2027 Fubon Life Kaohsiung Marathon Regulations
14. Violations and Penalties
(1) Participants who violate any of the following rules will have their race results disqualified:
1. Participating without an official race bib, or failing to wear the race bib visibly on the front of the chest.
2. Failing to follow the instructions of race officials.
3. Riding a bicycle, pushing a stroller, or using inline skates, skateboards, scooters, or similar devices on the race course is strictly prohibited.
4. Bringing pets (including cats and dogs) onto the race course is prohibited.
5. Improperly accepting water, beverages, refreshments, sponges, or other supplies provided by unauthorized persons.
6. Taking another participant's personal drink by mistake during the race.
7. This event uses timing chips. Participants must attach the timing chip to the front of the shoe using the shoelaces as instructed. Metal objects must not be used to secure the timing chip. Participants without a recorded time at any checkpoint will be disqualified, will not receive an official race time, and will not be issued a finisher certificate.
(2) Participants who violate any of the following rules will have their race results disqualified and will be prohibited from participating in the Fubon Kaohsiung Marathon:
1. Gaining an unfair advantage by receiving assistance from another person during the race, including riding in a vehicle, being physically supported, or other forms of assistance.
2. Registering for a race category for which the participant does not meet the eligibility requirements stated on their identification documents.
3. Engaging in conduct that violates sportsmanship or ethical standards, including fighting, verbally abusing race officials, or similar misconduct.
4. Unregistered individuals are strictly prohibited from participating in place of registered participants. Participants are also prohibited from wearing two or more timing chips. Once a violation is confirmed, the participant will be disqualified by the race officials and no race time will be recorded. Both the substitute runner and the registered participant who allowed the substitution will be banned from the event for one year, and their names will be published on the official website.
15. Appeals
(1) Race Disputes:
Participants may not challenge or question race officials on the spot during the competition. For matters governed by applicable athletics rules or equivalent provisions, the decision of the race officials shall be final and no appeal may be made.
(2) Appeal Procedure:
Any appeal concerning the competition must be submitted to the organizer within 30 minutes after the results of the relevant race category are announced. A deposit of NT$3,000 must be paid when submitting the appeal, and the Competition Division will issue a receipt. All appeals shall be subject to the final decision of the Jury of Appeal. If the appeal is determined to be without merit, the deposit may be forfeited and retained as part of the event fund.
