RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLYING TO ALL SECTIONS OF THE RACE

The Race Director shall have the authority to disqualify participants.

Race participants may not compete with a bare torso during bike and run course.The
responsibility of keeping on the correct course and loop counts rests with the competitor.

No headphones or headsets may be worn during the race.

SAFE/ HUNAT SUGBU reserves the right to make rules changes at any time provided all
athletes are notified in writing and/or at the pre-race compulsory briefing.

Any protests regarding decisions made by Race Officials must be made in writing and received
by the Race Director within two hours of finishing the event with a protest fee of P500 (nonrefundable). The protest note should be handed in to the Race Director.

If a competitor decides to withdraw from the race at any time, it is their responsibility to notify
a Race Official.

Medical personnel shall have ultimate and final authority to remove a participant from the race
if the participant is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious
injury or death. Participants who receive IV treatment during the event will be withdrawn from the
race.

No contestant may use alcohol or any illegal, detrimental or dangerous drugs, stimulants,
depressants or other substances with the intent to improve their performance, eliminate the
sense of fatigue or for any other purpose.

Good sportsman-like conduct will be demanded of all competitors. Fraud, theft and acts of
grossly unsportsman-like conduct are grounds for immediate disqualification and may result in
competitors being prevented from competing in any Sugbutriathlon event in the future.

SWIM

Each swimmer must wear the official swimming cap.

Fins, paddles, snorkels, flotation devices of any kind are not permitted.

Swim goggles or face masks may be worn.

No individual paddlers or escorts allowed.

Swimmers will be required to have race officials mark their race number on their arms and
calves.

Any assistance required during swim will result in disqualification.

BIKE

Draft legal.

Each competitor must wear a race number at all times while on the course. Race numbers
issued by HUNAT SUGBU to identify the official competitors in the race.

Numbers must be placed on the back of the cyclist upper clothing where it is clearly visible. A
numbered tag may also be placed on the bike frame and must remain on the bike throughout the

race. Folding, cutting race numbers, intentional alteration of any kind, or failure to wear race
numbers is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and may result in disqualification.

Helmets must be available commercially and without any further modifications. Any contestant
seen riding without wearing an approved helmet will be immediately disqualified. Leather or vinyl
hairnet helmets will NOT be allowed. Athletes not wearing helmets with chinstrap secured during
any section of the bike leg will be disqualified and removed from the course.

Athletes who withdraw at any time on Race Day must notify the Race Director.
No individual support allowed. Friends, family members, coaches or supporters of any type may
NOT bike or drive along side competitors, may not pass food or other items to competitors and
should be warned to stay completely clear of all competitors to avoid their disqualification. It is
your responsibility

to immediately reject any attempt to assist, follow or escort.

Each participant will be INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE for repair and maintenance of his/her own
bike. Assistance by anyone other than a race official will be grounds for immediate
disqualification. This disallows the use of spare wheels and back-up bikes and requires that each
competitor be prepared to handle any possible mechanical malfunction.

Competitors are individually responsible for following the Municipal/City traffic road code and
are solely responsible for the consequences of any infractions. KEEP RIGHT. DO NOT CROSS
YELLOW CENTER LINES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.

Blocking or restricting the ability of cyclists to pass is prohibited. Cyclists must ride as close to
the RIGHT hand side of the road as possible, unless passing. Failure to do so will incur an added
four minutes to the individuals finish time.

RUN

No form of locomotion other than running or walking is allowed.

Runners must wear the race number at all times on the course. Race numbers issued officially,
identify the official contestants in the race. Folding, cutting race number, intentional alteration of
any kind, or failure to wear the race number is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and may result in
disqualification. Race

number must be placed on the front of the runners upper clothing where it is clearly visible
and must not be obscured from view.

No individual support vehicles or non-participant escort runners or cyclists are allowed.

This is an INDIVIDUAL endurance event. Team work as a result of outside assistance which
provides an advantage over single competitors is not allowed. Individual support vehicles or
non-participant escort runners will result in disqualification. A non-participant escort runner
includes participants who have withdrawn from the race, have been disqualified or have
finished the race. Friends, family members, coaches or supporters of any type may not bike,
drive or run alongside competitors, may not pass food or other items to competitors and
should be warned to stay completely clear of all participants to avoid the disqualification of a

participant. It is the responsibility of each competitor to immediately reject any attempt to

assist, follow or escort. It is permissible for contestants who are still competing to run with
other contestants who are also still competing.

