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2015 TAIPEI 101 Run-up

Organizers: Taipei City Government, Taipei Financial Center Corporation

Event Coordinators: Peace Marketing Taiwan, Inc.

                     Chinese Taipei Road Running Association (CTRRA)

Event Date: May 3, 2015

Location: TAIPEI 101 TOWER

Distance: 91 Floors (total of 2046 steps)

Event

Celebrity Relay

Individuals 

Groups

Entry Fee

Invitation by Organizers

NT$: 800/Per person 

NT$: 20,000 per Group

Entry Method

On-line Registration 

By Mail or in Person

Entry Deadline

From April 3, 2015 (Friday) at 9am to
April 9, 2015 (Thursday) at 5pm

Entry Limit

3000 Persons 

30 Groups
(20 persons per Groups)

check-in time

May 1, 2015 to May 2, 2015   9:00am to 5:00pm (No extended hours)

Race date

May 3, 2015

Gathering time

07:30am

08:30am

11:00am

Start time

08:30am

09:00am

11:30am

Location

TAIPEI 101 TOWER (Xinyi Road Entrance)

Starting Order and related Procedures

1. Participating Runners or Groups invited by the Organizers shall be given priority in the starting order.

2. Individual runners who have participated in events that attain the “A” standard qualification criteria from 2013 to 2015 must provide records of certification prior to April 10, 2015, after having already completed the on-line registration and payment transaction procedures. The organizers will then arrange the starting order of the first 101 participants who have attained and verified their “A” standard (refer to Table below) while the remaining participants will be lined up based on the numerical sequence generated from completing the on-line registration procedures.

3. The organizers reserve the right to adjust the starting order and number of entrants as may be needed.

4. Please be prepared to arrive and depart at the venue within the time frame stipulated in the race bulletin. Participating teams and runners who have not started before the end of the clearance period will not be permitted to depart and will be forfeited from the competition. For instance, if an individual runner does not report to start prior to the stipulated clearance time, the individual will then be forfeited from the competition. <”A” Standard>

<”A” Standard>

Achievement Record Male Female

Previous Taipei 101 Run-up Races

Within 16mins 33 sec 04

Within 18mins 11secs 36

Marathon Races (42.195km)

Within 2 hrs 45 mins

Within 3 hrs 25 mins

Triathlon Races (Olympic Distance):

Within 2 hrs 25 mins

Within 2 hrs 55 mins

Qualifications:

1.Individuals from 15 years of age to 69 years of age (born from 1946 to 2000) are eligible to participate in the race event. However, individuals who are younger than 18 years of age (born from 1997 to 2000) must also provide the acknowledgement and authorization declaration form from his/her parent or guardian with signature prior to April 10, 2015, and after having completed the related registration and payment procedures.

2.Celebrity Relay Teams: Each team will comprise 20 team members who will complete the course of 91 floors in a relay format (Teams to be invited by the Organizers).

3.Groups:Open to people of all circles and comprising 20 members for each Group, totaling no more than 30 groups. All group members shall verify their identity as being a member of the company or organization as necessary and the top three finishing Groups shall provide proof documents verifying that all of the Group’s participating members belong to the respective company or organization that was registered as; otherwise the Group will be disqualified from the competition and the next fastest finishing Group will receive the award.

4.All persons may only participate in one type of competition (Individual category or Group category). If it has been confirmed that a person has registered or participated in more than one type of competition, then the person shall be withdrawn from the competition and not be entitled to a refund.

5.If it has been confirmed that a person has used banned substances or is responsible for any type of fraudulent activity while participating in the competition, the person and/or the Group that the person is a member of (if applicable) will be withdrawn from the competition (no ranking and no result) and be subject to further investigation and legal consequences if necessary.

How to register:


Registration Period: April 3, 2015 (Friday) 9am to April 9, 2015 (Thursday) 5pm or when the total number of runners is reached (whichever first).

