Everything You Need to Know
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Race Rules
Because this is a multisport event, there are many different rules for different events or even parts of an event. Here you can familiarize yourself with the rules for the event you are participating in. If you are new to multisport, please check in with our free duathlon training sessions which will help you prepare for race day.
General Race Rules for all events at Minneapolis Duathlon
- Every participant riding a bike MUST wear a bike helmet. See USAT Rules.
- The race director, officials, coordinators and volunteers ask all participants to be as kind and respectful as possible. Enormous effort has gone into assuring that each and every competitor has a safe, fun race. Abusive language and unsportsmanlike behavior can result in disqualification.
- Wearing headphones or any sound-producing device during the race is not allowed. Due to the complexity of the multisport event, we ask you to leave these at home.
Duathlon Rules
Please read to familiarize yourself with the Duathlon race rules.
*Important: there are no strollers or bike trailers allowed in the Duathlon, Relay or 5K events
Pre-Race Rules
- Each runner must wear a MTEC timing device on their left ankle at the run start for the duration of the event. Runners must also wear the official race number at all times on the front of their body while on the run course. All chips are disposable.
- The course will be marked and have course marshals, however participants are responsible for knowing the course. There will be a water stop with energy drink and gel at the 2 mile mark, at the transition area, start and finish lines.
- Runners must stay on the paved path of the designated run course. Volunteers and officials will be on the course. Participants are responsible for knowing the course prior to the race.
- Cutting the course or running off the paved path will result in a time penalty or disqualification.
1st leg run rules (Start)
- The run starts on 3rd Street South and immediately goes over the 3rd/Central Avenue Bridge
Bike rules
USAT Rules
The Minneapolis Duathlon will abide to the USAT Rules & Regulations
Failure to abide by rules will result in a warning or disqualification
1. Helmets - Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in this event. Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. Athletes not permitting to this rule will be disqualified.
2. Chin Straps - Chin Straps must be buckled at all times when on bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle you chin strap unless you are off your bicycle.
3. Outside Assistance - No assistance other than that offered by the race and medical officials my be used. This race is an individual tests of fitness.
Duathlon Relay Rules
If you are doing a 2-person or 3-person relay, make sure you are familiar with the Duathlon Race Rules and the General Race Rules. Here are also some additional notes, specific to your event.
- All relays are staged in the relay area
- Each section must be completed by one person.
- MTEC timing strap must be transferred by you, or with the help of your team members, from the left ankle of the runner to the left ankle of the bicyclist, and then, after the bike, to the left ankle of the runner.
- Relay team members must transfer chip strap in the official “Relay” area designated in the transition area.
