Number bibs, Timing System & Method:

1. Each athlete of Marathon, Half Marathon and Mini Marathon will be provided a number bib and a timing chip (in case the athlete does not have his own chip).
2. The number bib and chip have to be worn properly during the competition.
3. Each participant will receive one number bib that must be put on the chest. In case the number bib or the timing chip is missing or wearing in the wrong place, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to disqualify the runner’s result.
4. ChampionChip is the timing system used for the race, it provides Personal Times (Chip Time/Net Time) and Official Time (Gun Time) for each athlete. Results will be based on the Official Time in accordance with IAAF Standards.
5. On any condition, number bib and timing chip cannot be exchanged with or transferred to other athletes; or else, the athletes will be disqualified and no certificate will be provided.
6. Athletes can choose to use their own chips or the chip provided by the Organizer.

 

Time Limit, Certification and Medal:

1. Each races have the following time limit:
   

   Event	Marathon	Half Marathon	Mini Marathon
   Time Limit	5 hours	2 hours 30 minutes	1 hour 15 minutes
   Finish time	At 11:00am	At 8:30am	At 7:30am

   
   
2. Courses of each race will be closed according to the above mentioned time limit. Athletes who cannot complete the courses within the time limit have to follow the instruction of the Organizer, and cannot enter to the stadium to cross the finished line.
3. Organizer will establish a Check Point for Marathon athletes which is located, ca. 65% of the total distance from the start line. Organizer reserves the right to eliminate the athlete who can not pass the Check Point before the specified time limit. The Check Point will be located depending on the road condition, and announced later.
4. Athletes who finished the race within the time limit shall be awarded a medal and a certificate. Athletes can download the certificate through the following website: www.marathon-photos.com .
5. Awarded athletes should collect medal and trophy on the race day, those haven’t collected the trophy on the race day should contact the Organizer within one week after the race and should pick up within one month after the race; otherwise, it will be considered as renunciation of collection.
6. Should there be any mistakes on the certificate, please contact the Organizer before 13/12/2011 for alteration. Request after that date will not be accepted.
7. For those athletes who cannot complete the courses within the time limit mentioned above, no medal and certificate will be provided.
8. Athletes who finished the race within the time limit should present the number bib to collect the medal at the finish line. If the slip on the number bib is missing, the medal will not be provided at a later instance, except for special cases decided by the Organizer.

Safety Precautions and Rules:

1. Athletes should fully follow the instruction of the Organizer. The Organizer will provide the best precaution to ensure the safety of the athletes. If any natural disasters or accidents happen, Organizer will try their best to provide support but will not be responsible for any accidents during the competition.
2. All athletes are recommended to do full practice or training and understand their body & health condition before register for the race. If athletes feel sick during the race, they should inform the Organizer at once. Organizer will try their best to arrange for any necessary support but will not be responsible for any accidents during the competition.
3. For safety purpose, all spectators, relatives of the athletes and non-organizer are not allowed to enter the course.

 

Doping Control:

Marathon (male & female finishers)	Half Marathon (male & female finishers)
The first 3 places plus two to be chosen at random from 4th – 10th place.	The 1st place plus one to be chosen at random from 2nd – 5th place.

 

Appeals:

1. According to the rules & regulations, any appeals have to be reported to the “Technical and Appeal Council” within 30 minutes after the race by filling an appeal form and should return the form within 45 minutes after the race. Appeal fee of MOP$800 or US$100 should be pay together with the appeal form. Technical & Appeal Committee only accepts the appeal application based on the mentioned procedure; should the appeal is accepted, the appeal fee will be refunded.
2. Any other complaint, comment or appeal not fulfilling in point 1 should be reported to "Referee Team" instead.

 

Information to the Athletes:
All the information provided to the athletes by the Organizers of the race will be considered as part of this regulation in all circumstances.