2023 Kaohsiung Fubon International Marathon Regulations
1.Supervisor：Ministry of Education Sports Administration, Chinese Taipei Athletics Association, and Kaohsiung City Government
2.Organizer：Sports Development Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government
3.Title Sponsor：Fubon Life Insurance Co., Ltd
4.Execution Unit：BIJI CO.,LTD。
5.Event & Time：
Saturday, 25th November 2023, 15:30-18:30. (GMT+8),10K group
Sunday, 26th November 2023, 05:00-12:00. (GMT+8) Marathon, Half Marathon
6.Event Venue：Kaohsiung World Games Stadium (No. 100, Shiyun Boulevard, Zuoying District
Information：
Participation Gifts
A.Race Packet
B.Finisher Souvenirs
Race Entry
A.Not accept on-site registration.
B.Registration method:Online registration only，
Registration Website: https://irunner.biji.co/
C.Participants are responsible for confirming if the registration is successful by checking the status online.
1.Please provide correct personal information in details for registration. False reports are not allowed.
2.Please take your own ability and physical condition into account and register for an appropriate category. Once you have completed the registration process, further changes to registration information such as name, ID no. and shirt size will NOT be accepted under any circumstances.
3.Running Vest size chart: will be provided the size L if not leave size requirement.
D.Registration time
E.Elite Athletes：
To enhance the quality of the race, a special area at the front of the start zone is kept for the elites.
Start Zone：
Please provide 2 year latest record for reference, and will be use as reference for different start zone, if start from the incorrect area, The organizers reserve the right to cancel the qualification if the ignore repeated persuasion.
Age Groups
1.Participants in the full marathon and half marathon must be at least 18 years of age (born prior to year 2005).
2.Casual group:3.5KM, no competition, gender and age divided into group.
3.Participants of the KM Costume Parade will not be divided into groups. Children under 7 (born after 2015) must be accompanied by their parents or guardians.
4.Please make sure to fill in correct date and year of birth when completing online registration to avoid any errors in grouping. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the registration of those who fail to provide correct information. No refund will be made.
Course Routes (The organizers reserve the right to adjust the routes.)
Registration Information
A.Registration opens on 10th July 2023 at 15:00 (GMT8+) and closes on 20th August 2023at 23:59 (GMT+8). The registration system will be closed once the number of registrants has reached the quota
B.How to sign up：
1.Online registration only. (Other means of registration are not accepted).。
2.Adopt Individual/Group registraion.
3.Payment transaction must be made within 3 days after completing online registration. Participants are responsible for confirming if the registration is successful by checking the status online.
C.Important notice:
1.Please provide correct personal information in details for registration. False reports are not allowed. If learned of any before the race, participant would be disqualified. No refund will be made. If a false report was discovered after the race, race results and rewards (including medals, certificates, prizes, and gifts etc.) would be canceled and taken back. No objections will be accepted. The vacant rankings and rewards would be filled in in order.
2.Participants who fail to complete the payment transaction will be removed from the registration system. No objections accepted. Each participant can only register for one race category on the same day.
3.Please take your own ability and physical condition into account and register for an appropriate category. Once you have completed the registration process, further changes to registration information such as name, ID no. and gender will NOT be accepted under any circumstances. The qualification is NOT transferrable. Participants who wish to change to another race category must request for a refund before re-starting a new registration under the circumstance that there are slots available in the desired race category.
4.All personal information, including gender, are collected by the organizers based on Identification Card (or passport) provided.
5.Participants can edit partial information on the registration system before completing the payment transaction; it will not be possible to demand a change in name, race category, and size of clothes once the transaction is completed. The registration information cannot be altered once the registration process and payment transaction are done.
Size Chart:：
A.Payment Methods：
1.Credit Card payment (VISA / MasterCard / JCB payment available)
Please press the button「報名查詢與修改」 twice by the left side of the page, to start process the payment.
2.ATM trasaction
System will distribute a virtual account, please memorize the account for processing payment.
Both online banking, ATM could complete the payment.
Important notes
(1)Payment shall pay off at once, not accept installment.