  1.Individuals: Register at the 2015 TAIPEI 101 Run-up website: http://www.sportsnet.org.tw/20150503_101/regper/online_reg_rule.php?race_no=20150503. Please be sure to select an appropriate payment transaction method and make the payment within the stipulated payment time limit accordingly. No changes to the registration information will be permitted after completing registration.

      -Credit Card Payment:
        Payment can be made by Master Card, VISA or JCB Credit Card transactions.

      -7-ELEVEN ibon Payment
        Payment can be made by using the 7-ELEVEN ibon service - please note that the payment transaction must be completed by 2 pm on the following calendar day in order to successfully complete the registration procedure.

  2.Groups: All Groups must provide their related Declaration Forms, Group Name List, Certificate of Incorporation, Entry Fee and deliver the documents to the Chinese Taipei Road Running Association (CTRRA) Address: Room 206, 2nd Floor, No. 55, Changji St., Datong District, Taipei, or P.O. Box 47-110, Taipei 103 Taiwan.

  3.Prior to registering, please assess your health and strength in order to be sure that you will be able to complete the TAIPEI 101 Run-up and note that once registration has been completed no changes to any of the registration info, including names, categories,T-shirt sizes, etc., shall be permitted and no requests for any refund will be granted.

  4.Size L T-shirt will be provided in case no size is indicated at the registration. Event organizers will have the right to change your T-shirt size subject to availability.

S

M

L

XL

XXL

85 CM

94 CM

102 CM

111CM

120 CM


Note
:

1. Individual runners must wear the T-shirt provided by the organizers to participate in the race.
   
2. Group runners may wear their own uniforms to display their company identity and/or image.

Step of procedure

Time

Content

(1)

April 3rd at 9am to April 9th at 5pm

1. Individual Runners: Register on-line and complete the payment procedure within stipulated time.
2. Groups: Prepare all required documents for registering the Group (Declaration Forms, Team Name List, Certificate of Incorporation, Entry Fee, etc.) and send by postal mail or in person to the CTRRA.

(2)

April 15th

Email notification to Groups who have successfully registered for the competition.

(3)

April 20th

Email notification to qualified runners and activation of runners query function on the CTRRA website.

(4)

May 1 (FRI) to May 2 (SAT)
9:00am -17:00pm

Please bring your pick-up notice with you to collect your race packs as instructed (no extended hours). You can have someone else to pick up your package on your behalf, but your representative must still bring an ID and your pick-up notice.


Note:Please note Groups Entries will be notified by email on April 15 whether or not they have been registered in the competition and can also query via the search/query function on the CTRRA website.


Rules and Regulations:


1. How to check-in:

After the runners complete the application procedure, check-in to pick up your items as follows:

-In person:
Time: 2015 May 1 to 2 (Fri to Sat) 09:00am to 5:00pm (no extended hours).

Location:adidas 101 park; Zhuangjing Rd.,Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

    <Zhuangjing Rd. Entrance>

 Tel: +886 922053012   Fax: +886-2-25996716

  1.Please bring your email pick-up notice with you.

  2.If you are unable to pick up your race package, you can have someone else to pick up your package on your behalf, but your representative must still bring your pick-up notice. The CTRRA will not be responsible for any mistakes made in picking up packages on someone else’s behalf.

  3.If for some reason you still have not received your pick-up notice by the day you need to pick up your race package, please check your registration info on the CTRRA website bring your registration info and ID with you for picking up your race package.

 

-Race Package Received by Mail (In Taiwan only)


If you wish to receive your package by mail, please indicate on the application form as instructed during registration (additional postal fee required)

1.Please be sure to indicate the proper address on the entry form to mail the race package. The race packages include bib number, champion chip and souvenir, which will be mailed to the indicated address 3 days prior to the race event.

2.The CTRRA will not be responsible for race packages that for some reason could not be delivered and were consequently returned to the CTRRA. If your race package for some reason was returned to the CTRRA, you can pick it up at the CTRRA office during office hours (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 12 Noon and 1:30pm to 5:30pm) up to one week after the race event (May 4 – May 8). One week after the race event, any race packages remaining unclaimed at the CTRRA office shall be discarded.

