take part

race

Captain's

meeting

Captain’s Meeting: 9 November 2019
Venue: British Club
Registration Cut-off: 13th November 2019
Race start time and date: 9:00am, Friday, 15th November 2019

Race

Fee

BHD 160 for applications submitted before Captain’s meeting.
BHD 185 for applications submitted after Captain’s meeting.

Race

rules
  1. The race is a foot race of 16 stages of approximately 3 kilometers each, held on the public roads of Bahrain and subject to the traffic laws currently in force.
  2. Each stage must be completed by one person starting and finishing at the designated changeover point.  Should any person be unable to complete their stage, the baton must be returned to the start of that stage (by whatever means including the use of a car) and the entire stage completed by another team member. 
  3. No person can run more than one consecutive stage, except in an emergency, (e.g. non-arrival of next team member) AND then only with the approval of the Stage Timekeeper. 
  4. Team Captains must ensure that their runners are familiar with the routing of the stage(s) that they are running.  Team members should be made aware that:  
    • No person under the age of 12 years will be allowed to compete. 
    • Each runner is solely responsible for knowing and following the official route. 
    • Directions given by marshals are for guidance only. 
    • Marshals and Time Keepers are not to be physically or verbally abused by runners and their supporters. 
    • Traffic Police are only responsible for traffic control to ensure the safety of competitors.
  5.  All runners must keep to the left side of the road (facing oncoming traffic) unless stated otherwise on the route directions.
  6. No pacing is allowed, either vehicular or from other team members. This is important especially as it causes traffic congestion. 
  7. Each runner must prominently display their official team race number bearing the sponsor’s logos on the front and back of their t-shirt/vest.  Printing of numbers on shirts is prohibited. 
  8. Each runner must carry an official baton which will be issued prior to the start of the race. The baton must be passed on to the next member at the designated changeover point and must be visible to race officials at all times for timekeeping purposes. 
  9. Stated team awards criteria will be strictly adhered to.  The Marathon Relay Organising Committee rulings will be applicable in all cases.  
  10. Any complaint against a participating team must be made to the Marathon Relay Organising Committee, in writing, within half an hour of the finishing time of the team making the complaint. Complaint forms are available from the Timekeepers.
  11. Infringements of any of the above rules could result in the application of time penalties or disqualification of the teams concerned. Such rulings have been enforced for infringements in previous years.

Team

divisions
  • Open Division (Men/Mixed):  Open to any team.  Also open to international teams with an actual total running time on race day under 2 hours 50 minutes (Men/Mixed). A team trophy will be awarded to the first place in Open division Men/Mixed. Individual medals will be awarded for first, second and third positions.
  • Open Ladies:  Open to any team comprised of only ladies.  A team trophy and individual medals will be awarded to the first place team only.  
  • Hotel Division:  Open to any local or international hotel. A team trophy and individual medals will be awarded to the first place team only.  
  •  Sports/Social Division:  Open to any Sports or Social Club.  A team trophy and individual medals will be awarded to the first place team only.  
  • Telecommunications/IT Division:  Open to any local or international Telecommunications or Information Technology (IT) company licensed with a Ministry of Labor or equivalent government organisation.  A team trophy and individual medals will be awarded to the first place team only.  
  • Construction Division:  Open to any local or international construction contracting or associated trades company licensed with a Ministry of Labor or equivalent government organisation.  A team trophy and individual medals will be awarded to the first place team only.   
  • Financial Institution Division:  Open to any local or international financial institution or insurance company licensed with a Central Bank.  A team trophy and individual medals will be awarded to the first place team only.    
  • School Division (under18):  Open to teams of students, aged between 12 and 18 years, of any government registered school.  A team trophy and individual medals will be awarded to the first place team only.  
  • School/College Division:  Open to teams of students/teachers, of any registered school/college or university.  A team trophy and individual medals will be awarded to the first place team only.  
  • Hash House Harriers Division:  Open to any Hash House Harriers organization.  The Perpetual “Golden Boot” trophy will be awarded to the first place team only. 

Awards

  • Sponsors Trophy:  A team trophy will be awarded to the sponsor that finishes in the highest position.   
  • Most Improved Team Trophy:  Open to any team registered by the same name as the previous year.  (The team may, however, be under a different sponsor). A team trophy will be awarded to the team that improves by the greatest amount in total time compared to the previous year.​​

A Team may not be considered for more than one category except for the Sponsors Trophy.  There must also be a minimum of 3 teams registered for each Division.

Route

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