Validation of Race Results Policy
It is the responsibility of each runner (“Runner”) to properly secure the chip timing device (“Chip”) on the shoe of the Runner, as instructed on receipt of the Chip. To maintain the integrity of race results for the BMO Vancouver Marathon, race results for any particular Runner may not be validated in the following circumstances:
- Where (Chip) times at the half-way point and at the 20 mile point have not been recorded (despite both start and finish (Chip) times having been recorded);
- Where (i) a half-way point (Chip) time is recorded, (ii) a 20 mile (Chip) time is not recorded and (iii) there is a negative split time between the first half of the marathon and the second half of the marathon exceeding 15 minutes; or
- In such other circumstances as determined by the sole and exclusive decision of the Board of Directors of the Vancouver International Marathon Society (“VIMS”).
In the event a Runner’s time has not been validated in the circumstances described above, the Runner may appeal the non-validation of the Runner’s time by requesting, in writing, that the Board of Directors of VIMS review the validation of the Runner’s time. Such review will be based on the written explanation of the Runner and a review of the cameras (film and photo) commissioned by VIMS during the race. All decisions of the Board of Directors of VIMS as to any such appeal are final.
VIMS reserves the right to forward notice of all results that have not been validated to Athletics Canada, the Boston Marathon Society or such other race governing organizations as VIMS determines.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT RESULTS: GUN TIME IS THE OFFICIAL TIME