Breaches of the rules will incur an added four minutes to the individuals finish time.

Breaches include outside assistance and pacing. More than one breach anytime during the
race will incur disqualification.

AWARDS

Finishers Medal for all individual and Relay Finishers

Trophy for the top 3 finishers in each category (Male, Female, Relay Male & Relay Mix)

Trophy for the top 3 finishers in each age categories

Trophy for the Biggest Delegation

A two-day 2012 Philippine National Games (PNG) Triathlon will be held once again in Sipalay City on May 26-27,
organized by the Philippine Sports Commission, TRAP, and the provincial government of Negros Occidental.
The Provincial Tourism Office will assist Sipalay Tourism Office in picking up race kits and registration starting at
10am until 4pm today.
On May 27, the race will start with the check-in and transition, followed by race briefing at 7:15am. The race course
will close at 7:45am, followed by the race proper.
The events are sprint male, sprint female, SD female and relay, SD male and awarding at 11:00am.
The event is open to all triathletes who will compete in their respective age bracket in standard, sprint distance, and
standard distance relay categories.
Qualified to join in the standard distance group are male and female 18 years old and above, who will swim 1.5
kilometers, bike 40 kilometers, and run for 10 kilometers.
Open to all 16 to 19 years old triathletes, the sprint distance category will require the participants to swim 750 meters
(1 loop), bike 20 kilometers (2 loops), and run for 5 kilometers (2 loops).
For the distance relay event, each team will be composed of two or three triathletes who will negotiate a given
distance in swimming, biking, and running.
No entry fee will be required for those enthusiasts who will join the race and the wearing of ITU elite uniform has been
waived. Bibs and stickers will be provided to the participants.
Negros Occidental Gov. Alfredo Maraon Jr. cited the potential of Sipalay to host national triathlon competitions,
given its first class natural coastline.
The event in Sipalay is more convenient than in Camarines Sur man-made triathlon place, he said as he lauded the
organizer in holding the said event in Sipalay City. (PNA)
Category: For Sports

Iloilo City will host the First Triathlon competition in Western Visayas. To be held on January 25, 2014, the triathlon
will be composed of 1.5 kilometer swimming at the Anhawan Beach resort in Oton, Iloilo, 40 kilometers biking from
Anhawan to the municipality of San Miguel and back, and 10-kilometer run from Anhawan to this city.
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Alaska Milk Corporation (AMC) is the leading milk company in

the Philippines. It has consistently maintained its leadership in the canned liquid milk category
(evaporated and sweetened condensed), thus, paving the way into growing Alaska into a mega-brand
by competing in the powdered, ready-to-drink and creams market. In 2007, AMC further expanded its
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Today, Alaska is best known for its tagline Sa sustansiyat lasa, wala pa ring tatalo sa Alaska (In
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Born 1998 in Genoa, Italy, Aqua Sphere began a quest to create

more comfortable eye wear for swimming. Launching the ground breaking Seal swim mask, Aqua
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increased peripheral vision with curved lenses, easy to adjust straps, and long lasting comfort.
Today, Aqua Sphere is focused on developing products that active swimmers, triathletes and water
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Were all about making sense, creating a unique style, and showing our flair fashion.
In the Philippines, the mention of the name DAVIDS SALON conjures a lot of positive associations.
Two decades after pioneering salon partnership, our company is now an institution in the hairdressing
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Department of Tourism The Department of Tourism (DOT) shall

be the primary government agency charged with the responsibility to encourage, promote, and
develop tourism as a major socio-economic activity to generate foreign currency and employment and
to spread the benefits of tourism to both the private and public sector.
The Office of the Secretary provides leadership, direction, and substance to the overall operations of
the Department. It formulates policies, plans , programs, rules, and regulations; reviews and
evaluates the performance of the Tourism Master Plan and advises the President on all matters
affecting the tourism program of the country.
The Tourism Promotion Sector has the primary function of promoting the Philippines as a tourist
destination domestically and internationally. It devises integrated marketing and promotional activities
such as information dissemination, public relations, special events, and related tourism programs. It
likewise supervises the overseas field offices established to implement and enhance the tourism
development and promotion program of the Department in the international field.
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Globe Telecom is a leading telecommunications company in the

Philippines. We continue to grow and engage our customers through our clear commitment of Making
Great Things Possible.

