DQ Pine Barrens Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Sprint Triathlon, & *NEW* Aquathlon *#

PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:
Required: Proof of ID Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan 
WHERE AND WHEN
The race will take place Saturday September 9th 2023 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.
All events start and finish at 714 Route 206, Shamong, NJ 08088.
RACE SERIES 2023
This event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and DQ Events Club Challenge. You are scored for an overall placement, an age group placement, and for finishing the event. At the end of the series there will be prizes for free entries into 2024 and more! Kayak and Non-Multisport events do not gain points.To be scored in the Grand Prix all you have to do is place in the Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!To be scored in the Club Challenge you need to select your club during registration and then place in Overall, Age Group, or finish the race!Please click the links above to learn more.
SWAG
Custom T-ShirtsFinishers Medal
ITINERARY 
Saturday
6:30 am - 7:30 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)7:30 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race8:00 am - Olympic Races start (waves based on # of entrants)~8:30 am - Sprint Races start (waves based on # of entrants)
DISTANCES
Swim in the beautiful Atsion fresh water lake, bike on flat and fast country roads surrounding the lake, run mostly off-road through the woods on trails.
Olympic Triathlon Distances
1500 meter Swim , 24.6 mile Bike, 10k Run
Olympic Duathlon Distances
5k Run, 24.6 mile Bike, 5k Run
Olympic Aquabike Distances
1500 meter Swim, 24.6 mile Bike
Sprint Triathlon Distances
1/2 mile Swim, 24.6 mile Bike*, 5k Run* Bike course is the same for all events
AWARDS
No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.
Triathlon Awards Divisions (Olympic Sprint Distances)
Overall: Top 3 Male Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male Female Individuals in the Age Group Division14 Under, 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*: Top 3 Male(220 lbs) Female(165 lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male Female Individual in the Physically Challenged Open Division* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division.
Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, Co-Ed Team
Duathlon Awards Divisions
Overall: Top 3 Male Female Overall Individuals
Age Group*: Top 3 Male Female Individuals in the Age Group Division14 Under, 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*: Top 3 Male(220 lbs) Female(165 lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division
PC/ID Open*: Top 1 Male Female Individual in the Physically Challenged Open Division* You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale/Athena, or PC/ID Open division.
Overall Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Overall Individual
Relay Teams: Top 1 Male, Female, Co-Ed Team
Aquabike Awards
Overall: Top 5 Male Female Overall Individual
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Refreshments will be provided at the end of the raceSplit results will be available on website on race dayRace scored by DQ EventsEvent promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reasonAll races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocolAbsolutely no refundsTransfers and Deferrals are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions
USAT INFORMATION
This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.
Membership Types (click for more information)
One Day Membership: $15 AdultOne Year Membership: $50 Adult, $36 Young Adult, $10 Youth
Most Common Rules Violation (click for more information)
ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo IDAnnual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.You can download and print out a temporary mebership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCardAthletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athleteHeadphones are prohibitedNo riding in transition at any timeHelmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.