To ensure everything runs smoothly on race day and you cross the finish line safely and fairly, knowing the rules inside out is an absolute must. Please make sure to study the official rules and regulations thoroughly before the start.

1. No exceptions, no discussions: The rules are in place for the safety of all athletes. Violations will result in a time penalty or, in the worst-case scenario, disqualification—the race referees will show no leniency here.
   
2. Your responsibility: Ignorance is no excuse. Use the time before the race to prepare yourself perfectly so that nothing stands in the way of your successful finish!
   

In principle, the rules and regulations of the German Triathlon Union (DTU) as well as the generally binding rules of conduct of the Allgäu Triathlon apply. A requirement for participation is the unconditional acceptance of these competition rules as well as the regulations of the DTU.

We would like to draw your attention particularly to a few important points:

Helmet:

During the transition from the swim to the bike leg, your helmet must be put on and buckled at your transition spot BEFORE removing your bike from the rack. During the transition from the bike to the run leg, your bike must FIRST be racked BEFORE you may unbuckle your helmet. After checking into the transition area, your helmet must remain with your bike!

Your Transition Spot:

Your designated transition spot is already assigned to you with your race number and name, where you will find a plastic box. After finishing the swim, all of your swim equipment must go into the box, and the same applies after the bike leg: everything you do not take with you onto the run course must be put into the box! Only your helmet, sunglasses, race number on a belt, and clipped-in cycling shoes are permitted on the bike, though your running shoes may be placed on the ground outside of the box.

Mounting and Dismounting the Bike:

You may only mount your bike outside the transition zone, after crossing the mount line. At the end of the bike course, you must dismount your bike BEFORE entering the transition zone and BEFORE crossing the dismount line.

Bib Number:

The bib number must be worn on your back during the bike leg and must be clearly legible from behind. During the run leg, the bib number must be worn on your front.

Referees may penalize misconduct at the transition spot as well as during the transition process.

Penalty Cards:

Race referees will display colored cards to signal rule violations:

• Yellow: Time penalty for violations other than drafting.

• Blue: Time penalty for drafting (accompanied by an acoustic signal, calling out your bib number, and showing the blue card).

• Red: Disqualification (accompanied by an acoustic signal, calling out your bib number, and showing the red card).
  

Time penalties incurred during the bike leg must be served in the Penalty Tent located inside the transition zone. During the run leg, the time penalty is served "on the spot", you must stop immediately.

Drafting:

A strict no-drafting rule applies across all race distances without exception. You must maintain a distance of 12 meters from the cyclist ahead of you.

Electronic Devices:

Throughout the entire competition, carrying or using electronic (communication) devices such as cell phones, MP3 players, headphones, smart helmets, or similar items is strictly prohibited.

You can find a more comprehensive excerpt of the competition regulations here.

Do you have specific questions about the rules?