Every participant submits his/ her entry form voluntarily, agrees and fully commits to follow the rules and conditions of the event, as mentioned below.
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
• The age limit to participate in the Half Marathon Race is 18+ years old (born in 2006 or older) and it concerns only able-bodied runners.
• The age limit to participate in the 5km Road Race is 12+ years old (born in 2012 or older) and it concerns only able-bodied runners.
• In the Family Run, students from the 1st to the 5th Grade of Primary School (born between 2013 and 2017) can participate, exclusively with one accompanying adult (over 18 years old) for each student.
• In case of minor participants in the 5km Road Race and the Family Run, the registration must be submitted by the acting parental care guardian/parent. By submitting the relevant entry form, the consent of the parent for the participation of the child in the event is assumed.
• Participants in the ATHENS HALF MARATHON event are fully aware of and understand the full risks involved in their participation in the race, in regards to possible damages, or harm to their health.
• Every runner participates in the event at his/her own free will and bears full responsibility as to his/her fitness condition and ability to participate, by following the terms and conditions of the event.
• The Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the Organizing Committee of the event carry no responsibility in case of injury, damage, or any other harm that may be caused by participating, or spectating the event.
• Only runners that have dully, officially and in time registered for the event can participate in the ATHENS HALF MARATHON races.
• Participants are obligated to bear the race bib that they were given by the Organizing Committee of the event, on the front of their chest and not to cover it with any clothing or object. In any other case, it is possible that they are disqualified from the race.
• All participants must respect and follow the regulations of the event, before, during, and after the event.
• The ATHENS HALF MARATHON event takes place the day and time that has been announced as such, regardless of weather conditions. Only in cases of exceptional circumstances or other force majeur incident, SEGAS and the Organizing Committee of the event have the right to decide on the postponement of the start time or the cancellation of the event, depending on the current conditions. In such case, the registration fee is NOT refunded to the registered runners.
• SEGAS and the Organizing Committee of the event have the right to change the event’s schedule, the terms and conditions regarding participation and staging of the event, without prior notice, by posting such a decision on the website of SEGAS or of the event.
• Participants agree that their personal data may by given to third parties for reasons related to timing, results\' ranking and announcement on the internet. The Results published and announced on the internet (event's official website) include all participants by name. Personal data of the participants required during the registration procedure are stored and will be used for purposes only related to the staging of the event. By submitting an entry form, each participant consents to the storing his/her personal data and its use for the purposes of the event.
• Participants consent to the use of their image during the race by the organizers, sponsors, or other partners of the event for promotional reasons, with no right to claim full or partial compensation for that reason.
• According to Greek Law No. 4791/2021 (Government Gazette Issue A 51 - 03.04.2021), the National Anti-Doping Organization has discretion to carry out anti-doping test on any participant, adult or minor, regardless of nationality, professional or amateur athlete, regardless of whether he/she is an International-Level or National-Level athlete, or if he/she participates in the race for recreational or wellness reasons, at any stage of the event - before, during or after the event.
REGISTRATION TERMS & CONDITIONS
• The Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the ATHENS HALF MARATHON Organizing Committee have the right to suspend, or close registrations without prior notice.
• Registration to any of the ATHENS HALF MARATHON races is possible only through the online registration platform available in the official event’s website, or by any alternative way indicated by the Organizing Committee.
• A registration is considered valid on the condition that it has been successfully submitted as stated above and that the registration fee, as determined on the date of registration, is successfully paid according to the events relevant instructions, while the amount of the registration fee has been credited to the organizers’ accounts.
• Registrations to any of the ATHENS HALF MARATHON races, for which the full relative registration fee has not been paid within two (2) working days after the date that the entry form has been submitted, are cancelled with prior notice.
• It is forbidden to submit more than one registration in the same race by the same participant. In case a participant has submitted more than one valid registration, either individually or through a team entry, he/she must promptly inform the Organizing Committee, otherwise only the registration submitted first remains active. The subsequent registration, if submitted individually, is canceled according to the Cancellation Policy of the event without prior notice, while in case of team registration, the entry is released to the team for management, with relevant notice to the team leader.
• Changes on confirmed registrations (runners’ replacement, change of race etc.) are possible after prior notice and approval by the Organizing Committee, according to the instructions listed in the section "Confirmed Registration Management" of the official website of the event.
• Cancellations of confirmed registrations are only possible in accordance to the cancellation policy of the event, as indicated in the designated section of the official website of the event.