As a pioneer, Globe Telecom continues to be a part of the revolution thats connecting millions of
people across the Philippines and around the world a testament to our continuing commitment to
nation-building. Beyond technology, we feel that our business is truly shaped by the bonds that tie
Filipinos together. We believe that communications is ultimately about relationships, and this drives us
to innovate and constantly find new ways to enhance our portfolio of services. Looking ahead, as
multimedia becomes more pervasive, we fully intend to introduce compelling new products to further
enrich the lives of Filipinos everywhere.
True to our vision, as the needs of our subscribers evolve, so will Globe Telecom.

Intercare is the leader in natural, non-surgical and non-invasive

treatments of musculoskeletal pain and injuries. As a member of the Philippine Olympic Committee we
treat national athletes. Intercare services Team Philippines for international sports events four (4)
SEA Games (Manila, Thailand, Laos and Indonesia), two (2) Asian Games (Doha and Guangzhou) and
two (2) Olympic Games (Turin and Beijing). We have also partnered with different sports groups such
as Fitness First, Polo Tri and Sabak Tri to cater to the needs of the growing triathlon community in the
Philippines. In addition, Intercare is the official Sports Medicine and Chiropractic Provider from 20112014 for all Official IronMan events held in the Philippines.
Our Chiropractors are experts in treating Back Pain, Slipped Disc, Neck and Shoulder Pain, Scoliosis,
Sports injuries and more that can bring you to your optimum level of Wellness. Two of them were
appointed by the Department of Health through the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative
Healthcare (PITAHC) to represent Chiropractic in the National Certification Committee on Chiropractic
(NCCC). Intercare boasts of more than 100 years of combined clinical experience from its
practitioners.
Our holistic approach of integrating the best of conventional and alternative disciplines
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Luzon Brokerage Corporation was founded in the 1950s as a

brokerage and air cargo agent. Eventually, the company operated as an air cargo forwarding service
provider and was the first to introduce the 24-hour air cargo delivery service. LBC soon became a
respected leader offering fast and reliable Express Courier and Money Remittance service throughout
the Philippines. Today, LBC offers the widest coverage and network with over 900 strategically located
branches nationwide and over 90 branches abroad.
LBC Solutions, the corporate arm of LBC Express, provides a wide range of services from Air, Sea, and
Land logistics, to Mail solutions, using the wide network of its mother company and the heritage it has
built over the past 60 years in serving Filipinos worldwide.
LBC Solutions aims to be the access and delivery solutions provider of choice, technologically equipped
to serve Filipinos and business entities all over the globe.
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MultiSport Philippines is the only FREE magazine specially

created for running, cycling and swimming enthusiasts. Published and edited by triathletes, we feature
local multisport enthusiasts, professional health and training advice, gear picks, race listings and event
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Readers get instant access to insider multisport strategies, injury prevention tips, and success secrets
with our monthly panel of coaches, trainers, and specialists, plus a consistent dose of motivational and
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MultiSport Philippines is a monthly fix for any athlete or anthlete-to-be
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Oakley was created for world-class athletes, those who see the
limits of possibility as just another challenge. Their dedication drives us to look beyond the
conventional ideas of industry standards. Its in our DNA to identify problems, create inventions, and
wrap those inventions in art. And simply to make things better than anyone thought possible.

The Philippine STAR is a daily broadsheet circulated throughout

the Philippine archipelago. Owned and published by PhilSTAR Daily, Inc., The Philippine STAR is
regarded as a vaunted pillar of Philippine media and is the only broadsheet with an established
circulation in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.
Comprehensive coverage, balanced reporting, responsible journalism. These are just some of the
attributes readers commonly associate with The Philippine STAR qualities that continue to endear the
newspaper to legions of Filipino readers who value credible news and information.
Founded on July 28, 1986 by veteran journalists Max Soliven, Betty Go-Belmonte and Art Borjal, The
Philippine STAR has lived up to its mission of informing and inspiring the Filipino people by upholding
truth and fairness at all times. Its integrity as a newspaper is anchored on the Biblical motto, Truth
Shall Prevail.
Beyond upholding journalistic ideals, The Philippine STAR fiercely guards its reputation as a versatile
newspaper, lending meaning to its popular slogan, The only paper you read from cover to cover!,
which aptly captures the appeal of the paper to readers who have made it a habit to read The STAR.
Outside of its superior news reportage, the Opinion Section comprises one of The STARs strongest
advantages. Imagine a newspaper that pools together the brilliant minds of such luminaries as Cito
Beltran, Jarius Bondoc, Billy Esposo, Dik Pascual, Ana Marie Pamintuan, Marichu Villanueva, and many

