There will be some variation to the rules depending on the race format.

• Athletes race at their own risk.
• Athletes must be medically fit to race.
• Athletes must prepare own water for their bikes.
• Athletes must sign a waiver form before they race.
• Athletes must wear their race number and be marked on their arms and legs.
• Race briefing: Attendance is compulsory.
• Athletes should not leave any valuables in their bags at the transition area. The race organizers do not take responsibility for lost items.

• Athletes must keep in the correct swim lane. Any overtaking must be done safely. Try not to crash into oncoming swimmers.
• Athletes must keep count of the laps themselves.

• Athletes’ bikes must have working brakes and be safe to race on.
• HELMETS ARE COMPULSORY. No helmet No race. There is a mandatory helmet check for proper fit at registration. Athletes will not be allowed on the race course until they have properly adjusted their helmet.
• Athletes mount their bike on the left hand side of the road and must be cautious of bikers already racing on the road when they start.
• NO DRAFTING.
• NO EARPHONES on while biking.
• Athletes must keep to the left of the road when biking, pass on the right, keep far right when passing until they have cleared the drafting zone, and shout “on your right” when passing.
• There is one sharp left turn that has a little bit of sand just after the road narrows to one lane at about 4.2 kms. Athletes must slow down and be careful where this is marked. This is a no passing in this area.
• Athletes dismount the bike on the left hand side of the road at the bike finish and run their bike into transition.
• Athletes must keep count of the loops themselves.
• Tops are compulsory in the bike and run.

• At the run start athletes must give way to bikers on the bike course before they cross the road to the start of the run, and keep in the outside lane as bikes will be coming on the inside lane.
• Athletes will u-turn at each end of the race course until they completed the distance, then they can cross the finish line.
• Athletes must keep count of the loops themselves.
• Tops are compulsory in the run.

All of the Tri Dash races are NON DRAFTING races.

1. “Drafting” means to remain within the draft zone (of 10 meters) of another athlete, measured from the leading edge of the front wheel and extending towards to the back of the bike.
2. Athletes must ride single file on the far-left side of the bike course road and remain outside of the draft zone, except when passing another athlete.
3. Entering the drafting zone requires overtaking within 30 seconds. A “pass” occurs when the overtaking athlete’s front wheel passes the leading edge of the front wheel of the athlete being overtaken. No overtaking by riding in a close line behind the athlete in front, to reduce the wind resistance and the amount of energy required to pedal.
4. The overtaken athlete must immediately drop back 10 meters before re-overtaking.
5. Side by side riding is not allowed.
6. An athlete may enter the drafting zone without penalty only under the following conditions:
   • If an athlete enters the drafting zone and completes a pass within 30 seconds, without riding in a close line behind the athlete in front.
   • For safety reasons.
   • Entering and exiting an aid station or transition area.
   • An acute turn; and if a race official exempts a section of the course because of narrow lanes, constructions, or for other safety reasons.

Failure to comply with the above drafting rules, will be given the following penalty on the spot.

1. 1^st Yellow card > 1 minute time penalty
2. 2^nd Yellow card > 2 minutes time penalty
3. 3^rd Yellow card or red card > disqualification from the race.