Rules & Regulations
Competitor Rules & Regulations
The following rules and regulations apply to all participants of the Tucson Marathon Events and MUST be adhered to at all times during the event. It is the responsibility or each competitor to read and understand all of the following before starting the race. All competitors are responsible for their actions. These rules have been established to protect the natural landscape, competitors, volunteers and other individuals using the trail system. Failure to comply with these rules may result in: time penalties, immediate disqualification from the event or fines. The Race Directors have the authority to alter and/or implement rules as needed before or during the event. Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation and assistance. Additional rules may follow.
1. All runners MUST be registered with race management and MUST display their bib number on the front of their body so it is visible at all times.
2. No Littering! Other than dropping cups at an Aid Station, littering of any kind is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. If you are caught littering and/or leaving debris of any kind on the race course, you will be immediately disqualified from the event and denied entry to any future Tucson Marathon Events.
3. All runners must stay on the marked course. Any competitor taking an alternate route from the official marked route must return (on foot) to the point of course departure before continuing. So, please do not shortcut, take a different path or cut the course.
4. All competitors must complete the entire course for their designated race under their own power. That is, carrying, pushing, pulling or towing a registered runner is strictly prohibited at all times..
5. Please use good sportsmanship and running etiquette: be courteous to bikers and other runners. Collisions along the course could be disastrous. We are using public roads, so please be aware of vehicular and bike traffic. All competitors must treat the volunteers, aid station personnel and medical staff in a courteous manner.
6. Pets are not allowed on the course. Please respect your fellow competitors and leave your pets at home, which is where ours will be.
7. Injection of illicit drugs (intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous) during the event may result in immediate disqualification. Please, no alcohol on the course.
8. Any runner who is unable to finish the Race must personally inform the aid station captain or medical volunteer at the nearest checkpoint of their decision to withdraw. Please do not leave the course without first notifying a race official.
Infractions Resulting In Disqualification:
- Short-cutting of the course
- Failure to display bib number
- Getting in a moving vehicle before informing a race official
- Failing to withdraw on request of race officials
- Impeding another runner
- Running outside of cones used to mark the course
- Pushing a baby jogger or stroller
Infractions Resulting In Denial Of Future Entry:
- Running as a bandit
- Littering
- Failing to respect private property
- Mistreating aid station personnel, runners, medical staff, or race officials