others whose views influence the opinions of decision-makers and important personages in Philippine
society.
As the only newspaper with a subscription to all the major foreign news agencies, The STAR succeeds
in presenting world news and events more graphically and comprehensively compared to other
Philippine broadsheets.
Complementing the papers genius for opinions are sections that are not only informative but also
tasteful and attuned to the current Filipino lifestyle, whether it be in the field of Sports, Business,
Lifestyle or Entertainment.
The Philippine STARs dynamic growth in a span of only 20 years under the able leadership of its
president and CEO, Miguel G. Belmonte, has been phenomenal. From an eight-page single section
newspaper in 1986, the paper now averages 80-90 pages a day with full-color capability in each of its
pages. Already the 23rd newspaper to come off the press after the Edsa Revolution, The Philippine
STAR has climbed steadily to become the leading newspaper in the country today.
On its 20th year, The Philippine STAR was conferred as the Newspaper of the Year Award by the Rotary
Club of Manila for consistently upholding the principles of responsible journalism in maintaining fair
and balanced reporting, as well as espousing the pursuit of good governance, free enterprise, social
justice and key aspects of nation-building.
It was also adjudged Outstanding Newspaper of the Year for 2006 by the Volunteers Against Crime
and Corruption in recognition of its invaluable service to the community by courageously sticking to
the truth and to the basic tenets of professional journalism.
As a tribute to its business success, The Philippine STAR also received the Agora Awards Marketing
Company of the Year Award from the Philippine Marketing Association in 2006.
As the countrys leading newspaper, The Philippine STAR commits itself to its vision of leadership by
faithfully serving its readers as a shining beacon of news and information.

P&G is the largest and most profitable consumer packaged goods company in the world. 4 billion times
a day, our products touch the lives of people in over 180 countries. From our first office in Manila to
today, P&G has been touching and improving Filipino lives for more than 75 years.

Carrying out its relentless commitment to support its community

and promote Philippine sports, Prudential Guarantee and Assurance, Inc. has been the official
insurance provider of all participants of the Cobra Ironman Philippines since 2009. This year, 2013, it
continues its support as the Official Insurance Partner of the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines.
The realization of Robert Coyiuto Seniors dream to revolutionize the insurance industry in the
Philippines, Prudential Guarantee and Assurance, Inc. has been successfully providing insurance to its
clients for the past 60 years. Being the first Filipino underwriting member of the prestigious Lloyds of
London, Mr. Coyiuto was exposed to the developments and trends in the international insurance
industry and knew that there was still a lot of progress to be made in Philippine insurance business.
This vision is what fueled the companys members to propel it as one of the top insurance companies
in the country as of today.
As the countrys well-trusted insurance company, Prudential Guarantees operations nationwide include
36 offices operating in key cities and provinces, with several more scheduled to open soon. Services
range from personal accident insurance, car insurance, fire/property insurance, to aviation and marine
insurance, to name a few.
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Trophies and Medals Partners

Kenneth Cobonpue is a multi-awarded furniture designer and

manufacturer from Cebu. He graduated in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute in New York with
highest honors and subsequently worked in Italy and Germany. Integrating locally sourced materials
with innovative handmade production procceses, Cobonpues brand is known around the world for its

unique designs and roster of clientele that include Hollywood celebrities like Brad Pitt and members of
royalty.
The medals are designed and made by Kenneth Cobonpue
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Suarez & Sons, Inc., one of the Philippines premiere manufacturers of corporate, school and college
rings, badges, keychains, awards, giveaways, corporate jewelry and the like, is now ready to be your
partner in growth, achievement, recognition and promotions, whether you represent yourself, a
school, a sports organization or a small or big company.
The trophies are designed by Kenneth Cobonpue and made by Suarez and Sons
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Official Timekeeper

As the world leader in sport timing devices, Timex has created an

array of watches that competitive athletes as well as non athletes will enjoy.
The Timex Performance Sports and Sport watches are equipped with a full array of features that will
optimize your work-out or day-to-day activities design, comfort and accuracy are demanded by
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Host Venue

Known as the Queen of the South, this historic island province in the Philippines is renowned for its
stunning natural beaches, sweet mangoes, charming Buri furniture, traditional jewelry and year-round
tropical climate. Most appealing of all is the islands accessible location, just a short flight from Manila,
Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and Japan. And, a mere 15 minutes drive from the islands airport lies
the paradise of Shangri-Las Mactan Resort & Spa.
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Lapu-Lapu as Host City

