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SUNDAY, MAY 31st, 2026 East Meadow, NY 11554 US

FAQ

FAQ

RACE DETAILS / START

  • What time does my race start?

    • 6:30 a.m. Youth Triathlon Starts
    • 6:40 a.m. "ENDURO" TRIATHLON STARTS
    • 6::45 a.m. WOMEN'S TRIATHLON STARTS
  • What time should I arrive?

    • We suggest arriving no later than 5:45 a.m.
  • Where is the TRANSITION located?

    • Located at Eisenhower Park, at the South Maples Picnic Area, East Meadow, NY 11554. The nearest carpark is lot 1A next to the Nassau County Aquatic Center

  • Where are the restrooms located?

    • Park restrooms are open, located by the picnic area.

PACKET PICK-UP

  • Where is Packet Pick-up?

    • May 30th, 2026
      1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. at the South Maples Picnic Area, East Meadow, NY 11554. The nearest carpark is lot 1A next to the Nassau County Aquatic Center 
  • I can't make it to Packet Pick-up. Can a friend pick up my race number? 

    • USA Triathlon now allows coaches, teammates, friends, or family members to pick up a packet for the participating athlete. The person picking up the packet must have a copy of the athlete’s PHOTO ID and written verification from the athlete that the individual picking up the packet is authorized to do so.

  • Can I register at packet pick-up?

    • Yes, we will have registration and will accept CREDIT CARD ONLY. However, NO PERSONAL CHECKS will be accepted.

REFUND

  • I can’t race, can I get a refund for my entry?

    • THERE ARE NO REFUNDS

    • RaceAwesome will now allow athletes to defer their entry to the following year's race. This has to be done 31 days prior to Race Day. There is a $25 fee to defer your entry to the following year. 
    • You can transfer at no cost and at any time to the Virtual Race and your SWAG will be mailed out to you after the Race.
    • If the race is canceled or postponed for any reason including a Pandemic / Force Majeure / Acts of God / Acts of Terrorism / Weather etc. all athletes will be transferred to the Virtual Race and your SWAG will be mailed out to you. 

INJURED AND OR CAN'T RACE

  • Email us at RaceAwesome@RaceAwesome.com and explain your injury. We will then offer you the opportunity to come and VOLUNTEER at the event you registered for. In return for volunteering at the event, we will roll your entry over to the same race the following year at no charge. We don't require a doctor's note, honesty is just fine for us.

COURSES ETC.

  • Where can I find the course maps?

  • Are there cut-off times?

    • No, there are no cut off times for this event.

  • What is the course elevation?

    •  Click on the course map links above and use the interactive maps. They have the elevation!

  • What's on the course for Nutrition? How often are there water stops? Are there portajohns?

    • There is one water stop on the RUN course, around half way. There are no portojohns on the course. 

ATHLETE TRACKING & TIMING

  • Can my family/Spectators track me?

    • There is no live app tracking for this event.
  • Are there Timing/split mats?

    • No, there are no split mats.

  • How do I get my results and splits?

  • Is the race chip-timed or gun-timed?

    • This is a chipped timed event.

BAG DROP

  • Is there a bag check/drop for these events?

    • No, we do not offer a bag drop at this event. PLEASE KEEP YOUR BAG in transition with your bike.

RACE DAY PARKING.

SPECTATORS. 

  • Can my family/friends see the start of the race?

    • YES, spectators are welcome. The start line and finish line are right next to each other.

  • Can my spectators bring pets?

    • Only service animals are allowed.

  • Can my spectators get into the park after the race starts?

    • Yes.

PHOTOS

  • How much does the digital athlete photo package cost?

    • all photos are FREE

  • How do I get my AWESOME FREE photos?

    • Over 2,000 photos will be taken. They need to be sorted and tagged with bib#'s. They will be available to download by the Wednesday after the race right here on RunSignUp with your results. https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/NY/EastMeadow/WomensWhisperTri
    • We will also have candid shots, and these photos will be published on our Facebook and social media pages. 

    • Be sure that your bib# shows in the photo by placing your bib on your front torso or chest. This way you can easily find your photos with a simple name or bib# search, right here on RunSignUp under the photo's menu tab above! See how to put on your BIB, BIKE & Helmet #’s here https://runsignup.com/Race/WomensWhisperTri/Page/BIBPLACEMENT

MISCELLANEOUS

  • My shirt doesn't fit, can I change sizes?

    • You can exchange sizes of unworn shirts after your event/race is complete, ONLY at the RACE-SITE, and only if we have extra shirts!
  • I decided not to race, can I get my shirt?

    • Yes, but only if you come to one of the pickups. We will not mail shirts post-race if you are not in the Virtual Race.

  • Will I get a finisher medal?

    • All athletes who cross the finish line will receive a finisher medal. #AWESOME
  • Race Awards "ENDURO"
    • Top three overall Female.
  • Race Awards (Traditional Triathlon)
    • Top three overall Female.
    • Individual Age Groups, top three in each category:
    • 11-14 (Junior High) 15-18 (High School), 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
    • Challenged, Athena, top three in each category.
    • Top Three for Female, Family & High School Relays
  • JUNIOR TRIATHLON
    • No awards, this event is just for fun and is an introduction to the sport of Triathlon.

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