3.A postage fee must be paid along with the entry fee, Individuals-NT$130 per person, Groups- NT$600 per Team.

-Race package Pick-up at the Race Event (please avoid pick-up on race day if possible)

1.If for some reason you are unable to pick-up your race package in person before the race competition, you can pick up your race package at the race event with an additional fee.

2.An additional cost amounting to the same amount as that for receiving the package by mail will be charged for receiving the package at the race site.

3.Please bring your pick-up notice with you to pick up your race package at the site from 7:00am to 10:30am.  There will be no pick up of 
   race packages at the race site after 10:30am.

4.Please bring your pick-up notice with you to pick up your race package at the site from 7:00am to 10:30am.  There will be no pick up of race packages at the race site after 10:30am.

*If you do not pick up your race package in time you will automatically be forfeited from the race and not permitted to enter the race course.

*Participants who registered but were unable to pick up their race package may pick up their race packages in the week following the race event (May 4 – May 8). during working hours at the CTRRA. One week after the race event any race packages remaining unclaimed at the CTRRA office shall be discarded.

2. On the race date, each runner will undergo a pre-race health check up. A running pass will be issued by the doctor when passing the health check. The running pass is required to enter the race queue, all runners must run with the running pass in the sequence of runner’s bib number.

3. If a runner still not passing the health examination after retest, in consideration of the runner’s safety and health according to the doctors’recommendation, the runner will have to quit the race without any refund or filling up of the resulting vacant position. This decision cannot be appealed.

4. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the race and refer to the race bulletin and website for your allocated time slot for the race.

5. Starting times may be adjusted depending on the actual conditions. Please follow the organizer’s instructions for the starting order and procedures.

6. Race Timing Chip:

「TAIPEI 101 International Run-up 」will provide entrants the Race Timing Chip to record the race times. All runners will receive the chip along with the racing bib and runner’s pack when checking in. Please refer to the instruction provided or ask the onsite staffs for any inquiries on how to fasten the race timing chip. Final race results will be according to the times recorded by the chip and shall be displayed or announced by the event organizers.

7. Violations:

Runners who commit the violations listed below will have their race results disqualified from the competition with no refund:

•Not wearing suitable clothing for the race (for example - no slippers).

• Removal of any clothing items during the race.

• Making loud noises during the race.

• Carrying prohibited items. In order to maintain safety, items such as backpacks, bottles of water and any other items which could endanger the safety of runners are prohibited from the race course. Please follow the organizer’s instructions.

• It is prohibited to take the lift up or receive assistance from another person or party during the race.

• If you need to take a rest, please inform the staff and follow the directions to the rest area. It is prohibited to sit down wherever you may be in order to make sure that you are not stopping or in the way of other runners.

• Any runners using substitute runners will have their results disqualified from the race. They will also be banned from participating in any CTRRA activity or event for one year and be announced on the web site.

Runners who commit the following violations listed below will have their race results disqualified from the competition.

8. Disputes:

• Runners disputes: during the race, runners may not dispute with the referees and officials.

• Dispute procedure: any dispute concerning the race should be brought to the organizers attention within ten minutes after finishing the race and at the same time a deposit of NT$3,000 must be submitted. If the judges of the review committee conclude that the dispute is not justified, then the NT$3,000 deposit shall not be returned.

Prizes and awards


If the amount of cash awarded is more than NTD$19,999, then 10% tax will be deducted for winners who are citizens of Taiwan and 20% tax will be deducted for winners who are not citizens of Taiwan (It is necessary to bring a photocopy of your ID with you.)

1. Individual runners: Cash rewards and trophies will be awarded to the top three runners in both the men and women groups. Also, the first male and female finishers from Taiwan will receive cash rewards and trophies; however, if the first male and female finishers from Taiwan are also one of the top overall finishers, they will not receive any cash rewards and trophies which are awarded to the top three overall finishers.

