Mountain Duathlon

Morgantown Adventure Sport Series

Event Information | Event Rules | Course Description

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Event Rules

General

1. All racers must be registered for the event and must have signed the appropriate event waiver before the start.
2. This is not a closed course. Please be respectful and courteous to other trail users, racers, and volunteers.
3. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated and is room for immediate disqualification.
4. Appeals and protest must be submitted to the race director no later than 15 minutes following the last finisher.
5. It is the participants responsibility to know the course and follow the course markings. Cutting the course is grounds for disqualification.
6. Trash and equipment can not be dropped or left on the course. Bins will be located at the transition area.
7. Racers may be assigned start groups at race day check-in and must start with their group. Failure to do so will result in a time penalty or DQ
8. No headphones or other devices that will limit your ability to utilize all of your senses to the fullest may be used during the event.
9. Outside assistance or support from non-racers is not allowed. This is an individual event but sportsmanship is encouraged.

Trail Run

1. Racers must stay on the marked course. Course signage and volunteers will direct racers.
2. Racers may only travel on foot during the trail run legs of the race.
3. Please try not to obstruct the trail when others are behind you and try to pass others only on the left side.

Mountain Bike

1. Racers must stay on the marked course. Course signage and volunteers will direct racers.
2. Racers are REQUIRED to wear a certified bicycle helmet during the cycling leg of the event. Penalty = Disqualification
3. Drafting is allowed on the bike course.
4. Racers should ride single file and as far to the right side of the trail as practical.
5. Racers should only pass on the left when it is safe to do so and should complete passes as quickly as possible to avoid blocking others.
6. Racers should stay in control and be prepared to slow or stop at all times. This course contains some obstacles that may not be able to be overcome while on the bike.
7. It is the racers responsibility to make sure their bicycle is in safe working order. On course mechanical assistance is not available.

Transition

1. Time spent in transition counts towards the race time.
2. Bicycles may not be ridden while in the transition zone!
3. Racers must walk/run their bicycles from the transition area to the mount line before starting the cycling course.
4. Racers must dismount their bicycles before the dismount line and walk/run their bicycles back to transition.
5. Racers will be assigned a spot in the transition area prior to the race. Bicycles and other equipment may only be placed in your assigned spot.

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