1. XTERRA Taiwan race numbers and race registration are non-transferable. Participants found racing under a different name will be disqualified.
2. Each relay team must consist of 2-3 participants. A participant from another relay team cannot compete as part of a second relay team. No participant registered as an individual may race as part of a relay team.
3. If for any reason a participant cannot finish the race, they must report to the finish line area and return their timing chip. This will result in a DNF (did not finish) result.
4. In T1 and T2, it is the responsibility of the participant to ensure all race gear is placed in their respective race baskets / boxes / bags.
5. Participants will NOT be allowed to enter T1 after bike check-in closes (March 23rd 05:30).
6. Only participants wearing an XTERRA Taiwan wristband and race officials will be allowed to enter T1 and T2 before, during, and after the race. No family members, personal bike mechanics or photographers without credentials will be allowed in T1 or T2 at any time.
7. Relay participants must remain in the designated waiting areas in T1 and T2 while waiting for their teammate to arrive. They cannot leave the transition area unless given permission by a race marshal. Once a relay participant has completed their leg of the race, they may leave the transition area but will not be allowed to return until the transition area opens for bike and bag collection.
8. Bike and Bag collection: Transition 2 will open at 11am for collection of bikes and transition bags. Any bikes or bags remaining in T2 after 14:00 will be left unsecured as the transition area will be closed and race staff removed from the area. Bikes and bags can only be collected by the PARTICIPANT - family members, support staff, coaches, and drivers will NOT be allowed to collect bikes and bags from T2. Participants will be required to present a race number to the transition marshal as proof of bike ownership.
9. Drafting is legal (except for the No Passing Zone).
10. Run cross finish line with families are allowed.
11. Littering on the run and bike course is prohibited. Any item that needs to be discarded, including water bottles, gel wrappers, energy bar wrappers, broken bike parts, inner tubes, or clothing items, can only be discarded at aid / hydration stations.
12. MP3 players or any kind of personal music / listening devices with headset are not allowed at any time during the race. Use of a headset will result in disqualification.
13. Cyclo Cross (gravel) bikes are not allowed.
14. Consider the safety of yourself and other participants at all times during the race. Treat other participants, race officials, race marshals, medical staff, traffic enforcers, and spectators with respect and courtesy before, during and after the race.
15. All medical expenses incurred during the course of the race or as a result of the race, are the sole responsibility of the participant.
16. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct, including the improper use of language or conduct directed toward another participant, race official, race marshal, medical staff or traffic enforcer.
17. Any protest relating to race results must be submitted in writing to the Race Director within one hour of the final race cutoff.
18. In case of severe weather on race day, XTERRA Taiwan reserves the right to make the necessary adjustments to the race course to ensure the safety of all participants. These decisions will be made on race morning and announced at transition and the swim start.
19. XTERRA Taiwan reserves the right to make rule changes at any time provided all athletes are notified on the event website and at the pre-race athlete briefing on Friday, March 22nd, 16:00-17:30.

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(1) Violators will receive 30 second penalty:
       A. Use of a headset.
       B. Mounting / Dismounting the bike before/after the designated mount-line.

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(2) Violators will be disqualified and withdrawn from the race:
       A. Receive food or beverage from others that are not officially approved.
       B. Fail to abide by the directions given by the race marshals.
       C. Not wearing the XTERRA issued swim cap.
       D. Not wearing a helmet or not putting on the bike/ helmet stickers.
       E. Not wearing the race number bib on the front.
       F. Continually use of a headset.
       G. Race with any vehicle other than bikes, such as skates, skateboards or scooters.
        H. Exchange of any bike parts between athletes or reception of any bike parts during the race.
       I. The race is chip-timed. Athletes must attach their timing chip according to the official athlete guide. If there is no start, finish or checkpoint timing record, the athlete will be disqualified. No certificate will be issued.
       J. Before entering the finish area, the marshals will check the race number bib, timing chip and wristband. Running on behalf of others, disrespecting race marshals and any conduct violating the race rules will result in disqualification. Protests will not be accepted.
       K. There will be recording equipment at the start, finish and checkpoints. Should a dispute arise regarding race results on or after the race day, the event organiser will have access to the recordings.

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(3) Violators will be disqualified, banned from the XTERRA Taiwan race for three years and listed on the official XTERRA website:
       A. No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used.
       B. Not racing in the registered name or group.
       C. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden.

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