Nobody can run the course without official registration & a BIB Number.
Bicycles, in-line skates, prams, push carts, shoes with built-in or attached rollers and any other wheel-run objects are not allowed on the course other than official race and medical vehicles. If you are caught with any of these, you will be directed off the route.
Pets are forbidden on the course. No four-legged runners!
Any bibs changing between two runners disqualify both runners.
Taking shortcuts is totally forbidden and is subject to a direct disqualification.
Any pacing done by a person on a moving vehicle (car, motorcycle, bike, and rollers) is a disqualifying violation and especially when it comes from agents or coaches.
A runner pushing or conveying any other runner is a disqualifying violation.
Riding any vehicle even for a brief moment is also a disqualifying violation.
Deliberately obstructing or interfering with other competitors is a disqualifying violation.
Please do not wear jewelry or carry precious items with you. Palestine Marathon will not be held responsible for any lost valuables.
The Organizer reserves the right to amend the Event race routes as they deem fit for the safety of the Participants and/or to prevent any potential hazards in the running of the Event, at any time without prior notice to the Participant. In such cases, every effort will be made to inform the Participant prior to the date of the Event. The Organizer shall not be held liable for any loss or inconvenience caused due to such changes.
Participants must wear the assigned bib on his/her chest. Participants who do not display bib numbers will be taken off the course by security officers/officials and immediately disqualified.
Road closures on the Marathon Route will be lifted after seven hours from commencement of the race (cut-off time). Cut-off times will be set at specific check-points along the route to ensure the safety of runners who are unable to complete the race within seven hours.
Participants who are still on route and choose to continue running after the cut-off time, do so at their own risk.
A participant must retire from the race immediately, if required to do so by any member of the official medical staff, Race Director, Referee, and/or security officer.
The Organizer reserves the right to cancel and/or add any race category without prior notice to the Participants.
Any participant who commences to run before the actual flag-off of his/her registered race category will be immediately disqualified.
Participants must be 17 years or older as of Event day to participate in the Full Marathon (42.195km) category.
Participants must be 16 years or older as of Event day to participate in the Half Marathon (21.1km) category.
Participants must be 12 years or older as of Event day to participate in the 10 KM Race category
Disputes and appeals regarding the results must be submitted in writing including electronic mail (signup@palestinemarathon.org)
Award Rules & Regulations
Only runners, who are awarded an official time by crossing the Finish Line wearing their registered timing tag, will be entitled trophies or official certificates. In addition, all winners must have a recorded time at each of the timing checkpoints along the course.
No tag, No Time, No Trophy.
Prize Money will be allocated to certain categories and winners to be announced closer to race day.
Registered runners will only be entitled to trophies or official age group certificates of their respective registered race category.
Winners of the overall categories will be based on their respective CHIP TIME
Winners of the age categories will be based on their respective NET TIME
Winners declared post event must submit their proof of age, as original identification documents will be required by the event organizers in order to proceed with the awards ceremony. The race organizers might also ask for the proof of identification during the award ceremony.
In the event of an athlete failing the dope test, he/she will not be eligible for awards or an official time and will be disqualified from the race.
Code of Ethics
Always be respectful of the environment you are using during the event.
Do not litter the streets with plastic bottles, and always keep the space you use clean.
Political slogans or discussion are purely forbidden.
Armed weapons are NOT ALLOWED around or inside the race areas or during the race.
Always be cheerful and respectful to all participants, officials, organizers and volunteers.
Please respect the volunteers who are there to assist you and adhere to the instructions they give you.
Please wear proper attire before, during and after the race (no nudity)
