3)
4:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. (Group 4
and Athletes who miss their time slot)
All bicycles must be checked into Transition Area and
left overnight.
You have the option to cover your bike computer or
remove it; full bike covers are not permitted. Bicycles
must all have the competitor’s number attached to the
frame.
Athletes must leave their bikes as they will be used on
race day—changing of equipment, such as wheels, will
not be permitted on race day.
You will have access to your bicycle starting at 4:30 a.m.
to 6:30 a.m on race morning, but you will not be allowed
to remove your bike from the transition area until the
start of the bike leg.
Athlete Guide 1.9km Swim • 90Km Bike • 21.1km Run
Cycling shoes may NOT be left in Transition Area on
Saturday July 2nd, ONLY BICYCLES.
No loose gear will be allowed on the ground next to
bicycles on bike check in day.
RACE MORNING
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE
BODY MARKING
The transition area will open at 4:30 a.m. on race day.
Plan to arrive early.
To maintain physical distance, there will be NO body
marking at MARATHON IRONMAN 70.3 Ecuador.
Athletes will not need to be body marked for the race.
To ensure they are able to be properly identified,
athletes must wear swim cap, their stickered helmet on
the bike and their race bib on the run.
Athlete wristbands must also be worn from Athlete
Check-In until the end of the event weekend.
FINISHER PIX
Finisher
Finisher Pix Photo is proud to have been selected as the
official photographers for the event. Finisher Pix will
photograph all athletes and make these photos
available on the event web site a few days after the
event.
So what do you need to do?
1. Be sure you have your race / bib number visible at all
times
2. Raise your arms and SMILE when you cross the finish
line!
IRONMAN LIVE TRACKER APP
TRACKER
TRACKER
Family members & friends will be able to follow you live
online on race day. All they need to do is download the
IRONMAN Live Tracker app by Dilltree Inc and select
2022 IRONMAN 70.3 Ecuador.
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accumulate points for each race they complete. On
December 31st, only the top three performances will
count toward an athletes’ All World Athlete status. This
makes it easy for athletes to improve their ranking by
simply racing more with IRONMAN.
An athlete can achieve All World Athlete status in one or
all of the following categories:
IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3 and OVERALL (IRONMAN
and IRONMAN 70.3 combined).
There are three levels associated with the All World
Athlete program:
GOLD (top one percent)
SILVER (top five percent)
BRONZE (top ten percent)
For questions regarding the ALL World Athlete
Program, please contact: awa@ironman.com
Benefits for this race:
* Priorty Access to Athlete registration
* All World Athlete Swim caps
* Priorty Access to bike check-in
TRANSITION AREA
Will be located at the Patio 800 de la TMP in Playa
Murciélago
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After 4:50p.m. on Sunday July 13 , the Transition Zone
will have no surveillance, the Race Organizers will not
be held responsible for any forgotten bikes or bags.
PRE-START ZONE and START LINE
The swim portion will begin in a Rolling Start fashion.
Athletes will be holding at their bike rack race morning
until called out to a staging pen. (Depending on the 9
estimated swim times below). (ONLY ONE ENTRANCE
All athletes have to use disposable face coverings
throughout the Rolling Start process, and just prior to
entering the water will discard them into waste
containers.
It is highly recommended to bring disposable face
covering for this besides the one Athletes will use
during the weekend.
Athletes will enter the water in a continuous stream
through a controlled access point (approx. 5 Athletes
every 10 seconds), all while maintaining safe distance
from other Athletes.
An athlete’s times will start when they cross timing
mats at the start line.
Athletes will be called out to self-seed on race morning
based on their projected swim time.
Volunteers and staff will be in the staging area with
signs and will assist with this process.
Self-seeding will not be mandatory but will be
encouraged.
There will be 9 Pre-Start Zones
with marked swimming times.
• Pre-Start Zone 1......less than 27:00 min (1.9km)
• Pre-Start Zone 2......27:00 - 29:00 min (1.9km)
• Pre-Start Zone 3.......29:00 - 31:00 min (1.9km)
• Pre-Start Zone 4.......31:00 - 33:00 min (1.9km)
• Pre-Start Zone 5.......33:00 - 36:00 min (1.9km)
• Pre-Start Zone 6.......36:00 - 40:00 min (1.9km)
• Pre-Start Zone 7.......40:00 – 44:00 min (1.9km)
• Pre-Start Zone 8.......45:00 – 50:00 min (1.9km)
• Pre-Start Zone 9.......50:00+ min (1.9km)
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* The water temperature will be measured on race morning by IRONMAN officials to authorize the use
of neoprene suits. Please refer to the regulation for details on the use of wetsuits.*

