Marathon

Anyone still on their event out after this time will be regarded as a pedestrian and, therefore, must obey the rules of the highway code regarding pedestrians. Walkers are required to use the footpaths at all times. Participants Participants for the Half & Full Marathon must be age 18 or over on the day of the race. If any participant is unwell prior to the event he/she is advised not to take part. Please arrive at least 45 minis before the start of your event, this will enable you to familiarize yourself with toilets, refreshments and the start and finish areas.Please note the organizers cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage of your reporter. Entry fees are not refundable. All participants must register during the allocated times in order to collect their race number, micro chip, and goody bag. These items cannot be posted out. The registration office will be staffed on Directions from Belfast At the Mourner Country Hotel roundabout go straight. Continue down the Belfa st Road/Downslide Road for c. Miles.At the next roundabout (at Newer Courthouse) turn right. Take the next Right and continue to WIN Business Park. Directions from Dublin Continue on the main AY road towards Belfast and take the slip road for the Cucamonga Road Junction. At the bottom of the slip road take the third exit heading for the Vivifies roundabout. At the Vivifies roundabout take the fourth exist for Newer Go to the bottom of the road. At the traffic lights the only option is to turn left. Also take the next left and continue to WIN Business Park. Directions from Armada At the Vivifies roundabout go straight (taking the 3rd exit for Newer).Go to the bottom of the road. At the traffic lights the only option is to turn left. Take the next left and continue to WIN Business Park. Running Number All participants will receive individual running numbers. The running number is specifically allocated and cannot be exchanged without authorization from the race director. Please note t he medical staff are provided with a competitor list and will not be aware of any changes unless notified in advance. Numbers must be attached to the front of running tops, mutilation or non-display of numbers will lead to disqualification.Championship Champion chips will be given out at registration and will be allocated only to one entrant. Chips cannot be exchanged with another participant as this will affect corded times. The chip is the property of Timing Ireland and all chips will be collected at the finish line. Lost chips are charged to Newer City Marathon Ltd at a cost of E per chip. The Marathon Course. Starting outside the Newer Credit Union Building on Hill Street at 9:AMA, will take the following route. Hill Street south towards William Street.Right onto Dublin Bridge and then a U-turn on Dublin Bridge and right turn onto footpath along River Street, Warrenton Road until leaving footpath and going onto road toward Greenback Industrial Estate Roundabout. Onto hard-should er of Warrenton dual-carriageway towards Warrenton. The route through Warrenton is Newer Street, Church Street right along Dock Street by the Square, keeping on the right-hand side of the road, Marine Parade where you go onto the Promenade as far as the Baths, crossing the road at this point onto Queen Street, Church Street and back toward Newer on the same carriageway staying right. I. E. Running on inside lane) proceeding to Greenback Industrial Estate Roundabout for the halfway mark and picking up the Half Marathon runners to proceed to Warrenton along the same route as before. On the return to the Greenback Roundabout stay on the road until the footpath at Warrenton Road onto River Street, left onto William Street to Dublin Bridge, Then a right IS- turn to William Street and a left onto Hill Street to the Finish at Newer Credit Union. The Half Marathon Course.Starting at Pair Osler in Greenback Industrial Estate at 10:AMA the route goes onto the Warrenton dual-carriageway on the hard-shoulder staying right toward Warrenton The route through Warrenton is Newer Street, Church Street right along Dock Street by the Square, keeping on the right-hand side of the road, Marine Parade where you go onto the Promenade as far as the Baths, crossing the road at this point onto Queen Street, Church Street and back toward Newer on the same carriageway staying right(I. E. Running on inside lane): proceeding to Greenback Industrial Estate Roundabout . N the return to the Greenback Roundabout stay on the road until the footpath at Warrenton Road onto River Street, left onto William Street to Dublin Bridge, Then a right IS- turn to William Street and a left onto Hill Street to the Finish at Newer Credit Union. The Walk Course. Starting at Pair Osler in Greenback Industrial Estate at 10:AMA the route goes onto he Warrenton dual-carriageway on the north bound side WALKING ON THE FOOTPATH AT ALL TIMES toward Narrow Water Keep. Turning at Narrow Water Keep and proceeding back to ward Newer on the same footpath to Greenback Industrial Estate Roundabout.Onto the footpath at Larrikin Spar Garage then onto River Street, left onto William Street to Dublin Bridge, Then a right IS- turn to William Street and a Left onto Hill Street to the Finish at Newer Credit Union. The Fun Run Course. Starting outside the Newer Credit Union Building on Hill Street at 1 1 :Moa, will take the following route. Hill Street to Killdeer Street, Left onto Killdeer Street onto the Mall to Mar's Street, left onto William Street and left onto Hill Street to finish at the Newer Credit Union.Mile Markers Both the half and full marathon will be individually mile marked. Refreshment Stations Water stations every three miles on the Marathon and Half Marathon courses. Sports drink stations at approximately 8 and 18 miles. Energy gels will be available at some water stations for athletes who have found these of benefit dung their treating PLEASE DISPOSE OF LITTER RESPONSIBLY IN BINS PROVIDED- T HANK YOU. Race Retirement Should any participant retire at any time during the race, they must inform the nearest marshal.There will be a sweep vehicle following the race, which can take you back to the start. Spectators Spectators are very welcome but should not venture onto the course. Marshals Specific Event trained marshals will be in place along the course. They will be clearly identified with high-visibility vests, you must obey their advice/instruction to keep yourself safe at all times, and traffic disruption to a minimum. Timing and Results There will be a Champion Chip timing mat at the finish.All participants must cross his to enable results to be recorded. Results will be displayed at the finish and will be available on the website www. Merchantability. Com. Time Keeper Glenn Grant Champion Chip Timing Results Derek Cowan/Glenn Grant Race Starter Representative from the Main Sponsor. Mr. Sean McCracken The referee's decision will be final. There will be no entries accept ed on the day Post Run There will be limited facilities for sports massage at the finish area. Presentation of prizes will take place at the earliest opportunity.By taking part, all participants have agreed for their names and any footage or photographs taken during their articulation in the marathon to be used to publicist the marathon event. Participants acknowledge and agree that personal information (including medical information entered on my race number or collected by event medical staff during or after the Event) can be stored, used and disclosed by the Newer City Marathon in connection with the organization, promotion and administration of the Event and for the compilation of statistical information.If a participant becomes ill during or after the Event and/or receive medical attention or treatment either from event medical Taft, SST John Ambulance or any doctor or hospital, he/she authorities such persons to provide their details (including details of medical treatment) to the Medical Director of the Newer City Marathon or others authorized by him.Marathon Officials reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to modify, supplement or waive all of the Official Rules. Participants shall be bound by any modification or supplement of the Official Rules published prior to the Marathon. Failure to follow these Official Rules, as may be amended, will result in immediate disqualification, loss of prize money and ejection from the event.