Updated: April 7, 2026
- No floatation/breathing devices allowed in the swim. Swim cap given at packet pickup is required to swim. If breathing devices are allowed by the race director, participants will start the race 3 minutes later than other participants.
- Helmets are required for the bike. Competitors must have their helmet on and strapped before mounting their bike.
- Competitors must walk or run in the transition area. No riding is allowed until competitors have reached the mount line.
- Competitors must have their race number visible and their numbers on their bike and helmet. Please get your body marked before the race meeting. It is requested that participants use a race belt and have the race bib number on the back for the bike, and front on the run.
- Competitors must not follow the biker in front of them too closely. They must be at least two bike lengths behind them. No drafting!
- Competitors must ride their bike as far to the right side of the lane as possible. They can only pass on the left within the lane and then must immediately return to the right. Violation of this rule is blocking, so faster riders must be allowed to pass.
- Competitors must rack their bike properly and respect fellow competitors’ equipment. Only racers with bibs on and markings are allowed in the transition area.
- Competitors must follow the directions of the Race Officials and Marshals/Volunteers without question.
- Competitors must not wear headphones during any event: swim, bike, or run. They must be alert and aware at all times. Participants will be disqualified and receive a DNF if this rule is violated.
- Competitors must wear their timing chip throughout the race. After crossing the finish line, they must hand it to a race official to receive an official time. Left ankle facing out.