2027 Fubon Life Kaohsiung Marathon Regulations
16. Important Notes
(1) Baggage Storage
1. January 9 (Sat.)
| Date | January 9 |
| Category | 5Km |
| Baggage Drop-off / Pick-up Location | Kaohsiung World Games Stadium |
| Drop-off Time | 06:30 - 07:30 |
| Storage Time | 06:30 - 08:30 |
| Pick-up Time | 07:30 - 08:30 |
- Participants must present their race bib and pack all belongings securely in a sealed bag before leaving them at the baggage storage area. Unpacked items will not be accepted. After the race, participants must present their race bib and collect their belongings from the same location within the designated time.
- Baggage storage staff will use a matching pair of stickers. One sticker will be attached to the participant's race bib and the other to the baggage bag. Both stickers must match when collecting the baggage after the race.
- Electronic devices, valuables, fragile items, fresh food, long umbrellas (folding umbrellas are permitted), hazardous items, and similar belongings will not be accepted for storage. Participants are responsible for safeguarding their own valuables. The organizer will not be liable for any loss.
- Large crowds are expected on race day. Participants are advised to complete baggage drop-off as early as possible to avoid delaying assembly and the race start.
2. January 10 (Sun.)
| Date | January 10 | |
| Category | Marathon | Half Marathon |
| Baggage Drop-off Location (Start) | Kaohsiung Shidai Boulevard | |
| Baggage Pick-up Location (Finish) | Kaohsiung World Games Stadium | |
| Drop-off Time | 04:00 - 05:00 | 04:30 - 05:20 |
| Baggage Truck Departure Time | 05:10 | 05:30 |
| Storage Time | 04:30 - 12:00 | 04:30 - 12:00 |
| Pick-up Time | 08:00 - 12:00 | 08:00 - 12:00 |
- As the start and finish locations are different for these categories, participants must strictly follow the designated baggage drop-off times to ensure that baggage can be transported efficiently to the finish venue. Late baggage drop-off will not be accepted.
- Participants must confirm their assigned baggage truck number in advance. The baggage truck number will be printed on the race bib.
- Participants must present the baggage claim card attached to the race bib and pack all belongings securely in a sealed bag before handing them over at the designated baggage truck. Unpacked items will not be accepted. Staff will assist with storage and transportation. After the race, participants must present their race bib and collect their baggage from the designated location within the specified time.
- Baggage storage staff will use a matching pair of stickers. One sticker will be attached to the participant's race bib and the other to the baggage bag. Both stickers must match when collecting the baggage after the race.
- Electronic devices, valuables, fragile items, fresh food, long umbrellas (folding umbrellas are permitted), hazardous items, and similar belongings will not be accepted for storage. Participants are responsible for safeguarding their own valuables. The organizer will not be liable for any loss.
- All times are subject to the final official announcement. Participants should review the Runner's Handbook in advance for the latest information.
(2) Safety Information
1. If the event is affected by typhoons, demonstrations, severe outbreaks of infectious disease, or other force majeure events caused by natural or human factors, the organizer reserves the right, with participant safety as the highest priority, to cancel or reschedule the event, change the event venue or course, extend or shorten the course, or adopt other necessary measures. Participants may not object to such decisions. If the event is cancelled, 70% of the registration fee will be refunded.
2. Participants should carry a valid identification document for verification when necessary.
3. Participants should carefully assess their physical condition and register for a category that they are capable of completing within the official time limit. Safety must always come first.
4. Participants must carefully evaluate their health before taking part in the event. Anyone feeling unwell should not force themselves to participate. Participants with a history of heart disease, vascular disease, diabetes, or other relevant medical conditions should not conceal their condition or participate against medical advice. Any resulting accident or medical incident will be the responsibility of the participant, and the organizer will not be held liable.
5. Race officials, medical personnel, and traffic-control personnel reserve the right to stop or suspend a participant from continuing the race based on the participant's physical condition or road safety. Participants may not object to such decisions.
6. The race takes place on urban roads. Participants must remain alert to passing vehicles and pedestrians and take appropriate precautions for their own safety.
