What is the EPIC565?

5-70.3 Distance Triathlons | 5 Hawaiian Islands | 5 Days = 565 km

When is the inaugural EPIC565 event?

4-8 November, 2019

 What is the schedule?

 

How much is the registration fee & what does it include?

The registration fee for the 2019 EPIC565 event is $6565 USD

This includes the following:

  • A fully supported ultra tri experience in a small adventurous group setting with a focus on unique, non-repetitive courses while touring the Hawaiian islands
  • Professional bike mechanics for daily build/breakdown & on course support
  • Event photographer to document the journey
  • Aid stations with water & ice (athlete provides drop bag contents) – no crew needed
  • Group meals:
    – Meet & greet lunch in Kauai
    – Award celebration in Kona
  • An EPIC swag bag:
    – Travel bag (duffel)
    – 1 Bike kit (jersey + choice of cycle shorts or bib)
    – 2 Shirts (1 tank, 1 tee)
    – 1 Visor
    – 1 Running hat (tech material)
    – 2 Swim caps
    – 1 Transition towel
    – 1 Polar insulated water bottle
    – 1 Multi-purpose head buff
    – 1 Reflective vest
  • Finisher bowl

 When is the entry fee due and what are the disclosures?

50% of your total registration fee is due within five (5) business days of your acceptance by EPIC5 Challenge to participate in the event. The remaining 50% of the total registration fee is due on the date that is five (5) calendar months prior to the first day of the event. The Inter-Island Flight & Event Shuttle package fees are due 3 months prior to the event.  Invoices will be sent via email and can be paid with either credit card or bank wire transfer. 

Failure to timely make either of these payments shall result in the forfeiture of your participation slot as well as any monies that you may have paid to EPIC5 Challenge.

EPIC5 Challenge, at its sole discretion, may defer your entry to a future event upon your written request and on a case-by-case basis, but is under no obligation to do so.

Lastly, in the event that a minimum number of participants (as determined by EPIC5 Challenge) have not been accepted by EPIC5 Challenge by five (5) calendar months prior to the first day of the event, EPIC5 Challenge, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to cancel such event and provide a full refund of all monies that you may have paid to EPIC5 Challenge.

 

 What other expenses are typical?

  • Inter-island Flight Package (Kauai – Oahu – Molokai – Maui – Big Island) – $595 USD (due 3 months prior to event)
  • Event Shuttle Package. All event ground transportation provided, no rental cars needed – $295 USD (due 3 months prior to event). 
    – Airport pickup and drop-offs 
    – Lodging drop offs and pickups (within 5 miles of start)
    – Start and finish line transportation
    – Evening stop at grocery store or restaurant
    – Limited to 1 bike box + carry on (duffel, backpack)
  • Luggage fees for any checked bags/bike box
     –  Bike boxes limited to 100 inches total dimensions or less. Soft cases recommended.
  • Athlete travel to Kauai / home from Kona
  • Inter-island lodging
    – A list of recommended lodging will be available, many with discounted rates
    – We can help facilitate athlete room shares, pending interest
  • Food & nutrition
    – An optional meal package will be available for purchase (breakfast beverage, breakfast meal, post-event beverage, post-event meal etc.)
  • Drop bag nutrition

What are the time limits?

The daily time limit is 8.5 hours. We’ll start at 6:00 am, and you must be finished by 2:30 pm.

The swim cutoff is 7:20 am or 1h:20m after we start.

The bike cutoff is 11:30 am.

What does it mean to be USAT Sanctioned?

usat sanctioned eventUSAT or USA Triathlon is the governing body of multisport in the United States. The term “sanction” refers to the compliance of a multisport event to USAT’s safety requirements and staffing. Safety plans, course maps, and event details must be reviewed & approved by USAT. This ensures events are safe and fair competition environments, with the EPIC5 events credited towards your annual USAT rankings.

USAT sanctions and insures a multitude of events across the United States. USAT not only sanctions triathlons, but also paratriathlons, duathlons, aquathlons, aquabikes, off-road events, winter triathlons, youth races, camps and clinics.

 

How do I apply?