PRE-START SWIM
ECUADOR
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TORRE LAHYER
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MORNING CLOTHES
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BAÑOS
WC
ENTRADA
NADO
ENTRANCE
SWIM IN

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SWIM
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The start of the swim will be with the "Rolling Start" The entry according to personal seeding (estimated
mode. time that each athlete considers) is not mandatory but
Athletes will enter the water continuously through a highly advisable.
controlled access zone, much like an athletic race. The
time of competition will begin when crossing the mat of The transition between swimming and cycling will take
the starting line. place in Playa Murcielago behind the Hotel Oro Verde.
Competitors will enter these areas based on the
estimated swim time that each athlete considers The water temperature is expected to be between 73
convenient (personal seed). Members of the Organizing and 77ºF (23-25ºC). * The water temperature will be
Committee and volunteers will assist in this area with measured the morning of the race by Ironman officials
signage. to determine the legality of the use of a wetsuit.

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RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE SWIM STAGE
GENERAL RULES
The Rolling Start Fashion is much safer since you
eliminate impacts with other athletes as well as being
passed illegally.
(A) Each swimmer must wear an official swim cap
provided by the Race Officials.
(B) Wearing swim goggles or a face mask is neither
prohibited nor required.
(C) The use of snorkels, fins, gloves, paddles, or flotation
devices of any kind (including pull buoys) is prohibited;
(DSQ).
(D) The use of a cast or splint must be pre-approved by
the Event specific Head Referee; (1:00 Minute Time
Penalty or DSQ).
(E) Neoprene or any other booties are prohibited unless
the water temperature is 18.3 degrees C/65.0 degrees
F, or colder; (1:00 Minute Time Penalty).
(F) When the use of wetsuits is prohibited (see Section
4.03), clothing covering any part of the arms below the
elbows and clothing covering any of the leg below the
knee is deemed illegal and is not permitted during the
swim segment of the Race but may be worn after
completion of the swim segment; (DSQ).
(G) Individual paddlers or escorts are prohibited; (DSQ).
(H) Any assistance 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
no forward progress is made. Race Officials and medical
personnel reserve the right to remove athletes from the
course if such removal is determined medically
necessary.
(I) It is the sole responsibility of each athlete to know
and follow the prescribed swimming course. No
adjustments in times or results will be made, for any
reason whatsoever, for athletes who fail to follow the
proper course.
(J) Indecent exposure/public nudity is prohibited always
during an Event; (DSQ).
RULES ON THE USE OF THE WETSUIT
(A) For age-group athletes, wetsuits may be worn in
water temperature up to and including 24.5 degrees
C/76.1 degrees F (DSQ).
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*Please note: If the water temperature is above 24.5
degrees C/76.1 degrees F (but is less than or equal to
28.8 degrees C/83.8 degrees F).
(B) For professional athletes, wetsuits may be worn in
water temperatures up to and including 21.9 degrees
C/71.5 degrees F; (DSQ).
(C) A wetsuit may cover any part of the body except the
face, hands, or feet.
(D) A race kit may be worn underneath the wetsuIt.
(E) The thickness of the wetsuit may not exceed 5mm. If
the wetsuit consists of two or more pieces then the
combined thickness of the overlapping pieces may not
exceed 5 mm; (DSQ).
(F) Wetsuits are mandatory for professional athletes
and age-group athletes for water temperatures below
16 degrees C/60.8 degrees F. (DSQ).
SWIMWEAR POLICY WHEN THE USE
OF WETSUITS IS PROHIBITED
(A) Swimwear must be 100% textile material, which is
defined as materials consisting of natural and/or
synthetic, individual and non-consolidated yarns used
to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting and/or
braiding (this generally refers to suits made only from
nylon or lycra that do not have any rubberized material
such as polyurethane or neoprene); (DSQ).
(B) Swimwear may contain a zipper.
(C) Sleeves that extend from shoulder to elbow may be
worn.
