Bank of America Chicago 13.1 Wellness Walk event rules

BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO 13.1 Wellness Walk

EVENT RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS

The following Event rules are intended to help produce an event that ensures the safety of all participants, and to meet the requirements of local government permits and any applicable governmental orders or restrictions and to be compliant with applicable USA Track & Field (USATF) and World Athletics regulations for participant performance records and Event liability.

Participation

• Registrants must be capable of completing the full distance, start line to finish line, within the Event time requirement of 1 hours and 15 minutes (30:00 min/mile).
• To register, you must be 6 years of age or older on Event day. Registrants under 18 years of age must have the registration form completed by a parent or legal guardian permitting participation.
• Each participant must read and agree to/sign an Event waiver before participating in the Event as part of the registration process. A parent or legal guardian must complete the registration form and agree to/sign the Event waiver for registrants under 18 years of age.
• Any participant seeking accommodation in respect of a disability must submit a written request to the Athlete with Disabilities Coordinator at office@chicago13point1.com
• Participant Event number bibs are specific personal identifiers and may not be exchanged, transferred or sold to any other person.
• The sale, trade and/or transfer of Event entries/Event number bibs is strictly prohibited and will result in the disqualification and/or banning of any individuals involved from future Events.
• The Wellness Walk is an untimed event.
• Registration closure is determined and announced when Event participation reaches the established participant capacity.
• Capacity is subject to change at the discretion of Event and government officials. In the Event that capacity is reduced after registration is complete, Event organizers will inform participants of their accommodation options.
• All Event entry fees, and ancillary purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Event Cancellation
    • The Event may be postponed, ended early or cancelled altogether by an Event official or governmental official for circumstances beyond the Event’s reasonable control, including, without limitation, war, epidemic, civil or political unrest, terrorism or inclement weather conditions. In such circumstance, Event officials will outline refund or deferment options in our Event policies.
    • In the Event of cancellation of the Event, the Event will have no responsibility for any costs incurred by the Participant as a result of cancellation including any travel, accommodation or other costs or expenses and the Event will have no liability or responsibility to the Participant.

Packet (bib number) pick-up

• Participant packets are available only on Event day prior to the start of the Event.
• Event attendees must adhere to Event, city, state and other public health guidelines and orders.
• Event attendees who are sick should not attend the packet pick-up.
• This includes Event attendees who:
  • Are not fully vaccinated and have a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed case of COVID-19 within 10 days of the Event and have not been cleared by a medical professional to return to work
  • Are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, such as: cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell

Event day

• Participants must follow instructions as given from all Event officials including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, fire and police officials, security officers and city officials throughout the duration of the Event.
• Event attendees must adhere to Event, city, state and other public health guidelines and orders.
• Event attendees who are sick should not attend the Event.
• This includes event attendees who:
  • Are not fully vaccinated and have a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed case of COVID-19 within 10 days of the Event and have not been cleared by a medical professional to return to work
  • Are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, such as: cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell
• All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner during their participation in the Event. This means, for example, alcohol consumption, urinating or defecating in public except in designated toilet facilities, participant obstruction anywhere on or near the course shall be strictly prohibited unless facilitated by the Event. Anyone violating this rule of conduct shall be disqualified from the Event and will be asked to leave the course.
• All participants will be provided with a personally assigned Event bib number, which must be conspicuously worn on the front (and back when applicable) of their attire throughout the duration of the Event. The Event bib number is to be worn as issued. No participant shall be permitted to participate in the Event without their appropriate bib number.
• The use of music devices is permitted during the race. The use of cell phones, cameras or similar devices by participants while in the Event is discouraged, and Event officials reserve the right to disqualify any participant using such devices who pose a safety hazard on the course.
• The use of selfie-sticks and any camera mount or rig by participants while in the Event, is prohibited.
• The use of video devices, computers, drones, unmanned aerial devices, or any similar devices are not permitted on or near the course.
• The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course shall be strictly limited to: (a) authorized and registered wheelchair participants and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles (c) strollers.
• Baby strollers are welcome. To ensure safety on the course, those with strollers will be required to line up behind other participants at the start line.
• Additional prohibited items on the course route include, but are not limited to: large bags (backpacks, suitcases and rolling bags), hard-sided coolers, costumes covering the full face (except face coverings if mandated by governmental order), any non-forming bulky outfits extending beyond the perimeter of the body, props and non-fitness equipment, including flagpoles and sticks, pets/animals (except service animals that are trained to perform specific work or tasks for a person with a disability), alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, chairs, weapons, remote controlled aircrafts and drones, Camelbaks and any type of hydration backpack. For the avoidance of doubt, fuel bets and hand-held water bottles are allowed.
• Participants must begin the Event during the official recognized start times.
• The Event has a course time limit of 1 hour, 15 minutes. The official end time will start following the last starter.
• Participants must maintain a 30 minute per mile pace (approximately) or faster and complete the full 1.31 miles distance—start line to finish line—within the Event time requirement. Participants outside of the time limit may not be recorded or published as official finishers, receive full on-course support and traffic safety personnel, or be allowed to complete the full 1.31 miles distance.
• Participants are advised for health reasons, and to protect the safety of other competitors, not to consume alcohol while participating. They must abide by all City of Chicago alcohol use rules and regulations. Event reserves the right to disqualify any participant who poses a risk to themselves or others.

