Rules of the Road

Course Rules

1. No form of locomotion other than running, walking or crawling is allowed. 

Participants registered in the Half Marathon Walk event are expected, on their honour, to walk the entire Half Marathon course, 100% of the course, 100% of the time. 

The Full Marathon course is open for 6 hours (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM) and the Half Marathon course is open for 4 hours (8:00 AM - NOON).

For Full Marathon pace calculations, that is 8:32 per km (7.03 kph) or 13:44 per mile (4.37 mph).

For Half Marathon pace calculations, that is 11:22 per km (5.28 kph) or 18:18 per mile (3.28 mph).

Participants must be able to complete the Full Marathon and Half Marathon within those time parameters.

The Credit Union QCM assumes no responsibility (including traffic control, medical and aid station support) for registered participants still out on the course after these times.  However, out of respect for the dedication and determination of our most tenacious participants, a skeleton finish line, timing and medical crew will typically remain in place until the final participant crosses the finish line in victory.

 

2. In order to receive a finisher medal and be eligible for any awards, participants must successfully complete their registered event in accordance with the course rules.

Participants who are unable to to complete their registered event for any reason (for example,  someone registered in the full marathon who "bails out" at the half marathon point, whether by unfortunate injury or by deliberate design) will not be eligible to receive a finisher medal nor will they be eligible for any awards.  Their race time will be listed as DNF (did not finish). 

NOTE: Course marshals are in place to monitor and record the race number of any full marathon participant who "bails out" into the half marathon course.  That race number will be communicated to the finish line.

NOTE: Relay teams must consist of no fewer than 3 members and no more than 5 members.

 

3. The minimum age for participation in the:

Full Marathon is 16 years as of race day.

Half Marathon (Run or Walk) is 14 years as of race day.

Relay Team Marathon is 14 years as of race day.

3K Mini Marathon (Kids 5-10 Division) is 5 years as of race day. (Maximum 10 years as of race day)

3K Mini Marathon (Youth 11-17 Division) is 11 years as of race day. (Maximum 17 years as of race day)

 

4. Other than registered wheelchair marathon participants and official course cyclists, no wheeled devices are allowed on the course.

The definition of a wheeled device includes - but is not limited to - bicycles, jogging strollers, skateboards, scooters, roller skates, roller blades, wheeled running shoes and so forth. 

Wheelchair marathon participants are strongly urged to wear cycling helmets in accordance with local regulations and common sense.

 

5. Spring-soled shoes (eg. "kangaroo shoes" and the like) are not allowed.  Violation will result in disqualification. 

 

6. While the Credit Union QCM does not currently ban the use of portable headphone devices (iPods, MP3 players, Walkmans, CD players, etc.), the use of such items is discouraged - for your safety and the safety of others. 

You MUST be aware of your surroundings at all times and this includes being able to hear any verbal warnings or instructions from police or course officials...or to the sound of any oncoming vehicles and other participants on the course. 

If you choose to wear a portable headphone device during the race, you do so at your own risk and on your own responsibility.

The abuse of portable headphone devices can result in disqualification.

In general guideline terms, "abuse" refers to being so distracted by what you're listening to that you become oblivious to your fellow participants, spectators, course marshals, finish line officials, medical personnel, police personnel or vehicle traffic.

The wearing of headphones in our event has not become a problem - yet.  And we don't want to be forced to be the bad guy and ban headphones outright, as many races are starting to do across North America.  However, we must constantly consider the safety of all our participants, volunteers and spectators. 

Only you can help us prevent an outright ban on headphones...by being aware of your surroundings at all times and - if you do choose to wear headphones - by wearing your headphones in a responsible, courteous and safety-conscious manner (eg. wearing just one earphone or having the volume really low). 

If the wearing of headphones at our event becomes a problem, they will be banned.  And we won't enjoy that any more than you will.  So please: be responsible, be aware and be safe. 

 

7. No pets or animals are allowed on the course, with the exception of official guide dogs for the visually impaired. 

If you are a visually impaired participant who wishes to use your guide dog during the race, please contact us ASAP at 1-866-2-RUN-QCM or runqcm@hotmail.com

 

8. Escort runners/walkers are not allowed, except for parents/guardians escorting small children in the Mini Marathon or runners/walkers escorting visually impaired participants. 

If you are escorting a visually impaired participant, please contact us ASAP at 1-866-2-RUN-QCM or runqcm@hotmail.com

Parents/guardians escorting small children in the Mini Marathon are not required to register as participants.

 

9. Runners must follow the marked course in the direction the course is laid out.  Deviation will result in disqualification.

Proceeding on the course in the reverse direction (running or walking the course from finish-to-start) is prohibited.

Participants running or walking backwards are not allowed.  Violation will result in disqualification.  

 

10. Medical personnel and race officials have the right to remove any participant from the race who is judged to be physically incapable of continuing without risk of serious injury or death.

 

11. All participants are requested and expected to follow the directions of race officials, medical personnel, police and public authorities. 

We ask that you treat your fellow participants and all race volunteers with the same courtesy and respect you would wish to receive yourself.

 

12. Participants must wear their race number on the front of their clothing at all times.  Altering or failing to wear the race number will result in disqualification. 

The number must be clearly visible at all times, particularly at the Finish Line. 

Some leeway is given to the first few kilometers of the race, where a race number might be TEMPORARILY covered by a warm-up jacket.

 

13. Participants are allowed switch events prior to race day, provided there is space available in the requested event. 

Please make any requests for event switches ASAP.  No event switching is allowed on race day.

Please see our Event Switching procedures for complete information regarding any applicable charges for switching.  All final decisions regarding event switches are at the discretion of the race organizers.

 

14. Race registrations may not be transferred, given or sold to a third party.  Registrations are not deferrable to another year.

Those racing under a false identity are not covered by event insurance and are not eligible for an official race time or any overall or age category awards.  In addition, they can be disqualified and barred from entering future QCM events.

50% Refund Deadline: Participants who contact us via email by 11:59 PM (local Saskatchewan time) August 15th to officially withdraw will be eligible for a 50% refund of the total paid for registration fees and pasta party tickets, less any credit card processing charges.  After August 15th, no fees or payments will be refunded for any reason.

 

15. The Credit Union Queen City Marathon takes place rain or shine, within the reasonable weather expectations for the middle of a Saskatchewan September.  In the event that weather conditions are deemed by Credit Union QCM organizers to be potentially hazardous to participants and volunteers, the Credit Union QCM organizers reserve the right to briefly postpone or cancel the event outright.  Cancellation of the event may take place either prior to the start of the event or at any time while the event is taking place. 

A brief postponement and/or outright cancellation of the event may also take place for any other reason or situation wherein the Credit Union QCM organizers feel conditions may be potentially unsafe for participants and volunteers.

The decision of the Race Director is final.  There will be no refunds or deferrals for weather cancellation or cancellation of the event for any reason.

In the event of cancellation for any reason - including but not limited to weather conditions - funds not required to cover race expenses will be donated to the Credit Union QCM designated charities.

 

16. The decision of the Race Director in regards to rules, awards, disqualification and event cancellation is FINAL.

 

17. The Credit Union QCM is not responsible for sending out information or materials to incomplete or incorrect addresses.

 

18. By registering to participate in the Credit Union Queen City Marathon, you hereby agree to follow these rules.