Important rules

1. Participants must follow the official race route to complete the activity at one time, the result has to be submitted before 30th April 2023 11:59p.m.. The result can only be submitted once, please make sure the upload is valid.

2. The race allows external support.

3. Participants who do not follow the official race route will be disqualified.

4. It is strictly forbidden to take shortcuts and use of any transport other than your own feet.

5. Considering the record of activities may diverge resulting from using different GPS watches or mobile phones, the verified results made by Racematix shall be final.

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Preparation and points to note before and during the race

1. It is highly recommended to do a recce in order to familiarise yourself with the route and refuel points.

2. Wear appropriate sport outfits and trail running shoes. Bring along trekking poles if necessary.

3. The course is rocky, uneven and steep in places. Participants need to take great care at all times and look out for their own and other runner's/hiker’s safety and well-being. 

4. Take extra care when crossing the road or running on the road.

5. Provide assistance if other trail users are injured or in distress.

6. Bring enough foods and drinks to reach your finish point. Water filter is helpful in case of emergency.

7. Bring adequate warm and waterproof clothing

8. “Leave No Trace", no littering.

9. No damage to flora or fauna.

10. Wear a mask when passing through the village. Be silent and avoid causing any nuisance.

11. Although there is mobile phone coverage over most of the course, there are still some areas where coverage is either non-existent or intermittent. Ensure the mobile phone is fully charged. Carry a power bank if necessary.

12. Participants are responsible for checking the weather before and during the run. Do not attempt or continue any activity during inappropriate weather conditions (including heavy rain, strong wind, typhoons, storms and lightning). Please respect and stick to this rule for the sake of safety.​

13. Participants should pay attention to personal hygiene protection, keep wear masks all the time unless they are present in country parks or conducting strenuous physical activity in outdoor public places. Be mindful of social distancing.  In response to the development and changes of the COVID-19 epidemic, please refer to the latest government on epidemic prevention regulations and group gathering policy to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines.

Gear Reminder

1. Bib

2. Mobile phone

3. GPS watch

4. Powerbank

5. Cash

6. Octopus card

7. Water flasks/bladder 

8. Food eg. Power bars and gels

9. Headlamp/torch (if the activity carried out in the dark is expected)

10. Water filter 

11. ​Whistle 

12. Emergency space blanket or equivalent 

13. Ziploc bag for your personal rubbish

14. Anti-chafing cream 

15. Sunscreen 

16. Sunglasses

17. Visor, cap or sun hat 

18. Spare clothing/socks

19. Windproof/waterproof jacket

20. Gloves

21. ​Trekking poles

22. First aid kit (tissue paper, sterile dressings, roll of strapping tape, blister care patches, antiseptic wipes, painkillers, and any relevant personal medications etc).  

23. Spare masks

Liability and Insurance 

1. Participants are responsible for their own health and safety and also the GPS/tracking system. 

2. It is recommend that participants and their support crew should have their own personal accident insurance. 

3. Participants accept that taking part in the race has an inherent risk of injury.

4. Organisers and sponsors have no responsibilities whatsoever of participants including death or injury. All participants must ensure that they are physically fit to participate in the race. By registering of the race, participants agree to obey and accept all the terms and conditions of participation.

5. Participants expressly agree that the activity is undertaken under their own responsibility and release the organization from any and all liability in connection with their athletic activities and they also agree that in no event shall the organizer be liable to the participants or any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the race.

Force Majeure 
Force majeure i.e. due to occurrence of incidents that are beyond the control of the organiser and which renders it impossible, unsafe or impractical to hold the event.  A force majeure event shall include, but is not limited to, act of God, war, hostilities, invasion, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, riot, protests, commotion, government, military or police action or instruction, strikes, go-slows, lock outs, blockage or disorder, blocked or inaccessible roads or trails, outbreak of disease, acts or threats of terrorism. In such event no refund of the registration fee will be entertained.

Complaint & Disputes
All complaints must be made in writing within 2 days of completion of the course.  Any decision is final and without appeal.  The organiser reserves the right to a final decision under any disputes and may change the rules or regulations for this event at any time.​

Photographs and Video Usage

The organiser reserves the right to use any photographs and/or videos of participants taken by our event photographers or participants taking part in Fat Mak Trail Race. The images may be used for our promotional materials including (but not limited to) websites, social media, newsletters or media releases. Images and videos may also be shared with third parties and event sponsors for their own promotional usage.

Linking Policy
This site contains links to other sites and pages which are not maintained or controlled by the organiser and for which the organiser is not responsible for. When participants activate and access any of these links or pages, they enter to such a site or page at their own risk for which the organiser disclaims all responsibility and liability.
 
Personal Information Collection Statement 

During the registration process, personal data will be collected by the organiser and may include participants’ name, mobile number, email address, age, gender or other such personal information. ​