Event Briefing
  • Name of Event：2024 Xiuguluan River Rafting Triathlon
  • Event Date: Sunday, June, 16th 2024
    ※ If the event cannot be held due to natural disasters, it will be postponed to Sunday, July, 2nd 2024
  • Registration is open from now until May 12, 2024 (Friday) 23:59:59 (Limited availability for each group).
  • Event Venue：【starting point】Xiuguluan River visitor center 【finish point】 area under the New Changhong Bridge
  • Starting Time: Sunday, June, 16th 2024 at 06:30 a.m.
  • Eligibility for Registration: Individuals, both domestic and international, who have a passion for challenging themselves through sports and maintaining physical and mental health, are welcome to sign up.

    Participants must be at least 16 years old. Those under 20 years old are required to submit a parental consent form (click to download).

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    Participants in the river rafting only group must be at least seven years old, those under 20 years old also need to submit a parental consent form (click to download).

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  • Supervising Authority: Tourism Administration, MOTC
  • Organizer: East Coast National Scenic Area
  • Co-organizers: Taitung County Government, Hualien County Government, Taitung County Police Department, Hualien County Police Department, Changbin Township, Ruisui Township
  • Executing Organization: Body Marketing Co., Ltd.
Registration & Distance
Triathlon Relay Triathlon Duathlon Rafting only
Description rafting 11K + Running 12.6K + cycling 44K
  1. Two or three persons (relay)
  2. Participants in rafting and cycling must be different person
 rafting 11K + running 12.6K
  1. rafting21.5K
  2. A team of 8 people
  3. If you cannot get eight people to team up with you, then you will be randomly assigned to a team
Time Limit 【 Triathlon/Relay Triathlon】rafting 2 HR+ running 2 HR+ cycling 2.5 HR, 6.5 HR in total
【 Duathlon】Rafting 2 HR +running 2 HR, 4 HR in total
【 Rafting only】Rafting 5 HR
Registration fee NT$2800 NT$3900 NT$1800 NT$700 per person
(Chip fee NT$500)
Timing method Timing Chip (Return your Bib number and deposit will be returned) Referee at finish line
Camera at finish line
Gathering Point 05:00
Note
  1. During the competition, if any discomfort arises, participants must follow the guidance of the referees and withdraw from the competition.
  2. Failure to pass through the transition zone within the specified time limit will result in disqualification, and athletes may not dispute this decision.
  3. In the event of natural disasters or other force majeure factors preventing the smooth progress of the event, the organizing committee will provide further notice.
Refund policy
  1. If a participant submits a withdrawal request before the registration deadline due to personal reasons, they can receive a full refund of the registration fee (excluding the transaction fee) and any additional shuttle fees, minus a handling fee of 30 NTD.
  2. No refunds will be accepted after the registration deadline for any reason.
  3. The race qualification cannot be transferred to another individual or event category and cannot be postponed to another event.
  4. In the event of natural disasters or other force majeure factors leading to the postponement or cancellation of the event, participants unable to participate will receive a refund of 20% of the registration fee (excluding the transaction fee) and any additional shuttle fees.
  5. The refund process will be completed from June 24 to June 28. If you have not received a refund by July 5, please contact Ms. Lin at +886-2-55915658
    6. Click here for refund →
Registration & Distance
Event Triathlon Relay Triathlon
Description rafting 11K + Running 12.6K + cycling 44K
  1. Two or three persons (relay)
  2. Participants in rafting and cycling must be different person
Time Limit 【 Triathlon/Relay Triathlon】rafting 2 HR+ running 2 HR+ cycling 2.5 HR, 6.5 HR in total
Registration fee NT$2800 NT$3900
(Chip fee NT$500)
Timing method Chip timing
Gathering time 05:00
Note
  1. During the competition, if any discomfort arises, participants must follow the guidance of the referees and withdraw from the competition.
  2. Failure to pass through the transition zone within the specified time limit will result in disqualification, and athletes may not dispute this decision.
  3. In the event of natural disasters or other force majeure factors preventing the smooth progress of the event, the organizing committee will provide further notice.
