IUTA Official Rulebook (Current Version)
All IUTA members, participants and organization teams of IUTA sanctioned races have the duty to accept the IUTA rules. That duty includes next to the IUTA rules to accept the anti-doping (test) rules, the rules for the IUTA waiver and the IUTA constitution.
Athletes should notice that without recognition of the rules in its entirety no start at IUTA sanctioned races is possible.
Members should notice that in case of any violation of the ruleset, the corresponding member can be sanctioned by IUTA. This can lead to complete exclusion from IUTA.
Previous rules:
IUTA Rules 2025
IUTA Rules 2024
IUTA Rules 2023
IUTA Rules 2022
IUTA Association Constitution
The Official legal statute and constitution of the International Ultra Triathlon Association, governing the framework and bodies of the organization.
Anti Doping
As mentioned in the IUTA rules the IUTA adheres to the rules, regulations and policies of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). If there is a conflict between WADA rules and IUTA rules, IUTA rules supersedes. It is the responsibility of each participant of IUTA sanctioned races to comply with the applicable anti-doping WADA rules, regulations and policies.
Did you know that ... ?
all participants at our races are subject to testing
many medicines available for conditions such as asthma or a cold may contain banned substances. Please ask your doctor if a used medicine can lead to a positive doping test and check WADA's list of prohibited substances.
dietary supplements can contain banned substances. Please read the article below.
WADA’s article 2.1.1 states: "It is the Athletes’ personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited Substance enters their bodies. Athletes are responsible for any Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers found to be present in their Samples. Accordingly, it is not necessary that intent, Fault, Negligence or knowing Use on the Athlete’s part be demonstrated in order to establish an anti-doping rule violation under Article 2.1"
The following text was developed by IUTA with the great support of numerous active athletes. The aim is to educate athletes that the effect of dietary supplements is more than questionable and can sometimes even be harmful to health or even lead to a positive anti-doping test.
Risk of a positive doping test due to the intake of food supplements
Scientific studies referred to in this article
Dietary supplements containing prohibited substances: A review (Part 1) & (Part 2)
Prohibited Contaminants in Dietary Supplements
Additional studies & articles
Undeclared Doping Substances are Highly Prevalent in Commercial Sports Nutrition Supplements
Dietary Supplements: Regulatory Challenges and Research Resources
Dietary Supplement and Food Contaminations and Their Implications for Doping Controls
To race clean ...
inform your doctor that as an active athlete you are subject to anti-doping rules.
check all substances, supplements, medications and treatment methods against the WADA Prohibited List, even if you've used it before.
check all supplements against contaminations. The links below can help you.
Supplement 411 - USADA's dietary supplement safety education and awareness resource
Cologne List - Prevention of doping in (elite) sport
Informed Sport tests nutritional supplements for banned substances
If an athlete uses medications that are wholly or partially on the WADA's list of prohibited substances or forbidden methods, the athlete must report all facts to the IUTA before the competition. As with medications the athlete should check the status and confirm TUE requirements if using or intending to use banned substances and/or prohibited methods. We ask you to send all information regarding anti-doping to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADO)
WADA - List of Prohibited Substances and Methods
The global Anti-Doping Education and Learning platform (ADEL)
Waiver
The IUTA Waiver is to be completed by any participant of an IUTA sanctioned race. The form must be filled in every time you participate in an IUTA sanctioned race. Without that completed form no start at IUTA sanctioned races is possible. The completed and signed form must be sent to the organizer by e-mail or handed over on site.
Why does the IUTA need the completed waiver?
IUTA needs the forms for legal reasons and to act in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Without the forms the IUTA is not allowed to work with your personal data as listed below. All information regarding the GDPR you'll find at the website of the European Union.
Your data will be used to:
publish information (e.g. news, race results, statistics, photos, videos) on our website or related social media sites,
devide athletes (e.g. for statistics or trophies) according to their gender, age groups and nationalities and
contact you by e-mail, if desired. IUTA Membership details can be found here.
We respect the privacy of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You'll find our Privacy Policy here.
Banned Persons
This page lists all athletes who are or have been banned from IUTA sanctioned races since 01.01.2024. Participation in IUTA sanctioned races by the persons listed here is prohibited for the duration of the ban.
| Name (Nation) | Begin | End | Violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Karas (POL) | 30.05.2023 | 29.05.2025 | WADA Code 2.1, 2.2 |
| Alexander Pachschwöll (AUT) | 03.09.2023 | 02.09.2025 | WADA Code 2.1, 2.2 |
IUTA-Certificate
How to get an IUTA-Certificate?
You will get a certificate if you are a member of IUTA and on request only.
Only performances in ultra triathlons (>=Double UT or >=Double UT Day) will be recognized, it means that no result of a normal long distance will be judged. The IUTA-Certificate is an award for exceptional performances and was first issued for the 2019 season.
An example of an IUTA Certificate:
