A. General

A1. The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify any person from and nullify his/her result of the Event and further to forbid and prohibit such person from participating in future races, competitions and events organised by the Organiser including but not limited to future HONG KONG STREETATHON if a participant is found by the Organiser to have violated or committed (as the case may be) any of the following Official Rules:

 

A1.1 The participant commits or attempts to commit any act which is in violation of the laws of HKSAR and the National Security Law governing HKSAR.

A1.2. The participant carries out or attempts to carry out any kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda at the Event or other venues or areas relating to the Event.

A1.3. Participant's act is contrary to the interest of national security.

A1.4. Participant brings any banners, posters, placards, leaflets / publicity, outfits and/or displaying tattoos or materials which are considered abusive, threatening, discriminatory, religious or political. 

 

Participants bring any banners, posters, placards, leaflets or publicity and/or displaying materials which are considered abusive, threatening, discriminatory, religious or political.

 

B. Eligibility

B1. Entries, bibs, and timing chips are non-transferable. Violation will result in disqualification and no refund of entry fee will be entertained.

B2. The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify, exclude the relevant person from the race, and take disciplinary action against any applicants who have provided incorrect or untrue personal data/details on their entry form. No refund of entry fee will be entertained under any such circumstances.

B3. Participants who are with an infant or a child aged under 12 or who do not wear the valid bib for the 8^th HONG KONG STREETATHON are not allowed to enter the racecourse. Those who violate this rule will be asked to leave the course immediately.

B4. Participants will be disqualified if they do not start at the designated race category and start time assigned by the Organiser. No result and certificate will be issued to such participants.

 

C. During the Race

C1. No pets or any form of wheel-run objects of transport, e.g. wheelchair, bicycles, skates, trolleys, shoes with built-in or attached rollers, etc, are allowed on the course.

C2. Dangerous goods (i.e. offensive weapons, flammable, explosive agents or materials/objects which obstruct other participants, etc) are strictly prohibited. Those who violate this rule will be asked to leave the course immediately and such cases may be reported to the Law Enforcement Agency.

C3. Participants must not use any external auxiliary equipment in the race (except prosthetic limb(s)).

C4. Participants must retire and leave the race course immediately if requested to do so by any member of the race officials, medical staff, race director, referees or security staff. 

C5. Participants entitled or potentially entitled to award wishing to appeal their result must submit their appeal in writing to the Result Referee at the finish area, with a deposit of HKD100 within 15 minutes after the official result announcement. The deposit will be forfeited if the appeal is not successful or is withdrawn. The Organiser reserves the right not to entertain any dispute or appeal submitted after the deadline.

C6. For participants with no entitlement or potential entitlement to award, any disputes regarding their personal result must be submitted in writing within 7 days after the results are announced on the official Marathon website.

 

The Organiser has the sole and final decision-making power to determine whether a participant violates, contravenes or complies with any of the above rules

 

1. Entries 

1.1 Upon submitting his/her application, an applicant declares that he/she agrees to and accepts these Event Terms & Conditions, the Official Rules and all other rules and regulations which may be adopted by the Organiser from time to time.

1.2 Participants understand and agree that participation in the Event is voluntary and at the own risk of participants. Each participant agrees to absolve the Organizer and any sponsor and/or supporting organizations from any and all liabilities arising from bodily injuries, accidents, death or other losses during or caused by travelling to and from the event venue during the event or whatsoever reason.

1.3 Each participant shall be physically fit and have the ability to participate in the Event. The Organizer/ reserves the right to disallow/disqualify any person who is known or suspected by the Organizer to be physically unfit to participate in the Event and such person shall accept such decision of the Organizer accordingly.

1.4 All information provided by a participant in the registration form must be true and accurate.

1.5 All entries must be submitted no later than the registration deadline. Entry is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

1.6 The Organizer reserves the right to close the registration any time, whether before or after the registration deadline specified, without prior notification.

1.7 The Organizer will charge HK$100 administration fee for the change of participant's personal data after the submission of application. 

1.8 Participants aged 18 or below must obtain consent by a parent/guardian..

1.9 All participants should register according to the age requirement of each category respectively (if applicable). Offenders will be disqualified and requested to leave the race course/ event venue.

1.10 Participants shall indemnify and/or reimburse the Organizer in respect of any additional expenses or costs incurred by the Organizer arising from or in connection with any fault or action or behaviour of such Participants during participation in the Event.

1.11 Public liability insurance is covered by the Organizer. This does not include personal accident insurance. It is recommended that all participants purchase your own personal accident insurance and other relevant insurance according to your needs.

1.12 The Organizer reserves the right to amend the program of the rules and regulations. Should there be disputes, the Organizer reserves the right to the final decision.

 

2. During the Race

2.1 Each participant shall be physically fit and have the ability to participate and finish the Event. The Organizer reserves the right to disallow or disqualify any person who is known or is suspected by the Organizer to be physically unfit to participate in the Event and such person shall accept the decision made the Organizer accordingly.

2.2 The Organizer reserves the right to divide the participants according to the best personal results they declared into various groups. The groups will start at different times to avoid unnecessary congestions.

2.3 Participants should place your race bib visibly on the front of your top clothing with the participant number shown clearly.

2.4 Participants shall keep their own race bib securely.  The Organizer would not re-issue a new race bib under any circumstances.

2.5 Participants should enter the waiting zone on time, or otherwise be disqualified from the race competitions.

2.6 Participants must undergo security checks and have their belongings searched as instructed before they can enter the starting area. Participants who fail the checks may be asked to leave the event venue. 

2.7 Participants must not harass or impede other participants from conducting activities / competitions. Offenders will be disqualified and requested to leave the event venue.

2.8 If first aid assistance is needed, please inform the race and event staff or call the emergency contact number printed on your race bib.

2.9 Cheating in the game is also not allowed. Offenders will be disqualified once found.

2.10 If there are fewer than 3 participants or 3 teams in any category, the award will be cancelled.

2.11 Official Times will be used for determining the prizes and positions.

2.12 Should there be disputes of the prizes and positions, the Organizer reserves the right of the final decision.

2.13 Race Winners will be required to present their identification including HK identity card, passport or Registration Card for People with Disabilities for verification.

2.14 E-certificate of Achievement will be issued to all qualified participants with an Official Time in all races and categories. Participants who do not start the race according to the designated start time and assigned registered race category and participants who do not complete the race, shall not be entitled to any awards and certificates.

 

3. Weather

3.1 The Event will be cancelled if tropical cyclone warning signal no.3 or above, or a red or black rainstorm signal is hoisted by the Hong Kong Observatory at 3:00 am or thereafter on the race day (i.e. 17 December 2023, Sunday). Please pay special attention to the weather forecast the night before the Event as it will indicate whether tropical cyclone warning signals, red or black rainstorm signals are likely to be hoisted in the forthcoming period. Please follow updates on the radio or TV announcements regarding the status of the Event from 3:00 am onwards on the Event day.

3.2 Strong Wind Arrangement: The government may decide to close the pedestrian walkway and bicycle path for the Tseung Kwan O Cross-Bay Link (CBL) due to sustained wind speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour on the bridge. 

If the cycle track and footpath of the CBL remains closed on the day of the race (i.e. Sunday, December 17, 2023) at or before 8:00 a.m., the 10km race will be arranged as follows:

Condition	The time during which cycle track and footpath remain closed	10km race arrangement
1	07:00 -07:30	SMS warning message to participants
2	07:30-07:59	Monitor the situation closely and make a decision at 08:00 on whether to cancel the 10km race
3	08:00	Event will be cancelled, evacuation in batches

 

If the closure of the cycle track and footpath of CBL is announced after 8:00 a.m., the 10km race will be arranged as follows:

Condition	The authorities announced the closure of cycle track and foodpath during certain hours	10km race arrangement
1	08:00-09:29	Event will be cancelled, evacuation in batches
2	09:30-09:59	Group at 09:30 keeps going, Group at 10:00 & 10:15 will be cancelled, evacuation in batches
3	10:00 – 10:14	Group at 09:30 & 10:00 keeps going, Group at 10:15 will be cancelled, evacuation in batches.
4	10:15 – 10:30	Event goes on

Please pay attention to announcements broadcasted and sent via SMS on the day of the event.

 

4. Event Cancellation and Refund Policy  

4.1 Should the Event be cancelled due to weather or any circumstances beyond the control of the Organiser within 14 days before the scheduled date of the Event i.e. 4 December 2023, Monday, no refund of entry fees paid will be return to applicant. Should the Event be cancelled due to weather or any circumstances beyond the control of the Organiser 14 days before the scheduled date of the Event i.e. 4 December 2023, Monday, a sum no more than 50% of the entry fee paid will be refund to the applicant. All donation made to the Organiser are not returnable should the Event be cancelled due to weather or any circumstances beyond the control of the Organiser The Organiser shall have no other responsibilities and/or liabilities in relation to cancellation of the Event.

 

Force Majeure

Includes and is not limited to the Organiser being unable to perform its obligations or organise or hold the Event due to fire, flood, earthquake, or other severe natural disaster or act of God; or due to protest, riot, civil disobedience, uprising, march, revolt, assembly, demonstration, occupation, commotion, mass gathering, war, insurrection, sabotage, pandemic, epidemic, or terrorist attack or the likelihood of such event or act. A reduction of the approved quota by the Hong Kong SAR Government or an imposition of COVID-19 measures or other pandemic by the Hong Kong SAR Government which are more stringent than those already approved by the Hong Kong SAR Government shall be deemed to be a Force Majeure. 

4.2 No refund is allowed after registration is completed. Registration fee paid for duplicate entries will not be refunded and places cannot be transferred to another applicant or race. If a participant allows another party to attend on his or her behalf, both participant and the runner who run on behalf of the participant will be disqualified and might not be allowed to participate in future events.

4.3 The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any person and / or nullify his or her result due to any violation of the Official Rules of the Event. No refund will be accommodated in the case of disqualifications (applicable to races). 

4.4 The Organizer reserves the right to make the final decision of the event. Any changes or contingent measures for the event announced by the Organizer and posted on the event’s website shall prevail.