(a) There are two competitors in a team who shall both race 1km each as follows:
- (i) On the starting signal the first competitor in each team races along the left side of the lane to round (clockwise or right hand in or as otherwise advised by the Referee) the turning poles 250m distant and return 250m toward the start/turn flags. The first runner then repeats this course.
- (ii) On their second lap the first competitor rounds the first turning flag (clockwise or right hand in or as otherwise advised by the Referee) to visibly tag with the second competitor who is waiting in the changeover zone between the first and second turning flags in a position as directed by the relevant official (refer section 2.28 for definition of a tag). To assist avoid congestion a line may be drawn by Officials on the sand at the midpoint of the changeover zone and competitors may be placed at this line by officials in the order of their placing as their first runner approaches the changeover over zone. Competitors should comply with the directions of officials.
- (iii) The tag must take place after the first turning flag and before the second rounds the second turning flag.
- (iv) The second competitor completes the same course before crossing the finish line on their second lap to complete the race.
- (v) The finish is judged on the competitor’s chest crossing the finish line.
- (vi) Jostling or obstructing another competitor so as to impede their progress is not permitted.
(b) Judges shall be placed to observe the conduct of the event and the change overs as well as determine competitors’ placings at the finish line.
(c) The finish is judged on the competitor’s chest crossing the finish line. Competitors must finish on their feet in an upright position.