Rules of Marathon

  1. Race Category & Participation

    • Participants may run only in the race category for which they have applied and received confirmation.
    • Race entries and bib numbers are non-transferable under any circumstances.
    • Runners found exchanging their bib with another person will be disqualified and barred from the next edition of the KVG Marathon.

  2. Eligibility & Disqualification

    • The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant who:
      • Provides incorrect or misleading personal information,
      • Has been banned under World Athletics/IAAF regulations,
      • Is suspected of using banned substances.
    • No entry fee refund will be provided in such cases.
    • Runners who do not start at the designated time for their race category will not receive results or certificates.

  3. Course Regulations

    • No wheeled vehicles (cycles, skates, strollers, etc.) are allowed on the course. Violations will lead to disqualification.
    • Cut-off times will be enforced at specific checkpoints to ensure roads reopen on schedule. Participants missing these cut-offs must move to the footpath.

  4. Full Marathon Timing Rules

    • Full Marathon participants will receive timing certificates only if they finish within 6 hours.
    • Runners must complete 27 km within 3 hours 45 minutes; failing this, they will be removed from the course.

  5. Post 10:15 AM Safety Rule

    • After 10:15 AM, partial and then full traffic will resume.
    • Any runner still on the course wearing the event bib after this time will be transported off the route by organizers for safety, as mandated by local authorities.

  6. Bib Rules

    • Only participants wearing the official KVG Marathon race bib will be allowed on the course.
    • Incorrect, missing, folded, altered, or damaged bibs will result in disqualification.
    • Bibs must be worn on the front of the vest.

     

  7. Medical Fitness

    • Event medical personnel have full authority to stop a participant from continuing if they are deemed medically unfit.

  8. Baggage Counter

      • The baggage counter is available only for runners with valid bibs.
      • Avoid bringing valuables (phones, cameras, jewelry, electronics).
      • Organizers are not responsible for loss or damage to baggage.

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  9. Security & Cooperation

    • Participants must cooperate with police, volunteers, and security staff.
    • Random checks may be conducted for safety.

  10. Photography & Media

    • Photos and videos taken during the KVG Marathon may be used for event promotion.

  11. Results

    • Race-day results are provisional.
    • Final rankings will be announced within 30 days of the event.

  12. Starting Line Rules

    • Participants must start only from the official start line at the official race start time.
    • Starting early, late, or from another location leads to disqualification.

  13. Timing & Prize Eligibility

    • Net finish time will determine final positions.
    • To be eligible for official timing and prize money, runners must cross the start line within 15 minutes of the race start.
    • For the Full Marathon, prize eligibility requires finishing within 5 hours 30 minutes.

  14. Timing Verification

    • Timing tags will record data at all timing points.
    • Technical officials may conduct physical verification.

  15. Bib Interchange

    • Exchanging bibs or tags results in immediate disqualification and forfeiture of prizes/timings.

  16. Age Verification

    • Age will be considered as of event date.
    • Winners must submit proof of identity/age when requested. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of prize money.

  17. Ties

    • In case of tied finish times, organizers will review timing data and conditions.
    • Their decision will be final.

  18. Age Category Winners

    • If an age-group winner also ranks within the overall top positions, they will retain their age-group title but receive the higher prize amount.

  19. Taxation

    • Prize money is subject to Indian Income Tax, deductible at source.

  20. Final Authority

    • All decisions by the KVG Marathon organizers are final and binding.

DISCLAIMER

By registering for and participating in any KVG Marathon event, you expressly acknowledge, understand, and agree to the following terms:

    1. Eligibility and Compliance:
      I hereby declare that I meet and will abide by the age requirements set forth for the event and that I will comply with all laws, regulations, rules, and instructions established by the KVG Marathon and its authorized representatives.

    2. Health and Fitness:
      I affirm that I am medically fit to participate in the event on the day of the race. I understand and agree that I will participate solely at my own risk, and I assume full responsibility for any health-related issues arising during or after the event.

    3. Assumption of Risk and Liability Waiver:
      I fully understand and accept that the organizers, sponsors, partners, officials, volunteers, and marshals of the KVG Marathon shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, claim, action, cost, or expense of any kind that may arise directly or indirectly from my participation in the event.

    4. Media Release:
      I hereby grant full permission to KVG Marathon to use my name, statements, quotes, photographs, video recordings, and any other likeness of me for promotional, marketing, or any other lawful purposes, without any compensation or further approval required.

    5. Entry Fees:
      I understand and agree that all entry fees paid for participation in the KVG Marathon are strictly non-refundable, regardless of circumstances, including but not limited to withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement.

    6. Acceptance of Terms:
      By registering for and participating in any KVG Marathon event, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by this Disclaimer and the Terms & Conditions of the event.