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 days and locations).  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 between 5:00am and your respective start time.

Q: Can I register on Race Day?
A: 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 outside the transition area.

Q: Are wetsuits allowed?
A:Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited.

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: Can my friend, teammate, wife or husband pick up my race packet?
A: No! Only the athlete can pick up his or her packet. Be sure to bring identification and your USAT card if you have one. If you do not have an annual USAT Membership, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED to pay $10.00 for a 1 day license. This was NOT included in your registration on active.com.

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. 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 briefing on Saturday night or at 6:15 at the Intermediate Swim Start or at 7:30 at the Sprint 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 - On the Boardwalk. Swim exit TBD.
Run Course - Anywhere along the Boardwalk in Asbury Park.

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: Have no fear.

Q: What cool stuff do I get for entering and finishing?
A: First, you get to do the Triathlon. All finishers receive a finisherʼs medal.