Refund policy
  1. If a participant submits a withdrawal request before the registration deadline due to personal reasons, they can receive a full refund of the registration fee (excluding the transaction fee) and any additional shuttle fees, minus a handling fee of 30 NTD.
  2. No refunds will be accepted after the registration deadline for any reason.
  3. The race qualification cannot be transferred to another individual or event category and cannot be postponed to another event.
  4. In the event of natural disasters or other force majeure factors leading to the postponement or cancellation of the event, participants unable to participate will receive a refund of 20% of the registration fee (excluding the transaction fee) and any additional shuttle fees.
  5. The refund process will be completed from June 24 to June 28. If you have not received a refund by July 5, please contact Ms. Lin at +886-2-55915658
    6. Click here for refund →
Event Duathlon Rafting only
Description rafting11K + running12.6K
  1. rafting21.5K
  2. A team of 8 people
  3. If you cannot get eight people to team up with you, then you will be randomly assigned to a team
Time Limit 【 Duathlon】Rafting 2 HR +running 2 HR, 4 HR in total 【 Rafting only】Rafting 5 HR
Registration fee NT$1800 NT$700 pre person
Timing method Referee at finish line
Camera at finish line
Gathering time 05:00
Note
  1. During the competition, if any discomfort arises, participants must follow the guidance of the referees and withdraw from the competition.
  2. Failure to pass through the transition zone within the specified time limit will result in disqualification, and athletes may not dispute this decision.
  3. In the event of natural disasters or other force majeure factors preventing the smooth progress of the event, the organizing committee will provide further notice.
Refund policy
  1. If a participant submits a withdrawal request before the registration deadline due to personal reasons, they can receive a full refund of the registration fee (excluding the transaction fee) and any additional shuttle fees, minus a handling fee of 30 NTD.
  2. No refunds will be accepted after the registration deadline for any reason.
  3. The race qualification cannot be transferred to another individual or event category and cannot be postponed to another event.
  4. In the event of natural disasters or other force majeure factors leading to the postponement or cancellation of the event, participants unable to participate will receive a refund of 20% of the registration fee (excluding the transaction fee) and any additional shuttle fees.
  5. The refund process will be completed from June 24 to June 28. If you have not received a refund by July 5, please contact Ms. Lin at +886-2-55915658
    6. Click here for refund →
Age Groups
Group Description Years of Birth Group Description Years of Birth
M16 Male 16-25-year-old 1999-2008 F16 Female 16-25-year-old 1999-2008
M26 Male 26-35-year-old 1989-1998 F26 Female 26-35-year-old 1989-1998
M36 Male 36-45-year-old 1979-1988 F36 Female 36-45-year-old 1979-1988
M46 Male 46-55-year-old 1969-1978 F46 Female 46-year-old and above born before 1978
M56 Male 56-year-old and above Born before 1968      
Age
Male Male born before 2008
Female Female born before 2008
mix Born before 2008
Event Schedule
Time Activity Location
05:00-06:00 Clothing Storage Xiuguluan River Visitor Center
06:00-06:10 Introduction of Distinguished Guests
06:10-06:20 Speech by the Chief Guests
06:20-06:29 Participants getting ready
06:30 Competition starting
10:00-13:00 Stage and Booths Activities New Changhong Bridge
13:00 The end of Event
Rewards
Group First place Second place Third place Fourth place Fifth place
Triathlon 10,000 8,000 6,000 3,000 1,500
Duathlon 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 1,000
  1. The top five overall performers in the relay Triathlon and Duathlon categories will be awarded trophies, cash prizes, or equivalent goods. Winners of the overall standings will not be eligible for age group awards. For the triathlon, relay triathlon, and duathlon groups, trophies will be awarded to the top five in each age group. In age groups with fewer than 30 participants, only the top two will receive awards. Winners are required to submit photocopies of the front and back of their identification card, the front of their bankbook, and complete a receipt form. Additionally, they must comply with tax regulations and fulfill any related requirements.

