Are recumbent or tandem bicycles allowed?
No. They do not meet the specifications for bicycles as stated in the competitive rules. Please see rule 5.11 in the USAT Rules for more information on bike specifications. How can I request an exemption from the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules? Rules exemptions may be granted by the Executive Director of USA Triathlon when the request will add to or enhance the safety of the event. Send a rules exemption request more than 30 days before the event with any details that support the request to sanction@usatriathlon.org. A 13-year-old signed up for my adult sprint race. Is that too young? Ultimately it is up to the race director’s discretion to allow youth to participate or not. USAT has established age-related standards, but allows the race director some flexibility based on course distance and difficulty. Please e-mail Sanctioning for more guidance on age appropriate race distances. Some information may be found below. How do I get a championship designation for my race? If you are inte
