Competitive Walking Division
The Eau Claire Marathon is excited to announce the addition of the COMPETITIVE WALKING DIVISION.
A participant who registers for the Half Marathon Competitive Walk, 5K Competitive Walk or the G-Eau Big – 13.1 and 5K Competitive Walk agrees to walk the entire 13.1 and/or 5K miles.
Rules:
· This event is strictly a 100% walking event with no mixing of running, trotting or light jogging. That means every step taken from start to finish is walking. No exceptions. Spotter will be positioned throughout the course judging.
· One foot must be on the ground at all times. No excessive head bounce.
· Violations of the rules will result in disqualification from awards. It is the discretion of the judge to offer a warning prior to disqualification based on degree of violation.
· Competitive Walkers are provided TWO bibs to be visibly worn at all times. The numbered Competitive Walk bib must be worn in the front and the blank WALK bib is to be worn on the back. The back bib helps intersection leads as well as fellow race participant’s spot violations. Failure to visibly wear both bibs will result in awards disqualification. All walkers must have visible bibs at all times.
StaRt Line:
· The Half Marathon and the 5K Competitive Walk will have a separate start that will begin approximately 5 minutes after the Half Marathon and 5K clears the start line. The race begins with an air horn start. Anyone who leaves before the official start of the Half Marathon or 5K Competitive Walk race will be disqualified by your electronic timing chip.
· The walker race will start with an air horn start. As with all participants, your timing chip will electronically record your actual race time which begins at the start line and ends when you cross the finish line.
Awards:
· Awards will be issued to the top 3 male and female finishers. Awards for top 3 male and top 3 female in age groups will also be awarded. Foot race determines overall awards; chip timing determines age group awards. No double dipping in awards will be allowed (age and overall)