(D) Wetsuit (neoprene) shorts/bottoms are prohibited
(DSQ).
(E) Swimwear must not cover the neck, must not extend
past the elbow, and must not extend past the knees;
(DSQ).
(F) A textile race kit may be worn underneath swimwear,
provided, however, that the textile race kit must not
extend past the elbow and must not extend past the
knees. (DSQ).
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RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS (M) Swimwear must not cover the neck, must not extend
past the elbow, and must not extend past the knees;
(A) Prior to leaving the Transition Area for the swim
(DSQ).
start on race morning, be sure your gear is placed neatly
underneath to your bicycle. Drop your morning clothes
(N) A textile race kit may be worn underneath swimwear,
bag at the designated drop area outside of Swim Start.
provided, however, that the textile race kit must not
(B) Bring the swim cap and timing chip provided to you extend past the elbow and must not extend past the
at athlete check-in to the swim start area. You will be knees. (DSQ).
called to the swim staging area beginning at 6:00 a.m.
You will be required to cross a timing mat to complete
the swim check-in process. A time penalty may be
imposed on any athlete who is not at the swim start
area ten minutes prior to the race start.
(C) Wearing swim goggles is recommended but not
required.
(D) No individual paddlers or escorts allowed.
Lifeguards, surfboards, kayaks and boats will
adequately patrol the swim course.
(E) The swim course will close 1 hour and 10 minutes
after the final athlete start. Each athlete will have 1 hour
and 10 minutes to complete the 1.2 mile swim.
Individual athletes and relay team members who take
longer than 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete the
swim will receive a DNF.
(F) As you exit the water, you will cross timing mats on
your way to Transition Area. Once inside transition,
change into your bike gear (public nudity is prohibited).
(G) As you exit the water, you will cross timing mats on
your way to Transition Area. Once inside transition,
change into your bike gear (public nudity is prohibited).
(H) Following the swim, volunteers will gather all
morning clothes bags from the Swim Start and
transport them to the recovery area for you to collect
following the race. Any loose gear left inside Swim Start
will not be collected for transport to Transition Area.
(I) Swimwear must be 100% textile material, which is
defined as materials consisting of natural and/or
synthetic, individual and non-consolidated yarns used
to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting and/or
braiding (this generally refers to suits made only from
nylon or lycra that do not have any rubberized material
such as polyurethane or neoprene); (DSQ).
(J) Swimwear may contain a zipper.

(K) Sleeves that extend from shoulder to elbow may be

worn.
(L) Wetsuit (neoprene) shorts/bottoms are prohibited
(DSQ).

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BIKE
(56m / 90Km 1LAP)

45
AS

32
AS
60
AS

TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS START POINT

(A) Once athletes leave transition area they will take the route toward the exit Manta – Portoviejo through Av. Circunvalación.
(B) Athletes will circulate through two roundabouts before taking the Puerto – Aeropuerto route. FINISH POINT
(C) Athletes will go under the overpass and take the INEPACA roundabout to continue through Av. Puerto – Aeropuerto until
the airport’s roundabout where the will take the route E15 (Spondylus route). AS AID STATION
(D) Athletes will continue to ride through route E15 where they will find the first Aid Station approximately in km 32, 3 km
after the aid station athletes will turn left to Crucita. Once athletes are in the road to Crucita they will ride for 10 km until they TURN POINT
enter the boardwalk through Portoviejo Street.
(E) Athletes will exit the pier through “Del Deportista” Street where they will have the second Aid Station at km 45 . COURSE LINE
(F) Athletes will ride back to Manta’s boardwalk and transition area through the same route that they covered to Crucita.
In km 59 Athletes will encounter the third and last Aid Station.

The cycling route will take the triathletes along the coasts of Manta and will enter the beautiful natural landscapes of the
Manabí province. The route offers relatively flat routes, accompanied by others of challenging undulating slopes.

