The rare cases people argue about
Rare situations, and the ones people argue about.
A · Advanced · 5 rules · Step 3 of 4The race
- What drinks are provided during the race, and where?Water and other refreshments are available at the start and finish.
- Can an athlete carry a drink, or take one from someone else?An athlete may carry water or refreshment at any time, by hand or attached to the body, if it was carried from the start or picked up at an official station.
- What happens if an athlete goes off the course?An athlete may leave the marked course with the permission of an official and under that official's supervision, as long as they do not shorten the distance by doing so.
Conduct and kit
- What help may an athlete have during the race?An athlete may not be paced by anyone who is not in the race, may not carry a phone or radio and may not be physically helped along by another athlete.
- How does an athlete challenge a result or a disqualification?A protest about a result or the conduct of the race must be made within 30 minutes of the result being officially announced.