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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