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1. Event Dates

September 7-8, 2024

2. Location

Beijing Shi Yuan International Tourism Resort, Yanqing District, Beijing

3. Hosts and Organizers

(1) Hosts

China Triathlon Sports Association

Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau

Yanqing District People’s Government of Beijing

(2) Organizers

Beijing Yanqing District Sports Bureau

Beijing Expo Investment and Development Co., Ltd.

Druid (Beijing) Sports Culture Development Co., Ltd.

4. Participants

Amateur triathlon clubs and enthusiasts from China and abroad

5. Race Distance and Groups

(1) Race distance

1. Triathlon

Note: The Olympic Distance Relay is in the form of 3-member teams, no gender requirement for team members; each person must complete one of the three races of swimming, cycling, and running. Each person finishes a single race and then completes the relay by handing over the timing ring in the designated area; The final ranking is decided by the total time counted till the last athlete in each team completes the run and passes through the finish line.

2. Route

Detailed race venue and route and other information will be announced on the Beijing International Triathlon official website 7 days before the race.

Swim Track: Start from the wooden wharf on the south side of Gui River in Beijing Shi Yuan International Tourism Resort to the west, and swim clockwise along the floats in the water. The Sprint Distance is 750m and the Olympic Distance is 1.5KM. After the athletes get out of the water, they run about 400 meters westward to the Transition 1 (T1) under the Guirui Theater.

Bike Track: Start from the boarding line at the exit of T1, ride west along Yuanqu S Road to Gate 8 and exit the Park, turn right via Huanhu S Road, Kangzhang Road, and Kanghe Road, then pass through Shipuyuan Road, Yanxia Road to Xishuncheng Street, turn right and turn south, enter the Beijing Shi Yuan International Tourism Resort from Gate 5, and after arriving at the Transtion 2 (T2) in front of the International Pavilion, Sprint Distance athletes complete the cycling and start running. Olympic Distance athletes continue along the Yuanqu S Road to the west and exit Gate 8, riding on the same track as the first lap, but turn right on Kanghe Road and go to Yanxia Road, then return from Gate 5 to the T2 to start the running stage.

Run Track: Athletes will start from the T2 and run clockwise along Yuanqu N Road, Yuanqu S Road, Guirui E Road, Yuanqu M Road, China Pavilion Road, China Pavilion, and then arrive at the finishing arch in front of the International Pavilion to complete the race. The Half Course starts from the Second Changeover Area and proceeds counterclockwise.

(2) Race Grouping

1. The age grouping is based to athletes’age as of December 31 of the year.

2. Athletes who are regularly engaged in triathlon and in good physical condition can be exempted from the age limit with special approval from CTSA. Please contact customer service e-mail info#challenge-beijing.com (# change to @) for relevant materials.

6. Eligibility

(1) There is no limit to the number of entries from each club or association.

(2) Persons with epidemiological history and symptoms such as fever, cough, malaise, sore throat, sneezing, diarrhea, vomiting, etc., 7 days prior to the race or within 30 days of recovery are not recommended to compete.

(3) Participants must have personal accident insurance that meets the requirements for participation in this event. In the event of accidental injury, the participating athletes shall be responsible for paying the first aid or other related medical service by their own expenses. The insurance coverage must at least include accidental death, disability, and accidental injury medical treatment, while the accidental death and disability insurance amount must be at least RMB 500,000. The amount of accidental injury medical insurance must be at least 30,000 yuan; athletes can purchase the insurance according to their own circumstances, extend or expand the period, coverage, amount,

(4) Athletes should carry out pre-race physical examination and monitoring in accordance with the "Guidelines on Physical Examination for Participating Athletes of Chinese Triathlon Sport Association" to ensure that they are in good physical condition and are able to adapt to the environment of triathlon competitions. The items and results of the physical examination must comply with the "Physical Examination Guidelines for Participating Athletes of Chinese Triathlon Association", otherwise they are not allowed to participate in the race.

(5) Minor athletes must sign a waiver of liability by themselves and their legal guardians on site during check-in.

(6) Athletes who register for the Olympic Distance and Sprint Distance age groups and are over 60 years old (including 60 years old) must have participated in Olympic Distance or Sprint Distance organized by the Chinese Triathlon Sport Association within the past two years (by providing race certificate), otherwise their registration will not be approved.

(7) No substitutions are allowed after the departure list is released.

7. Race Rules

(1) Competition rules

The latest version of the World Triathlon (WT) Rules and the Chinese Triathlon Sport Association (CTSA) Penalty Rules for Foul Behavior will be enforced (please refer to the “Rules and Regulations” on the official website of CTSA). 