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TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS
(A) Once athletes leave transition area they will take the
route toward the exit Manta – Portoviejo through Av.
Circunvalación.
(B) Athletes will circulate through two roundabouts
before taking the Puerto – Aeropuerto route.
(C) Athletes will go under the overpass and take the
INEPACA roundabout to continue through Av. Puerto –
Aeropuerto until the airport’s roundabout where the
will take the route E15 (Spondylus route).
(D) Athletes will continue to ride through route E15
where they will find the first Aid Station approximately
in km 32, 3 km after the aid station athletes will turn left
to Crucita. Once athletes are in the road to Crucita they
will ride for 10 km until they enter the boardwalk
through Portoviejo Street.
(E) Athletes will exit the pier through “Del Deportista”
Street where they will have the second Aid Station at
km 45 .
(F) Athletes will ride back to Manta’s boardwalk and
transition area through the same route that they
covered to Crucita.
In km 59 Athletes will encounter the third and last Aid
Station.
After completed the circuit, they will enter the
transition zone, Patio 800 of the Manta Port Terminal.
The course will be completely closed to vehicular traffic
and there will be a National Police guard at all times.
There will be control officers on the course, there will
also be chip control mats. Failure to complete the
complete route will be grounds for disqualification.
There will be THREE supply posts and ONE Penalty
Tent located in the Bike Course.
Drafting is not allowed.
Blocking is not allowed.
All cyclists will be able to ride the entire width of the
route, but those who want to pass must do so
on the left side, and as soon as they have done so, they
will have to take the route again on the right side.
No kind of outside help is allowed.
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During the cycling tour, friends, family and coaches may
not follow the competitors in any type of vehicle, or
support them with any kind of hydration or nutrition.
In case of doing so, said athletes will be disqualified.
During the competition, there will be water, gatoarde,
soda, bananas and gels at supply points.
Participants will be able to walk with their bike, if this is
necessary.
MECHANICAL SERVICE FOR BICYCLES
The mechanical service will be available for athletes on
Saturday July 2 from 9am to 5pm in the transition zone.
In the same way, they can count on this service on
Sunday from 4:30am to 2pm.
During the competition we will have 4 motorcycles
circulating permanently on the cycling course in case
any athlete requires support.
BIKE COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES
The bike course will close 5 hours and 30 minutes after
the final athlete starts the swim.
Each athlete or relay team will have 5 hours and 30
minutes to complete the swim and bike course
regardless of when they start the swim.
Any athlete or relay team that takes longer than 5 hours
and 30 minutes to complete the swim and bike course
will receive a DNF.
1:10p.m. (approx.) Bike course closes.
* The bike course will close 5 hours and 30 minutes after
the final scheduled Age-Group/Relay wave starts the
swim (*Excludes possible wetsuit optional wave).
Each athlete or relay team will have 5 hours and 30
minutes to complete the swim, T1 and bike course
regardless of when they start the swim.
Any athlete or relay team that takes longer than 5 hours
and 30 minutes to complete the swim, T1 and bike course
will receive a DNF.
If there is a wetsuit-optional wave following the last
scheduled Age-Group Waves, wetsuit athletes will have to
adhere to the Age-Group wave course cut-off and course
closures (in other words times will not be adjusted based
on a later start time.
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BIKE COURSE RULES AND REGULATIONS
GENERAL RULES
(A) The bicycle shall be propelled solely, through a chain
set, by the legs moving in a circular movement, without
electric or other assistance. Other than pushing or
carrying a bicycle, any propulsive action brought on by
use of the hands is prohibited (except with respect to
PC Open athletes and HC athletes in accordance with
Article VIII and Article IX); (DSQ and indefinite
suspension).
(B) Athletes must not make any forward progress
unaccompanied by their bicycle. If a bicycle is rendered
inoperable, an athlete may proceed on the cycling
course, running or walking, while pushing or carrying
