At Integrity Multisport, we proudly welcome and support para and adaptive athletes, as well as the organizations that empower them. Inclusion, community, and accessibility are at the heart of everything we do — because everyone deserves the opportunity to race, compete, and celebrate the multisport lifestyles. We recognize that every athlete and team has unique needs, and thoughtful planning is essential to creating a safe, seamless, and enjoyable race experience. To ensure proper accommodations, para and adaptive athletes (and team coordinators) must contact us at least 30 days prior to race day and no changes in registrants/guides two weeks prior to race day.
Early communication allows our team to coordinate logistics, review equipment, prepare volunteers, and make any necessary course adjustments.
Contact: [email protected]
Sanctioning & Rules
All Integrity Multisport events are sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT) and follow official USAT Competitive Rules.
All Para and Adaptive athletes — and their guides — must follow USAT rules.
Official Rules:
https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blteb7d012fc7ebef7f/blt18e70d5ac2bdc1fc/6949bfa10fbf166236e0e98b/ USA_Triathlon_Multisport_Competition_Rules.pdf
Divisions Offered
• Paratriathlon (Para)
• Adaptive Athlete Division (AAD)
Paratriathlon Division (Para)
Used for USAT points and national standings.
Requirements:
• Valid international paratriathlon classification
• Handlers may help in transition areas but may not race alongside the athlete
• Exception: Visually Impaired athletes with an approved guide
Adaptive Athlete Division (AAD)
Separate from international Para classification.
Eligibility:
Athletes with medically verified physical, visual, neurological, or intellectual impairments.
Purpose:
• Allows competition without formal international classification
• Allows guide(s), if needed, to race alongside
• The athlete is the only competitor officially scored
Requirements:
• Minimum of one guide
• Guide present for Swim, Bike, and Run segments
• Proper registration and signed waiver for all guides
Registration
• Relay: Two adaptive athletes completing separate legs → Register as Relay
• Individual: One adaptive athlete completing swim/bike/run (with guide(s)) → Register as Individual
• Guides do not count as relay team members
• Para/Adaptive athletes must register at least 30 days prior to race day
• All changes must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the event
• No guide or athlete changes after that deadline
• Accommodations are subject to Race Director approval
Guide Requirements
• Must register and sign waiver
• Must hold a valid USAT annual membership or one-day license
• Must wear clearly identifiable “Guide” bib
Course Positioning
• Stay to the far right on the course
• Allow passing on the left
• Do not impede other athletes
Segment-Specific Guidelines
Swim
• Guide swims beside the athlete
• No tether unless athlete is Visually Impaired
• Carriage athletes require an additional guide beside the carriage
• Carriage athletes must wear a life vest
Bike
• Guide rides in front of or behind the athlete (not side-by-side)
• Tandem bikes allowed for Visually Impaired athletes
Run
• Guide runs beside the athlete (space permitting) or directly behind
Equipment
• Stabilizer wheels
• Recumbent bikes
• Handcycles
• Approved prostheses
• Supportive mobility devices
• Service dogs are not allowed under USAT Competitive Rules.
All equipment must be inspected and approved by race officials for safety.