Laser Run

The discipline requires a variety of obstacles to be cleared, involving both upper and lower limbs in pursuit of optimum performance.

  • Rules

    • Points are awarded by time.
    • Total points after the first three events in the competition determines the start order.
    • The athlete with the most points starts first, with the remaining athletes starting in a staggered order determined by one second intervals for every four point difference.
    • The first athlete to finish the shoot/run wins the overall pentathlon competition.
    • Athletes must register 5 laser shots in the centre bullseye within 50 seconds or time out. If an athlete registers 5 laser shots in the bullseye under 50 seconds, they may immediately proceed to the next lap.
  • Clothing & Equipment

    • Pentathletes must wear athletic clothing with their name and country code clearly visible on the reverse side of the top
    • Pentathletes must compete with athletics shoes, with or without spikes
    • Laser pistol
    • Targets may be precision targets or Hit and Miss targets
    • Order laser pistols and targets through EcoAims
  • Run Skills

    Stamina
    Strength
    Determination
  • Shoot Skills

    Concentration
    Self-Control
  • Scoring

    • 500 Modern Pentathlon points are awarded for obtaining the following times ±1 point for each second faster or slower.
    • The points table for the combined event of the modern pentathlon can be found in the rules and regulations section.
    • Order laser pistols and targets through EcoAims or pentashot.com

Rule & Regulations

Complete rules for Pentathlon are available on the Union International de Pentathlon Moderne Website.

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UNCC-Recreational Field 13b

8730 Phillips Road, Charlotte, NC 28262