Rules & Regulations

GENERAL

• All participants are required to complete the Online Registration entry form with accurate and correct information. Incorrect or incomplete information will not be entertained. 
• A Race Confirmation Slip will be sent to the registered email address to confirm your race entry. If you did not receive the Race Confirmation Slip within 10 working days from the registration, please contact the Organizer immediately and/or before the closing date.
• Participants who completed the Online Registration entry form agreed to abide by the rules and regulations of the event that has been signed up. 
• The Organizer reserves the right to accept or reject any entries without prior notice. 
• Once the registration is being processed, there will be no refund for those who fail to show up for the race and/or withdraw from it.
• The race registration will only confirm when full payment of the entry fee has been made.
• On-the-spot entries will NOT be entertained.
• Any dispute or protest against another participant or any violation in the Event shall be made in writing to the Organizer within 30 minutes of her/his finish time. A deposit of RM100 must be accompanied with the appropriate protest form will be redunded if the protest is successful.
• The Organizer reserves the right to use any photographs or recordings of the participants for any commercial or advertising purposes without prior notice.
• The Race Director/Organizing Committee decision is final. 
• To ensure that your race details are correct, please check your particulars upon receipt of the Race Confirmation Slip and report the discrepancy from your intended registration within 48 hours after entry form submit to the organizers. Any changes thereafter will be subject to an admin charge of RM10.00.
• All participants should pick up their Race Kits and Goodie Bag on the On-Site Race Registration Day which has been designated. Those who are unable to collect their Race Kits on that day, have to inform the Organizer in advance. 
• All participants are required to attend the Race Briefing conducted by the Organizer.
• All participants must ensure that their race numbers are clearly visible at both arms and legs.
• A grace period of 15 minutes after the commencement of the race will be given for latecomers. Anyone who reports later than this grace period will not be allowed to participate in the race. Latecomers should be aware that their timings would have commenced when the race begins.
• A participant may be disqualified for the following reason(s):
• (a) Refusing to follow the rules and regulations and /or instructions given by the Organizer and/or Race Officials.
• (b) Consumption of alcohol, stimulants or any kind of prohibited drugs 24 hours before the race.
• Any participants decided to withdraw from the race should report to the Race Officials.

SWIMMING

• All swimmers must wear the swim caps provided by the Organizer.
• All swimmers are required to wear proper swimming attire during the entire swimming course.
• Fins, paddles, pool buoys, snorkels or any swimming aids are not allowed.
• Wetsuits are not allowed.
• Support crews are not allowed. Any assistance received during the swim will result in immediate disqualification (with the exception of medical aid).
• No one is permitted in the swim course other than the participants and officials.
• Swimmers in difficulty shall signal the safety boat/kayak for assistance.

CYCLING

• All cyclists must wear a helmet during the entire cycling course. Any cyclist seen riding without a helmet will result in immediate disqualification.
• All cyclists must ensure that their helmets are securely fastened before leaving the transition area.
• All cyclist must ensure that their race numbers are clearly visible at the back of their cycling attires at all times.
• Bare torso is not allowed at all times.
• Participant may walk or run with their bicycles.
• Support vehicles and crews are not permitted. Any assistance received during cycling will result in immediate disqualification (with exception of medical aid).
• All cyclist are to keep to the left side of the road and are reminded to observe traffic rules at all times.
• All participants will have to perform their own repairs if their bicycles should breakdown.
• All participants are required to place their bicycles at the designated bicycle rack with their race numbers.
• All participants are encouraged to have their bicycles checked before the race starts.

RUNNING

• All runner must ensure that their race numbers are clearly visible both in front and at the back of their running attires at all times.
• Bare torso is not allowed at all times.
• Support vehicles or pacers are not allowed.

RELAY TEAM

• Relay disciplines are non-transferable among the team members and is not replaceable by another person.
• For the Mixed Relay Team, each team must consist of at least one member of the opposite sex.
• The Relay Team participants will be provided with one (1) wristband and must worn by the swimmer to start the race. The wristband will then be passed on to the cyclist after completion of the swim course and follow by the runner.
• All the Relay Team cyclists and runners are required to wait at a designated area to receive the wristband from their team members before entering the transition area. 

TRANSITION AREA

• All bicycles racks are numbered according to the race numbers of every participants. 
• All participants are required to place their bicycles at the designated bicycle rack with their race numbers.
• A basket is provided by the Organizer to each participant to place their belongings tidily.
• Participants must not interfere with another participants belongings.
• Cycling is not permitted in the Transition Area.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

• In the event of inclement weather, the Organizer reserves the right to delay the commencement of the race.
• Should the inclement weather persist after the delay, the Organizer reserve the right to further delay or postpone the race without any refund of registration fees.

MEDICAL ADVISORY

• Triathlon is a physically demanding sport. Therefore, if you are unsure of your physical health condition, please seek medical advice from a medical professional before your register for the race.
• Participants are advised against the consumption of alcohol, stimulants or any kind of prohibited drugs 24-hours before the race.
• Participants are to ensure that they are physically prepared, well-rested and well-hydrated on the race day.
• Should a participant feels unwell in the course of the race, he/she should stop and seek immediate medical attention from the on-course ambulance or at the finishing area.
• If a participant is deemed to be physically incapable of continuing the race eg. severe dehydration, dizzyness, fainting; the Race Officials and/or Medical Practitioner has the rights to remove him/her from continuing the race. The Organizer's decision is final in determining the removal/disqualification of the participant(s).