USA Triathlon has issued a set of rules to maintain consistency and order from race to race across the country. The rules include sections on membership, and rules of conduct for swimming, cycling, running, and transition. Also included are special sections on protests, hearings and appeals, and rules modifications for physically challenged athletes.

If you would like a hard copy of the USA Triathlon rule book, please e-mail your contact information to membership@usatriathlon.org.

USA Triathlon annual members are entitled to one free rule book per year. Extra copies are $5 each, as are copies for non members. Mail your check, made out to USA Triathlon, to:

 USA Triathlon
Attention: Rule Book
1365 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 250
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Download the rules (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). This document includes rules modifications for Physically Challenged Athletes. This .pdf version is for your personal use only. No part of these rules may be copied or reproduced without the express written consent of USA Triathlon. For permission, contact Charlie Crawford at the address above by e-mail or at (334) 332-9092.

Most Common Rules Violations