Part 19: Cross Triathlon and Duathlon

Cross triathlon is swimming, mountain biking and cross-country running.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.1 a (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

The duathlon drops the swim and runs twice, once on each side of the bike.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.1 b (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

Standard cross triathlon: 1000-1500 m swim, 20-30 km mountain bike, 6-10 km run.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.2 a; Appendix A (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

The sprint's bike leg is roughly half of the standard 20-30 km.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.2 a; Appendix A (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

Minimum ages: 15 for the mixed relay, 16 for sprint and 18 for standard distance.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), Appendix A (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

The course should have demanding hills and challenging technical aspects.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.2 c (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

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

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.2 c (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · applied

Cross duathlon runs, rides the mountain bike, then runs again.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.1 b (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

200-250 m, 500 m and 1000-1500 m.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), Appendix A (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · applied

A standard-distance cross triathlon finishes with a 6-10 km cross-country run.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), Appendix A (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · applied

Studded and/or slick tyres are allowed, from 26 to 29 inches with at least a 1.5 inch cross section.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.4 a-c (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

Drafting is allowed behind same-gender and different-gender athletes; there may be no-passing zones for safety.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.4 e (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

Athletes are allowed to push or carry the bike over the course.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.4 d (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · applied

Clip-ons and road handlebars are not allowed; MTB bar ends are authorised if their ends are plugged.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.4 g-i (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

Athletes bring their own tools and parts and carry out their own repairs.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.4 j (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

Coaches have a designated space on the bike and run segments.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.7 a (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

Any type of shoe, including spike shoes, is allowed.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.6 a (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

Spares left in the repair zone must be packed and labelled, and the athlete does the repair.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.8 d (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · applied

1.5, 26 and 29 inches.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.4 a (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · recall

If no personal needs stations are provided, items may not be handed over by anyone else.

Source: World Triathlon Competition Rules (January 2025), 19.8 c (Cross Triathlon and Duathlon) · applied