Minimum Age Requirements

Age-group classifications are based on the participant's age on December 31 of the competition year.

Registration & Identification

• All participants must be officially registered.
• Participants must wear their assigned race bib.
• Photo identification may be required at package pickup.
• Race bibs cannot be exchanged or sold to another participant.
• Any permitted registration transfer must be completed through the official registration platform.

General Course Rules

• Follow directional signs, flagging and course markings.
• Obey instructions from race officials, police, marshals and volunteers.
• Stay on the designated route and use road shoulders where directed.
• Respect fellow participants and members of the public.
• Dispose of waste at designated aid stations or garbage receptacles.
• Complete the full course to receive an official finishing result.
• Notify a race official if withdrawing from the event.
• Stay aware of your surroundings, particularly near intersections and the finish area.

Headphones & Audio Devices

Headphones and personal audio devices that interfere with hearing traffic, emergency vehicles or instructions from race officials are not permitted.

Failure to comply with race safety instructions may result in disqualification.

Restricted Equipment

Unless specifically authorized for the event, the following are not permitted on the Half Marathon course:

• Baby joggers or strollers
• Bicycles and rollerblades
• Unauthorized support vehicles
• Pets

Participants must maintain sufficient pace to finish within the designated time.

Once course support is withdrawn, participants may be required to leave the course or continue as pedestrians while observing local traffic laws.

Race officials reserve the right to remove participants from the course when necessary for safety or operational reasons.

Hydration

We encourage sustainable race practices and work to reduce unnecessary waste.

• Bring your own hydration bottle or reusable cup whenever possible.
• A limited supply of disposable cups may be available at aid stations.
• Review aid station locations before race day.
• Plan your hydration requirements according to the expected weather and your personal needs.

Medical Assistance

Emergency medical support will be available during the event.

If you or another participant requires assistance, notify the nearest race official, volunteer or medical team member immediately.

Race Timing

Electronic chip timing will be used where operationally feasible. Manual timing may be used in exceptional circumstances.

Participants must wear their assigned bib and timing chip as instructed.

Race Results

• Preliminary results will generally be posted online within 24 hours.
• Participants are responsible for reviewing their results and reporting discrepancies promptly.
• Age-group rankings are based on chip time when electronic timing is used.
• Official results are considered final once confirmed by the timing team.

Disqualification

Participants may be disqualified for:

• Failing to complete the entire designated course
• Using another participant's bib
• Receiving unauthorized assistance
• Disregarding safety instructions
• Unsportsmanlike or unsafe conduct

Finisher Medals

All participants who successfully complete their registered event will receive a finisher medal.

Age Categories

Under 20 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70+

Age-Group Awards

Awards are based on official race results. Physical age-group medals are not provided.

Age-group placements will be published online. There is no scheduled onsite age-group award ceremony.

Award winners must contact the event organizers after registration opens for the following year to claim their prize.

Changing Your Distance

Participants may request upgrades or downgrades through their Race Roster Participant Dashboard, subject to event deadlines and availability.

• Upgrades: Participants pay the difference between their original registration fee and the applicable current fee.
• Downgrades: No refund or credit is provided for the price difference.
• Pricing: Additional fees are calculated according to the pricing tier in effect when the change is made.

Participant Transfers

Race bibs are assigned to individual participants. Any permitted transfer must be processed through the official registration platform before the applicable deadline.

Refund Policy

Registration revenue is committed to planning, permits, insurance, equipment, staffing, supplies and other costs well before race day.

Optional third-party registration protection, where offered, is subject to the protection provider's terms and conditions.

Rain, Snow or Shine

The First Responders Half Marathon is scheduled to proceed in most weather conditions, including rain, snow and cold temperatures.

Participant, volunteer and public safety will always take priority.

Potential Event Modifications

Multisportscanada and the Race Director reserve the right to delay, shorten, reroute, modify or cancel the event when conditions present an unacceptable safety risk.

Factors may include:

• Severe storms or lightning
• Extreme heat or cold
• Unsafe road and trail conditions
• Wildfire smoke or poor air quality
• Natural disasters or public emergencies
• Government orders or restrictions
• Other circumstances affecting safe event operations

Where possible, updates will be communicated by email, through the official website or via race-day announcements.

Some decisions may only be possible on race morning.

The health and safety of our participants, volunteers and staff are paramount.

Multisportscanada monitors official air quality reporting, including the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), when wildfire smoke or other pollutants may affect an event.

Air Quality Updates

When conditions warrant, an air quality update will be provided approximately 72 hours before the scheduled event.

Because air quality can change rapidly, a final decision may be made on race morning using the latest readings, forecasts and safety assessments.

Official Air Quality Resources

• Alberta Air Quality
• Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Government of Saskatchewan
• Canadian Wildfire Smoke Forecast

Events may be affected by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the organizer.

These circumstances may include:

• Natural disasters
• Extreme or dangerous weather
• Wildfire smoke or unsafe air quality
• Public health emergencies
• Government restrictions or orders
• Labour disruptions
• Other extraordinary circumstances

These circumstances are commonly referred to as force majeure events.

Cancellation Decisions

Multisportscanada reserves the right to cancel, postpone, modify or discontinue an event when necessary for safety, legal compliance or operational reasons.

Refunds Following Cancellation

Event merchandise already produced may be made available to registered participants. Distribution arrangements will be communicated by the event organizers.

Any discretionary discounts or alternative registration arrangements will be communicated directly to affected participants.

The First Responders Half Marathon is built on a commitment to community, respect and sportsmanship.

All participants are expected to treat fellow runners, volunteers, spectators, first responders and event staff with courtesy and respect.

We are committed to maintaining a welcoming environment for participants of all abilities and backgrounds.

Please review your individual city's event page for location-specific details, including:

• Start times and event schedules
• Course maps and elevation profiles
• Package pickup information
• Parking and transportation
• Aid station locations
• Additional race-day instructions

For questions regarding registration, race policies or operational procedures, please contact the First Responders Half Marathon organizing team.