All NOT pass/fail obstacles during the elite and age group heats will only have penalty loops starting in 2023 (Except for Stadion races where the penalty will remain as 15 burpees).
Two types of penalty loops may be used: either a running loop or a carry.
The standard length of all running loops will be 200 meters on flat terrain.
Modified loops (Loops with more than 25 meters of vertical gain or including a carry) will be 100 meters.
When the penalty is a carry the standard weight for penalty loop carries for all categories of competitors is 60lb / 27kg for males and 40lb / 18kg for females.
Open category competitors will be able to follow direction signage where a burpee zone and penalty loop will coexist.