Group First place Second place Third place Fourth place Fifth place Sixth place
Rafting 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000
  1. Prizes or equivalent goods will be awarded to the top six overall performers in the final standings.
  2. Winners are required to submit photocopies of the front and back of their identification card, the front of their bankbook, and complete a receipt form. Additionally, they must comply with tax regulations and fulfill any related requirements.
Check-in Instructions

Registration can be done via mail or pick-up at convenience stores. Postage fees should be paid together with the registration fee.

  • Check-in materials will be delivered by t-cat and can be pick-up at convenience stores. The postage fees are as follows:

      Mail Check-in Fee Table：

      Number of people 1-2p 3-5p 6-20p 21-50p 51-100p 101-200p 201p +
      Fee NT150 NT350 NT750 NT1,000 NT1,800 NT2,500 NT3,000

      Mail Check-in Fee Table：

      Number of people Fee
      1-2p NT150
      3-5p NT350
      6-20p NT750
      21-50p NT1000
      51-100p NT1,800
      101-200p NT2,500
      201p + NT3,000
    • Please pay attention to the parcel delivery status during the delivery period. You can check the progress of the delivery. Materials are expected to be sent out gradually starting from May 27. Please ensure you provide the correct address (do not use a postal mailbox, limited to within Taiwan). If you have not received the materials or if there are any discrepancies by June 11, please contact the organizer at +886-2-5591-5658, service hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
    • Due to incomplete mailing addresses or the inability to deliver materials due to no one being available to sign, resulting in the inability to participate, the organizer will not resend the materials. Please collect the materials at Body Marketing Co., Ltd. within one week after the event during office hours, May 6 (Monday) to May 10 (Friday), 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with your bib number. Overdue items will be deemed as forfeited. (Address: 1F, No. 14, Lane 48, Wenzhou Street, Da'an District, Taipei City, TEL:02-55915658).
    • Receiving the check-in materials indicates that the check-in procedure is complete. Please go to the service center on the day of the event.
    • After completing the check-in, please carefully keep the bib and chip. Lost items will not be reissued. Participants without a bib will lose their eligibility.
  • Registration note：
    • Each person can only register for one event and one group, and repeated registration is not allowed.
    • Please fill in the registration information carefully. Those who have completed the registration procedures are not allowed to request to change the competition items (if you need a refund, please refer to the refund policy).
    • Incomplete procedures and insufficient payment of registration fees are regarded as incomplete registration procedures.
    • If you have any questions regarding the registration, feel free to contact Ms. Lin at +886-2- 55915658 during business hour.
  • Friendly Reminder：
    • Get enough sleep the day before the event to ensure your body is in the best condition on race day.
    • Avoid exercisin
  • Penalty rules
    • Players who benefit from the help of others during the game (such as rides, support, etc.).
    • The registration group does not match the identity verification qualifications.
    • Violation of sportsmanship and ethics (such as fighting, insulting referees...).
    • No number bib (must be hung on the chest) and chip.
    • Those who do not wear the turning point token (should be worn on the wrist to facilitate the judgment of the referee's ranking).
  • Appeal：

    Competition disputes: Players are not allowed to question the referees on the spot during the competition. If there is an indication of the same meaning as the track and field rules, the referees shall prevail and no complaints may be lodged.

    Appeal procedure: For any problems related to the competition, it must be raised to the competition team of the conference within 30 minutes after the results of each group are announced, and a deposit of NT$1,000 must be paid at the same time, and the competition team will sign for the receipt; all appeals are subject to the judgment of the Arbitration Committee. If the judgment is correct, the security deposit will be confiscated and used as conference expenses.

  • Timing considerations：
    • The organizer will start to calculate the time record based on the time when the gun is fired, and this time record will be used as the judgment of the runners' ranking and performance statistics.
    • This event adopts the chip sensor system to judge the results. The "General Assembly Results" is the starting time of firing guns. All reward results are based on the "General Assembly Results".
    • Players must wear the chip at the prescribed place during the competition. For the wearing method, please refer to the official website.
    • Players are obliged to ensure that the chip is worn securely and correctly, and those who lose the chip will lose their eligibility to win prizes.
    • Players are required to start within 10 minutes after the gun is fired, otherwise the organizer has the right to prohibit them from starting and the score will not be calculated.
    • The chip is used as the basis for timing. Please pass each sensor point and confirm that the chip you are wearing has passed the sensor floor mat. The organizer will not be responsible for those who fail to use the chip in accordance with the organizer's regulations and result in no results.
    • Competitors are prohibited from exchanging chips, wearing other people's chips or wearing more than 2 chips. Violators will be disqualified and the score will not be counted.
  • Other considerations：
    • The organizer has the right to modify the above competition rules and announce them on the official website without objection.
    • This competition will use the "competition time" to judge the results.
    • Players must wear the chip at the prescribed place during the competition. For the wearing method, please refer to the official website.
    • Those who fail to pass the closing point within the time limit will be disqualified directly by the referees, and players cannot object.
    • Safety comes first. If you feel unwell, please stop the competition immediately, and please bring your health insurance card or relevant certification documents with you.
    • Please follow the instructions of the referees for the game and read the rules of the game carefully.
    • In response to environmental protection, please use environmentally friendly water cups, and the supply station does not provide paper cups.
    • Please put rubbish into the trash bin set up by the conference to respond to environmental protection and facilitate post-match cleaning.
    • In case of force majeure, natural disasters or bad weather, the organizer will decide to cancel or postpone the event to another alternative route depending on the situation, and players shall have no objection. It will be announced on the official website of the event 3 days before the event without prior notice.
    • The video, photos and results of this event are copyrighted by the organizer.
    • The organizer reserves the right to change the content of the event. If there is any latest news about the event, it will be updated on the official website of the event. If there are any unfinished matters in the above event, the organizer may revise it at any time without prior notice.
  • Insurance notes：

