Can you walk during the run portion of a triathlon?

Question

I want to get into triathlons (I trained a lot for them in my teens) but due to an extensive hip injury, I can no longer run. I am still as active as possible and have walked in 5ks since my injury. I can also swim and bike so my question is, if I do the swim and bike okay, can I walk the run portion of the triathlon? Or is that usually against the rules? Thank for any help!

Also, as a sidebar to that question, I know that you can't take the road bikes off-road (obviously) but can you ride a mountain bike in road triathlons? I know it makes the ride harder but is there actually a rule against it? Thanks so much!

Answer 1

Yes you can walk if you are very tired.

Answer 2

Yes...of course you can walk in a triathlon.  No, there is not a rule of what bike you use.  You have to have a ANSI helmet approved.  My first triathlon was with a mountain bike.  Have fun with your triathlon and enjoy the moment!

Answer 3

i dunno. i don't see anything wrong with walking, except u would lose tho, so u probably can walk.