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How to Register

1. 1.Registration for this event is exclusively accepted online only. Registration is expected to be open from 5:00 PM on May 2, 2024 and continue until 5:00 PM on May 30, 2024 or until all slots are filled. Please register online at https://www.sportsnet.org.tw and agree to terms outlined in the participation declaration:

   “I hereby agree to abide by the regulations set forth by the Organizer, prioritize the physical and mental well-being of myself or my team members, and acknowledge the inherent challenges of long-distance running competitions. I also declare my voluntary participation in this race. I, along with my team and family members, willingly accept personal risks that may occur during the race due to an accident or accidents during the competition. Additionally, I agree to waive any claims for compensation for injuries, death or any other form of loss attributed to non-organizers and acknowledge that the Organizer bears no liability in such instances. I hereby commit to complying with all regulations and requirements and acknowledge that I must check the designated box to signify my agreement before proceeding with registration.”

   If you are under eighteen, your legal guardian must read, understand and agree to all contents of this declaration before you proceed with your registration. By filling out the registration form, you and your legal guardian are deemed to have thoroughly read and consented to the entire participation declaration and all associated regulations. Completing payment after filling out the registration form will constitute successful registration. Please complete your registration before our quotas are full. If the quota is filled in a category before the registration deadline, no additional registrants will be accepted in that category. The date when the quota is filled will be established as the official deadline.

2. 2.Please log on CTRRA official website to register online. To pay your entry fee:

   • Credit Card：MASTER、VISA、JCB

     Please do not click the confirmation button repeatedly. Contact your local credit card company if you have any questions regarding payment (A service charge will apply).

   • Convenience Stores (Taiwan area only)

     (Max. payment is NTD20,000 and a NTD18 handling fee will be charged for each transaction.)
     Please make sure your payment is made before 14:00 the day after you submit your online registration and keep your receipt. Failure to complete payment within the required time will be deemed to be failure to register. Please re-register if space is still available in the category you want to enter.

3. 3.Please consider and evaluate your health before registering. After you complete the registration process, you will not be allowed to substitute another name. If you need to change to a different race category (allowed only if entry space is available in the different race category), you must cancel participation in the first category and then resubmit your new registration. To change your race shirt size, please contact the organizer CTRRA before 17:00 (local time in Taipei) on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Requests made after 17:01 (local time in Taipei) on May 30, 2024 cannot be accepted. You must complete the registration process to be allowed to run the racecourse.
4. 4.Cancellation:

   Period	Application Period (local time in Taipei)	Portion of refund	Remark
   Phase 1	May 2, 2024 17:31 – June 6, 2024 before 17:30	80% 42KM-return NTD1440 21KM-return NTD880 10KM-return NTD640 3KM-return NTD400	No Proof Needed
   Phase 2	June 6, 2024 17:31 – OCT 9, 2024 before 17:30	60% 42KM-return NTD1080 21KM-return NTD660 10KM-return NTD480 3KM-return NTD300	No Proof Needed
   Phase 3	OCT 9, 2024 17:31 – OCT 28, 2024 before 17:30	50% 42KM-return NTD900 21KM-return NTD550 10KM-return NTD400 3KM-return NTD250	Only in the cases of the following force majeures: *Military Service *Injury/Pregnancy *Funeral of Participant’s spouse or parents *Natural/man-made disaster *Traffic Interruption If the event is canceled without any force majeure you will receive a full refund.

   Please call or email CTRRA (office hours 08:30-12:00, 13:30-17:30 Mon.-Fri. 02-2585-5659) to request a cancellation form. (Refund Application Form)

   • For 1^st and 2^nd phase cancellations, documents are not required.
   • For 3^rd phase cancellations, documents supporting the reason for the cancellation must be provided (e.g., doctor’s notes). Refunds can be issued only if you have received the race pack and return it in unopened condition (postal fees cannot be refunded).