7. If the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches 151-200 (Red Alert), event staff will increase safety monitoring and preparedness.
8. If the event is affected by a typhoon or other force majeure natural disaster, or if the AQI reaches 200 or above (Purple Alert), the organizer reserves the right to cancel the event in the interest of participant safety. Participants may not object to such a decision.
(3) Water, Refreshment & Medical Stations
1. At each water station, the first table will be reserved for participants' personal special drinks. The remaining tables will provide drinking water and refreshments supplied by the organizer.
2. Elite Marathon runners who wish to use personal special drinks must submit them to the designated race officials by 05:00 on January 10, 2027. Bottles must be clearly marked with the participant's bib number and the requested placement distance. Late submissions will not be accepted.
3. The race course and all refreshment stations have been officially approved for event use. To maintain event quality and protect the rights of registered participants, runners without an official race bib are prohibited from entering the race course or using the refreshment stations.
4. The locations of water, refreshment, and medical aid stations will be planned and announced after the official course measurement has been completed.
(4) Cut-off Points
For participant safety and traffic-control requirements, several cut-off and withdrawal points will be established along the course. Strict cut-off times will apply at each point. Participants who fail to pass a cut-off point within the designated time must stop racing and may not remain on or continue along the race course. They must follow the instructions of race officials and return to the event venue using the designated sweep vehicle. Participants withdrawn at a cut-off point may not object. Exact cut-off locations and times will be planned and announced after the official course measurement has been completed.
(5) Doping Control
1. In accordance with international competition requirements, Overall Ranking winners in the Marathon are required to undergo doping control. Prize money will be transferred to the designated account only after the test results have been confirmed. If a participant tests positive, the participant's ranking and race result will be revoked. Any resulting vacant ranking and award will be reassigned only after the hearing process of the disqualified participant has been completed.
2. Participants are obligated to undergo doping control when required. Prize money will be transferred only after the doping test results have been announced. Participants who refuse testing or are confirmed to have violated anti-doping regulations will be subject to the applicable anti-doping rules, and their race results and awards will be revoked. For further information, please visit the Chinese Taipei Athletics Association website: https://www.athletics.org.tw/
3. Anti-Doping Regulations:
(1) Under the National Anti-Doping Rules (NADR), athletes participating in sporting events organized by government agencies are considered national-level athletes and may be subject to doping control.
(2) Under the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE), national-level athletes who need to use a prohibited substance or prohibited method for medical treatment must apply to the Chinese Taipei Anti-Doping Agency for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) and obtain approval before use.
A. For substances or methods prohibited at all times (S1-S5, M1-M3, P1): Athletes should submit a TUE application as soon as possible, regardless of whether they are currently participating in competition. Applicants who have not yet applied must submit the application before the applicable deadline.
B. For substances prohibited in competition only (S6-S9, P1): Athletes must submit a TUE application before the applicable deadline.
C. In special circumstances, such as emergency medical treatment, athletes may apply for a retroactive TUE after use or submit an application after the normal deadline. Please refer to the relevant TUE guidance for athletes.
4. The TUE application deadline for this event is December 21, 2026.
5. Anti-Doping Information:
(1) Prohibited List: https://www.antidoping.org.tw/prohibited-list/
(2) Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Application: https://www.antidoping.org.tw/tue/
(3) TUE Information for Athletes: https://www.antidoping.org.tw/tue/
(4) Sample Collection & Testing Procedure: https://www.antidoping.org.tw/testing-procedure/
(5) Other Anti-Doping Regulations: https://www.antidoping.org.tw/regulations/
(6) Course Regulations
1. To maintain administrative neutrality, political activities or flags, banners, slogans, or displays unrelated to the purpose of the event are prohibited during the event. The organizer reserves the right to temporarily remove such items and return them after the event.
(7) Use of Event Images, Photographs & Race Results
The organizer reserves the right to broadcast, display, and publish video footage, photographs, and race results from this event worldwide, including on the official event website and in publications of the Kaohsiung City Government. By participating, participants agree that their likeness and race results may be used for event-related publicity, promotion, and broadcasting purposes.
