RACE CHECKLIST

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Swim

Swim suit / or race outfit
Goggles
Wetsuit
Body Glide
Swim cap
Transition towel

Bike

Bike
Helmet
Biking shoes/ shoe covers for cold
Socks
Cycling shorts
Cycling top
Arm / leg warmers
Floor pump
Water bottles
Bento box
Glasses
Electrical tape (for gels)
Tools / patch kit
Tubes / Hand pump / CO2 / Tire Levers, etc.
Grease / chain lube
Bike lock for campsite
Valve Extenders (for race wheels)
Skewers (for race wheels)

Run

Race type outfit
Running hat / visor
Sunglasses
Running shoes / socks
Orthotics
Water bottle / fuel belt

Race Specific (varies by race)

USAT Card / identification
Race instructions
Swim cap from race packet
Timing chip
Race number / race belt (or safety pins)
Bike / helmet numbers

Race Food

ENERGY BARS
DRINK POWDER / extra bike bottles
GELS / Gel flask if you use
Salt / electrolyte tablets
LOTS of BOTTLED WATER
Post-race protein drink

Camp

Tent / tarp / stakes
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad / air mattress / pillow
Lantern / flashlight /
batteries / headlamp
Friday snacks, dinner
Sat breakfast / snacks / dinner
Sunday breakfast / snacks
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate
Pot for boiling water
Cooler / lots of ice
Cookware / utensils if needed
Bottle opener, can opener, corkscrew
Beer, wine, plastic cups
Plate/bowl/mug/sharp knife/ cutting board
BBQ tools
Foil, plastic wrap/bags, matches / butane lighter,   plastic containers, garbage bags

Personal Kit

Use plastic zip bags to keep things dry
Comb / brush / hair band / hair ties
Toothbrush / paste / dental floss
Deodorant
Soap / Small shampoo / conditioner
Shower shoes
Razor
Towels
Sunscreen
After sun lotion / Aloe Vera
Lip balm w/sunscreen
Aleve / Advil
Any current prescriptions/ vitamins
Toilet paper – regular or Densepak
Nail clippers
First aid supplies
Bug repellent / citronella candles
Ice bag (for soreness, injuries)

Other

Watch / Heart rate monitor
Triathlon Bag
Warm up pants
Sunscreen
More water Bottles
Rain jacket
Alarm clock
Walkman / iPod / books / magazines, chill stuff!
Extra shoes (not running/cycling)
Hotel / Camp information
Directions to race start
Extra car keys for your carpool buddy!!