What are the transition rules?
Rule- South Africa
- IRONMAN
- IRONMAN 70.3
- IRONMAN Competition Rules
- Long-distance triathlon
- Age-group 18+
- 2026
- Athletes
Under IRONMAN Competition Rules 7.01 (penalty: 30 s at IRONMAN 70.3, 60 s at IRONMAN, unless stated):
- Racking: rack your bike so that most of it is on your side of the bike rack.
- Kit: keep your equipment in your transition bags, on your bike, or in your designated transition spot, depending on the event's policy.
- Don't interfere with anyone else's equipment, and don't impede other athletes.
- Mount and dismount lines: mounting before the mount line, or dismounting after the dismount line, is prohibited.
- Flow zones: you can't stop in them.
- Where penalties are served: any time penalty received in transition is served on the spot where the infringement happened.
- Nudity or indecent exposure is prohibited at all times. The penalty is disqualification.
Helmet (rule 5.02 b): your helmet must be securely fastened from when you take your bike off the rack at the start of the bike leg until you have racked it at the end.
Added 22 Oct 2026