Eligibility

1. Basic Requirements

• 1. Each participant may register for only one race category.
• 2. According to triathlon competition rules, all participants must obtain personal accident and emergency medical insurance for the race period. Participants are responsible for any emergency medical expenses incurred due to accidents. The organizing committee will provide one complimentary accident and emergency insurance policy for all participants, covering September 24 to 28. Coverage includes accidental death and disability, sudden illness (including sudden cardiac death and heatstroke), and related medical expenses. The accidental death coverage is up to 500,000 CNY, and medical expenses for sudden illness are covered up to 50,000 CNY. If an insurance claim is triggered, the organizing committee will notify the insurance provider to directly settle the reimbursable portion of medical expenses with the hospital in accordance with the policy terms. Any expenses not covered by the insurance must be paid by the athlete.
• 3. Participants must undergo pre-race Physical Examinationss in accordance with the CTSA Physical Examinations Guidelines (Annex 2). The results must meet the standards outlined in the guideline; otherwise, participation is not allowed. Participants are fully responsible for their health and safety. Physical Examinations results are only a reference and do not guarantee fitness to complete the race. Participants who had lung or cardiovascular infections within the past 6 months are advised not to compete.
• 4. Minors must submit a signed “Athlete Declaration” and “Minor Guardian Statement” (Annex 3), completed by both the athlete and their legal guardian, to the registration contact at the time of registration. Only athletes who pass the review process will be eligible to register and participate. Athletes aged 70 and above must submit the following documents to the registration contact (see Section “Registration” for contact details) at the time of registration: a signed “Athlete Declaration”;a signed “Spouse/Child Statement for Athletes Aged 70 and Above” (Annex 3); a valid medical examination report (see Annex 2 for Physical Examinations requirements). Only after approval will the athlete be permitted to compete.
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• 5. Safety Notice:Participating in or spectating a triathlon event inherently involves the risk of serious injury or accidents. All participants accept this risk voluntarily. Due to the limitations of medical check methods and the variability of individual health conditions, a Physical Examinations cannot eliminate all potential risks, nor can it confirm an athlete’s full capability to safely complete the race. Passing the registration review does not guarantee race safety. Athletes must monitor their physical condition at all times.If experiencing acute illnesses such as a cold or fever prior to the race, the athlete should immediately withdraw.If any symptoms such as chest tightness, chest pain, heart palpitations, nausea, difficulty breathing, or unusual fatigue occur during the race, the athlete should stop racing immediately and seek help from the nearest medical station or race staff.

2. Athletic Ability Requirements

• 1. X-Triathlon:

- Must provide proof of completion (certificate) of at least double the full standard triathlon distance (103 km or more), or

- Must provide proof of completing a standard triathlon (51.5 km) within 3 hours and 30 minutes, or

- Athletes with strong endurance ability (e.g., marathon within 3h30min, 100km trail run within 20h) may be eligible after committee review.

• 2. X-Sprint:

- Must provide proof of completion of a half distance triathlon (25.75 km or more), or

- Must demonstrate strong athletic ability (e.g., marathon within 4 hours).

• 3. X-Fun, X- Aquathlon:

- Open to triathlon enthusiasts. Those without competition experience must provide a valid deep water certificate or recent competition result.

• 4. X- Relay:

- Athlete completing the swim segment must provide a valid deep water certificate or related results.