     ※Refunds:

     • Paid at Convenience Stores: Remit to a bank or post office account in Taiwan. (NTD30 will be charged for each wire transfer)
     • Paid by Credit Card: Refund to the original credit card used for payment.
   • Organizers will consider all factors such as typhoons and other possible natural/man-made disasters to ensure the safety of all participants. If the race is cancelled for safety reasons or due to force majeure factors such as the pandemic, participants cannot protest the decision. If the organizer has sent the registration gift, registrants will be entitled to a 50% registration fee refund (NTD30 will be charged for each wire transfer). If the organizer has not sent the registration gift, 70% of the registration fee will be refunded (NTD30 will be charged for each wire transfer). If the race has been postponed to another date, participants should apply for a refund within seven days after the organizer has announced the new date. Late applications cannot be accepted.
5. 5.Visually impaired (VI) runner registration: To avoid automatic placement in your age group, all VI Runners must be successfully registered online before contacting CTRRA to provide valid proof documents and guide runner information.
6. 6.All runner information must match details on identification or passport. Please provide valid ID information when it is requested by the organizer.
7. 7.After submitting your payment, the online payment system will automatically send you an email confirmation. If you do not receive email confirmation, please use the query function on the CTRRA website to confirm your registration.

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Race Pack Items for Pick-up

In Person

When: 10:00am to 17:00pm (local time in Taipei) (Thur. to Sat.), OCT 24 to OCT 26, 2024, no extended hours.

Where: Chang Yung-fa Foundation - No.11, Zhongshan S. Rd., Taipei City 10048, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (0965-525659)

1. 1.Please bring your pick-up notice with you. Pick-up notices will be emailed to participants one week prior to the event.
2. 1.If you need someone else to pick up your race pack for you, please make sure your representative brings your pick-up notice and his/her ID. CTRRA cannot be responsible for anyone misrepresenting you who picks up your race package.
3. 1.If you do not receive a pick-up notice, please download it from the CTRRA website and bring a photocopy of your ID with you to pick up your package before the check-in deadline.
4. 1.For group registration, please pick up all race packs at the same time. Partial pick-up is not permitted.
5. 1.If you are unable to retrieve your race packs but do participate in the race, you can pick up your race packs from the CTRRA office during working hours (8:30~12:00, 13:30~17:30) (Monday to Friday) OCT 28 to NOV 1 ,2024. (No finisher souvenirs)

Race-Pack Delivery by Courier Service (Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu Only)

Those who cannot pick up race packs during the designated time can choose courier service and pay shipping fees during registration.

1. 1.You can expect to receive your race pack OCT 17 - OCT 22, 2024. Contact CTRRA (02-25855659) on OCT 23, 2024 if you have not received your race pack by then. Please make sure the mailing address on your registration form is correct and your shipping fee is paid. If you need to change your delivery address, please contact CTRRA (02-25855659) before SEPT 20, 2024. Late requests cannot be accommodated.
2. 2.Any race packs returned due to incorrect mailing addresses can be picked up at the CTRRA office in Taipei during working hours (8:30 – 12 :00, 13:30 – 17:30) OCT 28 to NOV 1, 2024. Any race packs not picked up during this time will be forfeited.
3. 3.Courier fees for delivery:

4. 4.Any entrant who fails to pick up their race pack will be disqualified from the race.
5. 5.Entrants cannot pick up race packs on race day. Please collect your race pack, using methods described above.

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Bag Checks for Personal Belongings

Start and finish areas of race events are in different locations. To store and retrieve your personal belongings, please drop off and retrieve your storage bags within designated time periods and at designated locations.

Designated storage bags are available for purchase on the race day. (Water-resistant CTRRA storage bags available for NTD250/bag). Storage bags can be reused at other CTRRA-organized events.

