Show-Me State Games – Triathlon/Duathlon

TRIATHLON INFORMATION

• Competitors age is determined by their age on the day of the race.
• Triathlon consists of 1/2 mile swim, 15 mile bike and 3 mile run.
• Triathlon Federation USA rules will be followed.
• No assistance is allowed in the transition area between events.
• Participants may be disqualified for (1) not completing any portion of the event or (2) directly or indirectly hindering the performance of other athletes.
• All participants must supply yellow swim caps to wear during swimming competition.
• No flotation devices are allowed.
• No wet suits are allowed.
• CPSC Standard approved helmets are required for the bike race.
• In case of equipment malfunction, participant must make their own repairs. No outside help will be allowed.
• Participants must dismount from bike before removing chin strap of helmet.
• Participants must put bike on rack before continuing to road race.

DUATHLON INFORMATION

• Race shall consist of a 15-mile bike ride, then a 3-mile run.
• Competitor’s age is determined by their age as of July 1.
• Federation USA rules will be followed.
• No assistance is allowed in the transition area between events.
• Participants may be disqualified for (1) not completing any portion of the event or (2) directly hindering the performance of other athletes.
• CPSC Standard approved helmets are required for the bike race.
• There will be water stations throughout the course.