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Desaru-Pengerang International Long Distance Triathlon 2008 - 16-17 August 2008
 
 
Race Rules
 

Swimming

  • All participants must be ready 20 minutes prior to the commencement of the swim
  • Each swimmer must wear the swim cap provided by race organizers
  • No fins, paddles, snorkels, wet suit or other swimming aids are allowed
  • Any assistance required during the swim will result in immediate disqualification (with the exception medical aid)

Bike

  • Cyclist in the Relay Team must wait at the designated areas to receive the ‘relay instrument’ from the swimmer before entering the bicycle parking area for the cycling event
  • Cyclist must ensure that their registration numbers are clearly visible both on the front and back of their cycling vests
  • A participant may run or walk with the bicycle
  • A helmet is compulsory throughout the entire bike course. Any participant seen riding without a helmet will be disqualified.
  • Support vehicles and crew are not allowed

Run

  • Runners in the Relay Team must wait at the designated areas to receive the ‘relay instrument’ from the cyclists before starting the run
  • Runners must wear their registration numbers on the front and back of their running vests at all times
  • Support vehicles or pacers are not allowed