Registration

Please log onto CTRRA official website www.sportsnet.org.tw for online registration, agree to the contents in the participation statement (guarantee to abide by the rules and regulations governing this event, ensure the physical and mental health of yourself and/or the team members, understand the risks associated with the marathon, and voluntarily participate in the race registration. If there are any accidents that occur during the race, you and/or the team and the family members are willing to bear the responsibility for personal accident risks, and agree that the Organiser will not be held responsible or liable for any form of compensation claim for any injury, death or any other form of loss) and abide by all rules and regulations before registering. If you are under the age of 18, your legal guardian should read, understand and agree to all the contents of this statement before registering. Once you have registered, your legal guardian and you will be deemed to have read the complete entry statement and agree to comply with all regulation.

Payment can be made via the following methods:

• Credit Card： MASTER, VISA, JCB. Please do not click confirmation button repeatedly. Contact your local card company if you have any queries regarding payment authorisation and note that all administrative fees should be charged to the registrant.
• Payment at Convenience Store： Please note that the maximum allowance per transaction is TWD 20,000. TWD 18 handling fee will be charged for each transaction. Please complete the payment before 14:00 the next day once registered and keep your receipt properly. Failing to make the payment in the required period of time will result in unsuccessful registration. You may like to register again if the race slots are still available.

• Please assess your condition and performance before registering for the race. Once the registration process is completed, you are not allowed to replace or substitute your registration with another person. If you need to switch to a different race category (only when the new race category is available) before the payment is made, please revise it under the page ‘Registration Inquiry/Modification’. If the payment has been made, you must first apply for a cancellation and refund before you resubmit a new registration. For change of race shirt sizes, please contact the Organiser before 29 November 2023. Late request will not be accepted.
• Running on the racetrack without completing the registration is strictly prohibited.
• Once payment has been made, the online payment system will automatically send you a confirmation email. If you do not receive the email notice, you may use the query function on CTRRA website to confirm your registration.
• Refund Procedure：

  Application Dates for Refund	Refund Proportion	Remark
  Till 7 December 2023, 17:00	80%	Applications will be accepted.
  7 December 2023, 17:01 - 22 January 2024, 17:00	60%	Applications will be accepted.
  22 January 2024, 17:01 - 26 February 2024, 17:00	50%	Proof of document required 1. Natural or man-made disasters 2. Traffic interruption 3. Military service or education call 4. Injury or pregnancy 5. Wedding or funeral of an immediate family

  Refund Procedure：Please complete the Refund Application Form and send an email to CTRRA with proof documents (if needed). Once application for refund has been received, CTRRA will review and process in due course. Note that late applications will not be accepted, and no refund will be processed.

  Please keep the entire race pack intact and return it to the Organiser. Refunds will not be accepted if there is any damage or loss of the contents. Courier fee is not included in the refund when the race pack is delivered.

  1. Refund Method：

     Payment Method During Registration	Refund Method
     Credit Card	Original credit card used to make the payment.
     Convenience Store
     	Wire transfer (Domestic bank accounts only. An additional TWD 30 handling fee will be charged ).

• Registration for the Visually Impaired (VI) Runners：
  
  1. Please contact CTRRA office at 02-25855659(ext 9) for more information. Registration form, registration fee (refunded upon completing the race), personal information of the running buddy and a copy of VI certificate must be provided.
  2. Number of VI Runners: Adopting from the rules and regulations of the International Paralympic Committee, full marathon VI runners are entitled to have at least 1, or up to 4 running buddies; half marathon VI runners are entitled to have at least 1, or up to 2 running buddies; only one running buddy is allowed at any one time (can change running buddy only at the 10KM, 20KM and 30KM locations). For 13KM and 3KM VI runners, only 1 running buddy is allowed.
  3. Full and half marathon VI runners with one or more running buddies are required to report to the judges at the designated time and locations (10KM, 20KM and 30KM) to proceed with the replacement. Failing to do so will result in disqualification for both VI runner and the running buddy.
  4. Running buddies will receive a runner’s bib and race shirt upon check-in. Race results for the running buddies will be recorded the same as their VI runners. If the running buddy’s name does not match the name provided during registration, the VI runner’s race result will be disqualified nor be recorded. VI runners who have completed the race category within the required time will receive a full refund of the registration fee. To claim your refund, please provide your ID and bib at the Information Booth located at Dajia Riverside Park on the race day (25 February 2024, 9:30 to 11:30). Latecomers will not be accepted.
• The registration deadline is 29 November 2023 or when all slots are taken up. Late applications will not be accepted. CTRRA will not be responsible for any overdue online registration.（CTRRA office：02-25855659 / Fax：02-25996716）
• All runners’ information will be based on the information and valid ID provided at the time of registration. For ROC citizens - ID card or passport. For Non-ROC citizens - passport or residence card number.

