Triathlon Packing List

Personal Items:

• For international events:

  • Passport with at least 6 months validity (check individual country requirements) and your photo I.D. (driver’s license), plus one physical copy or photo of these items, in case you lose the originals

  • ETIAS (for European countries) beginning in 2024 (See etias.com for more information)

• Health insurance card

• Proof of travel insurance or medical travel insurance policy, as required

• Copy of all official race or training camp registration documents

• Your USAT membership license, or equivalent from your home country

• Mobile phone, laptop, pad, or other electronics

• Chargers, and 1-2 universal power outlet adapters

• Any medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, prescription eyeglasses, etc.

• Road I.D. or other emergency-responder wristband

• Credit card, AMEX and/or debit card (advise your financial institution in advance that you will be traveling internationally); RFID wallets are also helpful.

• Some cash for incidentals

• Car keys and house keys

• Luggage Tags for all items

• Small hand sanitizer or disinfectant wipes (useful when flying)

Race Week:

• A lightweight or rain jacket

• Sunscreen spray or cream (packed in your checked luggage)

• Sunglasses

• Comfortable clothing and shoes/sandals

• A few favorite snacks to keep in your room (stored in airtight bags stowed in checked luggage)

• Refillable water flask or bottle to stay hydrated

Swim:

• 2 pairs of goggles (one for race day and a “spare”)

• Flip flops or sandals

• Swimsuit

• Wetsuit - Sleeveless or Full Sleeve - if legal to do so. (Pro Tip: Always use what works best for YOU; check water temps and race regulations in advance)

• BodyGlide for easy in/out of your suit

• Trisuit or your race day kit

• Ear plugs and/or nose plugs if you use them regularly (Pro Tip: Don't try anything “New” on race day!)

• Swim cap for practice swims

• Lip balm

• Foggies or any other goggle de-fogging product

• Transition Bag (this one is our “go to” for race travel)

• Small towel

Bike:

• Your bike and wheelset

• Helmet (Pro Tip: Your race helmet must be in PRISTINE condition with all appropriate manufacturer’s stickers inside)

• Bike shoes

• Bike pedals

• “Bento” box or other nutrition storage system

• Chamois Cream

• Pedal wrench and Allen wrenches (if you are assembling it yourself)

• Bike bottle cages and bottles (or bike hydration system)

• Spare tubes

• Tire levers (if you race with clinchers)

• Electronics – bike computer, power meter, chargers, etc.

• Sunglasses for the bike

• Zip Ties

• Electrical tape

• Special nutrition

• C02 cartridges can be purchased at the expo; never ship or travel with C02 cartridges on an aircraft

• Identification tag for your bike box

Run:

• Race day kit

• Running shoes

• Socks – if you wear them

• Race laces like Lock Laces for your shoes if you routinely train with them

• Running shoe inserts – if you use them

• Sunglasses for the run

• Hat or Visor, preferably with built-in sweat band

• Electronics – watches, etc. and chargers

• Run belt for nutrition storage

• Bib number race belt or safety pins

SPECIAL NEEDS NOTE: If you are racing Challenge Roth, there is no such thing as a “Special Needs Bag.” Please read the Challenge Roth Athlete Guide and notes on the race website regarding race day course nutrition, aid station placement, what’s provided at each aid station, etc.

Post-Race Bag:

• Jacket, light clothing to change into

• Clean socks / shoes / sandals and any special post-race recovery products

• Protein bar

Additional Travel Considerations

Tips on international travel from the United States:

Check the entrance requirements for the country you are traveling to at state.gov. In 2024 it will be necessary for US citizens to apply through ETIAS for a Visa-like approval to enter European countries. An app is available and the fee is expected to be around $8 to process your application.

When flying internationally on long-haul flights, we recommend and use compression socks to keep your legs fresh and help in the prevention of DVT (deep vein thrombosis or blood clots). It is also important to stay well-hydrated during your flight, move about the aircraft frequently, and use items like neck pillows, eye masks and ear plugs to help with sleep. Most flights to Europe from the US will be overnight flights, and these tips will help you land refreshed for your first morning in Europe.

Try to limit or abstain from alcohol consumption when flying as it can contribute to dehydration and hamper your efforts to adjust to your new time zone.

Our best advice to cure your jet lag is to avoid napping, get some light exercise in the sunshine, adapt to life in the new time as quickly as possible. It will be tough on day one, but you will thank us later when you try to stay awake, get moving, and get to bed that night. You should wake up on day two feeling great, and ready for the new day!