Triathlon Race Day Checklist | TrainingPeaks

September 12, 2026

My revised checklist for this year’s race

* GENERAL

Garmin & heart rate strap (practice tri mode, using bottom right button betw stages)

warmups & warmup top – Post-race, warm change of clothes
T-shirt (blueberry)
(black) tri shorts for the whole thing

inh. in backpack
1 carbohydrate bar (all that’s necessary)
Gatorade
iPhone in ziplock with cleaning cloth
Mailbox for everything

stretch list
emergency contact printout

* SWIM

goggles (with corrective lenses)
pool slippers
2 Towels
Wetsuit
swim cap (they provide)

* BIKE

Bike (sans carriers)
Helmet
Cycling shoes & socks
cycling gloves
Sunglasses
Sunscreen

– Floor pump (pump up your tires before you leave home, but leave the pump in the car just in case)
– bike loading ramp

Not necessary:
Water bottle(s) [proper one next time!]

* RUN

Running shoes with extra foam
large hat