Race Checklist

• Swim suit / or race outfit
• Goggles
• Swim cap
• Transition towel

Open Water

• Wetsuit
• Body Glide

• Bike
• Helmet
• Cycling Shoes
• Water bottles
• Glasses
• Tools / patch kit
• Tubes / Hand pump / CO2 / Tire Levers, etc.

Optional Items

• Race Belt (if not pinning on numbers)
• Socks
• Cycling shorts (if not wearing tri-suit)
• Cycling top (if not wearing tri-suit)
• Bento Box (longer distances – keep food/snacks)
• Arm / leg warmers (Cold Weather)
• Overshoes  (Cold Weather)
• Valve Extenders (for race wheels)
• Skewers (for race wheels)

Pre Race

• Floor pump
• Bike lock for campsite
• Tape (for gels)
• Rubber Bands to attach shoes to pedals
• Grease / chain lube

• Race type outfit
• Running hat / visor
• Sunglasses
• Running shoes / socks
• Orthotics
• Water bottle / fuel belt

• Triathlon England Membership Card or ID
• Race instructions
• Swim cap
• Timing chip
• Race number / safety pins
• Bike / helmet numbers

• Energy Bars
• Energy Drink Powder / extra bike bottles
• Energy Gels / Gel flask if you use
• Salt / electrolyte tablets
• Bottles of Water
• Post-race protein drink

• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping mattress / pillow
• Torch / batteries / headlamp
• Snacks, dinner
• Race Day Breakfast
• Coffee, tea, hot chocolate
• Pot for boiling water
• Cookware / utensils if needed
• Bottle opener, can opener, corkscrew
• Beer, wine, plastic cups
• Plate/bowl/mug/sharp knife/ cutting board
• BBQ tools
• Foil, plastic wrap/bags, matches / lighter,
• plastic containers, binbags
• Sponge / soap / towel for clean up
• Plastic bags for dirty / wet clothes
• Blanket / chair for sitting around campfire

• Use plastic zip bags to keep things dry
• hair band / hair ties
• Toothbrush / paste
• Deodorant
• Soap / Small shampoo / conditioner
• Razor
• Towels
• Sunscreen
• After sun lotion / Aloe Vera
• Lip balm w/sunscreen
• Any current prescriptions/ vitamins
• Toilet Roll
• First aid supplies
• Bug repellent / citronella candles

• Watch / Heart rate monitor
• Triathlon Bag
• Warm up clothes
• Sunscreen
• More water Bottles
• Rain jacket
• Alarm clock
• iPod / books / magazines, chill stuff!
• Extra shoes (not running/cycling)
• Hotel / Camp information
• Directions to race start