1. The Half Marathon will be conducted strictly under the official observation and guidelines of the Ratnagiri District Athletics Association and the Maharashtra Athletics Association (MAA). By entering the event, all participants agree to adhere fully to the rules, regulations, and codes of conduct set forth by these governing bodies.
To ensure fair play and sportsmanship, all participants and winners are subject to doping screening and testing, as well as verification of compliance with all race regulations. Any participant found using banned substances or violating the rules of the event, the Ratnagiri District Athletics Association, or the Maharashtra Athletics Association (MAA) will be immediately disqualified, stripped of any titles or prizes, and reported to the respective associations for further disciplinary action.
2. The first three winners from each category will receive the cash prize as listed in the respective prize table.
3. “One Runner, One Prize” Overall winners are not eligible for age-category prizes.
4. Bib tag timing is captured across all timing points on the course, including the start and finish mats.
5. Physical verification may be conducted by technical officials at any time
6. The race organizers will visually screen images after the race to ensure that participants are wearing their correctly assigned running bibs. If any participant is found wearing a bib not allotted to them, they will be disqualified from the race and barred from participating in future editions of the Event.
7. If runners are found to have interchanged their running number bib or bib tag with others, they will be disqualified from the competition and will not be entitled to any timing results or prize money.
8. Prize winners declared may be required to provide additional proof of identity or age, as requested by the organizers, before receiving their prize money.
9. Winners must keep their bibs clearly visible during the prize distribution, ensuring they are not covered by jackets or other clothing.
10. All finishers of the half marathon race category will receive a finisher medal after their run. Please ensure to collect your medal before leaving the venue.
11. Medals will not be posted to individual runners. They must be collected in person at the venue on race day.
12. All participants are fully aware of the risks involved in this competition. As participation is voluntary, the organization is not responsible for any incidents or accidents that may occur.
13. In the event of any dispute, the decision of the Race Director will be final.
14. No tobacco, alcohol, or any other banned substance is permitted at the event.
15. Event officials reserve the right to modify, supplement, or waive all or part of the
event rules.
16. Participants must provide photo identification when picking up their race kit to verify their identity as the registrant to whom the BIB number is assigned.