1. 1.Runners must use the organizer’s designated storage bags (please see picture below) or a similar bag if you wish to check and store personal belongings at the race. Please show your bib number at the counter for bag storage service and to retrieve your bag.(Dimensions: length 63cm*width 24cm*height 39cm ±3cm) Bags must be zipped completely closed (to ensure that clothes do not fall out) and have a transparent pocket for your clothing insurance card (dimensions: length 23cm*width 15cm ±3cm)
2. 2.Please do not store any electronics/fragile items, valuable goods, fresh food, long-handled umbrella or dangerous goods.
3. 3.Please store all valuable personal belongings in a secure place. Event organizers will not be responsible for loss of any personal items.
4. 4.Locations and times for dropping off and retrieving your personal belonging bags are as follows:

Shuttle Buses

Race Timing Chips

1. 1.This race uses a Race Timing Chip system to record results. All participants will receive bibs, shirts and race timing chips.
2. 2.According to World Athletics (WA) Regulation Article 19.24.5, the official time is the time elapsed between the firing of the starting gun and the athlete crossing the finish line. This time record will be used to judge the runners' ranking and result statistics.
3. 3.Exchanging timing chips, using more than 1 timing chip or someone else’s timing chip is prohibited. Violators will be disqualified from races.
4. 4.For fair play and courtesy, please consider your own abilities and allow faster runners to pass in front of you. Thank you!
5. 5.Please start your race at your designated starting time. Any runner who starts prior to their designated starting time will be disqualified from the race and their time will not be recorded.
6. 6.Detailed instructions on how to fasten and use the chip will be provided before races begin. You can ask any official or volunteer at the race site if you need help fastening your chip. Improper or faulty use of your chip will prevent your race time from being recorded.

   

   Fasten the timing chip

   1. (1)Attach timing chips to your shoelace, as close as possible to your toes.
   2. (2)Loop lace through the square holes in the timing chip and pull the chip tightly to the shoe.

7. 7.Please be sure your chip is fastened properly (please see picture above) and step on chip timing mats located along the course route while running your race.
8. 8.Official race results for your competition category will be posted on the CTRRA website and emailed to you within three days after the race day. You will be able to download your race completion certificate from the CTRRA website.
9. 9.Only those who have completed their race category within the required time limit will be issued race completion certificates.

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Violations

1. 1.Race results for contestants who violate any of the rules below will be disqualified:
   • Accepting drink or food from anyone other than the organizers.
   • Not complying with race officials' instructions.
   • Not attaching the racing bib to the front of your race shirt or improper use of the race timing chip (please follow instructions for fastening your chip).
   • Using in-line skates, skateboards, baby carts or any other rolling devices on the racecourse, or bringing a pet (dog or cat) on the racecourse.
   • Interrupting other runners to take photos on the race route.
2. 2.Contestants who violate any of the rules listed below will not only have their results disqualified from the competition but also be banned from participating in any CTRRA activities or events for one year. Participants are not allowed to:
   • Receive assistance from another person or party during the races.
   • Use false ID information.
   • Violate the spirit of sportsmanship and ethics (e.g. cause a disturbance, insult officials or staff, etc.).
   • Use a substitute or non-registered runner to run the race for you.
   • Use more than one racing chip

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Disputes and Appeals

1. 1.Race Disputes: Runners are not allowed to dispute referees or officials during competitions.
2. 2.Appeals Procedure: Any dispute about a competition must be brought to the organizers' attention within 10 minutes of the participant finishing the race and presented along with a NTD3,000 dispute deposit. If the referee or jury concludes the dispute is unjustified, the NTD3,000 deposit will not be returned.

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All runners are covered by public incident insurance.

