SPECIALS ARE DEEPLY DISCOUNTED AND NOT SUBJECT TO ANY TYPE OF REFUND OR DEFERRAL FOR ANY TYPE OF REASON, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, NO EXCEPTIONS. PLEASE DO NOT ASK! This applies to Early Bird, Loyalty, Black Friday, Holiday Special, and Spring Special discounted pricing.

Due to the number of race deferral requests and cancellations that occur in the weeks prior to a race we have adopted the following policy that is in accordance with USAT Policy. This policy has been created in fairness to all the athletes so that equal opportunity exists for registering for all DRC Sports events. There are no race deferrals on race day for any DRC Sports event, even if a registered athlete is a "no show" and a slot is available. This policy has been implemented in fairness to all other athletes who registered for the event to ensure that events start on time, for safety considerations and event management. There are no person-to-person transfers. 

In the event that a race is cancelled or re-scheduled for any reason, refunds will not be issued. The Race Director will make every effort to re-schedule a race within a reasonable time and notify athletes of the change, however, there is no guarantee that a cancelled event will be re-scheduled. The Race Director may offer, at no cost to the athlete, the option of deferring the cancelled entry to another race, usually within one calendar year.

Refunds will NOT be issued after a registration has taken place, but race deferrals can occur. A race deferral is defined as deferring an athlete's registration to next year’s race for any reason (injury, unexpected calendar conflict, etc.) There is no compensation for the monetary value of an entry. The request to defer out of a race must be made 14 days or more prior to that scheduled event date. No deferrals will be allowed underneath this deadline. The fee for a race deferral is $15 and must be made online before the 14 day window for deferral expires. Deferral is valued at the price paid when registered. Any additional change in entry fee at time of application of the deferment will be due. Race deferrals are only allowed once per person, per season.

To defer your registration to the following year:

• Access the email with your registration confirmation
• Click on “Manage Registration”
• From the menu, click "Defer Registration"
• Pay the $15 Deferral Fee
• Confirm your Deferral

Considerable effort goes into producing an event such as a triathlon and funds are expended and applied in good faith based on a registration. Deferring two weeks out from an event can be managed, but under the two week limit a deferral causes considerable issues both monetarily and organizationally as packets have been prepared with sized t-shirts, chip numbers have been requested based on the athlete's entry, and perhaps a race has been closed in which a deferral would bar another athlete from entering the event.

Thank you very much for your understanding of this policy and thank you also for your participation in DRC Sports events

Beginning in 2013, wetsuits may not exceed five millimeters in thickness.
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All DRC Sports Triathlon Series will follow the wetsuit guidelines set forth by USA Triathlon. Those guidelines state:

• USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower.
• USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 - 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards.
• If the water temperature is 84 degrees or above, participants may not wear wetsuits.
• If the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower everyone will receive series scoring points.
• If the water temperature is between 78.1 - 83.9 degrees and you elect to wear a wetsuit, you will officially receive "0" points for that event. The event will count towards the minimum number of required events to become eligible for awards.
• If the water temperature is 84 degrees or higher, no one may wear wetsuits and everyone will receive series scoring points.

Please check the website for updates prior to race day.

USAT does not govern “Fat Tire” type bikes and leaves it up to the Race Director to determine what is legal at each event. All Fat Tire bikes must meet all USAT biking rules in addition to those set by DRC Sports. The DRC Sports determination and reasons are explained below (Click image for a larger picture) The image displayed is an example of an unacceptable to be considered for the Fat Tire Category:

In order for a bike to be considered fat tire it has to have "knobby" or heavily grooved tires. If the tire is a "slick" or "Road Type" tire, then it is not considered a Fat tire. This classification was created for those who could not afford to buy a road or tri type racing bike. It was created for Mountain Bikes and Beach Cruisers, who could simply not compete with the lighter and faster bikes and allowed them a category with a level playing field for other athletes who had similar equipment.

Fat Tire bikes must have a tire with Knobs over the entire tread.

Hybrids of today are much closer to a conventional "Tri" bike, than they are a Mountain bike. Handlebar drops and slick tires create a bike with a very low weight and rolling resistance. Therefore, it is determined that these bikes do not qualify for "Fat Tire" division and should be used in the Age Group classification.

