SWIM

1. Swimmers must wear the swim cap provided in the race kit.
2. Any stroke of a forward motion can be used. No participant may use the buoy line to propel themselves forward. This will result in disqualification.
3. Swimmers must have their race number displayed on both upper arms by race officials prior to the start of the swim.
4. Swimmers must complete the entire swim course unassisted. Failure to complete the course correctly will result in disqualification. 
5. Swimmers may not use fins, snorkels, hand paddles, flotation devices, gloves or socks at any time during the swim. 
6. No individual escorts or paddlers are allowed at any time during the swim. 
7. A race kit may be worn underneath swimwear. 
8. Speed suits are allowed. (Speedsuit must be comprised of 100% textile material such as nylon or lycra and must not included rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene. The speedsuit may contain a zipper.) 
9. A swimmer experiencing difficulty and in need of assistance shall raise an arm overhead, pump it up and down, and call or seek assistance. A swimmer, who has received assistance, whether voluntary or involuntary, must retire and withdraw from the remainder of the race, unless such assistance did not aid the swimmer in making forward progress. No swimmer shall return to the race if the official rendering assistance requests that the participant withdraws from the race or receives medical assistance. 
10. Follow the instructions of race marshals and officials at all times. 

TRAIL RUN

1. Shoes and shirt/top are required at all times on the run course - so have them ready with your number in transition after the swim. Trail running shoes are recommended.
2. Race number must be clearly visible on the front of the runner at all times. A race belt may be used to secure the race number. Failure to wear a race number on the run will result in disqualification. 
3. A runner may run or walk to complete the course. 
4. Outside assistance from a non-participant or spectator is not allowed at any time on the run course. This means no receiving food, hydration, water/ice/sponges for cooling off from any person not directly involved in the event. 
5. Pacing from a non-participant or any kind of motorized vehicle is not allowed at any time on the run course. 
6. No individual or team support vehicle may follow runners around the course.
7. Participants must give way to medical and emergency personnel at all times on the run course regardless of their race standing. 
8. Respect local traffic rules and other vehicles on the road at all times. 
9. Short-cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks or any part of the course is not permitted and may result in disqualification. A runner is required to stay on the designated trail that is marked and or specified as the racecourse. It is the runner's responsibility to know the designated racecourse. Lack of tape or barrier on the course will not be constituted as an excuse for cutting course. 
10. Runners must complete the entire run course unassisted. Failure to complete the course correctly will result in disqualification.

GENERAL

1. 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. 
2. Littering on the 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. 
3. In transition area, it is the responsibility of the participant to ensure all race gear is their respective race baskets / boxes / bags. 
4. Only participants wearing an XTERRA Malta bib and race officials will be allowed to enter Transition. No family members, personal bike mechanics or photographers without credentials will be allowed in Transition at any time.
5. 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 transition. Participants will be required to present a race number to the transition marshal as proof of bike ownership.
6. Race numbers and race registration CANNOT be transferred unless done through Active well in advance. Participants found racing under a different name will be disqualified. 
7. 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. 
8. 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, and spectators. 
9. Any protest relating to race results must be submitted in writing to the Race Director within one hour of the final race cutoff. 
10. In case of severe weather on race day, XTERRA Malta reserves the right to make the necessary adjustments to the racecourse to ensure the safety of all participants. 
11. XTERRA Malta reserves the right to make rule changes at any time provided all athletes are notified on the website and at the pre-race athlete.