FAQ

How can I pay entry fee?

After you fill the form, you’ll be redirected to payment provider. You can use your Visa and MasterCard.

What are the cut off times?

Intermediate cutoffs on the bike and run may apply in the interests of athlete safety and to enable roads to reopen according to the schedule agreed with the authorities.

Swim
Sprint 30 mins
Olympic 45 mins

Bike
Sprint 1 hour after the swim.
Olympic 1 hour 40 mins after the swim.

Final Cut Off
5:30 pm final cut off for all distances.

When is EARTH, SEA & FIRE race day?

Saturday, October 12, 2019

What are the distances?

Olympic triathlon: 1,5km two-laps swim / 40km four-laps bike / 10km four-laps run
Sprint Triathlon: 0,75km one-lap swim / 20km two-laps bike / 5km two-laps run.

 

How do I enter?

Register through www.earthseafire.eu website.
Entries are open to any individuals who wish to participate.
For group registrations contact us at triathlon@earthseafire.eu.
Entries are taken online with payment by debit or credit card. No other payment option is available.
Once the entry process is completed and payment processed, you will receive a confirmation email which details your race entry. If you do not receive this please check your junk mail. If you need your confirmation resent please email us at triathlon@earthseafire.eu..
Capacity is limited, consisting of standard entries and guaranteed places allocated to our event partners. Once the standard entries close, our event partners may still be able to offer places in the event.

How much is it to enter?

Sprint Triathlon entry fee for individuals is 415HRK (ca 55EUR / 50G BP / 70USD).
Sprint Triathlon Relay entry fee for teams is 560HRK (ca 75EUR / 65GBP / 90USD).
Olympic Triathlon entry fee for individuals is 560HRK (ca 75EUR / 65GBP / 90USD).
Olympic Triathlon Relay entry for teams is 715HRK (ca 95EUR / 85GBP / 120USD).

Please note that this amount will be charged in local currency – Croatian Kuna. All prices in foreign currencies are purely informative. For the exchange rate contact your credit card issuer.

What is the venue address?

Venue address is: Obala pape Ivana Pavla II, Port of Gruž, City of Dubrovnik, Croatia
This is a a multilap race. Start, transition area and finish line will be all within the same area.

Where can I stay?

For travel and accommodation information please see our accomodation packages.

Schedule – What do I need to do on race week?

Please check our program schedule.

You will also have to :
Attend mandatory race briefing
Register onsite
Rack your bike before race start
Bring your own race belt

What is registration procedure?

Register at www.earthseafire.eu. Once the payment is executed, your registration is complete. Check our Terms & Conditions.

All athletes must register in person at the event to collect their race packs.

Nothing gets sent out in the post! In order to register you will need:
– Photo Identification (passport, ID or driving license)
You MUST attend registration yourself in order to race.
Under NO circumstance will we give your information to another person even with authorization.

Is there a welcome party?

The Welcome Party will be held the day before race day- included for the triathletes and at extra charge for the partners/non-entrants.

Is there a Welcome Fun Swim event?

The Welcome Fun Swim is Friday morning at the Banje Beach with coffee and dougnuts – included for triathletes only and at extra charge for partners/non-entrants.

Can someone else register and rack my belongings for me?

No, the athlete racing MUST register and rack their own bike/bags.
Photo ID will be requested for registration.
Racking must be done on the day of the race.

Can someone else collect my items for me?

No, the athlete racing must collect these personally.
Race numbers will be checked upon entry and items will be checked against your race numbers when leaving.

What is there to know about transition facts?

Race equipment can be placed only next to the bike.
The helmet can be placed on your bike if it is attached to the handlebars.
Anything left will be removed.

NB: Cycle shoes can be on the bike as long as they are attached to the pedals. Nutrition and bike computers can also be left on the bikes as long as attached. We are not responsible for the items.
Your After Race Bag: your bag for your dry clothing that you require after the race. The bags will be in the athletes finish area and available to collect as soon as you finish the race. You hand your bag in, on race day, with your number on it.
When you come to rack, your bike, helmet, and bags must have your race numbers securely applied to them. You must have your helmet on with the strap fastened and you must be wearing your race number.
During the Race you must have your helmet fastened before removing your bike from the rack and keep it fastened until you have placed your bike back on the rack after having finished the course.

