Rules & Regulations 規則與條款

ARTICLE 1: GENERAL

1. Race number to be worn on FRONT of you. Not on your back.

2. No throwing any garbage of any kind on trail.

3. No water bottles allowed to be taken away from water checkpoints if provided (carboys at checkpoints for this series). You must bring your own hydration system or waist hydration belt with water bottle for refill.

4. Should you drop out you must notify the nearest checkpoint and leave your race number or face emergency rescue costs bill for looking for you.

5. You must stay on marked course and no short cutting is allowed or result in disqualification.

6. No pacing allowed as support from friends only allowed at checkpoints.

7. Anyone arriving more than 10 minutes after the official start will NOT be allowed on course and will result in automatic DNS (Did Not Start).

8. Race Director has final say on all matters.

Race start and suspension, stoppage policy.

1. T8 is up 2 hrs [before] race start. Race cancelled.

2.  T3  is up 15 mins before race start, decision to start made on course conditions and other prevailing weather factors eg. TS warning up, lightning .   Will base any postponement, cancellation on the key course marshals in various positions on the course and forerunners to provide feedback before the event start.  

3.  Thunderstorms. If TS  warning is in place 15 minutes before the start, the start will be postponed until thunderstorm is cancelled and then restarted at later time in same day. If TS warning goes up during event, then participants will be asked to finish at next checkpoint for the official finish time and then, unless so directed by the CP leader of an alternate race course, the participants will have to make their way back to start/finish where their bags are. Participants should have cash/octopus card - mandatory equipment.

1.    Passing

We don’t all run at the same pace.

When you’re on the trail, be aware of faster runners wanting to pass, and keep left where possible. PLEASE KEEP LEFT and PASS RIGHT side when approaching.

If you’re passing slower runners, give plenty of notice and slow down if you have to. Shout out ‘On your right’ or ‘Passing on the right’ to warn them of your approach.

The extra care taken is a small price to pay for keeping everyone safe and happy on the trails.

2.    Music

Music is a great motivator when running whether it’s in training or during a race.

There’s nothing like some great tunes to lift your spirits and keep the pace.

Keep you volume low enough to hear approaching runners, and be aware of changing terrain. When the trail narrows or get more crowded, you may need to turn down or turn off your music just so everyone can share the trail, and run or pass safely.

Plug in, but don’t tune out!

3.    Litter

Gels, bars, sweets, bananas … having a snack on the trails is great to keep your energy levels up, but don’t forget to take your trash with you!

We love the trails and we can all do our part to keeping them beautiful and litter-free. Pick up after yourself, or someone else!

Take nothing but pictures, and leave nothing behind but footprints.

4.    Recyling / No Cups racing

The average runner uses 3 paper cups over a 5km race.

Over shorter distances (Sprints) and up to our 50km races, that’s a lot of cups. Let’s help save the environment racing with NO CUPS. Use a reusable bottle, hydration bag or a foldable cup during a race, and take only what you need.

It just takes a small effort from everyone to make a big difference in the world we live in.