Rules for Wexford Half Marathon are to ensure that everyone enjoys a fun, safe and fair Event.
i) Please obey the Stewards & Gardai at all times.
ii) Please keep to the time deadlines. Relay teams have set times to arrive at the start to catch Buses (see Relay section of website) as do Half Marathon Entrants for the start of the race (see Half Marathon section of website).
iii) Do not take any short cuts off the course you are only cheating yourself.
iv) At the 3 x road crossing points it is imperative for your safety that you obey the Garda or Steward should they ask you to. Runners do have the right of way but in the interests of safety and the unpredictable we do ask that you observe the rules of the road and look both ways before you cross.
v) Competitors should have their number clearly visible on the front of their running top. Runners who finish the race without a number will not receive a Finisher’s Medal. There will be no exceptions to this.
vi) Competitors who have not crossed onto the Quays from Paul St (the location of the New Tourist Office) by 12.49pm (this is 2hrs 30mins from START) will be stopped to allow the Dublin – Wexford train to pass. Your Absolute co-operation is required here. Anyone who does not obey the Stewards at this point in time will be immediately disqualified and no longer be considered part of the race.
vii) Outside assistance is not allowed. You may carry your own food or drinks but support from cars or bikes is strictly prohibited. This is in the interest of giving everyone an equal chance.
viii) Please do not leave valuables in the dry bags. The Organisers cannot accept responsibility for lost, stolen or mislaid dry bags.
ix) Please return the timing chip at the end of the race at the Finishers line.
x) It is the responsibility of the Participants to know the route.
xi) Relay athletes are requested to follow the instructions of the bus drivers.
xii) You must register and sign the waiver to be part of the race.