REGULATIONS
Entries
Entries are made directly to the LOC by individual runners, using the on line registration page.
The LOC will send the list of entered runners from each country to the Member Federation (MF) who will approve or not approve the names on the list. Athletes whose entry is not supported by their MF (normally because the runner is not currently a member of the MF), once formally informed by the LOC, will be given a further week to resolve their situation should they wish.
Entry will be refused to any athlete suspended from competition by a national federation (see 205.4a).
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Age Categories
For Competition, the age group of an athlete shall be determined by the athlete’s date of birth on the first day of the competition and athletes shall not compete in any other age group (WMA Technical
Rules; Rule 3.1)
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The competition shall be conducted only in the following age groups:
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There is no category for age 80+. Masters 80+ years old are not allowed to compete.
Team scoring
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Team medals will be given to the first three teams in all races and categories.
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There can be only one team per country.
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In all categories, team results shall be decided by the aggregate of places recorded by the first three runners.
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Teams with only two runners will be classified, but after all teams with three members.
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There is no requirement to declare team members in advance.
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There will be no adjustments for non-scoring athletes.
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Any tie will be decided in favour of the team whose last scoring member finishes nearer the first place.
Team Uniform
All participants must wear the same Member Federation competition uniform during the competition and in all ceremonies. WA rules shall apply regarding any advertising on the uniforms.
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