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Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series Agreement
By applying to be on the Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series, you agree to the following conditions:
All Races
The race is run at a specific physical location on a particular day at a fixed time (i.e., no virtual events).
On Acceptance into the Series
- All race distances are certified by Athletics Canada before race day.
- You agree to pay the standard fee to Run Nova Scotia of $1.50/runner to a maximum of $350.
- You agree to offer a registration discount to Run Nova Scotia members in the amount of 2% of the regular fee to a maximum of $5.
- You will use or add the Run Nova Scotia waiver to your registration page.
Registration Form (print and online) includes:
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Race name, date, location (civic address and building or location name), start time, start location if different from the kit pickup location |
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Race fee structure, including the discount for Run Nova Scotia members |
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The words “Run Nova Scotia Road Race Series” and “Run Nova Scotia Performance Series”, as applicable |
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The Run Nova Scotia sponsor block |
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The Run Nova Scotia waiver |
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Mailing address, if forms can be mailed in |
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Race distance(s) that is/are certified* |
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Length of time the race route is open |
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Contact information for race director or representative |
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Notice that non-service dogs are banned from participating in the race |
*All series races must be certified by Athletics Canada.
Race Services: Sign In
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Sign in area is easy to find, accessible and organized |
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Toilet facilities are available at sign in |
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There are enough toilets available |
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Water is available at sign in |
Race Services: Race Start
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The start area is clearly marked |
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Announcements are clear and frequent |
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The start area is big enough for the number of participants |
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Mi’kmaki land acknowledgement is made |
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The length of time the race route is open is made clear |
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Check made that no non-service dogs are in the start corral |
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Timing services are ready at start time |
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First aid providers are available and easily identified |
Race Services: On Route
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Enough course marshals |
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Course marshals are wearing safety vests and are easy to find |
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Directions are given correctly |
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Water is available |
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There are caution signs |
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There are distance marks or markers |
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There are toilet facilities (for races over 5K) |
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There are no dogs in the race (unless specifically identified as therapy dogs) |
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There is a trail vehicle/bike/person who can be reached easily by phone and stays with the last participant until that participant crosses the finish line |
Race Services: Finish Line
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Finish line is clearly marked |
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Course marshals are wearing safety vests and are easy to find |
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Toilet facilities are available |
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Water is available |
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Food is available |
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First aid providers are available and easily identified |
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Run Nova Scotia finish line equipment is used and/or is given mic time |
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Space is provided for the Run Nova Scotia tent and/or display board |
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Age class winners are acknowledged equally and in all age classes (junior (1-19); open (everyone); masters (40-49); senior masters (50-59); golden masters (60-69); platinum masters (70-79); titanium masters (80-89); rhodium masters (90+)) |
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Awards are presented in a timely manner |
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Finish line and finish services are available as long as indicated and/or until the last participant crosses the finish line |
Post-Event
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Payment of fees made |
The foregoing conditions are what your event will be assessed on, should you be successful in your application. If you need assistance in preparing for your event, please refer to the Race Directors Guide, which is available on the Resources > Race Directors Info page on the Run Nova Scotia website or contact the Road Race Series Coordinator at raceseries@runnovascotia.ca.
Applications are due by noon on January 6. You can fill in the form here: http://www.runnovascotia.ca/content/application-run-nova-scotia-road-race-series