# Part 15: Middle- and Long-Distance Events (World Triathlon Competition Rules)

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What is different in middle- and long-distance racing: medical planning, the course and its tolerance, coaches' and personal needs stations, transition help and bag drop, and the outside assistance allowed.

## 15.151 Middle- and Long-Distance Events

Medical planning, the course, stations, transition help, bag drop and outside assistance.

### Test 1: Course, medical care and stations

- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))

### Test 2: Transition and outside help

- 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))
- The transition service must be equal for all athletes. (Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 15.6 a (Middle- and Long-Distance Events))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))
- 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))

Sources: World Triathlon Competition Rules, January 2025, Part 15 (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the rules, not reproduced)

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