(2)If choice to use ATM, when the amount is over NT.30,000, please press the “繳費(payment)” funtion
3.Payment on 7-11 i-bon machine (Registrants will be required to pay NT$30 service fees per transaction under NT$20,000.)
(1)Upon completing online registration, you will obtain an i-bon payment code (serial number). Please pay the entry fees within 3 days at an i-bon machine at a 7-11 convenience store.
(2)Click “ 代碼輸入 (enter serial number)” on the upper left corner of the main page.
(3)Enter CCAT number then click “下一步 (next)”.
(4)Enter your payment code (serial number). (For example, ‘00000012345678’, 14 numbers in total).
(5)Select and confirm your payment information. Press the red button to print out the receipt.
(6)Pay at 7-11 counter with your receipt within 3 hours after printing it out.
4.Payment on Famiport machine (Registrants will be required to pay NT$30 service fees per transaction under NT$20,000.)
(1)Upon completing online registration, you will obtain an i-bon payment code (serial number). Please pay the entry fees within 3 days at an i-bon machine at a Fami convenience store.
(2)Click “ 代碼輸入 (enter serial number)” on the upper left corner of the main page.
(3)Enter CCAT number then click “下一步 (next)”.
(4)Enter your payment code (serial number). (For example, ‘00000012345678’, 14 numbers in total).
(5)Select and confirm your payment information. Press the red button to print out the receipt.
(6)Pay at Fami counter with your receipt within 3 hours after printing it out.
5.Payment on OK GO machine (Registrants will be required to pay NT$30 service fees per transaction under NT$20,000.)
(1)Upon completing online registration, you will obtain an i-bon payment code (serial number). Please pay the entry fees within 3 days at an i-bon machine at a OK convenience store.
(2)Click “ 代碼輸入 (enter serial number)” on the upper left corner of the main page.
(3)Enter CCAT number then click “下一步 (next)”.
(4)Enter your payment code (serial number). (For example, ‘00000012345678’, 14 numbers in total).
(5)Select and confirm your payment information. Press the red button to print out the receipt.
(6)Pay at OK counter with your receipt within 3 hours after printing it out.
6.Payment on Life-ET i-bon machine (Registrants will be required to pay NT$30 service fees per transaction under NT$20,000.)
(1)Upon completing online registration, you will obtain an i-bon payment code (serial number). Please pay the entry fees within 3 days at an i-bon machine at a Life convenience store.
(2)Click “ 代碼輸入 (enter serial number)” on the upper left corner of the main page.
(3)Enter CCAT number then click “下一步 (next)”.
(4)Enter your payment code (serial number). (For example, ‘00000012345678’, 14 numbers in total).
(5)Select and confirm your payment information. Press the red button to print out the receipt.
(6)Pay at Life counter with your receipt within 3 hours after printing it out.
Reward methods：
The rewards of this competition are divided into “Overall ranking”, “National ranking”, and “Age group ranking”.Every cash prizes can only select one to receive. “Visually impaired group and wheelchair group” will be awarded with cash prizes and trophies.。
A.Prize Breakdowns:：
B.National Rank：If Taiwanese runners are qualified for both overall and national ranking, their racing records will be used in only one rank table for cash prize. The trophy and ranking will be reserved.
C.Age Group Ranking: Overall and national winners will not be ranked in age groups.
D.Costume evaluation
1.Total group runners could register.
2.Registration method: All group adopt on-site registration. If attempting to participate for costume selection, please head to the appointed area to register the bib number, name, ID, address and phone number to complete registration and will be choose on-site.
3.Costume theme: In order to advertise the city image, localcharacteristics costumes are to be encouraged. For instance, worker and ama,harbor lifestyle and militaty dependent village, etc.
4.Evaluation method: local characristic 40%, creativity 30%, overall style 30%, will be evaluated by professional committee, and the list of the winner will be announce after.
E.Note：
● If the amount of cash awarded is more than NT$19,999, then 10% tax will be deducted for winners who are citizens of Taiwan; 20% tax will be deducted for non-citizen winners
● Please bring a photocopy of ID or passport/ residence certificate to claim the prizes.