Challenge Beijing enforces 20m Non-Drafting Rule: Drafting zone is about 20-meter long and 3-meter wide. A participant may enter the drafting zone of another cyclist without penalty, if he or she enters the drafting zone from the rear, closes the gap and overtakes the leading cyclist all within no more than 40 seconds. The cyclist who has been "overtaken" must immediately move to the side or to the rear and out of the drafting zone of the passing cyclist

(2) Equipment

1. Participants must bring their own bicycles, clothing, helmets and other equipment, which must comply with the relevant provisions of the competition rules.

2. Amateur athletes’ race clothing must comply with the latest version of the “Regulations on Amateur Triathlon Management of the China Triathlon Sports Association” (which can be found in the “Rules and Regulations” column of the China Triathlon Sports Association’s official website.)

3. Amateur athletes may use mountain bikes and flat-handle racing bikes, but such bikes must be inspected by the organizing committee to confirm that the bikes meet safety regulations.

4. All amateur athletes can use the tow-float (bouy). The float should be connected by a rope (cable) with at least 40cm not be directly bound to the athletes’body.

5. Inspection of amateur athletes’ clothings and equipment will be conducted during registration and when entering the transition area on the day before the race. No separate inspection will be arranged before the race. If athletes are not sure whether their clothing and equipment comply with the race rules, they can submit their clothing and equipment to technical officials for inspection after the athletes’ meeting. 

(3) Race Ethics and Discipline

The management of race ethics and discipline will be based on the "Measures for the Management of Race Ethics and Discipline of the Chinese Triathlon Sport Association" (please refer to the "Rules and Regulations" on the official website of CTSA).

(4) Anti-doping

Anti-doping management will be carried out in accordance with the relevant national laws and regulations, the relevant rules of China Anti-Doping Center and the Implementing Rules for Anti-Doping Management of China Triathlon Sport Association (No.16 of CTSA [2021]).

(5) Sports Arbitration

Disputes occurring during the activities of this tournament may apply to the China Sports Arbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with the law.

(6) Closing time

8. Referees (Technical Officials)

The core referees are selected by the China Triathlon Sports Association, and the auxiliary referees are selected by the organizers.

9. Rewards

1. Individual ranking

The top three in each age group of the full and half marathon will receive a trophy. 

Top 3 male and female athletes in each Olympic Distance Age Group in Challenge Beijing will be qualified for THE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION in the following year.

(2) Triathlon Relay Race

The top 3 of the triathlon relay race will receive trophies.

(3) Athletes with valid results will receive finisher medals.

10. Registration

1. Entry Fee (Unit: RMB)

2. Registration deadline and number of applicants

Number of participants: Olympic distance: 1,500; Sprint distance: 500. Registration closes upon the number is full

3. Registration method

1. Malamala is the official registration channel for Challenge Beijing. Registration can be completed through the Malamala APP, WeChat Mini Program, PC, etc.

2. Registration time: From 12:00, June 13, 2024 until the registration is full.

4. Required Materials for Registration

Participants should provide corresponding documents according to the requirements of for registration online. If you are unable to register online, you can submit the registration documents to the registration contact person, contact information: info#challenge-beijing.com (# changed to @)

11． Check-In

(1) Time and Location:

Location: Hall A of International Pavilion, Beijing Shi Yuan International Tourism Resort

Open Time:

September 6 (Friday) 12:30 – 17:00

September 7 (Saturday) 12:30 – 17:00

(2)Please provide the following materials upon check-in before the race:

o Original and copy of Photo ID (Chinese ID, Mainland Travel Permit, or Passport)

o Signed Athlete Waiver

o Pre-Event Activities Checklist with an Athlete Meeting attendance stamp

o Original and copy of your insurance policy

The insurance coverage must at least include accidental death, disability, and accidental injury medical treatment, while the accidental death and disability insurance amount must be at least RMB 500,000. The amount of accidental injury medical insurance must be at least 30,000 yuan; athletes can purchase the insurance according to their own circumstances, extend or expand the period, coverage, amount,

o Certificate of swimming ability (choose 1 out of 4)

1) Original and copy of your deep water certification

2) Swimming proficiency test passing card

3) Original and copy amateur Triathlon Athlete Technical Rating Certificate (regardless of level)

4) Original and copy of performance certificates of triathlon competitions at national level or above within three years or other international and domestic triathlon competitions recognized by the China Triathlon Sport Association

*All athletes (including relay team) must come to the site in person to attend the athlete meeting and pick up their packets

(3) Physician Consultation

Participating athletes shall be examined and monitored in accordance with the "Guidelines for Physical Examination of Participating Athletes" to ensure that their physical condition meets the requirements for participation.

If athletes have any doubts about whether their physical condition meets the requirements for participation, they can consult a physician when they report to the competition area.

4. All athletes must sign and acknowledge the participation waiver upon registration.

12. Accommodation and transportation

(1) Accomodation

Hyatt Regency Beijing Expo Park is the official hotel of the event and offers athletes preferential treatment, athletes can contact the hotel to make their own reservations. Athletes may also book other hotels on their own.

