Updated: 28 Oct 2025

1. ORGANIzATION

1.1 Race organization
Friends of Rockman /Lysefjorden Sportsklubb
Fantahåla
4444 Fantahåla Stavanger, Norway
Email: post@rygersports.com

2. ENTRY PRE-REQUISITE

To be able to participate in Rockman Swimrun you have to be at least 18 years old on race day, and able to swim. You must race in teams of two athletes for 40K and 20K course, while the 10K course open for solo athletes as well.

Slot allocation for 2026 event:

  • 40K course - 75 teams

  • 20K course - 45 teams

  • 10K course - 15 teams and 25 solo slots

3. RACE FEE

  • 40K Couse Race Fees (Teams only): €800 until 31.12.2025 and €900 from 01.01.2026

  • 20K Couse Race Fees (Teams only): €500 until 31.12.2025 and €600 from 01.01.2026

  • 10K Couse Race Fees (Teams): €500 until 31.12.2025 and €600 from 01.01.2026

  • 10K Couse Race Fees (Solo): €300 until 31.12.2025 and €400 from 01.01.2026

Race Fees includes:

  • Speed Ferry from Stavanger to Startline on the 4th of July.

  • Race of your life, race volunteers, safety arrangement, aid stations, finisher's plaque, bib, swim cap etc.

  • Bag transfer (one small piece of luggage per team) from Stavanger City to finishline area

  • Finisher meal, drinks you order and pay at the bar.

  • Invitation to join Rockmans After Party at Finish Line

  • Some Rockman Merchandise (i.e. hoddie or t-shirts etc)

  • Speed Ferry from Finish Line back to Stavanger

Your race entry is non-refundable and non-transferable (however, you can change one of the athletes should it be required by sending email to the race crew).

4. RACE COURSE

4.1 Race course

  1. Follow the official course map and markings.

  2. Deviating from the marked course = disqualification.

  3. Respect all trail users. Walk carefully past tourists on narrow or dangerous sections.

  4. Do not follow GPS watches. Race staff has the right to change the course at any time, even DURING the race, as necessary. Follow the markings on the course.

4.2 Checkpoints

  1. Several checkpoints are shown on the course map.

  2. Additional unannounced checkpoints may be used.

  3. Missing or failing to reach a checkpoint by cutoff = disqualification.

4.2 Weather conditions

  1. Race officials may alter or cancel the race due to severe weather or unexpected hazards.

  2. Expect cold water (11–17°C) and rapidly changing mountain conditions.

5. EQUIPMENT

5.1 Mandatory Equipment from Start to Finish:

  • 1x First aid pressure bandage

  • 1x Whistle per athlete

  • 1x Water flask (min. 500ml) per athlete

  • 1x Wetsuit per athlete (appropriate for water temps)

5.2 Mandatory equipment checks:

  • You MUST bring your bandage and whistle with you at race check-in. Failure to bring these two items for inspection will result in not receiving your bibs and you will not be allowed to start the race.

  • Random spot checks will be conducted before the race. Missing any required item will result in a disqualification.

  • Random spot checks will be conducted during the race. Missing any required item will result in a disqualification.

5.3 Mandatory Equipment from Start to Finish:

  • 1x First aid pressure bandage

  • 1x Whistle per athlete

  • 1x Water flask (min. 500ml) per athlete

  • 1x Wetsuit per athlete (appropriate for water temps)

5.4 Supplied by Rockman Swimrun:

  • 1x Race bib (must be worn and visible the entire race)

  • 1x Swim cap (must be worn & visible on all swims) If using an additional cap (e.g. neoprene or double cap), the race cap must remain clearly visible.

  • 1x SaferSwimmer buoy (one per team to use for fjord crossing at Flørli, we will provide at the swim start and collect at the swim exit)

 5.5 Equipment that is NOT allowed

  • Floatation devices larger than 100cm x 60cm

  • Motorized propulsion

5.6 Recommended Equipment

  • One tether per team. Although not required, it is highly suggested to have one tether per team for both strategic and safety purposes.

6. TIMING

6.1 Timing

  • Timing starts at race start and ends at finish line.

  • Results will be posted on Rockman website and social media.

6.2 Cut off times

Athletes/Teams failing to pass a checkpoint by the specified cutoff times will be disqualified.

  • Brattli Pier - 13:00 CET - (40K Course only) - If arriving at Brattli Pier after this cutoff, you will be taken by boat to Flørli Pier (finishline).