● The cash prize will be wire transferred to the preferred bank account provided by the winner after the result of the doping test is confirmed.
● Please bring your race bib and your ID with you when claiming your prize. No proxy allowed. All prize winners shall pick up and claim their prizes prior to the closing time of 12:00 pm on the day of the race event or else their prizes will be regarded as forfeited.
● Doping test:
Participants are obliged to accept the doping test. Prize money will then be transferred if result is proven negative. Any violation of the anti-doping rules may result in disqualification and loss of results achieved during the event. Once the disqualified participant’s hearing is completed, the ranking and the issuing of prize money will be re-adjusted. Those who refuse to accept the test or use drugs in violation of the regulations will be cancelled in addition to the relevant provisions of the sports prohibition control measures. For related information, please refer to the announcement on the website of the CTAA at https://www.athletics.org.tw/.
●Certificates
1.Marathon and Half-Marathon should be finish under the prescribe time, online certificate will be open for download.
2.Casual group finish within the precribe time,will receive a blank certificate,which could be fill by runners themselves according to the clock of the finish line.
F.To encourge runners of Marathon/Half-Marathon to finish before prescribe time, will give commemorative towel and medal, casual group would have scarf.
G.Marathon and Half Marathon runners will receive lunch box by the bib.
H.If the quantity of the registrators for company and group is over 50 people, will be provided a tent for resting.
I.Route is adpot international standard, water station and supply will be place along the route.
J.Supply station(partial area are setted co-sharing)
K.After 5KM will be setted each 2.5KM.
1.Marathon:15 stations
2.Half-Marathon:7 stations
3.Casual:1 station
Check-in
A.On-Site Check-in
1.Check-in Place：Kaohsiung World Games Stadium (No. 100, Shiyun Boulevard, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City)
2.To encourage eco purpose，on-site registration will offer a set of the memorial pin.
3.Check-in Supplies（including bib number、chip、shirt etc；10K no chip）
4.Check-in time：
November 23th, 2023 (Thu.)：12:00-19:00，overdue will not be acceptted。
November 24th, 2023 (Fri.)：09:00-19:00，overdue will not be acceptted。
5.Participant should check the number before registration, and to show the proof of identity, group registration should show the identity proof of contact person, if
6.All participants must complete the check-in process during designated time. Participants who fail to do so will result in disqualification and will not be allowed to enter the racing courses. Referees have the right to expel participants who have no athlete bib from completing the event.
7.If you were unable to check in and take part for the race and would like to retrieve your race package, please contact the execution unit. Race packets will be sent by cash on delivery.
B.Race packets
1.Race packets will be delivered two weeks prior to the event. (The actual delivery date will be announced on Facebook Fan Page and the official website.)
2.In order to avoid affecting the progress of the competition, please compelet pick-up of packet (or check-in) in the service time provided by the organizer and no waiting when overtime.v. Participants must fill in the correct information including the receiver, address (P.O. box address is not allowed), and contact number in case the package cannot be delivered.
3.Receiving the race package means check-in completion.
4.Overseas participants should select the on-site check-in option.
C.Penalties：
Runners who commit the following violations listed below will be disqualified from the competition.
1.Not fixing the racing bib number in the front area of the chest.
2.Dispute with referees or not complying referees’ instructions.
3.Using bicycles, strollers, roller skates, skateboards, or any other rolling devices on the race course. Bringing a pet (dog or cat) on the race course.
4.Receiving food, drinks or sponges not provided by the organizers/ from another party (i.e., from spectators)
5.Accidentally took other runners’ drinks during the course of the race.
6.Timing chips must be installed to the shoe. Do not use metal materials for attachment. Runners without timing records at any of the check points will be disqualified and will not be given the finisher certificate.
Runners who commit the following violations listed below will be disqualified from the competition plus be banned from participating in Kaohsiung Marathon.
1.Receiving assistance from another person or party during the competition i.e. taking vehicles, shouldering etc.
