FAQ

USEFUL INFORMATION FROM THE ATHLETE HANDBOOK

Details may be found in the official Athlete Handbook.

GENERAL  

WHERE IS IT LOCATED?

HELVETICMAN lies within the triangle of three famous tourist resorts  LUZERN – INTERLAKEN – ANDERMATT. Start is in Stansstad and the finish is in Melchsee Frutt.

WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR ME?

TRI113 SOLO is an extreme endeavor but is suitable for all athletes that have completed a half distance triathlon.  HELVETICMAN TRI 113 will have more elevation gained on both the bike and run than most typical half distance triathlons.
TRI113 TEAM allows for a little less ‘xtreme’ but a whole lot of awesome.  2-3 athletes per team.
TRI68 is those who would like to get a taste of the extreme.
TRAIL 21 is a half marathon run suitable for all trail runners.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

TRI68 & TRI 113: You must be at least 18 years of age on race day.
TRAIL 21: Those who are 15-17 years of age on race day may participate if accompanied by an adult.  They must remain no more than 50 meters apart for the entire duration of the run.  The adult takes full responsibility of the minor starting at registration up until they depart from the race or finisher village.

ARE THERE CUT OFF TIMES FOR EACH LEG OF THE RACE?

Yes.  For all races.

• Triathlon: 1:10 for the swim. Final deadline for all distances 18:00
• Trail Run: TRAIL 21 – 4 hours

IS A LICENSE REQUIRED?

No, this is a non-licensed event.

IS THIS A TIMED RACE?

Electronic timing will be used.

IS OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE ALLOWED?

Only in designated areas near the official aid stations. Other outside support along the course is not allowed.

ARE THERE AID STATIONS?

Aid stations are available for all distances. The placements and content of each aid station can be found in the Athlete Handbook.

HOW DO I GET MY RACE NUMBER AND DOSSIER?

1. BY MAIL:  Athletes can choose to have the race packet mailed to them. Timing-Chip pick up will be on race day morning. Athlete waiver must be signed and handed in on race morning during the pick up of the timing chip at the transition zone. Briefing: It is required that all athletes read the Athlete Handbook prior to the race and be ready for a short pre race briefing on race morning.
2. ONSITE PICK UP FRIDAY EVENING: Athletes may choose to attend the official race briefing and packet pick up including timing chip on the evening before race day. Signed waiver must be handed in at check in.

TRAIL 21

Athlete race packet and timing chip can be picked up the evening before the race in Stansstad or  at STÖCKALP (bottom of the gondola) on raceday.  There will also be a late sign up for TRAIL 21 only.

BRIEFING / RACE INFO

It is required that all athletes read the Athlete Handbook prior to the race and be ready for a pre race briefing. Options:

• ALL: Friday, 1800h at Schwimmbad Stansstad
• TRI68 & TRI113: 15 minutes before start at the startlinie
• TRAIL 21: 15 minutes before start at the startlinie

REFUND POLICY

HELVETICMAN reserves the right to modify the course due to weather or unforeseen road closures to assure the safety of all participants.  In case of changes to the route or failure of the event due to force majeure, the organization is not obliged to partially or fully refund the entry fee.
You may transfer your entry to a third party with a SFr 50 transfer fee.
You may change your status from Team to Solo; no transfer fee will apply and there will be no refund for price difference.
In the event of a medical issue with proper documentation up to 30 days prior to race day you may defer your registration to the following year but will only be valid one year after cancellation.

WAIVER

The waiver must be personally signed and handed in. Without the signed waiver the timing chip / race number pick up is not possible. Please print and sign the waiver in advance.

TRIATLHON 

HOW WILL I GET MY BIKE FROM T2 IN MELCHSEE-FRUTT DOWN TO STÖCKALP?

After you finish the race you will pick up your bags and bike and take it to the gondola station. The bike may go in a separate gondola car for gear while you and your bag ride down the gondola in the passenger car.  The gondola ride down is free for athletes. Alternately, you may collect your belonging from the finish collection zone and ride your bike down yourself.

THE BIKE COURSE INCLUDES A LOT OF CLIMBING, WILL I BE ABLE TO DO IT?

From a mathematical point of view, the difference in altitude from start T1 to transition zone T2 is about 1,430m. If the way back with the descent would be counted, then it would be 3’300hm to 120 kilometers of distance. The ascents range between 8-14% grade.

WHAT SERVICE DO I RECEIVE AS A TRIATHLETE?

• Course safety and assistance at the swim
• Use of private property
• Course marking
• Medical help
• Personalised race number
• Swim cap
• Electronic Timing
• Ranking list
• 1 gondola ride downhill Melchsee-Frutt – Stöckalp transport of bicycle
• 1 gondola ride Stöckalp – Melchsee-Frutt – Stöckalp transport of athlet (3 for TEAMS)
• Transport of luggage from start area to finish area
• Optional transport of athlete/bike/bags from Stöckalp to Stansstad
• Food and drinks at aidstations
• Refreshment at finish (1 portion)
• Finisher-Medaille(s)  or Gift for finisher

TRAIL RUN 

HOW WILL MY MORNING BAG GET TO THE FINISH IN MELCHSEE-FRUTT?

You take your bags with you in the gondola and deposit it at the start/finish area in MELCHSEE-FRUTT.

WHAT SERVICE DO I RECEIVE AS A TRAIL RUNNER?

• Course safety and assistance
• Use of private property
• Course marking
• Medical help
• Personalised race number
• Electronic Timing
• Ranking list
• 1 gondola ride Stöckalp – Melchsee-Frutt – Stöckalp transport of athlet
• Food and drinks at aidstations
• Refreshment at finish (1 portion)
• Finisher-Medaille / Gift