Race Checklist (Sprint / Olympic)

The definitive gear checklist for Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlons.

General
  • Triathlon Ireland Card ID for registration
  • Print-out of registration documentation / acceptance slip / e-mail
  • Race number and stickers
  • Print-out of race briefing document
  • Print-out of map / directions to registration / race
Swim
  • Goggles (and a spare)
  • Ear plugs (and spares)
  • Nose Clip (and spares)
  • Flip-flops or throw-away hotel slippers
  • Tri Suit
  • Wet Suit
  • Wet Suit repair glue
  • Swim Hat
  • Anti-fog for goggles
  • Wet Suit Lubricant
  • Vaseline / Body Glide
  • Towel for transition area
  • Spare water bottle / water bottle for washing off grit/sand off feet in T1
Bike
  • Helmet
  • Cycle shoes
  • Elastic bands for attaching cycle shoes to bike for T1 (if desired)
  • Sunglasses
  • Cycle Gloves
  • Track Pump/Bike pump
  • Spare Tubes
  • Tyre Levers
  • Bike multi-tool / set of allen keys
  • Torque wrench
  • Chain oil
  • C02 cartridges / valve
  • Puncture repair spray canister (for tubular tyre punctures)
  • Water Bottles / energy drink
  • Aero water bottle / elastics
  • Nutrition ( gels +/- bar- depending on distance)Tape to tape gels to crossbar of bike
  • Handlebar tape
Run
  • Race number / gel belt
  • Hat / visor
  • Runners
  • Elastic ‘lock lace’ laces for runners
  • Running socks (most triathetes don’t’ bother with socks for shorter races)
  • Running and Bike Top / T-shirt Runners (or Tri-Suit)
  • Talcum powder for bike and run shoes
  • Heart Rate Monitor / Watch