Part 15: Middle- and Long-Distance Events

The Race Medical Director develops the medical guidelines and evacuation plans with the World Triathlon Medical Delegate.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.1 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

The course should have demanding hills and challenging technical aspects.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.2 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

A 5% tolerance on the bike distance is accepted if the Technical Delegate approves it.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.2 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

Coaches get a designated space on the bike and run to supply their athletes with their own food and beverages.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.4 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

The local organiser assigns volunteers to assist athletes without an accredited coach.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.4 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · applied

Additional stations on the bike or run may be provided for personal needs; organiser volunteers hand the items out.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.5 a-b (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

Part 15 sends the reader to section 3 for all details about penalties.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.3 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

15 seconds, 30 seconds and 1 minute, as set out in Part 3.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.3; 3.3 e (ii) (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

The coach stays in the space set aside and passes over what the athlete brought.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.4 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · applied

Middle and long distance allow a 5% tolerance: 180 km plus 9 km is 189 km.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.2 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · applied

Technical Officials or organiser staff may receive and place bikes and hand out equipment.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.6 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

The transition service must be equal for all athletes.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.6 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

Uniform changes are allowed; if the athlete must be nude, it happens inside the tent provided for that purpose.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.6 b (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · applied

All equipment goes in the organiser's bag, except bike shoes, which may remain on the pedals.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.6 d (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

Bike catchers may be provided, and helpers may remove wetsuits.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.7 b (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

Mechanic support may be given at approved locations and by approved vehicles.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.7 c (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

Medical assistance, food and liquid are permitted at aid stations, personal needs stations or coaches' stations.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.7 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · recall

Bike catchers may take the bike; all equipment goes into the organiser's bag before leaving.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.6 a, d; 15.7 b (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · applied

Wetsuit helpers work in the designated area, kit comes from the bag, and staff may hand out the bike, equally for all.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.6 a, c; 15.7 d (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · applied

Help outside aid, personal needs and coaches' stations, bike catchers, mechanics and wetsuit helpers is prohibited.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.7 e (Middle- and Long-Distance Events) · applied