13. Others

(1) For more information and supplementary documents, please check the official website of Challenge Beijing.

(2) Organizing committee contact information: info#challenge-beijing.com (# changed to @)

Attachment1:

China Triathlon Sports Association

Physical Examination Guidelines for Athletes

1. Necessity of Physical Examination

(I) Triathlon is characterized by long course, high intensity and unstable environment. The stimulation to the human body is intense and serious, and various acute injuries and diseases will inevitably occur, mainly the stimulation or damage to the cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract and the motor (bone and muscle) system, and the serious cases can be life-threatening.

(II) Due to the unpredictable nature of acute injuries and illnesses, it is very important and necessary to provide athletes with a comprehensive physical examination, monitoring and control of symptomatic systems, active prevention and treatment of injuries and illnesses, and the establishment of health records. Good physical condition is the foundation of triathlon, and performing triathlon in a condition of injury or illness increases the risk of health and safety for athletes.

(III) In order to maximize the health and safety of participating athletes, this guideline for medical examination is formulated. Athletes who fail to undergo the required physical examination or whose results do not meet the following requirements shall not be allowed to participate in the competition.

2. Comprehensive Requirements

(1) Pre-match physical examination: Athletes must keep abreast of their own health and physical condition, and go to a "Class II A" or above hospital for a physical examination before the match (no more than six months before the match).

(2) Self-monitoring: If the result of a single physical examination before the competition is normal, it only indicates the physical health status reflected by the selected physical examination items. Due to the limitations of physical examination methods and items, potential physical risks cannot be completely ruled out; due to the "variability of human physical conditions", it cannot be proved that athletes are fully capable of completing the competition safely. Therefore, every participating athlete must do:

1. Before the game, take the initiative to ensure that you are in good condition and do not have colds, fevers, viral or bacterial tonsillitis, pharyngitis, gastroenteritis, or other acute or chronic injuries.

2. Athletes should always monitor their physical conditions during the competition. If they experience chest tightness, chest pain, palpitation, nausea, difficulty breathing, abnormal fatigue, etc., they should stop the competition immediately and seek help from the nearest medical point or event staff.

3. Physical Examination Items

The following physical examination items are designed based on common acute injuries in triathlon:

I. General Internal Medicine and Surgery Examination (All Athletes) Focus on asking and identifying whether the athletes have the following conditions:

1. Cardiovascular system diseases, such as hypertension, valvular disease, coronary heart disease, and cardiomyopathy;

2. Central nervous system diseases, such as epilepsy and severe neurasthenic syndrome;

3． Family history of sudden death;

4． Past history of sports stress or acute injury;

5. Respiratory diseases, such as allergic bronchial asthma, acute or chronic respiratory tract infections;

6． Gastrointestinal diseases, such as active peptic ulcers.

II. Blood pressure check (only for athletes over 13 years old)

1. Athletes under 50 years old: systolic blood pressure ≤ 130mmHg (17.3KPa), diastolic blood pressure ≤ 85mmHg (11.3KPa);

2. Athletes over 50 years old (including 50 years old): systolic blood pressure ≤140mmHg (18.6KPa), diastolic blood pressure ≤90mmHg (12KPa).

III. Electrocardiogram examination (all athletes)

The electrocardiogram report must be diagnosed by a physician, and the evaluation standards are as follows:

1. Normal electrocardiogram (confirmed by the hospital to have no obvious abnormalities):

(1) Sinus rhythm;

(2) The heart rate of adults is 40 to 100 beats/min (the heart rate of professional athletes can be lower than 40 beats/min).

2. Abnormal electrocardiograms that do not meet the competition requirements include but are not limited to:

(1) Sinus tachycardia, adult heart rate >100 beats/min; ventricular tachycardia;

(2) Frequent sinus arrhythmia;

(3) Sinus arrest; atrial, junctional, ventricular premature contractions or escape beats;

(4) Sick sinus syndrome;

(5) Sinoatrial, atrioventricular, left bundle branch block, etc. of degree II or above;

(6) Preexcitation syndrome;

(7) Myocardial ischemia, ST segment ischemic type reduction (including horizontal type, sagging type, arched type, sunken type, approximate ischemic type), T wave changes (including flat, bidirectional, inverted), Q-T Interval prolongation, U wave inversion, arrhythmia, etc.;

(8) Other ECG abnormalities, such as atrial fibrillation.

IV. Full blood biochemistry (can be performed as appropriate) to determine the liver and kidney function, blood sugar and blood lipids, serum ions, myocardial enzyme spectrum, etc.

V. Color echocardiography (can be performed as appropriate) to determine the condition of the ventricles, atria, valves, myocardium and its movement (contractility and compliance), ejection fraction and cardiac output, and to avoid cardiac structural disorders.

Attachment 2:

Event Schedule

The schedule is subject to change before the event.