Race Pack Collection (In-Person)

Date & Time：22 February to 24 February 2024 (Thursday ~ Saturday),daily 10:00-17:00

Location：Taipei City Hall North Plaza

• A race pack collection notice with a receipt number will be sent to you by email from CTRRA one week before Race Day.
• Please have the receipt number and your photo ID ready with you for in-person collection.
• If you did not receive an email notice from CTRRA, you can retrieve the receipt number on the CTRRA website by searching the Registration Inquiry section, or approach any event crew on-site with your ID used during registration to retrieve your receipt number.
• For group registration, all race packs must be collected at the same time.
• Failure to collect your race pack will lead to automatic disqualification from the race. You will not be able to participate in the race without a bib. You can collect your race pack (no finisher’s gifts) at the CTRRA office after race day on 26-27 February 2024 and 29 February-1 March 2024 (08:30 - 12:00; 13:30 - 17:30). Uncollected race packs will be forfeited.

Race Pack Delivery(Domestic Only)

• If you need to change/update your delivery address, please contact CTRRA at 02-25855659 before 12 January 2024. Requests beyond this date will not be accepted.
• Race packs will be dispatched starting from 23 January 2024 to the mailing address provided during registration. Please ensure you fill in the correct address. Full marathon, half marathon and 13KM runners will receive a runner’s bib, timing chip, race shirt and a map. 3KM Fun Run runners will receive a runner’s bib, race shirt and map.
• If you have yet to receive your race pack by 20 February 2024, please contact CTRRA at 02-25855659 during office hours (08:30-12:00; 13:30-17:30).
• Your race pack will not be re-sent if failure in delivery is due to invalid / incomplete address provided or that no one is able to physically receive the order. You may only retrieve your race pack after the race from 26-27 February 2024 and 29 February-1 March 2024 during office hours (08:30-12:00; 13:30-17:30) at CTRRA office. Uncollected race packs will be forfeited.
• Postal fees must be paid upfront at registration

  Number of people per order	1 pax	2 pax	3-5 pax	6-20 pax	21-50 pax	51-100 pax	101-200 pax	201-300 pax	Over 300 pax for each additional 100 pax
  Taiwan	TWD 120	TWD 170	TWD 320	TWD 650	TWD 850	TWD 1,550	TWD 2,050	TWD 2,550	Extra TWD 500 (applicable even when less than 100 pax)
  Outlying Islands (Penghu, Kinmen, Lianjiang, Taitung-Lanyu, Taitung- Green Island, Pintung- Liuqiu)	TWD 170	TWD 220	TWD 370	TWD 750	TWD 1,100	TWD 1,850	TWD 2,550	TWD 3,050	Extra TWD 500 (applicable even when less than 100 pax)

Timing Chip

• The event adopts a chip timing system to record the finish time. Registrants for the Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 13KM category will be issued a timing chip, which has been paid as chip deposit (TWD 100) during registration. The chip deposit will be returned when the chip is returned at the event venue. If the chip cannot be returned on the event day, please return it during 26-27 February 2024 and 29 February-1 March 2024 (08:30 - 12:00; 13:30 - 17:30) at the CTRRA office. No refund will be processed after the deadline. Runners are required to read and follow the instructions on how to use the chip in the user guide. Should you need assistance, officials and volunteers at the race site will also be available to support. Official race results will follow the results recorded by the Organiser.
• Per the International Association of Athletics Foundation regulations (Article19.24.5), gun time shall be used for calculating and determining the race time and ranking.
• No exchange of chips, wearing another person’s chip, or wearing more than one chip. Violators will be disqualified from the race.
• Please assess your health conditions and physical ability. Demonstrate sportsmanship and give priority to faster runners by allowing them to line up in front of you.
• Please start at your designated start time. Runners who start earlier than their designated start time will be disqualified from the race and their time will not be recorded.
• Please ensure that your chip is attached properly to your shoelace (see diagram below). If the wearing position is wrong (pocket, hand, etc.), or if it is not worn, the race time will not be counted nor recorded.
• Please make sure you step on the chip timing mats located along the running route during the race. The Organiser will not be responsible for those who fail to use the chips in accordance with the regulations of the race.
• Official race results shall be posted on the CTRRA website, 2024 official race app and emailed to you three days after the race day. Race completion certificates can also be downloaded from the CTRRA website: http://www.sportsnet.org.tw
• Certificate with race timings will not be issued to those who fail to complete their respective race categories within the cut-off times, or are missing one or more recorded time at chip timing locations.