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COVID Triathlon Procedures

DRC Sports has a complete Event Plan that includes COVID guidelines set by USA Triathlon. We will follow these plans and any additional precautions as directed by the CDC, Federal, State, and Local authorities. The following list is a basic outline, subject to changes/updates as conditions require.

Pre-Race Athlete Guide:  Registered athletes will receive an e-mail containing the Athlete Information Guide. This will include the normal information regarding schedule and procedures, but will also include an Athlete Health Questionnaire, details regarding COVID procedures and your scheduled packet pick-up time. Please be sure to take the time to read this document. It will also be available on the race page of the DRC Sports Website.

Athlete Health Questionnaire:  Athletes, staff and volunteers may be required to fill out a health questionnaire regarding their overall health in the last 14 days and asked to stay home if they have any symptoms (including fever, cough, sore throat, etc.).  All attendees (staff, volunteers, athletes, spectators) will be screened upon entrance to the venue. Staff will be equipped with thermometers, extra face coverings and gloves. As per the CDC guidelines, if an anyone has a temperature of 100.4°F or above, they will be asked to leave and seek medical attention. 

For the sake of everyone involved and the future of our sport, if you do not feel well or suspect you may be at risk, PLEASE STAY HOME.

Registration: There will only be Pre-Registration for Triathlon events. NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up:  Pre-Race Packet Pick-up may be available at a local business on the day prior to the event. If so, it will be announced on the website and included in the Athlete Information Guide.

Day of Race Packet Pick-up:  Packet Pick-up on race day will be held at the race site. Athletes will be scheduled to collect their packet at different times to allow for social distancing and minimize lines. You will receive an e-mail that will allow you to select the available time that works best for you.

Food: No pre-race food will be provided. Please bring what you need with you. There will be a limited amount of post event snacks at the finish line.

SWAG:  Race packets will include necessary materials only. No promotional items will be included. No vendors will be present at the event.

Timing Chips: Your timing chip will already be included in your race packet. You will need to attach it to your Left Ankle prior to entering Transition.

Body-Marking:  Athletes are required to “Self-Body Mark” prior to entering transition. There are detailed instructions included in the Athlete Information Guide.

Face Coverings:  Athletes are asked to wear masks before and after the event, when not in a competition area, anytime you are less than 6 feet from another individual outside the competition area.

Sanitizing:  Staff will continuously wipe down and sanitize high traffic areas and equipment. We recommend that athletes avoid touching anything that doesn’t belong to them.

Social Distancing: Athletes will be asked to stay 6 feet apart whenever possible. Arrival times will be staggered to avoid lines and congestion. Start Areas will be designated for Start Waves limiting the number of athletes to no more than 50 for each area.

Hand Sanitizing Stations:  Hand Sanitizer will be available at packet pickup, transition entrance & exit, finish line area, and any additional traffic areas.

Transition:  Bikes will be limited to 4 per rack (2 on each side) to allow for reasonable distancing. Although unlikely, if you arrive at your bike at the same time as someone on the same rack side, please keep both bikes between you while dressing.

There will be separate entrances opened up for bike removal after the event. These will be one way in/out to minimize congestion. Bike removal will be taking place while athletes are still transitioning to the run on the opposite side. Please use extreme caution and courtesy not to interfere with athletes still competing. If you become a hazard, you will be removed from transition and your equipment will be retrieved for you.

Start Procedure:  Athletes will be assigned to Start Waves Areas and once they have secured their bike in transition, asked to proceed to their assigned area until the race start. Depending on the group size, water condition, or swim distance, athletes may be started in small groups or dispatched 1-2 at a time in a Time Trial Start. In the event of a small wave start, additional separation time will be allowed to help prevent groups from overlapping.

Wetsuits: Although wetsuit conditions are not expected, should the water temp allow for wetsuits, no assistance will be provided in removing your wetsuit.  

Run Aid Stations:  Aid stations will be staffed, however, only single use bottled water or sports drink will be provided. Bottles will be placed on the table for self-retrieval. All aid station volunteers will be wearing a mask and gloves.

Trash cans will be placed at 250’ and 500’ following each aid station. Please discard your bottle at or in one of these locations or hold onto it until you reach another receptacle.

