CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
PLEASE READ THESE CAREFULLY
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Article 1
The event called "Maratona de Lisboa" will take place December 9, 2012 in the town of Lisbon with a distance of 42, 195 Km for a Marathon distance and 21,100Km for the Half Marathon and around 4Km for the "Mini Maratona" non competitive race. The main distances are official and approved by the Portuguese Federation of Athletics and AIMS and will be run in two loops for the Marathon and one loop for the Half Marathon and respects the international rules for road races (I.A.A.F.) as well as the national requirements outlined in the road race charter
Article 3
The beginning of the event is at 09: 00 am with the start of the Marathon in the Stadium (Estadio 1° de Maio) and the Half Marathon will starts at 10:30 am. Av. 24 de Julho (Metro Cais do Sodré
The open race will starts at 09:10, in the Stadium of (Estadio 1° de Maio). (called also, INATEL) Finish are on the same place.
Article 4
The race is open to all athletes licensed or non licensed of Portuguese federation or foreign nationality. The competitors must be born in 1994 or before. Age categories will be given a separate classification in agreement with the F.P.A. You are reminded that inspections will be carried out during the race to ensure the regulations of the race are respected. It is especially pointed out that runners compete in the race under their own responsibility.
Article 5
The following conditions of entry apply to ALL ENTRANTS. Please read them carefully before completing your entry form.
Article 6
The official on line or the optional entry form must be completed by each intending competitor. Completion of entry form and payment of the entry fee represents acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Article 7
Participation in sporting events organised by sports federations or under their auspices is subject to the possession of a sports licence attesting that a medical certificate has been issued stipulating the absence of contraindications for participation in sports competitions, or, with regard to persons who are not holders of such licences and to whom such competitions are open, the possession of such a certificate alone or a certified copy dating from less than one year.
Article 8
The participants should take their race number at the Marathon Expo, Estadio 1° de Maio.The Marathon Expo takes place on Friday, December 7, (10 a.m. up to 7 p.m.) and Saturday December 8, (10 a.m. up to 6 p.m.)
Article 8
Road safety is under control of the police department ; medical services are provided by the Portuguese Red Cross on the race course and at the finish line. They are able to stop any competitor for medical reasons.
Competitors will be permitted up to 6:00 for completion the course of Marathon and 3:00 for the distance of Half Marathon. After the "end of race" vehicle has passed, competitors should thereafter respect the Highway Code.
Article 10
Each entry is considered as non transferable and final and implies full acceptance of the rules. No refund will be made whatever the reasons. No registration transfer will be allowed, whatever the reasons. Any person retroceding his bib to a third party will be held responsible in case of an accident arising or provoked by this third party during the competition. The organisation is exempt from all responsibility in case of an accident in this type of situation.
Article 11
The Chip Timing system will be used for the timing. Each competitor will be given a chip when collecting starting documents. Check points will be placed, at the start, on the course and at the finish, to control each competitor's timing. Competitors failing to follow the course will be disqualified. Chips are disposable, you can take them home as a souvenir .
Article 12
Bibs must be fully legible during the whole race on the bust; it can be neither folded, occulted nor its publicity modified. It will not be allowed the participation of competitors without number.
On the internal part of the bib, it is recommended to mark any important medical information likely to be useful in the event in case of urgency. Jointly with the bib, you will receive your (chip) which you will have to attach in the bootlace of your shoe. It will be disqualified which one who will run without the chip, or will place it at an inadequate place or will take part with that one of another participant. Any person retroceding his bib to a third party will be held responsible in case of an accident arising or provoked by this third party during the competition. The organisation is exempt from all responsibility in case of an accident in this type of situation.
Bibs cannot be mailed and cannot be collected on December, Sunday 9th, 2012.
Article 13
Bicycles or motorised vehicles are strictly forbidden on the course.
Article 14
I release IAAF, FPA or AIMS (and their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors or agents ) from any liability (to the extent permitted by law) for any loss, injury or damage suffered in relation to my attendance and participation at the "Maratona de Lisboa", however so caused, including due to any negligence or other act or omission of IAAF, FPA or AIMS (or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers ,contractors or agents)
To the best of my knowledge, I am not suffering from any condition which would prevent and/or render me unfit to participate in the Event.
Article 15
Name and likeness. Competitors expressly and exclusively grant to Lisbon Marathon, organised by Xistarca Events, Space Management & Running Portugal and its assigns, the irrevocable right to use a competitor's name, likeness, biography, factually or other wise in connection with the production, the distribution and exploitation of the pictures related to the Lisbon Marathon - Maratona de Lisboa and Mini Marathon of 4Km worldwide in any and all devices, media whatsoever, now known or hereafter known, for the entire duration of the protection period currently awarded by legislative or regulatory bodies, court decisions and/or arbitrages in any country, and currently existing of future international conventions, including eventual prolongations which may be made to this duration.
Article 16
Tee-shirt to each participant, medal and diploma to each classified.
Various batches for the 3 first of each category of age, in each race.
The diploma will be sent by post office afterwards.
Article 17
I have not knowingly used any substance for the purpose of enhancing my performance at the Event and will not use any substances or procedures prohibited by the rules of IAAF, FPA (Competitors should check with their physician to ensure medication that they are taking is not a prohibited substance.)
Article 18
I acknowledge that the organizers of the event reserve the right to reject my entry form and/or exclude me from participating in the event in their absolute discretion
Article 19
I acknowledge that I participate in the event at my own risk. I will take all reasonable measures to protect myself from the risks of participation I accept all responsibility for travel and medical insurance and for payment and/or reimbursement of medical/surgical expenses incurred on my behalf.
Article 20
The race course may be subject to change, even in its entirety, as decided by the competent public authorities, also if the organization is forced to change the date of the event, registration fees will be refunded to any participant already enrolled, and can not or no longer wishing to take part in the race event for a new date. Any entrant is free to contracts an individual insurance covering canceling flights and accommodation and other expenses caused by the changes of event date that the organization accepts no liability.
Article 21
I am responsible for all property I bring onto the event sites and that Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo (FPA) Maratona de Lisboa, Space Management, Running Portugal, accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to this property.
Article 22
I consent to the conduct of identity verification checks, background security checks and other security checks(which may include inspecting my personal property ) prior to my entry to and departure from any Event sites.
Article 23
I undertake to comply with all applicable regulations, by laws and rules of the IAAF, FPA or AIMS in relation to the Event and will comply with all reasonable directions and decisions of the officials , and other representatives of IAAF, FPA or AIMS.
Article 24
I agree that I will attend the official Race Registration which will take place in Lisbon during race openning days where I will collect my bib electronic timing chip and other race material.
Article 25
I agree to abide by the event rules, which are available at www.lisbon-marathon.com
Article 26
I ,being the competitor have read and agree to these terms and conditions.