the bicycle, so long as the bicycle is pushed or carried in
a manner not to obstruct or impede the progress of
other athletes; (DSQ).
(C) It is the sole responsibility of each athlete to know
and follow the prescribed cycling course. No
adjustments in times or results will be made, for any
reason whatsoever, for athletes who fail to follow the
proper course.
(D) All athletes must obey all traffic laws while on the
cycling course unless otherwise specifically directed by
a Race Referee or Race Official with actual authority.
Unless otherwise directed in accordance with the
preceding sentence, all athletes must come to a
complete stop when required by a traffic sign or traffic
control device and must not proceed through any
intersection unless such intersection is clear of
oncoming traffic. In no case can a cyclist cross a solid
yellow line indicating a no passing zone; (1:00 Minute
Time Penalty or, depending upon severity of violation,
DSQ).
(E) No cyclist shall endanger herself/himself or another
athlete. Any cyclist who intentionally or recklessly
presents a danger to any athlete or who, in the
judgment of the Head Referee, appears to present a
danger to any athlete will be disqualified.
(F) All athletes must exercise extreme caution and
decrease speed if necessary in passing the site of any
cycling or other accident; (DSQ).
(G) Cycling with a bare torso is prohibited. Athletes
must wear a shirt, jersey, or sport-top at all times
during the cycling segment of the Race; (1:00 Minute
Time Penalty, DSQ if not remedied promptly).
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(H) Uniforms with a front zipper may be unzipped to any
length, provided, that (i) the zipper should be connected
at the bottom of the uniform at all times.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, provided the athlete’s
torso is covered with a shirt, jersey, or sports top/sports
bra, athletes may unzip and pull down the top of their
uniform so that it is rolled or tucked at the waist; and;
(DSQ if not remedied promptly).
(I) Athletes must wear a bike helmet number on the
front of their helmet; (1:00 Minute Time Penalty).
(J) The athletes’ bike frame sticker must be securely
attached to the bike and must be visible from both
sides; (1:00 Minute Time Penalty).
(K) Any item that needs to be discarded, including but
not limited to water bottles, gel wrappers, bar
wrappers, broken bike parts, or clothing items, may be
discarded only in the designated trash drop zones at
each aid station. Discarding any item outside of the
trash drop zones is prohibited; (5:00 Minute Time
Penalty) *Please note: due to the local laws and
ordinances at select Event venues, intentional littering
will result in disqualification (See Event-specific Athlete
Information Guide for more information).
(J) Additional equipment that has the effect of reducing
wind resistance is prohibited during the bike segment of
the Race (whether such equipment is worn under the
athlete’s clothing, over the athlete’s clothing, or is
otherwise attached to the athlete's body or the
athlete’s bike); (DSQ).
DRAFTING AND POSITION RULES
(A) “Drafting” means to remain within the draft zone (as
described below) of another athlete for a period longer
than 25 seconds. Drafting during the Race is prohibited;
(5:00 Minute Time Penalty).
(B) The bicycle draft zone is 12 meters long, measured
from the leading edge of the front wheel and extending
towards the back of the bike (6 bike lengths of clear
space between bikes). Athletes may enter the draft
zone of another athlete when passing and must
continuously progress through the draft zone.
A maximum of 25 seconds will be allowed to pass
through the zone of another athlete; (5:00 Minute Time
Penalty).
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(C) Prior to entering the draft zone of another athlete,
professional athletes must move to the side of the
athlete being overtaken (i.e., no slipstreaming). Failure
to do so will result in a drafting violation; (5:00 Minute
Time Penalty).
(D) Athletes must remain outside of the draft zone (6
bike lengths between bikes) except when passing.
Failure to do so will result in a drafting violation; (5:00
Minute Time Penalty).
(E) A “pass” occurs when the overtaking athlete’s front
wheel passes the leading edge of the front wheel of the
athlete being overtaken.
(F) The overtaking athlete may not back out of a draft
zone after entering it. Once an overtaking athlete enters
the draft zone of another athlete, a pass must be
completed.

