In light of my up-coming race season this summer I have revisited a checklist that I had made several years ago. It is fairly inclusive and useful, if you are a list type person. I have decided to put it up here so that anyone can both contribute to it and prospher from it’s existence.

Triathlon Checklist

Swim

• Swimsuit
• Goggles
• Swim cap
• Bucket or tub (with water to wash sand off feet)
• Wetsuit PRN
• Towels (sit on in transition area, dry off, wipe feet)
• Sunscreen
• Petroleum jelly

Bike

• Helmet
• Bike shoes
• Socks
• Bike shorts PRN
• Bike jersey & singlet PRN
• Gloves (probably not in a short race)
• Sunglasses
• Water bottles (always more than one)
• Spare tires & tubes
• CO2 cartridges
• Tool kit
• Floor pump or Frame pump
• Bike lube

Run

• Running shoes
• Socks
• Shorts
• Singlet
• Hat or Visor
• Sunglasses

Miscellaneous

• Watch
• Race number
• Race information
• Map
• Pen/pencil
• Identification/passport
• Money & or credit card
• First aid kit
• Fluid replacement drink
• Energy food
• Misc. warmer cloths (tights, jacket, helmet cover, etc.)
• Bag for dirty clothes
• HRM

• After Race

  • T-shirt
  • Shorts
  • Socks
  • Sandals / flip flops
  • Jacket
  • Towel

UPDATE: this entry was edited on 4-17-2005 after some good references were made on this forum post over @ slowtwitch. I have re-opened comments to this entry permanently so that this list can get better and better.