Race Day Shuttle Buses

Violations

• Anyone who violates any of the following regulations will be disqualified from the race：
  1. Illegally receiving drink or food from another party (you may only receive drink or food provided by the Organiser).
  2. Not wearing the runner’s bib and timing chip at the event. Failure to pin the runner’s bib on the chest or not attaching the chip to the shoe as required.
  3. Not having a chip time recorded at the starting mat, finishing mat or other chip time-checking points.
  4. Not complying with the race official's instructions.
  5. Using bicycles, baby strollers, in-line skates, skateboards, scooters etc. on the race route.
  6. Bringing a pet (dog or cat) on the race route.
  7. Taking photos along the race route to affect other runners.
• Anyone who violates the following regulations will be disqualified from the race, and banned from participating in the activities organised by CTRRA for one year, and their names will be announced on CTRRA’s website
  1. Receiving assistance from another person or party during the event (rides, support etc).
  2. Using false ID information during registration.
  3. Violating sportsmanship and ethics (fighting, abusing officials and staff etc)
  4. Having a substitute or non-registered runner to run on your behalf during the race; wearing two or more chips. Once verified, you will be disqualified from the race and received a one-year ban from any CTRRA event. The violators' identities and photos will also be publicly announced on related websites.
  5. Remake/duplicate runner’s bib number.

Disputes

• Race disputes: During the event, runners are not allowed to question the referee and officials on the spot. The referee’s decision shall prevail, and no appeal shall be lodged.
• Appeal procedure: Any dispute concerning the event should be raised to the Organiser within ten minutes after finishing the race and at the same time a deposit of TWD 3000 must be submitted. If the judges of the review committee concludes that the dispute is not justified, the deposit shall be confiscated.

Notice（Please Read Carefully）

• Bag Storage：
  Please note that the start and finish lines are at different locations. In order to transport your bags effectively to the finishing area, please check your bags according to the stipulated time periods and locations listed below.
  1. For storage, runners must use the red colored storage bag
     (please see picture shown below)：
     provided by CTRRA or bags with the same specification (63cm length x 24cm width x 39cm height +/- 3cm), full zipper type to ensure the items are secured, and a transparent pocket to place the card (specification: 23cm length x 15cm width +/- 3cm).
  2. Each runner’s bib come with a detachable slip for bag storage. Please remove and insert it into the clear pocket on the outside of the bag. You must show runner’s bib to the staff and get stamped when checking and picking up the bag. Please do not store any electronic / fragile items, valuable goods, fresh food, long-handled umbrella and dangerous good.
  3. You may purchase the storage bag (water resistant) for TWD 250 on the race day. The CTRRA storage bag can be used repeatedly at any of CTRRA events. (Please keep your valuables with you at all times; the Organiser will not be responsible for any loss).
  4. • To avoid delaying your start time, please check your bags as early as possible. The maximum compensation for the loss of the storage bag is TWD 1,000.

  Bag Storage Venue and Time

  Race Category	Bag Storage Venue	Bag Storage Time	Bag Collection Venue	Bag Collection Time
  Full Marathon (Flag-off at 05:55)	Presidential Office Plaza	04:30-05:30	Dajia Riverside Park (under Dazhi Bridge)	08:30-12:30
  Half Marathon (Flag-off at 06:10)		04:30-05:40		07:30-10:00
  13KM (Flag-off at 06:40)		05:10-06:10	Dajia Riverside Park	08:00-10:00
  3KM Fun Run (Flag-off at 09:30)	Dajia Riverside Park	08:20-09:20	Dajia Riverside Park	10:00-11:00

