Oakley Meta Glasses: An Example of Tech No Longer Permitted Under Ironman’s Updated Rules

February 23, 2026

When Ironman released its 2026 Global Competition Rules, much of the attention centered on the usual areas athletes scan each season: drafting, penalties, etc. Yet one of the most discussed amendments sits inside Section 4.04 Illegal Equipment, and it speaks directly to a modern reality of endurance sport. Recording yourself mid-race is no longer permitted.

The updated language expands the definition of what constitutes improper device use on course. More significantly, an entirely new clause prohibits using any device to capture photographs, video, or other visual images during the race. The penalty is clear: disqualification.

“Using any device (e.g., including without limitation, cameras, phone cameras, video cameras, glasses, etc.) to capture photographs, video, or other visual images during the Race is prohibited… Athletes using any device in this manner will be disqualified.” triathlon MAGAZINE