rules to play power walking

Rules to play Power Walking

11. Runners who drop out
The last group of runners is followed by a bus, which picks up all the participants who cannot or do not wish to finish the race. If, for any reason, a runner chooses to drop out, he she must walk to the closest support station or get in contact with a representative or volunteer of the Organising Committee at any point of the course. In case no medical assistance is required, the runner may a) remain on site and wait for any authorised vehicle of the Organising Committee to pick him her up and take him her to the Finish, b) remain on site and wait for the bus that follows the last group of runners and picks up those who drop out, c) proceed to the finish line at his her own responsibility.
12. Electronic timing
All runners will receive a timing chip from the Registration Center at ?ae Kwo Do Indoor Hall along with their bib number. By using the chip, runners will be registered in the official results list and will be informed about their split times (split timing zones are located every 5 kilometres and at 21.1km). Any runner for whom no time is shown at the Start, the split timing zones and the Finish, will be disqualified.The timing chip along with the bib number indicate the athletes identity and starting block in the electronic system.Only athletes who a) participate in accordance to the rules, b) are placed in the right starting block, c) have timing indications at the Start, split timing zones and the Finish, and d) complete the race within the time limit (8 hours) will have their final time and split times included in the official results list and will receive a participation certificate.
13. Chronometers
A vehicle with a big digital double sided chronometer will be moving in front of the leading group of runners. There will also be a digital double sided chronometer at the finish line and an one sided chronometer at the 21.1km station.
14. Rules and fair play
The observance of the rules and regulations set by the International Athletics Association Federations (IAAF), the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), is substantial for the safe and fair participation of all runners in this huge sport event.The ideas of fair play and noble competition characterize the Athens Marathon, therefore, mutual understanding and support among the participants are essential in promoting the Olympic and sports ideals. Everyone should respect his her co runners and try not to block their way and the flow of the race.
15. Power walking special rules
The same rules will also apply to the Power Walking race, with the following specifications.
1. The start time for the walkers is 9 23am,
2. The time limit to conclude the race is set at 17 30pm (eight hours after the start). Starting from a different block than the appointed one will result in the disqualification of the participant,
3. If a walker wishes to change the type of race, he she needs to change his her bib number. This can only happen with the permission of the Organising Committee. The deadline for such a change is Saturday, November 8, 2014.
4. There will be no winner or special category of results for the participants of the Power Walking race.
16. Access to the race route
All race routes will be free of vehicles. It is strictly prohibited for anyone (spectators, coaches, etc.) other than runners to move in all race lanes, in any type of vehicle. Parallel street lanes will also be free of traffic and dedicated to the Organising Committee accredited vehicles (ambulances, police vehicles, etc.). All spectators are kindly requested to use public transport (Metro and busses outside the race routes), as indicated in the maps.The presence of accompanying persons in any of the street lanes, the failure to demonstrate a valid accreditation pass or the disobedience to the police orders will lead to their expulsion from the race route and the disqualification of the athletes they escort.
17. At the finish and afterwards
Participation without a bib number is not permitted. Runners who do not have a bib number will not be allowed to enter Panathinaikon Stadium.
18. Finishing the race
All runners entering the finish area in Panathinaikon Stadium need to follow the route marked by cones and indicated by judges and volunteers. Runners who enter Panathinaikon Stadium have to run the last 170m of the race inside the Stadium.
19. Post race procedures services
Runners who finish the race need to keep walking. If any of the participants needs medical assistance, medical staff will be at the Finish to offer first aid services. Right after the Finish, all runners will be given a commemorative medal and will be asked to move towards the exit using the special ramp next to the entrance gate and leads to the Propylaea of the Stadium.Outside the Stadium, participants will be offered water, isotonic drinks, orange juice, bananas, etc. All participants may collect their clothes and personal belongings from the same place where they handed them in.Runners may pick up their kit bags by showing their bib number. The vehicles carrying their clothes will be parked along Vasileos Konstantinou Street and have relevnt DHL signage (see diagram). Once this is done, participants can move towards the
20. Access to the finish area
Access to Panathinaikon Stadium (finish venue), where everything mentioned above will take place, is permitted only to the runners having a bib number and the staff of the Organising Committee with specific credentials on their accreditation. Friends, family members and coaches should not try to enter this area, as this will result in congestion and cause inconvenience to the runners exiting the Stadium and the staff of the Organising Committee who will be trying to assist the runners. In addition, it is prohibited for anyone to enter Panathinaikon Stadium with any type of vehicle (skates, bicycle, wheelchair, etc.). Runners must inform their friends and family members about these regulations.