Official Race Rules

The following rules have been designed for your safety and enjoyment. Failure to comply with any of the rules can result in penalties, and /or removal from the race. Instructions at the pre-race briefing supersede any or all of the following rules.

Swim

• Competitors must be numbered on both arms.  Markings will be done at the Lake.
• All competitors must wear the swim cap provided in the race packet — no substitutes allowed. Wet suits are allowed.
• If swimmers are in need of help during the event, they should attempt to wave one arm out of the water.
• Several lifeguards will be stationed in the water for assistance.

Bike

• Each competitor is responsible for the care, security and maintenance of their bike.
• The bike frame number must adhere to the side tube of the bike and must be clearly visible at all times.
• A bike helmet is mandatory during the entire bike race. Helmets must meet current safety standards. Helmets must be securely strapped prior to mounting the bike and cannot be unstrapped until after dismount.
• Bikes cannot be mounted until after leaving the Swim/Bike transition area.
• Drafting another competitor is not recommended. For your safety, a minimum of one bike length should be maintained between you and the competitor in front of you. If you are passed by another competitor you should slip back to a safe distance.
• Competitors must follow instructions of race officials and public authorities and must obey all traffic laws.
• Competitors must ride to the right on the road at all times.
• Bikes must be dismounted prior to entering the Bike/Run transition area.

Run

• Competitors must wear their run number on their front where it is clearly visible at all times.
• Run on the right shoulder of the road.
• Stay in line in the race finish chute until your timing chip has been taken by the race official.

General

• It is the competitor’s responsibility to be familiar with and follow the race route.
• Entry into the transition areas is allowed only to competitors.
• Competitors must follow the directions of race officials and public authorities.
• Race officials have the ultimate and final authority to remove competitors who violate race rules or who display irresponsible behavior.
• Friends, family, assistants or pets may not accompany race competitors and should be warned to stay clear of all competitors.
• Competitors are not allowed to wear headphones, earplugs or any other sound device that impairs normal hearing.
• Good sportsperson-like conduct is required of all competitors.
• To receive an award, you must be present at the awards ceremony.
• Participants are responsible for the care of the timing chip. Lost or damaged chips are the responsibility of the athlete and will be charged a fee for its replacement.
• The Northern Columbia Triathlon is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• Bikes must be picked up by 12pm after the race has ended.
• In the event of inclement weather, race officials may cancel all or a portion of the race. There are no "rain dates" or refunds due to cancellation.
• No refunds if you are unable to participate on race day.