Waiver Terms and Conditions 

I agree to the following conditions of participating in the 2024 Run Shellharbour on Sunday 14th April.

These terms and conditions are subject to change from time to time at the discretion of Kao Kreative Pty Ltd.

The term ‘Event Organisers’ includes Kao Kreative Pty Ltd.

The term ‘Event’ includes the event distances of 1km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km and Marathon and any other activities as organised by Kao Kreative.

I acknowledge that:

• If I am under the age of 18 this waiver has been accepted by my parent or Guardian and further mention of I refers to both the participant and their parent or guardian.

• I will participate in this event at my own risk and that I am physically fit to be able to participate in the distance I have entered. To the best of my knowledge I am not suffering from any condition which may cause me injury or death during or as a consequence of participation in the Event.

• I understand that participation in the event involves physical exertion and risks associated with it include but are not limited to the effects of heat or cold and dehydration and exhaustion.

• I accept all responsibility for travel and medical insurance and any expenses that occur.

• I understand and will comply with the age restrictions at this event. Age is determined by the age I turn as at 21st April 2023.

Marathon (42.2km ) participants must be at least 18 years of age or older; Half Marathon (21.1km) participants must be 16 years of age or older; 10km distance must be 12 years of age or older; 5km distance - no age restrictions but children under 5 must be registered along with a registered adult.

1km distance has a minimum age of 2 years old. All children must be registered and accompanied by a parent/guardian who is also registered to participate in the event.

• I understand that I am required to wear the official race bib that corresponds to my name and must be attached to the front of my clothing throughout the entire race. The timing tag is attached to the official race bib and must not be tampered with. Timing is provided by a third party and the Event Organisers take no responsibility for errors or omissions in the data.

• I consent that the timing data will be published and available publicly on the Event Organiser and Timing Providers websites.  

• I am responsible for all personal belongings I bring to the event and the Event Organisers accepts no responsibility for loss or damages to these belongings.

• I consent to any identity verification check and other security checks such as baggage checks of personal property prior or during my time at the Event location.

• I will comply with all the by laws and rules of the Australian Sports Anti Doping Authority (ASADA) as outlined in https://www.asada.gov.au/rules-and-violations and Athletics Australia and Athletics New South Wales.

• I have not knowingly used any substance for the purpose of enhancing my performance at the Event and will not use any substance or procedures prohibited by the rules of Athletics New South Wales and Athletics Australia.

• I understand that the event takes place on a public footpath and roads. Therefore I will follow the approved course and will respect all other users on the path including observing all normal traffic rules.

• I will comply with all reasonable directions and decisions of the event officials and other authorised representatives involved with this event.

• I understand that bicycles, skateboards (or any other board), baby joggers, strollers, prams, roller or inline skates, motorised boards are not allowed in the event due to safety concerns and I will abide by this guideline. Baby joggers and approved prams are permitted in the 5km event where adult and child must both be registered and each wearing a racing bib. 

•  I acknowledge that dogs are not allowed at the event unless they are assistance dogs with their carers.

• I agree to show respect for other participants in the event and act with a positive attitude towards the event.

• If using a promotional code it may only be used where the participant meets the conditions applying to the code and uses it within the validity period. Kao Kreative may remove or cancel promotional codes at any time.

• I release Athletics New South Wales and Shellharbour City Council (and their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, sponsors and / or agents)  and Kao Kreative and their contractors and sponsors from any claim and from any liability (to the extent permitted by law) for or as a result of any loss, injury or damage suffered by me in relation to my attendance and participation at the Event

• Including but not limited to falls, trips, contact with other participants, the effects of weather, traffic and conditions of the road and footpaths. How so ever caused, including any claim or liability which arises due to any negligence of Kao Kreative  (and / or their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, contractors, sponsors and / or agents). This includes death.

• I consent to receiving emergency medical treatment or preventative treatment as deemed by the Event Medical Team in the event of injury or illness throughout the Event. If transportation to the hospital is required it will be supplied by NSW Ambulance and the cost will be incurred by the participant.

• I consent to the publication and/or use in any form of media whatsoever of my name, race result, image, voice, statement or otherwise, including the publication of my name and/or event result and applicable age bracket in /or marketing materials/website/social media without payment or compensation.

• I consent that my name and email address will be sent to Athletics New South Wales so that they use it to promote other similar events to me in the future.

• I further consent to receiving information (including via email) about the Running Australia program including details of other events and special offers or promotions, including via the irun.org.au program. If you do not consent to your details being provided to Running Australia, please email info@nswathletics.org.au

• The Event Organisers reserve the right to change or modify the Event including the schedule times from time to time without personal notice to the participant. Details of any changes will be provided on the Events website, Social media accounts and Participant guide.

• Entry fees do not include third party registration and payment facilitators. Therefore  additional registration and merchant fees will apply and be added to the entry fees on checkout.

Cancellation Policy:

The event will only be cancelled for safety concerns or otherwise as a result of something beyond the Event Organisers control including but not limited to severe weather, pollution, lightening, accident or an other Act of God. Any payment of fees relating to the Event is non-refundable.

Details of any cancellations will be provided on the Events website or Social media accounts.

No claim may be made against the Event Organisers for any loss or damages due to the cancellation of the event.

Refund Policy:

All requests must be received via email  and can be made at via info@runshellharbour.com.au.

Please observe the refund guidelines below:

• More than 8 weeks before the event, 75% of entry will be refunded.
• More than 4 weeks to 7 weeks before the event, 50% of entry will be refunded.
• 4 weeks prior, unfortunately no entry fee is refundable.
• No refunds are allowed on the day of the event.

Distance transfers: If you would like to transfer to a shorter distance then no refund is given for difference in entry fees.

If you would like to upgrade to a longer distance, the price difference plus processing fees is payable.

It is not possible to transfer your entry to another participant including the team and relay categories.

We are sorry but we are unable to offer for credits to transfer to other participants.

There is no option for full refund even with a medical certificate.