Lapu-Lapu City is a first class highly-urbanized city in the

province of Cebu in the Philippines. The city occupies most of Mactan Island, a few kilometre off the
main island of Cebu and also covers the area of Olango Island further to the southeast region, plus a
few other islands. It is part of the Cebu Metropolitan Area which is located in Cebu City. According to
the 2007 census, it has a population of about 292,530 people.
The city is linked to Mandaue City on mainland Cebu by the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge and Marcelo
Fernan Bridge. Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the second busiest airport in the Philippines, is
located in Lapu-Lapu City.
The only aquarium attraction in the Visayas is also located in Lapu-lapu City.
www.lapulapucity.gov.ph

Race and Regulations Rules

It is the responsibility of each participant to be aware of and follow these rules.

Failure to do so
may result in disqualification.

Swim

1. Participants must wear the swim cap provided in the race kit. Failure to wear the
provided swim cap may
result in disqualification.

2. Swim will be a beach start with different waves. Waves will be announced closer
to race day. Participants
must start in their designated waves. Failure to start in correct wave will result in
disqualification.

3. Any stroke of a forward motion can be used. Participants must not at anytime use
the buoy ropes to propel
them forward - this will result in disqualification.

4. Participants must have their race number displayed on both upper arms and
calves prior to the start of the
swim.

5. Participants must complete the entire swim course unassisted. Failure to

complete the course correctly will
result in disqualification.

6. Participants may not use fins, snorkels, flotation devices, gloves or socks at any
time during the swim. Calf
sleeves (compression sleeves) will be allowed.

7. No individual escorts or paddlers are allowed at any time during the swim.

8. Swimwear must not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, or extend past the
knees. Swimwear may
contain a zipper. A race kit may be worn underneath swimwear. All tri-suits must be
sleeveless and must not
extend beyond the knees.

9. No wetsuits of any kind are allowed. Speedsuits are allowed.

The Ruling on Speed Suits: Speedsuit must be comprised of 100% textile material
such as nylon or lyca
and must not included rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene. The
speedsuit may contain a
zipper.

10. 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 receive medical assistance.

11. Follow the instructions of race marshals and race officials at all times.

12. After the swim, changing tents will be available. No changing will be allowed in
the transition area. Public
nudity is prohibited throughout the entire event.

13. Swim Cut-Off Time is 70 minutes after the start of the final wave. No competitor
will be allowed to bike if they
do not reach the swim exit by the cut-off time. This includes relay teams.

Draft Date: January 21, 2014

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Bike

1. Only triathlon or road bikes are allowed. Mountain bikes (including modified
mountain bikes or hybrid bikes),
beach cruisers, fixed-wheel bikes, folding bikes, and bikes with coaster-type brakes
are prohibited.

2. No tandems, recumbent, fairings or any add-on device designed to reduce

resistance is allowed. Any new,
usual, or prototype equipment will be subject to a ruling of legality by the race
director and technical director.

3. All bikes must have one operational brake on each wheel.

4. No wheel may contain a mechanism that is capable of accelerating the wheel.

5. Bike Wheels: Disc wheels or wheel covers may be used only on the rear wheel.
However, this provision may
be change by the Race Director in the interest of safety, i.e. high-winds.

6. Shoes, shirt, and helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike course failure to wear will result in
disqualification.

7. Race number must be clearly attached to the riders lower back and visible at all
times while on the bike
course. A race belt may be worn to secure the race number. Failure to wear a race
number on the bike will
result in disqualification.

8. Helmet must be clipped before the bike is removed from the bike rack and cannot
be unclipped until the bike
is securely racked back in transition.

9. All bikes must be checked into transition and left overnight on Saturday August 2,
2014 (times to be
announced). Please ensure you arrive at the bike check in on time - there will be no
extension or late check in
and there will be NO bike check in on race morning. Participants will have full access
to their bikes on race

morning but will not be allowed to remove the bike from transition until the start of
the bike leg.

10. In case of bad weather, a bike cover may be placed over the bike in transition
but must be removed and
stored in the transition box or given to a non-participant before the start of the race.

