Policies* for runBUCKS produced events (Refund/Deferral)
Deferral Policy: Half Marathon Distance or Greater
Registration for runBUCKS events, half marathon distance or greater, is non-refundable. However, if you have registered but find you are unable to participate you may choose to defer your entry for one year. Please read the policy details below:
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Deferrals are allowed from the date of registration through one calendar month prior to the event date. No deferrals allowed less than one calendar month before the event; the ONLY exception is for active military personnel.
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Entrant may defer for any reason. Deferral must be received in writing.
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The request for a deferral is final and may not be reversed.
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Deferral is good for one year only.
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Deferrals may not be transferred to another runner.
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Deferrals may be used for entry into the same distance or shorter runBUCKS event the following year only.
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An entrant with a deferral will receive a 50% discount on their following year’s registration fee. There is NO REFUND for the original entry fee. Deferred registration must be completed and processed by the Labor Day prior to the new event.
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Deferral for deployed military personnel will be provided with no additional entry fee.
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You will NOT be automatically entered in the following year’s event, please look for an email from runBUCKS with registration information and a coupon code for your discounted fee.
Deferral Policy: Less Than Half Marathon Distance
Registration for runBUCKS events, less than half marathon distance is non-refundable. Please read the policy details below:
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Registration may not be transferred to another runner.
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Active duty military personnel exception: Deferrals are allowed from the date of registration through one calendar month prior to the event date. The request for a deferral is final and may not be reversed. You will NOT be automatically entered in the following year’s event, please look for an email from runBUCKS with registration information and a discount code for your comped entry. Deferral is good for one year following return from deployment.
Policies* for runBUCKS produced events (Participation, Transfer)
Participation Policy
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All runners must stay on the designated race course.
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Participants must finish within the allowable time limit- course time limits are posted on a per event basis.
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Bikes, rollerblades, strollers, dogs and skateboards are not allowed on the course.
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Headphones are not prohibited, but you may be asked to remove them at certain parts of the course for your own safety, the safety of volunteers and other park users.
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The marathon and half marathon courses are sanctioned and certified by USATF.
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runBUCKS reserves the right to refuse any entry at any time for any reason.
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Entry lists may be published prior to the event; should you wish to remain anonymous please notify runBUCKS by e-mail in advance. Anonymous runners will be coded in entry lists and result postings.
Bandit/Bib Transfer Policy
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runBUCKS events are organized under and conducted in accordance with USATF rules.
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Anyone who participates in an event produced by runBUCKS must be properly registered and must have paid any required registration fees and sign a waiver of liability prior to the start of the race.
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Entrants in runBUCKS events will be given a race bib for scoring purposes and to aid course officials in identifying legitimate participants during the event. Bibs must be worn on the front of participant’s body, and not folded. Instructions for proper use of timing devices will be provided and must be followed for effective timing.
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Bibs may not be transferred from a registered participant to any other person. A registered runner who provides their bib to another runner will also be treated as an unregistered runner and are also subject to the sanctions described here. Neither runner will be eligible to receive finisher awards.
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runBUCKS reserves the right to bar unregistered participants from future runBUCKS events.
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ADDENDUM PANDEMIC POLICY: Due to public health policy events may be postponed or altered. In the event you can not attend the rescheduled event you will recieve a credit for 100% of the value of your registration fee, good for up to two years from the original event date towards new entry fees or runBUCKS merchandise.
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*Policies are subject to change at any time without notification.
*Policies apply events produced by runBUCKS, LLC only