• Safety First. The judges or doctors have the right to stop any runners from continuing the race due to their physical conditions.
• Please bring your ID with you to the race event.
• If a runner is caught using another runner’s bib to run the race, both runners will be disqualified from the race and banned from CTRRA events for a period of one year. The identities of violators will also be publicly announced on related websites.
• When receiving your race pack, please ensure you have the correct bib number and timing chip. No replacement for the timing chip will be made after receipt.
• In order to encourage runners to finish the race within designated time, finisher’s medal, towel, and finisher’s gifts will be handed out at the finish line and event venue. Medals and towels will not be provided to those who did not finish the race within designated time.
• The Organisers reserve the right to publish or broadcast any video, photographs or other types of materials recorded at this event for the purpose of reporting and promoting its activities.
• Non-authorised photographers are prohibited from entering the racetrack for photography and videography.
• All firearms, weapons, and explosives are prohibited from entering the venue.
• Please be sure to follow the traffic official and referee’s instructions along the race routes at all turns and intersections throughout the race.
• Those who do not finish within the designated time will be picked up by sweeper buses.
• To maintain the quality of the race event and protect the rights for all runners, you are not allowed to enter the race route without wearing the runner’s bib.
• Those transferring or substitute runners should be responsible for their own liability; insurance claims will not be applicable if any accident occurs.
• For the loss of property or physical injury caused by the participants during the race, the Organiser will assist in handling public liability insurance claims. In the event whereby the runner has already been compensated or has not been compensated due to reasons that are not covered, he/she should not ask for any other form of compensation from the Organiser.
• The current regulations pertaining to road running events do not require the mandatory provision of a “performance guarantee” mechanism such as trust account management, financial institution performance guarantee, mutual insurance, performance insurance, etc. With respect to consumer’s right to know, the Organiser proactively discloses relevant information as follows: The event does not provide specific performance guarantee mechanism. Other payment protection measures for this event are:
  1. The event does not provide specific performance guarantee mechanism.
  2. Other payment protection measures for this event are:
     1. When an event cannot be held due to reasons not attributable to the Organiser, the Organiser reserves the right to decide whether to cancel or postpone, or use other alternatives such as choosing another venue, shortening, or lengthening the route, etc.

        a. Cancellation: If the runner has already received the race pack, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded; if the runner has not already received the race pack, 70% of the registration fee will be refunded (a TWD30 transaction fee will be deducted)

        b. Postponement: Runners can choose to agree to postponing the event without refund or submit an application for refund within seven days after the Organiser notifies. The refund policy is the same as the refund proportions mentioned above. Late applications will not be accepted.

     2. If the Organiser announces the cancellation of the race due to force majeure, the registration fee will be refunded in full. If you are unable to participate in the event on the new selected date, please apply for a refund within 20 days after the notice. The registration fee will be refunded in full by the Organiser, and 90% of the registration fee will be refunded to late applicants.
• Please read all rules, regulations, and agreements carefully. Being successfully registered means you have agreed to all terms stated.
• The Organiser reserves the right to amend any rules and regulations without prior notice.

Chinese Taipei Road Running Association

• Official Website：http://www.sportsnet.org.tw
• E-mail：service@sportsnet.org.tw
• Tel：02-25855659
• Fax：02-25996716
• Add: Room 206, 2nd Floor, No. 55 Changji Street, Taipei / Office hours: Monday ~ Friday 8:30~12:00; 13:30~ 17:30

Public Accident Insurance Coverage

• 被保險人因在保險期間內發生下列意外事故所致第三人體傷、死亡或第三人財物損害，依法應負賠償責任，受賠請求時，本公司對被保險人負賠償之責：
  1. 被保險人或其受僱人因跑步在本保險單載明之競賽路線上發生之意外事故。
  2. 被保險人在競賽路線之建築物、通道、機器或其他工作物所發生之意外事故。
• 特別不保事項：
  1. 個人疾病導致運動傷害
  2. 因個人體質或因自身心血管所致之症狀，例如休克、心臟症、糖尿病、熱衰竭、中暑、高山症、癲癇、脫水 等。
  3. 對於因本身疾患所引起之病症將不在保險範圍內，而公共意外責任險只承擔因外來意外所受之傷害理賠。
  4. 選手如遇與跟第二項所述之疾病之病史，建議選手慎重考慮自身安全，自行加保個人人身意外保險。
• If you are showing any sign of illness or having the following symptoms, you are strongly encouraged to consult a medical practitioner prior to registration and before the actual race day.

  Unknown reason of chest oppression or pain	Family history of heart disease (sudden death or outbreak in your family)	Sudden loss consciousness
  Renal Dysfunction	Unknown reason of dizziness	Diabetics
  Unknown reason of expiratory dyspnea	High cholesterol (total cholesterol>240mg/Dl)	Epilepsy
  Heart disease	High blood pressure(>140/90mmHg)

• Insurance： All runners are provided public incident insurance. Details on all the regulatory provisions of insurance matters can be obtained by contacting the CTRRA.