Ride on Ryan Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon

Ride on Ryan is a sprint triathlon that takes place at L. Scott Still Park in Savannah, GA. The Ride on Ryan Triathlon and Duathlon is a USAT sanctioned event geared towards individuals of all skill levels. It does not matter whether you are a first timer or a pro athlete, this race is doable! This event is considered a sprint, so the distance is shorter than a regular triathlon or duathlon. The Ride on Ryan course is FAST and FLAT. The sprint triathlon course includes a 500 yard swim, 13.1 mile bike, and a 3.1 mile run.  The sprint duathlon course includes a 1 mile run, 13.1 mile bike, and a 3.1 mile run. 

Ride On Ryan is a USAT Sanctioned Events, so we will follow all USAT Rules.  If you are unfamiliar with USAT Rules, click HERE.

EVENT CAPACITY:
400

CUT-OFF TIME:
All participants must complete the race in under 2 hours 15 minutes. Race officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to meet the above time requirements. This is a safety issue, our permits, volunteers, police, ems, etc are only reserved for the above time restrictions.

MINIMUM AGE:
Entry in the Ride on Ryan Sprint Triathlon is open to individuals 10 years of age or older.

TIMING SYSTEM:
The Ride on Ryan Sprint Triathlon will be timed using the ChampionChip Timing System. (5 splits provided)

RACE DAY PARKING:
Event parking will be available in the lots around the transition area.

AWARD CATEGORIES:
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
– Overall (M & F)
– Age Groups (M & F): 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
– Clydesdale
– Athena
– Novice (M & F)
– Duathlon (M & F)
– Duathlon Masters (M & F)

RELAY AWARDS (Top 3)

RELAY TEAM INFORMATION
Relays can be 2-person (one person does 2 legs, and one person does 1 leg) or 3-person teams (each person does 1 leg of the event). Teams can consist of any mix of genders.
EACH Relay member MUST pick up his/her own packet.
EACH Member MUST have their photo ID and USAT card (if applicable) to pick up their packet.
If a member is a minor (17 or under), then a parent/guardian must show an ID to get their packet.
If a member turns 18 by the end of the year they are considered an Adult per USAT, thus they must pick up their own packet.
If you need to replace a relay member you can e-mail us using the Contact Us button at the top of the page with the changes.
If it is the week of the event and you need to make a change to a relay member then you can make this change at packet pick up.
If you are an individual that wishes to switch to a relay team, then you can e-mail us, using the Contact Us button at the top of the page, the following information: Team Name, Team Member Names, Team Member Shirt sizes. You will need to pay the difference to convert to a relay, which you can pay at packet pick up (cash or check only). If it is the week of the event, then you can make these changes at packet pick up

PACKET PICK UP LOCATION
Race Eve (Friday) between 3:00pm – 6:00pm – Quality Bike shop at 1127 E Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, GA 

Race Morning (Saturday) between 6:30am – 7:35am at the race site (L. Scott Stell Park, 383 Bush Rd., Savannah, GA 31419).

If you do not pick up packet materials during the designated pick up times listed you will not be allow to race. There will be no exceptions made. Per USAT guidelines, you must collect your own packet. No other person will be allowed to pick up your packet. Government issued photo ID will be required to pick up materials.

TRANSITION AREA / BODY MARKING
The transition area will be open on race day from 6:30 am – 7:45 am. Any athlete that arrives after 7:45 am will not be allowed into the transition area. Body marking will take place outside transition area between 6:30am – 7:45 am. All bikes must display the proper bike frame number. Access to the transition area to retrieve bike and gear after finishing will not be allowed until the last athlete has started the run.

TIMING CHIP PICK UP
Timing chips can be picked up race morning under the chip pick-up tent at 6:30am – 7:45 am.

ATHLETE BRIEFING
The athlete briefing will be held at the race site Race Eve (Friday), at 6:00pm at the finish line. Race directors will need approximately 30 minutes to review the details of the race. After that time the floor will be opened up for questioning until all are answered.
 
 

REFUND POLICY
Registration Protection will be available to purchase during registration. Registration Protection is provided through Allianz.  Purchasing this protection allows you to get reimbursed up to 100% if you cannot attend the event for a number of reasons, including covered injury, illness, traffic accidents, and the added benefit of protection in the instance that you are required to work for a covered reason.

For additional Registration Protection information click HERE.

Please note: No refunds outside of this Registration Protection policy will be provided for any reason.

TRANSFERS
If you cannot make this years event, you may transfer to next years Ride on Ryan Sprint Triathlon until >3 weeks prior to the event for $25 by logging into your RunSignUp account, navigating to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Defer Registration.  Your registration may only be transferred/deferred once.  Transferring a registration to another person is not allowed.  Considerable effort goes into producing such an event and funds are expended and applied in good faith based on a registration. Thank you very much for your understanding of this policy.

WEATHER POLICY
Races are rain or shine unless we determine that race conditions are dangerous. If the race is cancelled there will be no refunds. This position is consistent with USAT recommendations and with the protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of triathlon. In the event of inclement weather, Acts of God, or unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid including other amenities paid for such as t-shirts, insurance, and online administrative fees. All fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies. In the event of inclement weather, the following is the Ride on Ryan Sprint Triathlon plan of action.

THUNDERSTORMS / LIGHTNING
Race start may be delayed (up to 30 minutes) until weather conditions are safe. If weather continues, the event will be changed to a duathlon (bike – run format) with a time trial start. No event day transfers will be issued if the event is reformatted due to inclement weather.

NATURAL DISASTER (HURRICANE, TORNADO)
If the triathlon is cancelled due to natural disaster, every effort will be made to reschedule the event.  Registrants will receive a 100% credit to participate in the rescheduled event.  If the event cannot be rescheduled later in the year, a 75% credit will be issued for all registered triathlon participants into either another Georgia Endurance Series event or the following years Ride on Ryan Sprint Triathlon.