2.Using false ID information during registration or race in the wrong race category.
3.Using false ID information during registration or race in the wrong race category.
4.Violating the spirit of the sportsmanship (causing a disturbance or insulting officials and staff, etc.)
5.Using a substitute or non-registered runner to run for you, or wear two or more timing ships during the race competition. The names of the runner and the substitute will be announced on the official website
Disputes and Appealing：
1.Dispute: During the competition, runners may not dispute with referees. Runners cannot appeal for decisions based on athletic rules.
2.Appealing: any dispute concerning the competition should be brought to the organizers’ attention within 30 minutes after the race results are announced. A deposit of NT$3,000 must be submitted when making an appeal. If the judges of the review committee concludes that the dispute is not justified, the NT$3,000 deposit shall not be returned.
Important Notice (Please Read Carefully)：
A.Clothing Storage Guidelines：
1.Participants must pack their personal belongings in a storage bag and drop off at the Bag Check Area. Show the staff your race bib to retrieve your storage bag after the race.
2.The staff will use two stickers: one on the race bib of the participant, the other one on the storage bag.
3.Please do not keep any electronic devices, valuables, fragile items, fresh food, long umbrellas or hazardous items on the storage bag. The event organizers shall not be liable for the loss of any personal items.
4.Please have your storage bag packed and ready before dropping off to avoid long queues
B.Safety Concerns
1.The organizers will take into consideration all factors such as typhoons, other possible natural disasters (AQI reaches above 200) or any force majeure to ensure the safety of all participants. If the organizers has made the decision to cancel, postpone the event, make changes to the event venue or race courses due to safety reasons, participants do not have the right to protest such a decision. Registrants will be entitled to a 30% refund of the entry fee.
2.The staff will give out face masks at the Finish Area. Please evaluate your physical condition and put on a face mask as soon as possible after finishing the race.
3.Please bring your ID card/ passport/ residence certificate with you.
4.Please evaluate your own health conditions and ability before registering. Choose the race category which you are capable of finishing within time limit and be responsible for your safety.
5.Participants must be in good health to take part in the competition. Do not participate in the race if you have health concerns, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes etc. The organizers do not hold responsibility for participants who conceal such conditions and any incidents led by it.
6.The referees, medical personnel or the traffic control officers have the right to stop participants from continuing the course depending on the participants’ physical conditions or the road safety.
7.Please beware of traffic throughout the race courses.
8.If the air quality index (AQI) reaches 151-200 and reaches the red standard of AQHI, the organizers will take necessary measures.
9.The organizers reserve the right to cancel the event due to force majeure such as typhoons and other possible natural disasters (AQI reaches above 200) to ensure the safety of all participants.
C.Aid Stations：
1.Water station arrangement: Refreshments prepared by participants are placed on the first table. Water and refreshments prepared by the organizers are placed on other tables.
2.Marathon and Half marathon elite runners who prepare their own drinks shall hand in the drinks to the referee unit by 5:00 on 30th of October 2022. Please ensure the personal refreshments are clearly marked with your race number. The water stations you wish the personal refreshments to be distributed should also be clearly indicated.
3.The race courses and the settings of aid stations have been approved. Runners without race bibs are prohibited from entering the race course and the aid stations.
D.Cut-off Time：
For safety concerns, check points will be closed at announced cut off times. Runners who fail to pass the check point before the cut off time must withdraw from the race and take the shuttle bus to return to the main venue.
Doping Test：
1.Participants are obliged to accept the doping test. Prize money will be transferred if result is proven negative. Any violation of the anti-doping rules may result in disqualification and loss of results achieved during the event. Once the disqualified participant’s hearing is completed, the ranking and the issuing of prize money will be re-adjusted.
2.Those who refuse to accept the test or use drugs in violation of the regulations will be cancelled in addition to the relevant provisions of the sports prohibition control measures. For related information, please refer to the announcement on the website of the CTAA at https://www.athletics.org.tw
3.Course route：
Accoding to marine military visiting regulation, overseas foreigners should acquire approval from specified supervisor. Chinese people (including Hong Kong and Macuo area) will not be allow to enter the barrack under any circumstance.