    Dear runners: Exercise is an important element to maintain a healthy body. Please do what you can according to your running conditions on the day of running, and please get enough sleep the day before the event and finish eating 2 hours before running on the day. The organizer will only provide necessary emergency medical aid to the scene, and the diseases caused by the own diseases are not covered by the insurance, and the public accident insurance only covers the injuries suffered due to site accidents. For this event, the organizer has purchased public accident insurance and travel safety insurance in accordance with the safety management points of large-scale group activities. If a player changes in private without notifying the organizer, please add travel safety insurance by yourself, and the organizer will not be responsible for the uninsured players.

    Public accident insurance coverage：

    • The insured shall be liable for compensation according to the law due to the following accidents during the insurance period, resulting in third party bodily injury, death or property damage to the third party, and the company shall be liable for compensation to the insured when a claim for compensation is received.
    • Accidents that occur in the business premises specified in this insurance policy due to the business operation of the insured or his employees.
    • Accidents that occur to the insurer in buildings, passages, machines or other working objects where the insurer operates its business.

    Special exclusions：

    • Personal illness leading to sports injury.
    • Symptoms due to personal physique or cardiovascular symptoms, such as shock, heart attack, diabetes, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, altitude sickness, epilepsy, dehydration, etc.
    • If the player encounters the medical history of the disease mentioned in the second item, it is recommended that the player carefully consider his own safety and add personal accident insurance by himself.
      1. Unexplained chest discomfort (chest tightness, chest pain)
      2. Unexplained difficulty breathing
      3. Unexplained dizziness
      4. Suddenly lose consciousness
      5. Hypertension (>140/90mmHg)
      6. Heart disease
      7. Abnormal kidney function
      8. Diabetes
      9. Hyperlipidemia (total cholesterol>240mg/Dl)
      10. Family history of heart disease (heart attack or sudden death in first-degree relatives before the age of 60)
      11. Epilepsy
  • Participant Declaration：

    I (all members of this group) hereby declare that I am in good health and have no history of unknown chest discomfort (chest pain, chest tightness), difficulty breathing, or illnesses such as hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, asthma, etc. If there has been any unexplained chest discomfort (chest pain, chest tightness), difficulty breathing, or if I have any of the mentioned illnesses, I will carefully consider my safety based on the organizer's advice. I will not participate against my better judgment. I declare that if any accidents occur during the race due to personal health reasons or intentional actions on my part, I am willing to take full responsibility, and all liabilities are not related to the organizer.
    When Body Marketing Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as the Company) collect, process, or use personal data for the organization of the marathon event, it is based on respect for your rights, and it follows honest and trustworthy principles and the following guidelines. The Company collects your personal data for two purposes:

    • As needed for various PR event information dissemination by the Company.
    • To comply with the needs of this event, for the right to review and confirm eligibility, and for the relevant event procedures. The Company will only request the necessary personal information for public relations event operations (such as name, birthdate, ID card, email, address form, etc.), and this data will only be used for activities necessary for event execution or for providing enterprises participating in "raffle activities" related to the event as winning notifications and redemption usage. Your provided personal data will be processed and used in electronic or paper format by the Company and external service providers both within and outside Taiwan. If you need further information about the processing or utilization of your personal data, feel free to contact us.
      The Company follows the guidelines and policies of personal data management as the guiding principles for collecting, processing, or using any personal data. A comprehensive personal data protection and security maintenance plan has been established, and all processes have strict control procedures and standard operating procedures. Therefore, you can confidently provide your personal information to this event.
      When the Company retains your personal data, based on the provisions of Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act, you can exercise the following rights in accordance with the law: inquire or request to view your personal data, request a copy of your personal data, request supplementary or correction of your personal data, request to stop the collection, processing, or use of your personal data, and request the deletion of your personal data. When you want to exercise the above-mentioned rights, please contact the organizer of this event to handle your request, inquiry hotline +886-2-5591-5658, service hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
      When the Company needs to collect, process, or use your personal data for the reasons mentioned above, you are free to choose whether to provide your personal data. If you provide personal data of others outside yourself, you agree and understand that you are responsible for truthfully informing the third party about all the contents of this declaration and obtaining their consent. If you refuse to provide relevant personal data, this event cannot carry out the necessary review and processing operations, resulting in the inability to provide related services. The content of the personal data protection notice may be modified at any time if there is a need due to changes in laws or circumstances, and the Company has the right to modify the content of the notice and update it on the website.