Category: Race Day

Please use road or triathlon/time-trial bikes. The fixies (fixed gear track bicycle) are not allowed. Only traditional drop handlebars are permitted. The handlebars must be plugged.

Yes and No! Outfits with front zippers are prohibited by the ITU rules, so athletes competing in the Elite category are not allowed to wear them. However, Age Group athletes may wear a front zipper outfit if it is fastened up during the event.

Yes. Place your valuables in an A4 size (240mm X 332mm, called “Kaku-2” in Japanese) envelope. Envelopes are limited to one per participant. These envelopes are available in most convenience stores. We regret that this is the only size we accept.

Cut-Off times Please note that the following rules may be subject to change. Please check back to see the latest information. SWIM Swim finish (Standard) : 45 minutes after the swim start. Swim finish (Sprint) : 25 minutes after the swim start. BIKE Bike finish (Standard) : Two hours and 30 minutes after the swim […]

Wetsuits are required for all participants except those in elite category races. You will not be able to participate in the event without a wetsuit. Please prepare a wetsuit which fits well on your body.

Please refer to the following link: Drafting