競技注意事項� �12/17.pdf

The competition will be held according to the 2023 Japan Association of Athletics Federations rules and regulations. Key points include:
1. Team orders cannot be changed after final entry, except in cases of injury or illness, in which case a substitute can be used.
2. Athletes must wear the provided "Athlete Bibs" on their chest and back, and the "Tasuki" must be worn from the shoulder to the side.
3. Athletes will be transported to the competition areas by bus, and must show their bibs with chips before boarding.
4. During the competition, athletes must stay on the left side of the road, except in designated areas where they will be directed to run on the right side.
5. The "Tasuki" must be passed from hand to hand in the designated zone, and athletes must run with it over their shoulder.
6. If an athlete is unable to continue competing, the team can continue with the next athlete, but the current athlete's segment will be invalidated.
7. The start of the first segment will be determined by a draw, and athletes must follow the instructions of the officials.
8. The competition will have signs indicating the distance remaining, and athletes must follow the rules of the road and traffic laws.
9. Athletes may be subject to doping tests, and must follow the instructions of the officials.
10. In case of an emergency, a team representative must be available in the control room.