5 km Road Race • 5 km Power Walking • Kids Race • Charity Run

1. Scope of Application

These Special Rules & Regulations supplement the General Race Rules & Regulations of the International Poseidon Athens Half Marathon and set out the specific provisions governing participation in the 5 km Road Race, the 5 km Power Walking, the Kids Race and the Social Contribution Race.

Any matter not expressly provided for in these Special Rules & Regulations shall be governed by the General Race Rules & Regulations, the relevant Official Race Notice and the Technical Instructions applicable to each edition of the event.

Where a specific provision applies exclusively to a particular race, that provision shall apply specifically to that race.

2. Races and Distances

The programme of Parallel Races may include:

• the 5 km Road Race;
• the 5 km Power Walking;
• the Kids Race; and
• the Social Contribution Race.

The races included in each edition of the event, their official distances and their specific characteristics shall be set out in the relevant Official Race Notice.

Where required for organisational, technical, operational or safety reasons, the Organiser may add, modify or omit any of the above races from the programme of a particular edition.

3. Age Requirements

The minimum and, where applicable, maximum age requirements for participation in each race shall be specified in the Official Race Notice for the relevant edition of the event, taking into account the nature, distance and specific requirements of each race.

Participation by a minor requires the consent of a parent or legal guardian, in accordance with the registration procedure established by the Organiser.

4. Participation of Minors

The registration and participation of a minor require the consent of their parent or legal guardian and shall be subject to the specific conditions established by the Organiser for the relevant race.

The parent or legal guardian must have read and accepted the General Race Rules & Regulations, these Special Rules & Regulations and any specific terms and conditions governing the participation of minors.

The Organiser may establish specific procedures for the arrival, assembly, start, finish, collection and/or supervision of minors. Such procedures shall be communicated in advance and must be followed by participants, parents and legal guardians.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS BY RACE

5. 5 km Road Race

The 5 km Road Race is a competitive road race with electronic timing and official results.

Participation in and valid completion of the race are governed by the relevant provisions of the General Race Rules & Regulations, including those relating to race bibs, electronic timing, checkpoints, completion of the official course, rankings and race conduct.

Specific participation requirements, time limits, starting zones or waves, ranking categories and awards shall be set out in the relevant Official Race Notice.

6. 5 km Power Walking

The 5 km Power Walking is a non-competitive, participatory event with no electronic timing, official competitive ranking or competitive awards.

Its purpose is to encourage physical activity and participation within a safe and organised sporting environment.

Participants must follow the official course and comply with the instructions of the Organiser. They must proceed in a manner that does not obstruct or endanger other participants.

Specific participation requirements and all relevant practical and organisational information shall be set out in the Official Race Notice and/or Technical Instructions.

7. Kids Race

The Kids Race is primarily participatory, sporting and recreational in nature and is designed to introduce children to physical activity and the enjoyment of taking part in an organised sporting event.

The race distance, eligible age groups, any division into age categories, starting zones or successive starts, and the specific arrangements governing the conduct of the race shall be set out in the relevant Official Race Notice and/or Technical Instructions.

The safety and well-being of participating children are an absolute priority.

Parents and legal guardians must comply with the Organiser’s instructions concerning arrival, assembly, access to designated areas, and the safe departure or collection of children following completion of the race.

8. Charity Run

The Charity Run is social, participatory and inclusive in nature and may be conducted on a non-competitive basis.

Its purpose is to promote participation and social solidarity and to support charitable or social causes and organisations.

The charitable or social cause, any cooperating or beneficiary organisation, the race distance, participation requirements and any specific arrangements shall be set out in the relevant Official Race Notice and/or related announcements issued by the Organiser.

Where provision is made for a financial contribution or donation to a specific charitable or social cause or organisation, the method of allocation and the applicable arrangements shall be communicated by the Organiser.

COMMON SPECIAL PROVISIONS

9. Timing and Results

Electronic timing and the publication of official results apply to the 5 km Road Race.

The 5 km Power Walking is not electronically timed and does not have an official competitive ranking.

For the Kids Race and the Charity Run, the provision of electronic timing, finish recording or any other form of results shall depend on the nature and format of the respective race and shall be specified in the relevant Official Race Notice.

Where no official timing or ranking is provided, participation shall be considered non-competitive.

10. Time Limits

Where a completion time limit applies, it shall be determined separately for each race and specified in the relevant Official Race Notice and/or Technical Instructions.

Time limits shall take into account the nature of the race, participant safety, traffic-management arrangements and the period during which the course remains officially operational.

Once the applicable time limit has expired, the relevant provisions of the General Race Rules & Regulations shall apply, where appropriate.

11. Start and Participant Management

Depending on the number, age and characteristics of participants, the Organiser may provide separate starting zones, starting waves or successive starts.

Particularly for the Kids Race, or for races involving a large number of participants, specific procedures may be introduced for assembly, access to the start area, participant flow and departure from the finish area.

The relevant instructions shall be communicated before each edition of the event and must be followed by participants and, where applicable, by their parents, legal guardians or accompanying persons.

12. Awards – Medals – Participation Certificates

Awards and distinctions shall reflect the competitive or participatory nature of each race.

The award categories and distinctions applicable to the 5 km Road Race shall be set out in the relevant Official Race Notice.

The 5 km Power Walking does not include competitive rankings or competitive awards.

The provision of commemorative medals, diplomas, participation certificates or other commemorative items for participants in the Parallel Races shall be determined separately for each edition of the event.

13. Special Safety Arrangements

In addition to the general safety measures set out in the General Race Rules & Regulations, the Organiser may introduce additional measures appropriate to the nature, course and particular characteristics of each Parallel Race.

Particular attention shall be given to the safe participation of children and of participants in races or categories requiring additional organisational or operational support.

Participants and, where applicable, their parents, legal guardians or accompanying persons must comply immediately with the instructions of the Organiser, authorised medical personnel, security personnel and the competent authorities.

14. Application of the General Race Rules & Regulations

For all matters not specifically regulated by these Special Rules & Regulations — including, but not limited to, registrations, race bibs, the non-transferability of registrations, the course, medical support, safety, race conduct, participant services, force majeure and exceptional circumstances, personal data, and photographic and audiovisual material — the General Race Rules & Regulations shall apply.

The relevant Official Race Notice and Technical Instructions shall specify the practical, operational and other variable details applicable to each Parallel Race.

These Special Rules & Regulations form an integral and supplementary part of the General Race Rules & Regulations.