11. Mount and Dismount at the designated areas only.

12. No riding inside transition.

13. Failure to acknowledge a race official who asks a biker to stop for a penalty will
result in disqualification.

14. This is a non-drafting race. Drafting rules are:

Drafting Distance 7 meters by 3 meters (rectangle)
Drafting Time rider has 15 seconds to complete a pass, failure to complete a
pass in 15 seconds will
result in a drafting penalty
It is the overtaken riders immediate responsibility to drop out of the drafting zone,
failure to do so will result
in a penalty
Drafting Penalty 4 minutes for each penalty received (penalty area at transition)

** Bikers violating rules on drafting will be notified by officials at the location of the
violation. Officials will do the
following:
a. Call out the riders race number and ask the rider to stop.
b. Notify that the rider has received a penalty for drafting.

c. Mark the riders race number to indicate a drafting penalty.

d. Instruct the rider to report to the penalty tent located at T2 before heading out on
the run. Draft Date: January 21, 2014
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e. Record riders race number and take a photograph of rider for verification at
transition.

** Bikers penalized for drafting must do the following:

a. Upon reaching transition, after racking bike and changing to running attire, report
to the
penalty tent and inform the race official they received a drafting penalty.
b. Present race number and serve the four (4) minute penalty.
c. Do not attempt to discuss or ague with an official over a penalty.
d. Any biker who fails to report to the penalty tent will be disqualified.

15. Drafting will be allowed in the following situations:

a. 50 meters from a hydration or aid station
b. 50 meters exit and entrance to transition
c. 50 meters from a sharp turn or u-turn
d. Steep uphill climbs

16. Blocking violation: participants who impede the forward progress of other
participants will be given a blocking
violation.
** Bikers violating rules on blocking will be notified by officials at the location of the
violation. Officials will do the
following:
a. Call out the riders race number and ask the rider to stop.

b. Notify that the rider has received a penalty for blocking.

c. Mark the riders race number to indicate a blocking penalty and allow the rider to
continue
on the course.
d. For blocking violations, participants will not be required to report to the T2
penalty tent, this
is a stop and go penalty.

17. Three penalties of any kind will result in disqualification. Participants will be
allowed to complete the bike
course but will not be permitted to run.

18. Always ride on the right side of the road. Over take on the left and return to the
right as soon as it is safe to do
so.

19. Side-by-side riding is not allowed at any time. Riders must remain in single file
and respect the drafting zone
at all times.

20. Follow the instructions of race marshals and traffic enforcers at all times.

21. Respect local traffic rules and other vehicles on the road at all times. Do not
cross the centerline of the road at
anytime.

22. No individual or team support vehicle may follow riders around the course. This
will result in disqualification to
the offending rider.

23. Outside assistance from a non-participant or spectator is not allowed at any

time on the bike course. This
means no receiving food, hydration, tools, or replacement wheels from any person
not directly involved in the
event. (Example of non-participants: family members, friends, spectators,
photographers, personal drivers,
and coaches.) Receiving outside assistance will result in disqualification to the
offending rider.

24. Pacing from a non-competitor or any kind of motorized vehicle is not allowed at
any time on the bike course.
This will result in disqualification to the offending rider.

25. Participants may walk their bike if needed but cannot complete the course
without their bike.

Draft Date: January 21, 2014

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26. All participants are responsible for their own bike care, maintenance, and repair.
An official technical crew will
rove around the racecourse and may assist with repairs but should not be expected
to fix basic flats.

27. A sweeper vehicle will sweep the course at 12noon to collect any riders who are
unable to complete the
course because of exhaustion or mechanical failure. Any participant who rides the
sweeper vehicle will be
considered DNF (did not finish).

28. Participants must complete the entire bike course unassisted. Failure to
complete the course correctly will
result in disqualification.

29. The sole responsibility of knowing and following the prescribed bike course rests
with each participant. No
adjustments in times or results shall be made for participants who fail to follow the
proper course for any
reason whatsoever.

30. Bike Cut-Off time is 5 hours and 30 minutes after the start of the final swim
wave. No participant will be
allowed to begin the run if they do not enter transition before the cut-off time. This
includes relay teams.

Run

1. Shoes and shirt / top are required at all times on the run course. Failure to wear
will result in disqualification.

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 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, or water/ice/sponges for cooling off from any
person not directly involved
in the event. (Example of non-participants: family members, friends, spectators,
photographers, personal
drivers, and coaches.) Receiving outside assistance will result in disqualification to
the offending runner.

5. Pacing from a non-participant or any kind of motorized vehicle is not allowed at

any time on the run course.
This will result in disqualification to the offending runner.

6. No individual or team support vehicle may follow runners around the course. This
will result in disqualification
to the offending runner.