• By submitting the entry form for the Half Marathon and the 5km Road Race, participants declare that thay have read and accept the following statement:
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"I verify that on entering the Event (Half Marathon/5km Race), I attest and certify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for competition in this event and my physical condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I declare that I have read the detailed terms of participation in the Event, which are included in the section "Participation & Registration Terms and Conditions". I declare that all information stated above is correct. I hereby myself waive and release any and all right and claim from damages I may have against organizers of the Event in the cities and towns in which any part of the Event is held, for any and all injuries suffered by me in said Event. I also give permission for the free use of my name and picture in any broadcast, telecast or other account of this “event”. I confirm that in no case I give the bib number assigned to me by the Event to another person for any reason." |
• By submitting the entry form for participation in the Family Run, accompanying adults and the parents of the minor participants declare that they have read and accept the following declarations:
| "I verify that on entering in the “event” (Family Run), I attest and certify that am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for competition in this event and my physical condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I declare that I have read the detailed terms of participation in the “event”, which are included in the text "Participation & Registration Terms and Conditions". I declare that all information stated above is correct. I hereby myself waive and release any and all right and claim from damages I may have against organizers and of the “event” on the cities and towns in which all races are contested for any and all injuries suffered by me in said “event”. I also give permission for the free use of my name and/or picture in any broadcast, telecast or other account of this “event”. I confirm that in no case will I give the bib number awarded to me by the “event” to another person for any reason." |
| "I verify that on entering my minor child in the “event” (Family Run), I attest and certify that my child is physically fit and have sufficiently trained for competition in this event and his/her physical condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I declare that I have read the detailed terms of participation in the “event”, which are included in the text "Participation & Registration Terms and Conditions". I declare that all information of the minor stated above is correct. I hereby waive and release any and all right and claim from damages I may have against organizers and of the “event” on the cities and towns in which all races are contested for any and all injuries suffered by the minor in said “event”. I also give permission for the free use of my child’s name and/or picture in any broadcast, telecast or other account of this “event”. I confirm that in no case will I give the bib number awarded to my child by the “event” to another person for any reason." |
RACE BIBS and KITS COLLECTION TERMS & CONDITIONS
• Race bibs and kits are personally collected by the registered runners themselves and only from the event’s Registration Centre & EXPO during the days and hours announced. The registered runner needs to present a valid identification document (ID card, passport etc.) and any other documents indicated by the Organizing Committee. A registered runner may authorize another person to collect his/her race bib on his/her behalf from the event’s Registration Centre & EXPO, as mentioned above, presenting a copy of the ID card or other legal identification document (for example passport, driving license, etc) of the registered runner, as well as any other documents indicated by the Organizing Committee.
• In order to collect race bibs and kits, it is required, in addition to presenting ID card or other legal identification document (eg passport, driving license) of the registered runner, to also present a copy of the “bib number notification e-mail” that states the runner’s race bib and is sent to all registered runners.
• Race bibs and kits are not sent anywhere, under any circumstances, either by regular mail or any other way to their rightful runner, before or during the operating days and hours of the event’s Registration Centre & EXPO. Race bibs and kits that are not properly collected during the operating days and hours of the event’s Registration Centre & EXPO, may not be sent or collected under any circumstances thereafter.
PARTICIPATION (Race Day) TERMS & CONDITIONS
• Participants are obliged to strictly follow the instructions of the organizers, volunteers, and event’s staff, including calls to abandon the course and stop the race.
• Any breach or non-compliance with the race regulations announced by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the international regulations of AIMS and World Athletics result in the disqualification of the participant from the event and erasure from the race results without any kind of compensation.
• The race bib is personal and may not be conveyed, transferred, or be given to another runner without the approval of the Organizing Committee.
• Participants are obliged to read and respect the instructions provided by the Organizing Committee of the event, either electronically, or in printed format (such as Medical & Technical Instructions, Race Manual) and which have been announced in the official website of the event.
• Access to the race course, and the areas at the start and finish of the event is not permitted under any circumstances, to non registered runners.
• Participants agree that their personal data are provided to the Timing Company, with which SEGAS cooperates in the framework of the event, for the purpose of live electronic transmission of the results of the race, as well as the service of the Live Tracking Application during the race.
• Every participant is obliged to complete on his/her own responsibility the data required at the back side of his/her race bib, whether it is relevant to contact information, or personal medical data.
• Use of bicycle or other wheeled mean is not allowed on the race course, whether it is about a runner, or other accompanying person. In such case, the directly involved participant is excluded from the race and is called upon to withdraw from the event.
• The time limit to finish the Half Marathon Race is set to three (3) hours from the start time of the race.
• The time limit to finish the 5km Road Race is set to 60 minutes from the start time of the race.
• The official finish time is the time from the starting gunshot. The net time is the time from the moment the participant passes the mat at the start line, until he/she crosses the relevant mat at the finish line.
• The race classification results from the official finish times. The net time and split times are announced only for the information of the runner.
• The commemorative finisher medal is given only to registered runners who participated and succesfully finished the race in time.