What kind of start can I expect at the race?

The swim is a mass start.

Can I practice the swim course prior to the event?

Prior swim practice will not be possible for two reasons. First, the swim race segment will be held in controlled conditions. The second reason is that swimming will be allowed in the swim race segment only on the race day from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. since this area of the race course is within the Port of Dubrovnik, where swimming is not usually allowed.

Can I enter the water prior to the race start to warm up?

Short warm up next to the swim course will be possible, after the mandatory race briefing.

Can I wear neoprene suit and other additions such as hats, booties, and gloves?

Wetsuits are allowed and are optional up to the water being 22 Celsius. If water is above 22C then wetsuits are not allowed.
Additions such as hats, booties, and gloves are not allowed. You will be given a coloured race swim cap which has to be worn during the race.

What do I do if I need assistance during the swim?

If you feel the need, please turn on your back and raise an arm in the air to attract attention from the swim safety crew.
You are allowed to grab the boat/paddle board of the safety crew, but moving forward while doing this, will result in a DQ.

Bike facts

EARTH, SEA & FIRE triathlon is a flat multi-lap race in Olympic and Sprint distances.
Racecourse details can be found here.
Please note the following :
– iPods, MP3 players, phones, video cameras etc. are not permitted on the course
– Your race number must be worn on your back
– Note that athletes must be able to repair a puncture without assistance and should carry spare inner tubes and tools.
NO drafting will be allowed. Drafting is an illegal race.

Can I use a hybrid/mountain bike?

The allowed types of bikes are : TT bikes, Road Bikes, MTB, Trek Bikes.

Can I use disc brakes?

Disc brakes are allowed.

Run facts

EARTH; SEA & FIRE triathlon is a flat multi-lap race in Olympic and Sprint distances.
Racecourse details can be found here.
Please note the following :
– iPods, MP3 players, phones, video cameras etc are not permitted on the course
– Your race number must be worn on your front

What nutrition is available on the run course?

Water, on run course only. Water and fruits after the race.

How can spectators get around and watch me on race day?

The this is a multi-lap, flat, spectator-friendly race course. Due to the design of race course, you’ll be able to support triathletes from the start, through transitions, all the way to the finish line.

Can my friends / family / pets run down the finish line with me?

No. Any athlete who crosses the finish line with a spectator will be disqualified.
It is a safety risk to the athlete, the spectators, other athletes, and staff to have non-competitors running down the finish line. It may also hinder other athletes achieving their personal goals or have their treasured finish line photo obstructed by spectators on the finish line.

Do you have any kids events?

No.

What is the event’s withdrawal and transfer procedure?

Withdrawal is allowed only upon request. Please contact us at triathlon@earthseafire.eu.

If you need to withdraw from EARTH, SEA & FIRE 2019, please note the following deadlines for your refund:
– until 3 months prior to race day – 50% refund of the entry fee
– until 30 days prior to race day – 25% refund of the entry fee
– after 30 days to race day – no refund
Refunds are credited back to the card which you originally paid with minus card company costs.
This policy is final and is not dependent on circumstances.
Special products will not be refunded.
This policy is final and is not dependent on circumstances.

It is not possible to defer your entry to another athlete.

It is possible to transfer to another race. In case you wish a transfer, please contact us at triathlon@earthseafire.eu.
Your withdrawal or transfer will be confirmed via email and can take time to process.

Who do I contact regarding race photos?

Photos will be available online. They can be downloaded free of charge from the EARTH, SEA & FIRE event website ro, via FB.

Can I sign up to be a volunteer?

Yes. Contact us at triathlon@earthseafire.eu

Is there a lost and found area?

Yes, at the info booth.

Is there a way to contact the Event Organizers?

Yes, by email: triathlon@earthseafire.eu