Please evaluate your own health and consult your physician before participating in any race event if you have any of the following symptoms:

PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION (please read carefully)

1. 1.Safety First：Referees and doctors have the right to stop any runner from continuing the race out of concern for his/her physical condition or road safety.
2. 2.Please bring your ID with you to the race.
3. 3.If a runner is caught in the race using someone else’s bib, both the runner and the bib owner will be disqualified from the race and banned from CTRRA events for one year. The violation and identities of perpetrators will also be publicly announced on related websites.
4. 4.When you pick up your race pack, please make sure your bib number and race timing chip match. Timing chips cannot be replaced after pick-up.
5. 5.If you are unable to retrieve your race pack and take part in the race, you can still pick up your race pack by bringing your pick-up notice to the CTRRA office during working hours (8:30 to 12:00, 13:30 to 17:30) (Monday to Friday) from OCT 28 – NOV 01, 2024 (Monday to Friday 8:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to17:30).
6. 6.The organizers reserve the right to publish,broadcast, or selling any video, photographs, name and race results or other types of materials recorded at this event for the purpose of reporting and promoting its activities.
7. 7.The organizer (i.e., the main organizing entity) has already exclusively authorized various co-organizers or sponsors for the commercial activities related to the event. Without authorization from the organizer, it is prohibited to engage in any commercial activities related to this event (including but not limited to capturing and selling images of participating athletes, selling peripheral products, etc.).
8. 8.Those not wearing the official identification card or uniform issued by the organizer are prohibited from capturing audiovisual recordings and photographs of participating athletes during this event for the purpose of sale or engaging in any commercial activities.
9. 9.Please be sure to follow traffic officials and referee instructions along the race course and at all turns and intersections throughout the race.
10. 10.To maintain race event quality and protect the rights of all runners, you must wear your bib to be allowed to enter the race route.
11. 11.Any runner who participates on behalf of another individual or as a substitute will be responsible for complete insurance liability claims if an accident occurs.
12. 12.If a participant suffers loss of property or physical injury, the organizer will assist with insurance claims. You cannot request compensation from the operation supervisor, chief organizer, associate organizer or any event sponsor.
13. 13.Runners and event participants are strictly prohibited from bringing illegal items to the race venue. Prohibited items include illegal drugs, knives, guns, explosives or any other kind of weapon, prohibited or dangerous item.
14. 14.The nature of this event is a road-running activity and current regulations do not mandate the implementation of a "performance guarantee mechanism" such as trust account management, financial institution performance guarantees, peer-to-peer insurance, performance insurance or fund custody by financial institutions or electronic payment institutions.
    To enhance consumer awareness of their legal rights, the following information is being disclosed for this event:

    (1) This event does not provide a specific "performance guarantee mechanism."

    (2) Payment protection measures for this event include:

    • If events or circumstances beyond the organizer's control prevent the event from taking place, the Organizer reserves the right to determine whether to cancel, reschedule or deploy alternative methods or venues for the event, including substituting routes or adjusting route lengths.
      • Event cancellation: If the organizer provides event-related merchandise after successful registration, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded. If the organizer does not provide event-related merchandise, 70% of the registration fee will be refunded (a NTD30 handling fee will be deducted).
      • Rescheduling or altering the format of the event: Participants have the option to accept the Organizer‘s proposed solution without receiving a refund. Alternatively, they may request a refund within seven days of being notified by the Organizer. The refund policy remains consistent with that outlined in the event cancellation scenario described above. Late applications after the deadline will not be accepted.
    • If the Organizer cancels the event for reasons unrelated to force majeure, the Organizer will fully refund registration fees to participants. If the event’s rescheduling prevents an entrant from participating, the entrant must apply for a refund within 20 days of the Organizer’s notification and the registration fee will be fully refunded. A late application will receive a 90% refund of the registration fee.
15. 15.By registering and participating in the event, the registrant agrees to all regulations and provisions set forth by the organizer.

Chinese Taipei Road Running Association (CTRRA)

Tel: 02-25855659

Website: https://www.sportsnet.org.tw

E-mail: service@sportsnet.org.tw

Add: Rm. 206, 2F., No. 55, Changji St., Datong Dist., Taipei City 103, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Office hour: 8:30~12:00, 13:30~17:30 Monday-Friday