SUMMARY OF RULES

3. Age of veterans is 40 years for men, 35 years for women.

4. Numbers must be worn by all competitors. Competitors without a number will be disqualified. Swimmers must have their number in indelible ink on their right arm.

5. Disqualification of one team member also disqualifies the team.

6. Teams entered for the 6-stage event are not eligible for places in the 5 stage event. (A team can't change to the 5-stage event in the event that their horse is vetted out. Teams may change prior to the start of the event. Teams may also change, subject to the Marshall’s discretion, if a horse is vetted out at the pre-race vetting.)

Individuals from disqualified teams may compete in their stage but will not be eligible for team prizes.

7. Maximum age for school teams competitors is 18 years.

8. Corporate teams may only have one “ring in”.

Additional rules for the various sections.

1. Spare bike not allowed.

2. Road traffic rules must be observed at all times unless directed by a race Marshall.

3. Minor repairs are allowed during the race but must be done by competitors.

4. Drafting not permitted. Two bike lengths between cyclists. (Penalty team disqualification)

5. Vehicles are not allowed to follow or lead cyclists.

6. Start assistance allowed.

7. Helmets are compulsory.

8. Cyclist must carry their own water.

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1. All canoeists must be able to swim.

2. None swimmers should wear a well fitting buoyancy vest.

3. Footwear is recommended.

4. Surf skis allowed.

5. At the turn points, canoeists must pass under the bridge before turning.

SWIM

1. Swimmers must have their number in indelible ink on their right arm.

2. Wetsuits, goggles and caps allowed. (Water will be cool!)

3. Buoyancy aids, flippers etc. not permitted.

1. Don't damage the fauna or wildlife.

2. Keep to the left when on the main gravel road.

3. Helmets are compulsory.

4. Cyclist must carry their own water.

5. Cyclist must use the marked course, no shortcuts. (Checkpoints will be in place.)

1. No shortcuts.

2. The marked course must be followed.

3. Numbers must be worn on the front.

4. Runners must give way to mountain bikes at the bridge underpass.

The equestrian section of the marathon is not compulsory but makes up an interesting part of the team and helps make these events unique.

The ride is a very short endurance phase and can be ridden very fast if the horse is well prepared or ridden at a more leisurely pace if that is how it is prepared.

The success of the horse leg lies in the rider’s ability to ride the horse to the level of its fitness and the rider’s ability.

1. The horse must be presented for a pre ride vet examination. The horse must be able to complete the race without jeopardizing itself.

2. The rider, except for Iron competitors must present the horse.

3. The horse must be fully shod on all four feet.

4. The marked course must be followed.

5. The horse’s heart rate must be below 60 beats per minute, 30 minutes after crossing the finishing line

and in the vet’s opinion show no signs of distress or lameness.

6. The horse must be free from any prohibited substance.

7. Minimum age for the horse is 4 years old.

8. Riders must have obtained the 12th Birthday

9. The team will be disqualified if there is any unsportsmanlike behaviour, i.e. barging.

10. Placegetters and horses at random may be swabbed, and/or blood samples may be taken.

11. All riders are required to wear an approved helmet.

12. Whips, spurs and long reins are not allowed.

13. Helmets must be clearly marked with the team number. This number must also be displayed on the bridle.

14. Riders must display their number on their front.

15. Riders will be disqualified for unruly or dangerous riding.

16. Vets have the right to disqualify any horse.

17. Vet decision is final.

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