"Non-relevant" for you!
Everyone will get: a swimming cap, safety pins, wet sponges (will be hand out on the run course).
The timing for the athletes is done by Time2Finish. A time is measured after swimming, cycling, and after the finish at CologneSmart and the RVK Company Team Cup. At Cologne226 and Cologne226 half, there are various intermediate times on the bike and run course. You can borrow the transponder at the event and must return the transponder after the race! The transponder fee is EUR 5.00.