COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Important - Please Review
The health and safety of all individuals in the event is a priority. We are working hard to implement modifications and new procedures to reduce the risks to all individuals involved with the event and provide a safe return to racing. The event has developed strong COVID-19 safety guidelines and operating principles in alignment with sport/industry standards, provincial health recommendations, and other events that have safely relaunched. We need you to do your part as well. The COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for the event include the following measures:
EDUCATION
1. COVID-19 Safety Guidelines available on event website, point of registration, volunteer information
2. Participants, staff and volunteers are encouraged to be fully vaccinated
3. A COVID Safety Officer with extensive event experience is appointed for the event
SCREENING AND CONTACT TRACING
1. All athletes, staff and volunteers agree to complete the screening questionnaire before attending the event
2. Participants agree that if they, or someone who is with them, is feeling unwell, they will not attend the event
3. All participants, staff and volunteers are electronically registered for contact tracing and available immediately via phone/text/e-mail in the case immediate contact is required
DENSITY REDUCTION / DISTANCING
1. All venues will now be located outdoors for maximum ventilation
2. Race Check-in/Bib pick-up times have been expanded
3. Event infrastructure will allow for more spacing, one-way traffic flows (ie. tents, porta-potties)
4. More space will be available in the Start Area (with increased space and rolling starts)
5. More space will be available in the Finish Area – participants will be asked to exit immediately
6. Award Ceremonies will not take place in person
7. Participant Gear Check will not be available – please make other arrangements for your gear
ENHANCED HYGIENE
1. Face masks are recommended for all venues outside of competition
2. Self-serve sanitizing stations have been added
3. Hand washing stations have been added
4. Surfaces will be continuously cleaned and sanitized
5. Staff and volunteers will be provided masks and gloves to be used while in athlete-facing areas
6. Touchpoints have been reduced or removed at aid stations and other activities between participants, staff and volunteers
PARTICIPANT SELF-RELIANCE
1. Participants are encouraged to carry hydration and nutrition with them
2. Post race food will include pre-packaged/prepared foods that do not require preparation
For more information on the Banff Marathon COVID-19 Safety Guidelines and COVID-19 SCREENING CHECKLIST please click HERE