 

Male

Female

First

NT$ 38,000 (1000 Euros)

NT$ 38,000 (1000 Euros)

Second

NT$ 22,800 (600 Euros)

NT$ 22,800 (600 Euros)

Third

NT$ 15,200 (400 Euros)

NT$ 15,200 (400 Euros)

Taiwanese Champion

NT$ 38,000

NT$ 38,000

2.Groups:The top 3 teams will be awarded cash prizes, trophies and medals.

 

Groups

First

NT$ 100,000

       Second

NT$ 80,000

Third

NT$ 50,000

3.All finishers may obtain their finisher certificate before 3:00pm on race day at the competition venue (no extended hours).

4.Results will also be published on the website after May 6.

Important Information:


(please read carefully)

1. Do not register if there are any health concerns such as heart diseases, etc. The organizers will not be held responsible for persons concealing such conditions.

2. The water station service will be set up on several floors in between 1F and 91F.

3. Storage of Personal Belongings:

   • If runners wish to check in their personal belongings, please use your racing bib number to check in and retrieve your personal belongings bag. Please follow the instructions in the bulletin and arrive at the storage of personal belongings area 30 minutes beforehand.

    (2).• Storage of personal belongings bags will begin 7am on the race day. All bags must be checked out before 3pm. (Please store all valuable personal belongings in a secure place. The event organizers shall not be responsible for the loss of any personal items).

4. Registrants to the race events who were unable to take part in the race event can retrieve their souvenir from the CTRRA by bringing their race package pick-up notice to the CTRRA office within one week after the race event - (May 4 – 8, 2015) from 8:30am to 12:00pm and 1:30pm to 5:30pm (any requests afterwards will not be considered). Any race packages remaining unclaimed at the CTRRA office shall be discarded.

5. Safety first. Please be sure that there is nothing wrong with your condition before starting the race. The referees or doctor have the right to stop any runner from continuing depending on his/her physical condition.

6. Please bring your ID information with you at the race event.

7. The Race Timing Chip is used to record the race times. Please refer to the provided instructions or ask one of the officials at the race site for any inquiries on how to fasten the race timing chip. The event organizers will not be held responsible if there is no record on your race timing chip due to your improper usage.

8. After checking in, keep safe custody of your race timing chip and bib number. The Organizers will not replace any lost numbers or chips. You will automatically be forfeited from the race without your bib number and not permitted to enter the race course.

9. All runners shall agree to allow any video recording, photos, etc., of the race event be used for promotional and publication purposes.

10. If for some reason the race event is cancelled due to force majeure, a 50% refund will be granted to all paid participants.

11. Any revisions to race event information will be announced by the CTRRA. Any further announcements or revisions to these regulations will be announced by the event organizers and indicated on the CTRRA website.

Insurance against Public Accidents


Sport keeps one healthy. Yet, one must consider his / her adequate sleep the night before the competition and finish breakfast 2 hours before the competition. The first-aid service association will provide first-aid for emergency. Any complications arising out of any illness of runners will not be covered in this accident insurance. The event committee will provide public accident insurance with coverage at NT$1 million for every runner. (See policy terms for details of the insurance.)

1. The insured shall be liable for the compensation of injuries, death or property damage that caused to a third party when the following accidents occurred during the policy is in force. When the insured claim indemnification from this company, we shall indemnify the insured:

• Accidents out of running occurred to the insured or its employees on the competition route as stated in the policy.

• Accidents occurred to the insured due to the buildings, passages, machineries or other working objects on the competition route.

2. Items not covered by the insurance :

       • Sport-related injuries due to personal illness

       • Signs and symptoms that caused by personal problems or cardiovascular disorders, such as shock, heart disease, heat exhaustion, diabetes, heatstroke, altitude illness, epilepsy, dehydration, etc.

Race Day Schedule:

Team

Recommended time for health check

starting time for running

Note

Celebrity relay

07:00~07:30

08:30


After a health check, individual te am racers must follow the dir ec t ions of the staff and run in sequence according to the bib numbers. We will release one racer ever y 2 seconds. The deadline for the health check is 10:30; those who cannot finish the check within the deadline will be disqualified.