12m
NO YES

25 seg.
NO YES

12m

12m
ZONA DE DRAFTING

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RUN
(13.1m / 21.1Km 2LAPS)

PLAYA OCÉANO PACÍFICO

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RUN COURSE DESCRPTION TURN BY TURN DIRECTIONS

The running course will take athletes on a two-loop (A) From the transition area athletes will tour the coastal
13.1 mile (21 km) run through the coastline of Manta. edge of the city of Manta.
The course is scenic, flat and features a new energetic After a short run on the street, athletes will enter the
finish line inside the Terminal Portuario in Playa cycle path up to the “Tuna Roundabout”.
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(B) Athletes will tour the Manta’s boardwalk where they
will make a left turn in front of the gas station level
where they will encounter the first Aid Station.
(C) Continuing along the same cycle route athletes will
take the left towards the Tarqui beach. They will
continue with the beach on the left to reach the walkway
of Tarqui where the second Aid Station is located.
(D) Athletes will continue over the cycle path towards
Los Esteros beach where they will see the historical
Shipyard. Later, at the end of the bike path athletes will
find the third Aid Station; from there, the athletes will
continue down the Street about a kilometer to the
turnaround point.
(E) With a turnaround begins the 2nd lap at the Port
Authority’s roundabout. After the second loop athletes
end up with a thrilling final stretch in Manta Scenic
Boardwalk.
RUN COURSE CUT OFF TIMES
The run course will close 8 hours and 30 minutes after
the final wave or athlete starts. Each individual athlete
or Relay Team will get 8 hours and 30 minutes to
complete the entire course.
Individual athletes or relay teams that take longer than 8
hours and 30 minutes to complete the entire course will
receive a DNF and will not be eligible for age group
awards or for IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World
Championship slots.
2:30p.m. (approx.) Athletes must start 2nd lap.
4:00p.m.(approx.) Course closes.
* Note: IRONMAN officials reserve the right to pull
athletes off the course who exceed any established
course time cut-offs.
RUN COURSE RULES AND REGULATIONS
(A) Athletes may run, walk, or crawl;
(B) It is the sole responsibility of each athlete to know
and follow the prescribed running course. No
adjustments in times or results will be made, for any
reason whatsoever, for athletes who fail to follow the
proper course (e.g., if the athlete runs in the wrong
direction or runs more than necessary, time will not be
subtracted from the athlete’s final Race time).
(C) All athletes must obey all traffic laws while on the
running course unless otherwise specifically directed by
a Race Referee or Race Official with actual authority.
Athlete Guide 1.9km Swim • 90Km Bike • 21.1km Run
Unless otherwise directed in accordance with the
preceding sentence, all athletes must come to a
complete stop when required by a traffic sign or traffic
control device and must not proceed through any
intersection unless such intersection is clear of
oncoming traffic. Any violation of this Section will result
in a time penalty or disqualification (depending upon
severity of the violation).
(D) Running with a bare torso is prohibited. Athletes
must wear a shirt, jersey, or sport-top at all times during
the run segment of the Race; (1:00 Minute Time Penalty,
DSQ if not remedied promptly).
(E) Uniforms with a front zip must not be undone below
the point of the end of the breastbone (sternum); (DSQ if
not remedied promptly).
(F) Any item that needs to be discarded, including but not
limited to water bottles, gel wrap- pers, bar wrappers,
broken bike parts, or clothing items, may be discarded
only in the designat- ed trash drop zones at each aid
station. Discarding any item outside of the trash drop
zones is prohibited (5:00 Minute Time Penalty) Please
note: due to the local laws and ordinances at select Event
venues, intentional littering will result in disqualification
(See Event-specific Athlete Information Guide for more
information).
(G) Athletes must wear their IRONMAN issued bib
number in front of the athlete’s person and the bib must
be clearly visible at all times on the run course. Bib
numbers identify the official athletes in the Race.
Folding, cutting the bib number, intentional alteration of
any kind, or failure to wear bib number is prohibited and
may result in disqualification; and
(H) Run course cut-off times will be stated in the
Event-specific Athlete Information Guide.
ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT
(I) Headsets or headphones are prohibited during the run
segment of the Race. (1:00 Minute Time Penalty, DSQ if
not remedied promptly).
(J) Athletes may not use communication devices of any
type, including but not limited to cell phones, smart
watches, and two-way radios, in any distractive manner
during the Race. A “distractive manner” includes but is not
limited to making and receiving phone calls, sending and
receiving text messages, playing music, using social
media, and taking photographs.
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Using a communication device in a distractive manner BIKE CUT-OFF