To ensure the neutrality, it is prohibited to appear any political and other activity-unrelated purpose flag or slogan during the activity.
4.The organizers 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.
Refund Mechanism
For participants who have completed registration and payment, the application period and refund mechanism for cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances are outlined in the following table.
A.Participants shall take their own ability and health conditions into account.
B.This event follows the Large Gathering Security Management Act regulated by the Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C. This event provides runners with public accident insurance (all terms and details of the insurance are as detailed in the contract with the insurance company), the coverage range includes the inside of the competition venue, and includes runners, and staff.
C.Public Accident Insurance
1.Public Accident Insurance Coverage: When the insured is legally liable to provide indemnification for third-party bodily injury, death, or third-party property damage caused by any of the following accidents during the policy period and in connection therewith receives a claim, insurance company is liable to the insured for indemnification:
2.The insured has specified having accidents on the course route during the race on the insurance policy.
3.Accidents caused by buildings, pathways, machines or other objects on the course route.
D.The Public Accident Insurance does not indemnify against any of the following types of liability:
1.Injuries caused by personal diseases.
2.Illness caused by cardiovascular diseases or personal health issues, such as heart attack, shock, diabetes, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, high altitude illness, epilepsy, or dehydration etc. The organizers provide necessary emergency medical care on the day of event. The insurance compensation is not liable to illness caused by pre-existing medical conditions or personal health issues. Only injuries caused by accidents are liable for public liability insurance compensation.
3.Participants who have health issues or relevant medical history mentioned below are at high risk of sudden cardiac death. We do not provide health examinations. The participant is strongly advised to consult a doctor before taking any exercises.Chest pain, breathing difficulty, and dizziness for no reason; sudden loss of consciousness; hypertension (> 140/90 mmHg); heart diseases; renal disorder; diabetes; hyperglycemia (total cholesterol > 240mg/Dl); family history of heart disease (one of your immediate family members has had a heart attack, a stroke, or was diagnosed with heart disease before the age of 60); epilepsy; COVID-19 etc.
E.Insured Amount
1.The insurance covers each physical injury for NTD 6 million, and 180 million for physical injuries of each unforeseen event or circumstances.
2.The insurance covers NTD 2 million for property damage of each unforeseen event or circumstances.
3.The insurance insured a highest amount of compensation of over NTD 364million (a total amount including physical injuries and property damage)
Disclaimer：
The event organizers will assist runners that experience bodily harm or loss of property during the course of the competition in receiving insurance compensation, unless the competitor has already obtained compensation from another claim or is not eligible for compensation for any reasons as specified in the insurance contract. In these circumstances, the competitor may not file for damages or request compensation from the event organizers in any way.
Personal Information Protection
Before proceeding the registration procedure, please be sure to read and understand the event rules and regulations. By completing the registration process, you agree to authorize the organizers to use your personal information such as name, date of birth, age, ID number, address, photos and contact number etc. for event-related activities.
A.The organizers have the copyright for all the photo images, video images and the race results of the 2022 Kaohsiung Fubon International Marathon. The organizers 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.
B.All results and event information will be imported to the database of athletes’ records and will be published on the official website and sponsors’ websites.
C.I hereby agree that the collection, processing and use of personal data including videos and photos taken during the event shall be carried out in a way that respects the data subject’s rights and interests, and shall not exceed the necessary scope of specific purposes.
D.I hereby waive all claim of copyright of the videos and photos taken during this event.
E.Participants who wish to request for their photos during the race will have to contact cooperatives.
F.If participants do not agree with the information above, please do not register for the race.
G.All race participants upon registration for the race accept and understand all the articles and regulations in this document.
H.As part of the global effort in conserving the resources of our natural environment, you are welcome to bring your own water bottle.
I.The organizers will provide electronic event guide to the participants. Please check and download on the official website or Facebook Fan Page.
The organizers reserve the right to modify the rules and regulations. Any further announcements or revisions to these regulations will be announced by the event organizers.