Finish Line:  After completing the race, athletes will be given single use bottled water and their finisher medal. There may be a limited amount of post-race food available in the form of individualized fruit or single serving snacks. Please take these items and immediately proceed to transition for bike removal. You may walk the beach or swim to cool down, but please do not congregate at/near the finish line for social distancing reasons.

Finisher Medals:  You will receive your medal at the finish line in a sealed package.

Timing: Results will be posted to the website and e-mailed to each athlete. If you select the text messaging option and include your cell phone number, you will receive your results by text.

Awards Ceremony: Currently we will not be holding an Awards Ceremony at the event. Athletes are asked to proceed to their vehicle as soon as they retrieve their bicycle from transition. Awards will be mailed to winners or held to the next event if they plan to attend.  If COVID restrictions allow us to add this back in, we will do so, but for now we are required to minimize the congregation of groups.

As you can see, the climate of these events will change from what we are used to, but it is imperative to have a safe event so that we demonstrate our ability to conduct a triathlon without putting anyone at an elevated risk. Your cooperation, conduct, and participation is appreciated.

COVID Run Procedures

DRC Sports has a complete Event Plan that includes COVID guidelines set by USA Track and Field and the Road Runners Clubs of America. We will follow these plans and any additional precautions as directed by the CDC, Federal, State, and Local authorities. The following list is a basic outline, subject to changes/updates as conditions require.

Pre-Race Athlete Guide:  Registered athletes will receive an e-mail containing the Athlete Information Guide. This will include the normal information regarding schedule and procedures, but will also include an Athlete Health Questionnaire, details regarding COVID procedures and your scheduled packet pick-up time. Please be sure to take the time to read this document. It will also be available on the race page of the DRC Sports Website.

Athlete Health Questionnaire:  If required by local authorities, Athletes, staff and volunteers may be required to fill out a health questionnaire regarding their overall health in the last 14 days and asked to stay home if they have any symptoms (including fever, cough, sore throat, etc.).  All attendees (staff, volunteers, athletes, spectators) will be screened upon entrance to the venue. Staff will be equipped with thermometers, extra face coverings and gloves. As per the CDC guidelines, if an anyone has a temperature of 100.4°F or above, they will be asked to leave and seek medical attention. 

For the sake of everyone involved and the future of our sport, if you do not feel well or suspect you may be at risk, PLEASE STAY HOME.

Registration: There will only be Pre-Registration for Running events. NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up:  Pre-Race Packet Pick-up may be available at a local business on the day prior to the event. If so, it will be announced on the website and included in the Athlete Information Guide.

Day of Race Packet Pick-up:  Packet Pick-up on race day will be held at the race site. Athletes will be scheduled to collect their packet at different times to allow for social distancing and minimize lines. You will receive an e-mail that will allow you to select the available time that works best for you.

Food: No pre-race food will be provided. Please bring what you need with you. There will be a limited amount of post event snacks at the finish line.

SWAG:  Depending on local requirements, Race packets may include necessary materials only. No promotional items may be included. No vendors may be present at the event.

Timing Chips: Your Number Bib and Timing Chip will already be included in your race packet. You will need to attach it to the front of your clothing so that it is visible during the event.

Face Coverings:  Athletes are asked to wear masks before and after the event, when not in a competition area, anytime you are less than 6 feet from another individual outside the competition area.

Sanitizing:  Staff will continuously wipe down and sanitize high traffic areas and equipment. We recommend that athletes avoid touching anything that doesn’t belong to them.

Social Distancing: Athletes will be asked to stay 6 feet apart whenever possible. Arrival times will be staggered to avoid lines and congestion. Start Areas will be designated for Start Waves limiting the number of athletes to no more than 50 for each area.

Hand Sanitizing Stations:  Hand Sanitizer will be available at packet pickup, finish line area, and any additional traffic areas.

Start Procedure:  Athletes will be assigned to Start Wave Areas and once they have secured their race packet, asked to proceed to their assigned area until the race start. Depending on the group size, athletes may be started in small groups or dispatched 1-2 at a time in a Time Trial Start. In the event of a small wave start, additional separation time will be allowed to help prevent groups from overlapping.

Run Aid Stations:  Aid stations will be staffed, however, only single use bottled water or sports drink will be provided. Bottles will be placed on the table for self-retrieval. All aid station volunteers will be wearing a mask and gloves.

