Welcome, race fans, to the sixth annual Hammerhead Olympic Distance Triathlon (aptly named the HOT and not just because of the acronym)! The HOT is held at the beautiful Camp Blanding Military Reservation, which is about 30 miles Southwest of Jacksonville (between Jacksonville and Gainesville - see the map for directions). The swim will be in Kingsley lake which is one of the state's pristine waterways (i.e no salt water and no sharks!) and usually very smooth for a fast race. The bike course will be entirely within Camp Blanding with little if any traffic, but with a few rolly-polly hills (two loops). The run will be a flat out and back (with little shade) but with plenty of aid stations to quench your over heated parched thirst. We have an awesome post-race party planned for you with plenty of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to re-hydrate you and lots of good food to refuel you. Trust us; the HammerHeads know how to throw a good party.

• Refer to the maps section if you have questions concerning the race location. Make sure that you have a picture ID and proof of insurance for post access.
• Packet Pickup will be at the following locations:
  - Wednesday, August 20th - Brooks-YMCA from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - MAP
  - Saturday, August 23rd - Camp Blanding at Transition from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  - Sunday, August 24, 2008, Race Day, No Later than 6:30 am.
  NOTE: You must have proper identification to pick up your packet. NO ONE will be allowed to pick up another’s packet. USAT members-remember your card and ID. Non-USAT members-bring ID and $10.
• Transition area will open at 6:30am. Please refrain from arriving on post before 5:30 AM.
• Parking will be in a designated area on AVE A just north of the transition area. The parking area will be in easy walking distance to transition. Do not park on the side of the roadways, park only in the designated area. Follow the volunteers’ directions.
• Body marking will be at the entrance to the transition area. You must have your race number to be body marked.
• Clydesdale/Athena : Weigh-ins will begin at 5:30am and will end at the start of the race. Please do not over dress. You may be asked to remove your shoes. Swimsuits are acceptable. No wetsuits at weigh-in.
• If you need assistance during the swim, wave your hand in the air. The guards are watching you.
• If you drop out of the swim, you MUST immediately notify the Swim Marshall. There will be volunteers to collect your chip. You may continue the event, but you will not record a time. NO SWIM STARTS AFTER 742AM
• You must walk out of the transition area to mount your bike.
• Watch for cars on the bike course. We do everything possible to ensure your safety but we cannot control everyone. The course should still be considered open to vehicles. Pay attention.
• SAFETY WARNING: There is one area on the bike course that has lime rock on the road. This area will be marked with safety cones.
• You must dismount your bike prior to re-entering the transition area.
• This is a sanctioned USAT event and therefore all USAT rules will be strictly enforced. If you are not familiar with the rules please go to http://www.usatriathlon.org/Rules_Officials/rules.htm and read!!
• There will be post-race food and beverages at the race site. Awards will begin immediately following the end of the race.