Herbalife24 Triathlon

At Packet Pick Up (May 16th; J.W. Marriott L.A. Live) participants will receive the following:

• Event T-Shirt
• Swim Cap
• Race Chip
• Transition Bag Instructions.
• (3) White plastic bags (18”x20”x4” each):
• 1 Bag for Morning Bag (dry clothes)
• 1 Bag for T1 (wet clothes / wetsuits)
• 1 Bag for T2 (running gear / fuel)
• Helmet Sticker, Bike Sticker, Gear Bag Identification Stickers
• Race Bib and Safety Pins
• Wristband

All participants must pick up their packets at the Pre-Event Expo on Saturday, May 16, 2020 between 1pm - 6pm at the following location:

J.W. Marriott: 900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90015

Parking at the J.W. Marriott:

Discounted parking: $20 before 5pm / $23 after 5pm

There are also adjacent lots surrounding the hotel. Rates vary.

PRE-EVENT PACKET PICKUP IS REQUIRED FOR TRIATHLETES. THERE WILL BE NO EVENT DAY PACKET PICKUP FOR TRIATHLETES.

5K runners have the option of picking up their packet on race day.


When does transition open and close?

Transition Area 1 opens at 4:30am and closes at 5:45am. At this time all gear will be transported to the Gear Check Area in DTLA.

Transition Area 2 closes at 1:30pm. All gear must be removed by that time.

• Transition 1 Process -
• T1 is located at the Venice Beach Parking Lot located at Venice Blvd. and Ocean Front Walk.
• Set up your transition 1 area at the Venice Beach Parking Lot (T1) at your designated rack location between 4:30am and 5:45am.
• After changing into wetsuit and/or swim attire, put all dry clothes and items into your provided Morning Bag.
• Deliver Morning Bag to Morning Bag Transport located outside of T1 prior to entering the swim queue. Morning Bags will be transported to the Finish Line and available for pickup immediately following the race. Bag pick up is located immediately West of T2 on Chick Hearn Ct. Bags NOT GIVEN to Morning Bag Transport Staff prior to Swim Start may not be collected and will be placed in Lost and Found.
• Upon completion of the Swim, put ALL swim gear in the T1 Bag and LEAVE at your transition rack location. The race team will collect all transition bags and deliver to the Finish Line. All items must be placed in your T1 Bag. No items outside of these bags will be collected. All items not in bags will be placed in Lost and Found and may not be able to be retrieved on event day.
• Depart on your bike.
• Transition 2 Process -
• T2 is located on Chick Hearn Ct. directly adjacent to Finish Line.
• Dismount your Bike.
• Hand your bike (no shoes or helmet) to volunteers and continue through the Transition Area to the T2 Bag Pick Up area.
• Volunteers will hand you your T2 Bag.
• Head to the appropriate changing tent marked ‘Male’ or ‘Female’.
• Change clothes and gear. Stuff all cycling gear into your T2 Bag.
• Drop your newly stuffed T2 bag at T2 Bag Drop Off when you exit the Changing Tent. This gear will be picked up after the race. T2 Bags and Bike will be picked up from inside T2; you must have your bib to remove your T2 Bag and Bike. Security will verify Bib Number matches your T2 Bag Number and Bike Sticker Number.
• Go Run!

After the Race

• Pick up your Morning Bag @ the Morning Bag claim area
• Pick up your T1 Bag @ the T1 Bag claim area
• Pick up your T2 Bag @ the T2 Bag claim area (within T2)
• Pick up your Bike @ the T2 Bike claim area (within T2)

Transportation options to return to Start Line/Venice Beach

• Event Shuttles, located on West Rd. behind the JW Marriott.
• Event shuttles are available to transport people back to T1. Bikes are not allowed on these shuttles.
• Shuttles are complimentary for participants with their event wristband.
• Shuttles are available for spectators with purchase of a shuttle wristband for $10 for unlimited rides. Wristbands can be purchased at the Merchandise Tent within the Finish Festival area.
• Bike Transport, located on Chick Hearn Ct. Adjacent to T2.
• White Glove bike transport is available. Bikes will individually load, secure each bicycle and transport back to T1.
• Bike Transport Shuttle depart times are as follows (Bike Transport Shuttles will arrive and be unloaded at T1 approximately 1 hour after depart time):
• 9:00 AM
• 10:00 AM
• 11:00 AM
• 11:30 AM
• 12:30 PM
• 1:15 PM
• These times are approximate and shuttles will leave on a fill basis, first come, first served.
• Take Metro (bikes are allowed) for $3.50 + $1.00 TAP card. Metro Trip information can be found HERE.
• Pick up by family / friend or local rideshare company.

Spectators are welcome! The 5K route along Figueroa and Olympic Blvd. is especially good for spectators.

Your friends can watch from many places:

• Swim Start / Transition 1
• Mar Vista Farmers Market (watch bikers pass)
• Korea Town

If you're interested in volunteering, then simply follow the link here: https://www.titanvolunteers.com/volunteers/sign_up_individual/351-Herbalife24-Triathlon-Los-Angeles-2020