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Rules and regulations

The Organizer reserves the right to modify or substitute any of these rules and regulations of the Event from time to time as they deem fit. If there is ambiguity in any of the provisions, the Organizer shall be the authority to interpret and in doing so, the Organizer will take into account the interests of all the affected participants.Any updates on the rules and regulations of the event will be notified on the official website, www.beirutmarathon.org and it is the responsibility of the affected participant to keep abreast with any changes.

For any enquiry regarding registration or any type of results/awards, kindly email us on registration@beirutmarathon.org or call us on 70-898151

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS:

  • The race is open to all Nationalities.
  • Nobody can run the course without official registration.
  • Bicycles, in-line skates, prams, push carts, shoes with built-in or attached rollers and any other wheel-run objects are not allowed on the course other than official race and medical vehicles. If you are caught with any of these, you will be directed off the route.
  • Pets are forbidden on the course. No four-legged runners!
  • Any bibs changing between two runners disqualify both runners.
  • Taking shortcuts is totally forbidden and is subject to a direct disqualification.
  • Any pacing done by a person on a moving vehicle (car, motorcycle, bike, and rollers) is a disqualifying violation and especially when it comes from agents or coaches.
  • A runner pushing or conveying any other runner is a disqualifying violation.
  • Riding any vehicle even for a brief moment is also a disqualifying violation.
  • Deliberately obstructing or interfering with other competitors is a disqualifying violation.
  • Please do not wear jewelry or carry precious items with you. The BMA Management will not be held responsible for any lost valuables.
  • The Organizer reserves the right to cancel the Event at any time without prior notice to the Participant, in which case the Organizer will make effort to inform the Participant prior to the date of the event. There will strictly be no fee refund if the event is cancelled for reason of force majeure i.e. due to occurrence of incidents that are beyond the control of the Organizer or acts of God, which renders it impossible or unsafe to hold the event.
  • In consideration of the Participant’s use of the Event’s website, the Participant agrees to:
    • To Provide true, accurate, current and complete information about the Participant contained in any registration form (such information being the “Registration data”)
  • The Organizer reserves the right to amend the Event race routes as they deem fit for the safety of the Participants and/or to prevent any potential hazards in the running of the Event, at any time without prior notice to the Participant. In such cases, every effort will be made to inform the Participant prior to the date of the Event. The Organizer shall not be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused due to such changes.
  • The form on the reverse side of the participant’s running bib must be completed in full and accurately. Participants must wear the assigned bib on his/her chest. Participants who do not display bib numbers will be taken off the course by security officers/officials and immediately disqualified.
  • Road closures on the Full Marathon Route will be lifted after six hours and a half from commencement of the race (cut-off time). Cut-off times will be set at specific check-points along the route to ensure the safety of runners who are unable to complete the race within the six hours and a half. Participants who are still on route and choose to continue running after the cut-off time, do so at their own risk.
  • A participant must retire from the race immediately, if required to do so by any member of the official medical staff, Race Director, Referee, and/or security officer.
  • The Organizer reserves the right to cancel and/or add any race category without prior notice to the Participants.
  • Participants are strictly not allowed to transfer their race entries to another party or change race categories after their registrations are confirmed.
  • Any participant who commences to run before the actual flag-off of his/her registered race category will be immediately disqualified.
  • Participants must be 14 years or older as of Event day to participate in the Half Marathon (21.1km & 10 KM) category
  • Disputes and appeals regarding the results must be submitted in writing including electronic mail (registration@beirutmarathon.org)

Award Rules & Regulations:

  • Only runners, who are awarded an official time by crossing the Finish Line wearing their registered timing tag, will be entitled trophies or official certificates. In addition, all winners must have a recorded time at each of the timing checkpoints along the course. No tag, No Time, No Trophy.
  • There will be no prize money
  • Registered runners will only be entitled to trophies or official age group certificates of their respective registered race category
  • Winners of the overall categories will be based on their respective GUN TIME
  • Winners of the age categories will be based on their respective NET TIME
  • Winners declared post event must submit their proof of age, as original identification documents will be required by the event organizers in order to proceed with the awards ceremony. The race organizers might also ask for the proof of identification during the award ceremony.
  • In the event of an athlete failing the dope test, he/she will not be eligible for awards or an official time and will be disqualified from the race. Such athletes may also be reported to the National Federation and/or the IAAF.

COVID 19 Terms & Conditions:

  • Masks are mandatory at the gathering, start and finish areas, please make sure to have it always on you 
  • Keep a minimum distance of 1.5m with others
  • Participants are sorted into the following groups: A, B, C, D, E, F, G & H
  • Participants’ official BIB numbers will indicate to which group each participant will belong. 
  • To avoid crowded spaces, each group will be called to their dedicated start-line gate before the start
  • Each refreshment station will be equipped with hand sanitizer and all of our volunteers will be asked to keep their masks on and to frequently sanitize their hands
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow, sleeve or a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands afterwards
  • Washing your hands before and after the race with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol- based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your face – especially your eyes, nose and mouth – with unwashed hands
  • Stay home if you have cold- or flu-like symptoms and remain home until fever-free (without fever reducing medicine) for 24 hours       
  • Exchanging water bottles is strictly forbidden