Rules and Regulations 

General Rules​

  1. No one should join the race unless he/she is physically fit, and in excellent health condition.

  2. Participants will take full responsibility and safety during the race.

Rules and Conducts - Swim

  1. Participants are required to meet the following cut-off times. 

    • 1.7km Swim Race: 70 mins

    • 3.8km Swim Race: 130 mins; 1.7km checkpoint: 55 mins

    • 400m Swim Race (Individual / Family Relay): 18 mins 

  2. Participants may be asked to provide proof of competence. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race.

  3. Participants must obey instructions to kayakers, helpers, and personnel of the race. Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race.

  4. Wetsuits, fins, paddles, or flotation devices of any kind is prohibited.

  5. SAFETY BUOYS are mandatory during the ENTIRE race.​ Failure to do so will not be allowed to participate in the race.

  6. Requirement for Family Relay 400m swim - Each team consists of mom or dad plus one 16 years old or under child.  Parents are allowed to accompany his/her child during the child swim leg.

Rules and Conduct - Bike

  1. Cycling with a bare torso is prohibited. Athletes must wear a shirt, jersey, or sporttop/sports bra at all times during the run segment of the Race.

  2. Time Limit: 10KM under 35 mins 

  3.  Athletes must be taller than 150cm.

Rules and Conduct - Run

  1. Running with a bare torso is prohibited. Athletes must wear a shirt, jersey, or sport top/sports bra at all times during the run segment of the Race。

  2. It is the sole responsibility of each athlete to know and follow the prescribed running course.

  3. All athletes must obey all traffic laws while on the running course unless otherwise specifically directed by a Race Referee or Race Official with actual authority. Unless otherwise directed in accordance with the preceding sentence, all athletes must come to a complete stop when required by a traffic sign or traffic control device and must not proceed through any intersection unless such intersection is clear of oncoming traffic. Any violation of this Section will result in disqualification. 

  4. Headsets, headphones, or audio-capable eyewear are prohibited during the run segment of the Race.

Full rules, regulations & waivers

Reschedule & cancellation policies

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