during the Race will result in disqualification.
(K) Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are
prohibited unless permission is given by IRONMAN. If
such permission is given by IRONMAN, it is the athlete’s
responsibility to notify the Head Referee of such
permission prior to the start of the Race. Athletes seen
with an unauthorized camera, phone camera, or video
camera will be disqualified.
The bike course will close 5 hours and 30 minutes after
the last athlete enters the water. Each athlete or relay
team will have 5 hours and 30 minutes to complete the
swim, T1 and bike course regardless of when they start
the swim.
Any athlete or relay team that takes longer than 5 hours
and 30 minutes to complete the swim, T1 and bike
course will receive a DNF. For those athletes who have

FINISH LINE not finished their 1st bike lap (37 Mi) prior to 11:35 am,
will not be able to proceed to their 2nd lap of the bike
course due to cut off time.
We have changed the finish line to inside the Manta
cruise terminal in Playa Murciélago.
RUN CUT-OFF
This area is only for athletes and for people who have
The run course will close 8 hours and 30 minutes after
purchased their space in the VIP tent.
the last athlete enters the water. Each athlete or relay
Companions or family members will not be allowed team will have 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete the
access to the finish line or cross it with participating entire course.
athletes. This policy is not optional and will be grounds
Any athlete or relay team that takes longer than 8 hours
for disqualification (DQ). This policy will allow each
and 30 minutes to complete the entire course will
competitor to cross safely and freely, in addition to not
receive a DNF.
hindering the arrival of the others.
IRONMAN reserves the right to remove an athlete from
Once the athletes cross the finish line they must take a the course and DNF the athlete if our course staff
face cover and put it on, then they must take their determines there is no possibility of an athlete finishing
medal. They will walk through the recovery corridors the given discipline (swim, bike, run) before the posted
where they will receive hydration and food. cut-off times based on an athlete’s location, time and
average speed up to that point.
We will not offer massages. Based on permits for the roads on the course and the
safety of athletes involved, cut-off times must be
RACE TIMING AND CUT-OFFS respected for all IRONMAN 70.3 events.
The race will officially end 8 hours and 30 minutes after
Athletes who finish before the cut off time but have a
the last athlete enters the water. Aid station stops,
finishing time of more than 8 hours and 30 minutes will
transitions, etc., will be included in your total elapsed
be considered a DNF and will not be eligible for
time.
age-group awards or for IRONMAN 70.3 World
Splits will be recorded for each segment of the race. The Championship slots or roll down.
following cut-off times apply for each segment of the
Chips cost $100 USD. Athletes who lose their chip will
race:
be charged $100 USD to the credit card used to enter
the race.
SWIM CUT-OFF
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 1.2 mile swim.
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.

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RULES APPLYING
TO ALL STAGES OF THE RACE
It is the athlete’s responsibility to know all aspects of 9. MARATHON IRONMAN 70.3 Ecuador reserves the
the swim, bike and run. right to make rule changes at any time provided all
athletes are notified in writing and/or at the pre-race
1. Participants are expected to follow directions and
athlete briefing meetings.
instructions of all race officials and public authorities.
10. Professional athletes may not win age group
2. Course marshals shall have authority to disqualify any
awards and age group athletes are not eligible for prize
contestant.
money.
3. Medical personnel shall have ULTIMATE and FINAL
11. Communication devices of any type are strictly
authority to remove a contestant from the race if the
prohibited during competition. Use of such devices may
contestant is judged to be physically incapable of
result in disqualification.
continuing the race for risk of serious injury or death.
Medical transport of any contestant will result in 12. IRONMAN does not allow the transfer of an
disqualification. athlete’s registration to another; no exceptions will be
made to this rule. Any attempt to transfer registration
4. No participant can use a performance enhancing drug
will result in disqualification and suspension from
or procedure. All doping processes and violations will be
future participation in any IRONMAN event.
handled in strict accordance to the World Anti- Doping
Agency (WADA) code.
A list of banned substances is available at:
http://www.wada-ama.org/en/dynamic.ch2?pageCat AID STATIONS
e- gory.id+370, also known as the WADA Prohibited
List. Participants may be requested to undergo drug
testing before and after the event. If you are requested
BIKE
to do so, you hereby agree to abide by such testing There will be three aid stations (32 km, 45 km, 60 km) in
procedures. the cycling stage. In these you will find Gatorade, water,
banana, gels and bathrooms.
5. Any participant may be required to carry out a doping
control test before and after the event. Any athlete The bike supply stations will close five hours and 30
registered for the event will agree to carry out the minutes after the last athlete has entered the water in
required process for the doping control test. the Rolling start mode.
6. Should any participant have an Adverse Analytical
AID STATIONS
AS BIKE CIRCUIT
Finding according to the WADA code, all procedures with
regards to handling of the sample, notification, testing
of the B Sample, adjudication and suspensions will be
performed in accordance with the WADA code.
7. Fraud, theft, abusive treatment of volunteers or
RÁPIDO