Individuals(1-800)

08:00~08:30

09:00

Individuals(801-1600)

08:30~09:00

09:30

Individuals(1601-2400)

09:00~09:30

10:00

Individuals(2401-3000)

09:30~10:00

10:30

Individuals(3001-3450)

10:00~10:30

11:00

Groups(4001-4500)

10:30~11:00

11:30

After a health check, group team racers must follow the directions of the staff and run in sequence according to the bib number. We will release one racer every second. The deadline for the health check is 11:30; those who cannot finish the check within the deadline will be disqualified.

Groups(4501-5040)

11:00~11:30

12:00

*The above starting time for running is estimation only. The actual starting time may depend on conditions on site, please be patient.

Lucky Draw Terms and Conditions


In order to show our gratitude to the supports from the TAIPEI 101 Run Up participants and reward the runners, each runner is entitled to enter the lucky draw conducted on May 3 2015 at the race venue.

Conduct of Lucky Draw
1. Open and on-site drawing of the runner's bib number from the lucky draw box.
2. The winners shall be announced and publicized on the same day(May 3 2015)at the race venue.

General
1. By participating in the lucky draw, the participant is deemed to have agreed and accepted to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and any other instructions that organizer may issue from time to time. For any violations, the organizers may disqualify the participant from partaking in the lucky draw or winning a prize, and may seek compensation from the said participant for any damages resulting from the said violation.

2. The winners shall be publicized at the race venue. Winners shall present themselves at the Service Desk before 3 PM on May 3 2015. Winners must show both race bib number and personal identification to collect the prize. Latecomers shall be regarded as having forfeited their prize. If personal identification provided by the prize winners fails to match the information provided during registration, the event organizer reserves the right to cancel the winning qualification.

3. Prize winners shall guarantee that all information written or provided are truthful and correct, and does not involve the unlawful or unauthorized use of third party information. Any untrue information provided or actions committed by the participant shall result in his or her disqualification from partaking in the lucky draw. If the organizer is unable to contact the prize winner as a result of untrue information provided or action committed by the participant, the organizer shall not be held responsible for any loss. If the said information or action has resulted in losses to the organizer or other third parties, the participant shall be held wholly responsible for the loss.

4. Lucky Draw prizes shall be those items offered on the day of the event. The organizer reserves the right to replace any prize with other items of equivalent value.

5. Prize winners who received their prize should be responsible for the safekeeping of the said prize. The organizer or sponsor shall not be held responsible for any loss or theft of the prizes.

6. The organizer shall not mail the prizes to the winner. Winners shall collect their prizes at the event venue.

7. The prize is not exchangeable, transferable for cash or any other items.

8. The prize shall refer to the actual item provided on-site. Pictures presented on the website or product packaging shall be used for reference purposes only.

9. According to the tax laws of the Republic of China, any prize amounting to NT$1,000 or more must be declared for taxes. A photocopy of the prize winner's personal identification must be submitted as a tax declaration certificate. For any prize that exceeds NT$20,000 in value, the prize winner shall pay 10% tax for the chance winnings (a 20% tax shall apply for foreign nationals or individuals with no Republic of China citizenship). The organizer may first withhold the tax for the winner. Winners who are unwilling to pay the tax shall be regarded as having forfeited their winnings. Income tax withholding certificates shall be issued to the prize winners early next year. Prize winners who are unwilling to pay taxes for the prizes won shall be regarded as having forfeited his or her winnings.

10. Prize winners who fail to follow the compliance items stipulated by these terms and conditions shall be disqualified from winning the prizes.

11. In the event that this lucky draw activity is prevented by a Force Majeure event, the organizer reserves the right to decide whether or not to cancel, terminate, amend, or suspend this activity.

12. The organizer reserves the right to withdraw or cancel the lucky draw and to amend or change these Terms and Conditions at any time for whatever reason and without giving prior notice to the participants.