Regulation

Eligibility for entry：

1. All participants must comply with Macao’s Law No. 2/2004 on the Prevention, Control and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, pay attention to and cooperate with the anti-epidemic measures of the Macao SAR Government. For details on epidemic prevention and quarantine requirements upon entry into Macao, please visit the Health Bureau’s website (www.ssm.gov.mo) or the Special webpage against Epidemics (www.ssm.gov.mo/PreventCOVID-19). By submitting the registration form, participants clearly understand and agree to cooperate with the anti-epidemic measures of the Macao SAR Government. No cancellation or refund will be allowed for confirmed registrations.
2. Each athlete can only participate in one race category. Upon confirmation, registration cannot be cancelled and all paid registration fee will not be refunded;
3. If the Organizing Committee discovers that an athlete registers for another category/race with different data, his/her participation will be cancelled and all paid registration fees will not be refunded;
4. All quota, number bib and timing chip cannot be exchanged, resold or transferred to other athletes under any circumstances; or else, the athletes will be disqualified.  All paid registration fees will not be refunded.

Time Limit：

Each race has the following time limit:

Course：

1. The Organizer will set up several Check Points along the course of Marathon and Half Marathon athletes and all participants are required to pass the Check Points. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to stop the athlete who do not pass the Check Point before the specified time limit;
2. The Check Points will be located depending on the road conditions and will be announced before the Marathon starts;
3. The course of each race will be closed according to the time limit as specified in the above point 2;
4. Athletes who cannot complete the course within the time limit must follow the instruction of the Organizing Committee to leave the course as safety measures for athletes will be removed;
5. The route was certificated by an official AIMS delegate in accordance with the World Athletics regulations.

Results：

1. Athletes of Marathon, Half Marathon and Mini Marathon will be provided a number bib and a timing chip;
2. Athletes must follow the instructions of the Organizing Committee to wear the timing chip and number bib during the race, in particular that the number bib must be worn on the chest;
3. Upon receipt of the number bib and timing chip, athletes should check their conditions and keep them safe for the race. In case of damaged, bended or wrongly-placed timing chip, or incomplete results recorded by the chip due to poor maintenance or interference by other personal items, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to disqualify the athlete’s result;
4. Electronic Chips Timing System is used for the race which provides Official Time (Gun Time) and Personal Times (Chip Time/Net Time) for each athlete. Results will be based on the Official Time in accordance with World Athletics rules;
5. Athletes must pass the Check Points according to the instruction of the Organizing Committee. Should any Check Point record be found incomplete, the athletes will not be listed in the General Classification and their result will not be counted.

Medals and Certificates for Finishers：

1. Athletes who finished the race within the time limit shall be awarded a medal and a certificate. Athletes can download the certificate through the following website: www.marathon-photos.com；
2. Athletes who finished the race within the time limit should present the number bib to collect the medal at the finish line. If the slip on the number bib is missing, the medal will not be provided. The medals will not be redistributed, unless in exceptional circumstances;
3. Medals and certificates will not be awarded to athletes who are unable to complete the race within the time limit mentioned above, and their results will not be recorded and listed in the General Classification;
4. Number bib and timing chip cannot be exchanged or transferred to other athletes under any circumstances; or else, the athletes will be disqualified and no certificate will be awarded;
5. Should there be any mistakes found on the certificate, participants are required to contact the Organizing Committee before 27 December 2023 for alteration. Requests after the aforesaid date will not be accepted.

Doping Control Test：

1. The Organizing Committee will conduct doping control tests for Marathon and Half Marathon. The arrangements are as follows:

   Marathon
   General Classification Male & Female	Athletes from 1st to 3rd place Plus three to be chosen at random from 4th to 10th place.
   Macao Athletes Male & Female	Athlete in 1st place Plus one to be chosen at random from 2nd to 5th place.

   Half Marathon
   General Classification Male & Female	Athlete in 1st place Plus three to be chosen at random from 2nd to 5th place.
   Macao Athletes Male & Female	One athlete to be chosen at random from 1st to 3rd place.

2. Athletes who fail to pass the doping test will have their ranking and prize cancelled;
3. Athletes are required to comply with doping control test in accordance with World Athletics rules.

Appeal:

1. According to the rules & regulations, any appeals must be reported to the “Technical & Appeal Council” within 30 minutes after the results announcement by filling an appeal form, and the form must be returned within 45 minutes after the results announcement. An appeal fee of MOP800 or US$100 should be paid together with the appeal form. The Technical & Appeal Council only accepts the appeal application based on the above mentioned procedure; should the appeal be accepted, the appeal fee will be refunded;
2. Any complaints, comments or appeals that do not fall in the above terms and conditions should be reported to “Referees and Umpires” instead.

Safety policies and regulations for athletes:

1. Athletes are recommended to have an assessment of own health condition for race participation and should undergo full practice before taking part in the race;
2. The Organizing Committee strongly recommends all athletes to seek doctor’s advice and undergo body check before the race to ensure they are fit to take part in the race.  Athletes who are pregnant or have chronic diseases such as heart disease or high blood pressure are not suitable to take part in the race.
3. The act of registration implies that the athlete declares that his/her health condition is adequate for participating in the race, and that he/she takes full responsibility for any health changes that appear during the race;
4. If athletes feel unwell during the race, they should inform the nearby staff at once. Staff will try their best to arrange necessary support;
5. To ensure the safety of athletes, the Organizing Committee will take measures to keep the course in well order, and participants must comply with the instructions of the staff;
6. The Organizing Committee will try their best to secure the safety of participants, and will provide necessary support in case of any accidents or force majeure occurred during the race. However, the Organizing Committee shall not be held liable for any accident including the casualties of the participants, during the race;
7. Except for race officials, any person without a valid number bib for the 2023 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will not be allowed to enter the race course. Violators of this rule will be asked to leave the course immediately;
8. Non-OC staff and non-participants (including family members, audience, etc.) should not enter the course due to safety reasons;
9. In accordance with Rule 6 of the World Athletics Competition Rules, the Organizing Committee shall have the right to disqualify any participants who have been confirmed in any way in receiving foreign assistance on the course;
10. Public Liability Insurance is covered by the Organizing Committee. Participants are advised to take up their own personal or other insurance policies separately, if necessary.
11. The race may be cancelled if typhoon signal no.3 or above is hoisted, of if a rainstorm signal is still in force in 3:00 am on Sunday, 3 December 2023. Participants should refer to news updates and online announcement. Should the event be cancelled due to circumstances beyond the control the of the Organizing Committee or in the case of force majeure, 50% of registration fee will be refunded before 30 June 2024, and the Organizing Committee shall have no further responsibility and/ or liability thereafter.