Please see the Race Calendar for the team's scheduled races.

Race Info:

How to register for a race:

1. From this website click on the link to each race via the calendar page. This will take you to the race website.
2. Click on “REGISTER”, this will most likely take you to www.active.com
3. Follow the “REGISTER NOW” instructions
4. You can either make a profile or just always use “C - Guest Access”
5. Select the “Collegiate” race
6. You will need your WCCTC #, USAT # and CreditCard#

Race Travel:

• We leave the day before a race unless its really far away (more than 4 hours of driving)
• The Travel Coordinators (Allison and Ty) will send out emails 7-10 days before the race asking who can drive and if we can stay at your house.
• If you have a car and can drive, we need you, otherwise not everyone will get there.
• This year we’re going to try something new, in order to increase the incentive to drive, we will be paying drivers to cover wear and tear on cars. We will pay 10 cents/mi. (For example: if you drive to and from UC Irvine it’s 70mi each way according to google = 140mi roundtrip plus 20mi while you’re there. That’s $16)
• You’re responsible for collecting gas money from the people in your car

Race Lodging:

1) We either stay with family (we love to meet your families and invade your houses). If your parents are cool to let us bring our sleeping bags and camp out in your living room, that’d be great.
2) Cheap hotels. In this case, the team might ask you to split the cost of the room with your teammates.
3) For some races we’re off by a lake or something so we camp.
4) Nationals is the only race we stay in hotels paid for by the team.

Racing FAQ:

How early do I need to register for a race?

In general the collegiate races do not sell out as quickly as most races, but we suggest registering early to guarantee a spot. Races like Wildflower, will have price increases as the race nears, but we will let you know when this occurs. Also, the team will only reimburse the cheapest entry option.

Do I have a WCCTC number?

Yes, and it’s important that you register with YOUR personal number so your race result counts towards our team. If you forgot/lost your number e-mail Jennie Stokes.

Do I need a USAT Membership?

No, but we recommend buying an annual membership for $40. Otherwise its $10/race for one-day race permit and you run into problems like you can't do nationals and other big events (Wildflower, I believe) with a one-day pass. Plus, you get a cool keychain tag and list of things to bring to every race.
Info: http://www.google.com/search?q=usat+registration

How do I get selected for Nationals?

In short, Nationals team selection is up to our coaches: Mac, Marcus and Chris. Their decisions are based on race performance, practice attendance, team commitment, and overall attitude. This means you can't show up at the conference championships after not being a part of the team all year and expect to race nationals. However, it also means you can't just be at all practices early every day and volunteer everywhere and go just based on that, either.

It’s normally fairly clear who has earned the privilege to go, but if there are equally qualified candidates then the final decision is up to the coaches.

What do I need to bring to the race?

There is a long list, and we highly recommend packing your race bag the night before.

Essentials:

UCSD race kit
Helmet
License / Photo ID
School  ID
USAT card/day pass
Running shoes
Bike shoes
Bike
Tools and tubes to change a flat
Race numbers
Race Belt
Timing Chip and Band
Body Glide
Wetsuit
Goggles (and spare goggles for the one teammate who will undoubtedly forget theirs)
Swim cap
Your inhaler or other necessary meds
Race food, drink, and salt/electrolyte tabs
Water bottles
Extra bar-end plugs (Race official can be really stubborn on this)
Post-race nutrition
Clean, dry post-race clothes & shoes

Extras (but they help):

Sunglasses
Running hat or visor
Speed laces
Socks (optional)
Transition bag
Warm race clothes, if necessary (vest, jacket, arm wamers, wetsuit cap)
Warmup clothes
Sunscreen
Transition zone towel
Floor pump
Electrical tape
Rubber bands
Towel for post-race
Garbage bag (for wet clothes)
Medical kit