The start

• All participants are responsible for knowing their designated start time. All participants must be present at the appointed time to receive instructions and to participate in the official start of the race.
• All participants must enter the start at the designated entry points. Any person who climbs the fence or otherwise enters improperly will be disqualified from the Event.
• All participants must be positioned behind the official start line prior to the start of the race.

Course monitoring

• Any participant who refuses to obey the directions of Event officials, including fire and police officials, city officials or course marshals, or who conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner, or who is offensive by action or language to officials, volunteers, participants or spectators, may be disqualified from the Event and from future participation at the discretion of race officials.
• Any person participating in the Event without a current official Event bib number or timing device officially assigned to them is subject to removal and disqualification from future Events.
• No persons are authorized to be on the course unless they are registered participants or authorized Event staff. Therefore, no person shall be allowed to accompany a participant if they are not registered in the Event, nor shall any participant be allowed, without the permission of the Event management, to receive assistance or refreshment from anyone during the progress of the Event. Any person not properly displaying an official Event bib number will be directed to leave the course.
• A hands-on medical examination during the progress of an Event by officially designated medical personnel is not considered assistance and will not result in disqualification if the participant is deemed medically fit to continue in the race.

Participant safety

• The use of video devices and computers or similar devices by participants while in the Event is prohibited. The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course is strictly limited to: (a) authorized and registered wheelchair participants and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles (c) strollers.
• Participants are responsible for their recognition and understanding of Event signage and symbols relating to participant maps, facilities and directions.
• Medical personnel authorized by the Event to do so may examine any participant who appears in distress. If, in the sole opinion of authorized medical personnel, it is in the best interest of the participant’s health and welfare, medical personnel may remove a participant from the Event.
• Participants must retire at once from the race if ordered to do so by a member of the Event’s official staff, official medical staff or any governmental authority, including fire and police officials.
• Participants are responsible and assume liability for any and all medical expenses incurred as a result of training for and/or participation in the Event, including but not limited to ambulance transport, hospital stays, physician and pharmaceutical goods and services.
• Event officials reserve the right to delay, cancel or suspend the race due to inclement weather or other conditions or governmental orders or directives in accordance with Emergency Protocol on severe emergencies and/or inclement weather.
• Participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System (EAS) and adjust their Event plans accordingly.

Amendments / reservations / acknowledgements

• Event officials reserve the right to modify, supplement or waive all or part of the Event rules.
• Participants shall be bound by any modification or supplement of the Event rules published prior to the Event.
• Failure to follow these Event rules, as may be amended, will result in immediate disqualification, loss of prizes and removal from official results.

The Wellness Walk at the Bank of America Chicago 13.1 follows, and participants are subject to, the rules specified by USATF and World Athletics. Please visit usatf.org and worldathletics.org for additional information concerning the rules mandated by the governing bodies of the sport.