Official Race Rules

 The following rules have been designed for your safety and enjoyment. Failure to comply with any of the rules can result in penalties, and /or removal from the race. Instructions at the pre-race briefing supercede any or all of the following rules.

SWIM
• Competitors must be numbered on both arms.
• All competitors must wear the swim cap provided in the race packet — no substitutes allowed. Wet suits are allowed.
• If swimmers are in need of help during the event, they should attempt to wave one arm out of the water. Several DACC lifeguards will be stationed in the water for assistance.

BIKE
• Each competitor is responsible for the care and maintenance of their bike.  
• A bike helmet is mandatory during the entire bike race. Helmets must meet current safety standards. Helmets must be securely strapped prior to mounting the bike and cannot be unstrapped until after dismount.
• Bikes cannot be mounted until after leaving the Swim/Bike transition area.
• Drafting another competitor is not recommended. For your safety, a minimum of one bike length should be maintained between you and the competitor in front of you. If you are passed by another competitor you should slip back to a safe distance.
• Competitors must follow instructions of race officials and public authorities and must obey all traffic laws.
• Competitors must ride to the right on the road at all times.
• Bikes must be dismounted prior to entering the Bike/Run transition area.

RUN
• Competitors must wear their run number on their front where it is clearly visible at all times. Do not pin the "tear tag".
• Stay in line in the race finish chute until your race number "tear tag" has been taken by the race official.

GENERAL
• It is the competitor’s responsibility to be familiar with and follow the race route.
• Entry into the transition areas is allowed only to competitors.
• Competitors must follow the directions of race officials and public authorities.
• Race officials have the ultimate and final authority to remove competitors who violate race rules or who display irresponsible behavior.
• Friends, family, assistants or pets may not accompany race competitors and should be warned to stay clear of all competitors.
• Competitors are not allowed to wear headphones, earplugs or any other sound device that impairs normal hearing.
• Good sportsperson-like conduct is required of all competitors.
• To receive an award, you must be present at the awards ceremony.
• In the event of inclement weather, race officials may cancel all or a portion of the race. There are no "rain dates" or refunds due to cancellation.