What is the difference between competitive and recreational divisions?

Two main factors – estimated team time and equipment. Fastest teams in competitive generally finish in 6 – 7 hours while fastest recreational teams usually finish in 7 – 8 hours. You can look up past team times on our results page to get an idea of averages.

In regard to equipment; your boat often denotes what division you must register in. Check out details on the canoe and kayak legs of the race guide.

For bike legs, aero bars are NOT allowed in either leg of the recreational division. Additionally, time trial bikes, triathlon bikes and disc wheels are prohibited in all recreational divisions of the road bike leg.

If you have any of the above and you are in a recreational division, you will be moved to the competitive division on race day so please make sure your equipment is in compliance with your division by completely reading through the information page of your leg.

PLEASE NOTE: The only divisions considered recreational are Recreational Open, Recreational Mixed and Recreational Women. All other divisions are classified as competitive.