USAT Rules

USAT stands for USA Triathlon. USAT is the national governing body for triathlons in the United States. The Honolulu Triathlon is a sanctioned USAT event.

Some of the most common infractions include:

Glass in the transition area
Bicycles racked on the wrong rack
Missing handlebar end plugs (Disqualification – safety)
Assistance along the course (e.g. help with wet-suite removal)
Missing or unbuckled bicycle helmets
Drafting, blocking and position foul on the bicycle
Use of headphones

Wet-suits:

Age Group athletes may wear wetsuits regardless of water temperature and remain eligible for awards.
Elite athletes must follow current USA Triathlon rules.
Wetsuits are not permitted when deemed illegal under USAT regulations.
The official water temperature will be determined on race morning.

If the water temperature is under 78 degrees Fahrenheit wet-suits are allowed for Elites.

USAT Age Groups:

Your USAT age is how old you are at the end of the race year, NOT ON RACE DAY!

For example, if you are 29 years old on race day, but your birthday is after race day then your USAT age group is 30, not 29.

EVERY RACE HAS A DIFFERENT USAT AGE RESTRICTION.

More details on USAT rules:

Click HERE for more USAT rules and explanations.

*Note: We do not enforce every single USAT rule. Please refer to the Online Briefing for final rules.