Trash cans will be placed at 250’ and 500’ following each aid station. Please discard your bottle at or in one of these locations or hold onto it until you reach another receptacle.

Finish Line:  After completing the race, athletes will be given single use bottled water and their finisher medal. There may be a limited amount of post-race food available in the form of individualized fruit or single serving snacks. Please take these items and please do not congregate at/near the finish line for social distancing reasons.

Finisher Medals:  You may receive your medal at the finish line in a sealed package.

Timing: Results will be posted to the website and e-mailed to each athlete. If you select the text messaging option and include your cell phone number, you will receive your results by text.

Awards Ceremony: Currently we will not be holding an Awards Ceremony at the event. Athletes are asked to proceed to their vehicle as soon as they finish. Awards will be mailed to winners or held to the next event if they plan to attend.  If COVID restrictions allow us to add this back in, we will do so, but for now we are required to minimize the congregation of groups.

As you can see, the climate of these events will change from what we are used to, but it is imperative to have a safe event so that we demonstrate our ability to conduct a race without putting anyone at an elevated risk. Your cooperation, conduct, and participation is appreciated.

COVID Run Procedures

The Chick-fil-A Race Team has an Event Plan that includes COVID guidelines. We will follow these plans and any additional precautions as directed by the CDC, Federal, State, and Local authorities. The following list is a basic outline, subject to changes/updates as conditions require.

Pre-Race Athlete Guide:  Registered athletes will receive an e-mail containing the Athlete Information Guide. This will include the normal information regarding schedule and may also include an Athlete Health Questionnaire and details regarding COVID procedures. Please be sure to take the time to read this document. It will also be available on the race page of the DRC Sports Website.

Athlete Health Questionnaire:  If required by local authorities, athletes, staff and volunteers may be required to fill out a health questionnaire regarding their overall health in the last 14 days and asked to stay home if they have any symptoms (including fever, cough, sore throat, etc.).  Staff will be equipped face coverings.

As per guidelines, if anyone has a temperature or does not feel well, for the sake of everyone involved, PLEASE STAY HOME.

Registration: We ask that you please pre-register online.  There will be Race Day registration at early packet pickup on Friday 4:00-7:00 p.m., and the morning of the race. 

Pre-Race Packet Pick-up:  Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be available at Chick-fil-A Vidalia from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday and from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.

Timing Chips: Your bib number with timing chip attached and pins will be included in your race packet. You will need to attach it to the front of your clothing so that it is visible during the event. DO NOT remove the foam covering your timing chip on the back of the bib.

Face Coverings:  Athletes are asked to wear masks before and after the event, when not in a competition area, or anytime you are less than 6 feet from another individual outside the competition area.

Sanitizing:  Staff will continuously wipe down and sanitize high traffic areas and equipment. We recommend that athletes avoid touching anything that doesn’t belong to them.

Social Distancing: Athletes will be asked to stay 6 feet apart whenever possible. Start Areas will be designated for Start Waves limiting the number of athletes to no more than 50 for each area.

Hand Sanitizing Stations:  Hand Sanitizer will be available at packet pickup, finish line area, and any additional high traffic areas.

Start Procedure:  Athletes will be assigned to Start Wave Areas and once they have secured their race packet, asked to proceed to their assigned area until the race starts. Depending on the group size, athletes may be started in small groups or dispatched 1-2 at a time in a Time Trial start. In the event of a small wave start, additional separation time will be allowed to help prevent groups from overlapping.

Run Aid Stations:  Aid stations will be staffed. All aid station volunteers will be wearing masks and gloves.

Trash cans will be placed at 250’ and 500’ following each aid station. Please discard your trash at or in one of these locations or hold onto it until you reach another receptacle.

Finish Line:  After completing the race, athletes will be provided water.

Timing: Results will be posted on results board at the race site and to the website.

Awards Ceremony: We will not be holding an Awards Ceremony at the event in order to follow social distancing guidelines.  We will be updating the results constantly at the race site, please check your placement in your age group.  If you place in the TOP 3 in your age group, you will go to the Awards Tent to collect your award medal. 

As you can see, the climate of these events changed from what we are used to, but it is imperative to have a safe event so that we demonstrate our ability to conduct a race without putting anyone at an elevated risk. Your cooperation, conduct, and participation are appreciated.