  • Kåsastøa (Fjord Crossing) - 15:30 CET - (40K Course and 20K Course) - If arriving at the start of the fjord crossing (to Flørli) after this cutoff, you will be taken by boat to Flørli Pier (finishline).

  • Start of 4444 Stairs - 16:00 CET - (All courses) - You must begin your climb of the stairs before this cutoff. Arriving to the start of the stairs after this cutoff, you will not be allowed to start.

7. athlete RESPONSIBILITies

7.1 General Conduct

  1. The athletes must know the rules and follow these.

  2. The athletes shall respect other athletes, organization, spectators, tourists, the environment and the people living in the race area. Unsportsmanlike conduct - First offense = immediate disqualification.

  3. The athletes are not allowed to use unfair methods to get advantages.

  4. Doping is forbidden as per Norges Idrettsforbund (NIF).

  5. The athletes are obliged to help, in case of emergency, if the organization is asking for it.

  6. Any gate that is opened must be closed, even if it’s left open by another team.

7.2 Pre-Race

  1. Athletes may train on the course but must respect private property and follow Norway’s “Allemansretten.”

7.3 During the Race

  • If racing in team category, both athletes must stay together at all times. Teams must stay within:

    • 20 meters on land

    • 10 meters in water

  • Stay within 10 meters of marked trail/course.

  • Litter only at aid stations. First offense = disqualification.

  • Injured athletes must notify race staff ASAP.

  • If one teammate abandons, the other must also stop.

  • Athletes race at their own risk.

8. Race Jury, Protests, and Rule Enforcement

8.1 Race Jury
The Race Jury is composed of the three Race Directors and the Head of Safety.

The Race Jury is responsible for:

  • Enforcing the race rules

  • Ruling on protests

  • Issuing disqualifications or penalties

  • Deciding on course or rule changes

At least two members must be present to make an official decision. The jury may use common sense to resolve situations not explicitly covered by the rules. All Race Jury decisions are final and binding.

8.2 Protests
Protests must be submitted in writing within 48 hours of the results being posted.

The protest must include:

  • Time and location of the incident

  • Race number and signatures of the protesting athlete(s)

  • Race number or name of the athlete/team the protest concerns

  • Description of the issue

  • Witness names or team numbers, if available

The Race Jury will review and communicate their decision as soon as possible to those involved.

8.3 Disqualifications
Violations of race rules may result in time penalties or disqualification, depending on severity.

9. General Safety Rules

  • Team Category: Teammates must stay together at all times — no more than 20 meters apart on land and 10 meters apart in the water.

  • Course Boundaries: Athletes must stay within 10 meters of the marked course while on land.

  • Medical & Safety Authority: Race officials or medical staff may stop an athlete or team if:
    A) Required safety equipment is missing
    B) They are deemed physically unfit to continue due to fatigue or condition

  • Water Entry: Athletes must enter the water feet first. Diving is strictly prohibited.

10. Branding & Media Rules

10.1 Sponsor Markings

  • Athletes/teams may display sponsor logos on their race gear.

10.2 Race Bibs

  • Must be worn and visible at all times.

  • Modifications are not allowed.

10.3 Swim Caps

  • Race-provided swim caps must be worn and visible during all swims.

  • If using an additional cap (e.g. neoprene or double cap), the race cap must remain clearly visible.

  • No modifications allowed.

10.4 Media Rights

  • By participating, athletes grant the race organization the right to use any photos or video taken during the event for promotional, press, online, TV, and film purposes without compensation.

  • Athletes also agree to the use of drones by the official media team for filming during the race.

11. Rule Penalties

The following is a summary of the most common Competition Rule violations and penalties and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of violations and penalties. Athletes are responsible for full understanding and compliance.

11.1 Mandatory Equipment

  • Missing any required mandatory equipment when asked to produce it will result in immediate disqualification.

11.2 Littering

  • First Offense: Disqualification

11.3 Team Separation (Must stay within 10m in water / 20m on land)

  • 1st Offense: Verbal warning

  • 2nd Offense: Disqualification

11.4 Outside Assistance

  • Accepting help from non-race personnel (excluding other racers or officials): Disqualification

11.5 Unsportsmanlike Conduct

  • Disqualification

11.6 Course Deviation

  • Time penalty or disqualification (at official’s discretion)

12. Accepting the rules

By entering Rockman Swimrun all athletes have accepted the rules in full.