others and acts of poor sportsmanship, are grounds for LENTO

immediate disqualification and will result in the

suspension of the contestant from competing in any
other FMTRI and IRONMAN event in the future. AGUA PLÁTANOS
BANANAS
GEL AGUA BAÑOS ÚLTIMA OPCIÓN
DE BASURA

8. If an athlete decides to withdraw from the race at any

time, it is the responsibility of the contestant to report to
the timing tent located at the finish line and turn in their
bib number and timing chip immediately. It is essential
that race officials know where contestants are on the
course at all times. Failure to comply after withdrawing
from the race may result in contestant being prevented
from competing in any IRONMAN event in the future.
RUN
There will be self-supply stations every 2.5km in the
jogging stage. In these you will find Gatorade, water,
banana, soda and gels and bathrooms. Volunteers will
be there to serve the glasses for their self-sufficiency.

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RECOVERY AREA ROLL DOWN

Upon reaching the finish line, all athletes will receive a
mask, an official medal, Gatorade, Water and their
recovery food in a bag.
They will have to walk a few meters to the post-race
area.
* No athlete can remain on the finish line.
AWARDS
• Sunday July 3rd at 5:00p.m.
• Location: Trophy tent, next to the morning clothes
tent at the recovery area.
• The trophies will be awarded to the 3 best places in
each category by age, relays, PC and to the best
Triclubs.
SLOT ALLOCATION FOR IRONMAN 70.3
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
LAHTI, FINLAND
(26-27 August · 2023)
Final slot allocation will be determined on race day
based on the number of initial participants in each age
group. No space will be allocated if there are no
participants in a particular age group.
Anyone wishing to claim a Rolldown slot must attend
the IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP slot
allocation ceremony and claim their spot in person.
If a qualifier in an age group chooses not to take the
slot, does not attend the IRONMAN 70.3 World
Championship slot assignment ceremony, and has
already qualified, the next eligible finisher in that age
group may claim the dropped spot.
If there are no more eligible finishers in a particular age
group or any other IRONMAN 70.3 World Slot Allocation
and Rolldown Ceremony participants in that age group,
that unclaimed spot will be reallocated to another age
group within the gender based on the relationship
between athletes and slots.
The age group within the gender with the highest
athlete-to-slot ratio will receive the reallocated first
place, followed by the next largest proportion receiving
the reallocated second place (if applicable), and so on.

If there are no finishers in a particular age group that

had at least one entrant at the start, that slot will be
moved to the next calculated age group within the
gender. Athletes MUST claim their Slots in person at the
qualifying race during the IRONMAN 70.3 World
Championship Slot Assignment and Awards Ceremony.

On-Site payment/confirmation for the 2023 slot is

required. Only accept credit cards (Visa, Master card)
accepted.

Please check the event calendar for the ceremony time

and location.

VIP TENT VIP

If you purchased your wristband for the VIP TENT, you
must pick it up at the production office in the Wyndham Sail
plaza when you check in.

To receive your bracelet you must present a complete

vaccination proof (2 Doses). You will not be able to
collect anyone's VIP passes, it is a personal procedure.
Applies to children over TWO years old.

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