7. Follow the instructions of race marshals and traffic enforcers at all times.

8. Respect local traffic rules and other vehicles on the road at all times.

9. Participants must complete the entire run course unassisted. Failure to complete
the course correctly will
result in disqualification.

10. A sweeper vehicle will begin sweeping the course at 2:00pm to collect any
participants still on the course. At
that time, for safety reasons, runners will not be allowed to complete the run course
and will register as DNF
(did not finish).

11. Finish Cut-Off time is 8 hours and 30 minutes after the start of the final swim
wave.

Draft Date: January 21, 2014

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General

1. Participants must ensure their timing chip is securely fastened to their left or right
ankle for the entire race.

2. A race number sticker must be placed on the front of the bike helmet and on the
seat post of the bike before
the race begins.

3. Once transition closes on Saturday August 2, 2014, no participant, for any reason,
will be permitted to enter
until transition opens on race morning. (Time to be announced.)

4. Participants will give way to all medical and emergency personnel on the course
regardless of their race
standing.

5. All participants will surrender their timing chip to race officials immediately after
crossing the finish line.

6. A participant must complete all three legs of the race in full before each of the
cut off times or be disqualified.
A participant who is disqualified (or cut off) will not be permitted to continue the
race.

7. 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.

8. In transition, it is the responsibility of the participant to ensure all race gear is

placed in their respective race
baskets / boxes. Anything found lying on the ground in transition will be collected
and considered lost.

9. Only participants wearing an IRONMAN 70.3 wristband and race officials will be
allowed to enter transition
before and after the race. No family members, support staff, personal bike
mechanics or photographers will
be allowed in transition at any time.

10. Do not place any items (shoes, towels, clothing, etc.) beyond the front wheel of
your bike inside transition. No
glass containers of any kind will be allowed inside transition.

11. Bike and Bag collection from transition transition will open at (time to be
announce) for collection of bikes
and transition bags. Any bikes or bags remaining in transition after 5:30pm will be
left unsecured as the
transition area will be closed and race security removed from the area. Bikes and
bags can only be collected

by the PARTICIPANT - family members, support staff, coaches, and drivers will NOT
be allowed to check out
bikes and bags from transition.

12. Relay participants must remain in their respective waiting tent at transition until
their teammates arrive. They
cannot leave the waiting tent unless given permission by a race official. Once a
relay participant has
completed their leg of the race they may leave the waiting tent but may not enter
transition.

13. All medical expenses occurred during the course of the race or as a result of the
race are the sole
responsibility of the participant.

14. MP3 players or any kind of personal music / listening devices with headset are
not allowed at any time during
the race. Use of a headset at any time during the race will result in disqualification.

15. Non-racers, including the relay swimmer and biker, and family members cannot
run or walk alongside a
runner in the finishing chute - this includes participants carrying children in their
arms as they cross the finish
line. Please make every attempt to cross the finish line individually, not in a group
to ensure your time is
correctly recorded.

Draft Date: January 21, 2014

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16. If a participant loses or forgets their timing chip prior to the swim start, they
must report immediately to a race
official at the swim start area. If the timing chip is lost during the course of the race,
the participant must report
the loss to a race official and pay a replacement fee upon completing the race.

17. Full disclosure of a participants medical condition(s), general health and

surgical procedure within the
previous 12 months is required. Medical consultation/clearance may be necessary
from an attending
physician prior to acceptance into the race. In all cases, the final decision of medical
consideration is at the
discretion of the event Medical Director.

18. Participants may be requested to undergo drug-testing procedures before and

after the event. If you are
requested to do so, you hereby agree to abide by such testing procedures. If a
participant tests positive to any
banned or illegal substance they will be disqualified.

19. Medical personnel shall have ULTIMATE and FINAL authority to remove a
participant from the race if the
participant is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of
serious injury or
death. Medical transport of any participant will result in disqualification.

20. Age group classification is based on the participants age as of December 31,
2014.

21. Relay teams must consist of 3 participants. A relay participant may only race for
one team. An individual

participant cannot compete as part of a relay team.

22. 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.

23. Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language, or other unsportsmanlike

conduct directed at race officials,
another participant, race marshal, medical staff, traffic enforcer, or spectator will
not be tolerated before,
during, or after the race and will result in disqualification.

24. Any protest relating to race results must be submitted in writing to the Race
Director within one hour of the
final race cutoff.

25. In case of severe weather on race day, IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines reserves the
right to make the necessary
adjustments to the race course to ensure the safety of all participants. These
decisions will be made on race
morning and announced at transition and the swim start.

26. IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines race numbers and race registration and nontransferable. Any attempt to transfer
registration will result in disqualification.

27. IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines reserves the right to make rule changes at any time
provided all athletes are

notified in writing and/or at the pre-race athlete briefing meeting.

REGISTRATION
Registration opens on February 24, 2014 and will be closed on April 25, 2014. Registration is nonrefundable and non-transferable. By booking your registration to the categories below constitutes to
agreeing the waiver/release form provided. Registration fee is inclusive of below:

Loot Bag
Race Bib
Events Shirt
Stickers
Finishers Medal
Swimming Cap
Winners trophy

WAIVER / RELEASE FORM

In consideration of my entry, I, my heirs, executors and administrators release and forever discharge
the Municipality of Bantayan, Cebu Parklane International Hotel, SAFE, its officers, staff, sponsors,
servants, agents and subcontractors, instrumentalities and all voluntary community groups, and all
organization assisting this event, producers, their agents and representatives of all liabilities, claims,
damages or cost which I may have against them arising out of, or in any way connected with my
participation in this event. I understand this waiver includes claims based on negligence, action or
inaction of any above parties. I fully recognize the difficulties of this event and declare that I am
physically fit and able to compete in this event safely, and not have been told otherwise by a medically
qualified person. Furthermore, I certify that I have secured myself a life and accident insurance
coverage up to the third party liability to answer for any damages or loss of life and property that may
occur in this particular event. I also understand that this registration is non-transferrable and nonrefundable. I agree that in the event of race cancellation due to storm, rain, inclement weather, wind
or any other unforeseeable, or act of God conditions, my entry fee shall be non-refundable. I have
carefully read this entry form and agree to abide by all rules and directions of all race officials on the
day of the race.

Sample

EVENT DISTANCE
5k, 21k, 42k
REGISTRATION FEE
5km Php 300.00 (with running singlet for the first 200 registrants, finishers certificate,
and post run snacks)
Php 150.00 (with finishers certificate, post run snacks, no singlet)
Php 50.00 for students and government uniformed personnel (no singlet)
21km Php 800.00
(Inclusive of running singlet, finishers shirt, 3 finishers medal, finishers certificate, and
post run snacks)
42km Php 1,100.00
(Inclusive of running singlet, finishers shirt, 3 finishers medal, finishers certificate, and
post run snacks)
WHERE TO REGISTER
Iloilo
5 Start Distribution Office (Lapaz Plaza near the fire station)
Burgos St. Lapaz Iloilo City, Tel. (033) 3964701 09209119338
Bantay Bata 163 Iloilo Office
2/F Zerrudo Complex (formerly Lopez Arcade) E. Lopez St., Jaro, Iloilo City
(beside Don Benito Memorial Hospital)
Run Club Iloilo (Robinson & Plazuela branches)
Bacolod
Bantay Bata 163 Iloilo City Negros Office
ABS-CBN Broadcast Complex, 26th Lacson St., Bacolod City

CONTACTS
Pyt Trimanez, New Horizon Concepts Unlimited Inc. - 09209119338 09228228211
ORGANIZER
New Horizon Concepts Unlimited

SAMPLE RACE BUDGET

2005 Lehigh Valley Marathon
Presented by The Morning Call
Preliminary Budget 10/17/04

Number of Runners
Marathon ($70 Entry Fee): 1,500
Half-Marathon ($45 Entry Fee): 1,500
Total Participants 3,000

Income
Entry fees $172,500
Sponsorships

Expenses
Police/traffic: $25,000
Transportation (buses): $10,000
Food/hydration (per runner-$6.00): $18,000
T-shirts (per runner-$6.50): $19,500
Medals (per runner-$2.00): $6,000
Timing (per runner-$3.00): $9,000
Entertainment: $5,000
Facility rental (finish): $3,000
Port-a-johns (per runner-$1.50): $4,500
Promotion: $7,500
Tent rental: $5,000
Other rental (tables, etc.): $7,500
Certification: $500
Banners/signage: $2,000
Prize money: $5,000

PA systems: $2,000
Insurance: $2,000
Bib numbers (per runner-$0.25): $750
Professional fees/consult: $20,000
Donations: $10,000
Photographer/videographer: $3,000
First aid/medicine: $5,000

Total $170,250

Photos/ Documentation
Bike Check-in
Body Markings
Game Proper
Winners Pics

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