Q: What is the order of events for the race ? What do I do first?
A: First, you must go to packet pick up (see Schedule of Events for times and location).  Second, you get your body marked, and  get your timing chip on at the entry of the Transition area. Third, you will set-up you transition area starting at 5:00am in the North Parking lot at the Loews Lake Las Vegas Hotel.
Q: Can I register on Race Day?
A: No. Registration is open now! Do not wait. We may need to close registration just prior to the race if we reach capacity.

Q: Are there restrooms at transition?
A: Yes. There will be Porta-johns at the Transition area.

Q: Is Lake Las Vegas safe?
A: Yes, Lake Las Vegas is safe and clean. Water quality testing is done regularly, with reporting requirements to the City of Henderson. No vaccines, no shots, no panic attacks necessary.

Q: Are wetsuits allowed?
A: Based on past history AND the fact that Septemeber in Vegas isn't exactly cold, this will not be a wetsuit race.

Q: Is there a lost and found?
A: Yes. It will be located at the timing tent by the finish line during and immediately after the race. After that, you can e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to inquire about an item.

Q: Is there a warm up swim on Saturday morning?
A: No one will be allowed in the Lake until 6:15 on race day.

Q: Can my friend, teammate, wife or husband pick up my race packet?
A: No! Only the athlete can pick up his or her packet. bring Identification and your USAT card if you have one.

Q: How many water stations are on the run course?
A: 2 on the Sprint. 3 on the International. That includes one at the finish.

Q: Are race briefings mandatory?
A: No, briefings are not mandatory! But complaining about a change in course, aid station, start time etc. etc. is prohibited if you do not attend the pre race briefing. The briefing will discuss the course, event rules, and a question and answer session.

Q: What if I cannot attend the briefings?
A: If, by some force of the universe, you do not attend a race briefings on Friday night or at Swim Start......read our website prior to the race and read your emails from Sunset Racing.

Q: Do I have to wear the swim cap?
A: Yes, the swim cap MUST be worn. The color given to each athlete is specific to your wave, so you cannot switch colors, you cannot switch waves, you cannot switch!

Q: What is the best place for spectators to watch the race?
A: Swim Start  and Exit - At the Loews Hotel Beach area.

Run Course - along Montelago Blvd. 
Race Finish -Under the Ritz Carlton Bridge and in the Montelago Village by the grass lawn and in front of Bernard's Bistro.

Q: How do I know if I am registered?
A: If you received an Active.com confirmation email and payment receipt you are registered.

Q: Are there any refunds, transfers or deferrals?
A: There are NO refunds, NO transfers, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Q: Will the race T-shirts be cooler than the same old, white, race t-shirt that I clean my floors with?
A: Yes they will!! KEEP IN MIND, IF YOU DO NOT SIGN UP BEFORE AUGUST 21ST, YOU MAY NOT GET A T-SHIRT!  If you do not receive a shirt because you signed up late, you will not be credited and you will NOT receive one at a later date. This is only if we have alot of late entries and we run out of shirts. Your registration date will be kept on file to ensure that those that registered early will receive their shirts.

Q: What do I get for entering and finishing?
A: All finishers receive a very cool, die cast, finisherʼs medal.