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1.

Labels for Road Races

1.1.

The “World Athletics Label Road Races” programme gathers the world’s leading roadraces (‘Races’).
A World Athletics Label denotes a full application of the Competition and TechnicalRules in, at a minimum, the elite component of the competition; Labels also denotesuperior standards in event organisation, safety and runner experience; support frompublic authorities to the event; and a financial commitment to anti-doping.

1.2.

‘Elite’, ‘Gold’ and ‘Platinum’ Labels also indicate the existence of a world-class elitecompetition.

1.3.

These regulations define the criteria that must be met to obtain Labels for 2025.

1.4.

The following categories of Races can apply for a 2025 Label:
1.4.1. Races over the following official distances for which World Records arerecognised (see World Athletics Competition Rule 32): Road Mile – 5km – 10km
– Half Marathon – Marathon – 50km.
1.4.2. Races over the following non-WR distances which count towards World
Rankings in the Marathon and Road Running event groups: 15km – 10 Miles– 20km – 25km – 30km
1.4.3. ‘Classic races’ over other non-standard distances (<50KM).

1.5.

There shall be 4 Labels in 2025:
1.5.1. World Athletics Label
1.5.2. World Athletics Elite Label
1.5.3. World Athletics Gold Label
1.5.4. World Athletics Platinum Label

1.6.

Label Races fall into paragraph 1.d and 2.d of “World Rankings Competitions” asdefined in the Generally Applicable Definitions.

2.

Application procedures

2.1.

Race Organisers can only be granted a Label if the Race has taken place for 2
consecutive years or more, immediately prior to 2025. Exemptions from thisrequirement can be granted at World Athletics’ sole discretion in case of Races with ahigh sporting significance (Elite Label or higher), provided that World Athletics is
satisfied with the track record of the Race Organiser.

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2.2.

Applications for 2025 Gold Labels shall only be accepted:
2.2.1.

for races with a Gold Label in 2024 which have fully complied with the Elite
Athletes requirements and minimum prize money criteria.

2.2.2.

for races meeting the following criteria:
2.2.2.1.

must have been awarded an Elite Label in 2024, fully complying
with the Elite Athletes requirements and minimum prize money
criteria;

2.2.2.2.

must have recorded a “participation score’’ of 10 or more at least
once in 2023 or 2024.

2.2.2.3.

must offer in 2025 the prize money stated in Regulation 7.1 plus
an additional 50% or more .

2.2.3. The number of Gold Label marathon races is capped at 25, however, for singlegender marathon races, there is no cap. If the number of Gold Label applications
that meet all criteria set out either at Regulation 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 exceeds 25, thefirst 20 Gold Labels for 2025 will be awarded to the marathon races that haveheld a Gold Label for the longest amount of consecutive years (cancellations due
to Covid in 2020-2022 will not be considered as a break in continuity). The
remaining 5 Gold Labels will be awarded to the marathon races that offer highest
prize money (calculated over the top-8 positions) in 2025. There shall be nolimitation to the number of Gold Labels awarded to all other race distance.
2.3.

Application for 2025 Platinum Labels shall only be accepted:
2.3.1.

for Race Organisers with a Platinum Label in 2024 which have fully compliedwith the Elite Athletes criteria;

2.3.2.

for races meeting the following criteria:
2.3.2.1.

must have been awarded a Gold Label in 2024;

2.3.2.2.

must have had a ‘’participation score’’ of 100 or more either oncein 2023 or 2024 (for marathons, see here , for all other distances,
see the ‘Road Running’ Competition Ranking here, and forsingle-sex events only, the specific sex Competition Ranking, inthe relevant event)2.3.2.3.

must offer in 2025, as a minimum, the prize money stated inRegulation 7.1 for Gold Label races.
2.3.3. The number of Platinum Label marathon races is capped at 12, however, forsingle-gender marathons races there is no cap. If the number of Platinum Label
applications that meet all criteria set out at either Regulation 2.3.1 or 2.3.2
exceeds 12, the first 10 Platinum Labels will be awarded to the marathon races
that have as at 1 September 2024 recorded the highest average participation

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editions). The remaining 2 Platinum Labels will be awarded to the marathon races
that offer highest prize money (calculated over the top-8 positions) in 2025.
2.4.

Race Organisers are on notice that the criteria in future regulations that must be met
to obtain top Labels in 2026 may take into account the quality of the elite athlete fields
in 2025.

2.5.

Race Organisers are required to submit their applications for a Label using the online
process and date(s) notified by World Athletics from time to time on
https://globalcalendar.worldathletics.org.
Each year, World Athletics will publish a Label Races’ calendar by a date to be notified.
Applications for Platinum and Gold Labels marathon races will undergo an evaluation
phase before publication of the 2025 Label Races’ calendar. In May of each year, Race
Organisers may apply to upgrade or downgrade their current Label for the second halfof the year (i.e. June to December). Where under Regulations 2.2.3 and 2.3.3 the cap
for Platinum and/or Gold Label marathon races is reached applications upgrades to
Platinum and Gold Label will not be accepted.

2.6.

2.7.

“Elite”, “Gold” and “Platinum” Labels are awarded to competitions and therefore an
Elite Label event with a men’s and a women’s race has 2 Elite-Label competitions.
Where an event hosts both a men’s and a women’s race, both competitions are subject
to the Label criteria, and the Label is awarded to both competitions. For women-only
events with male pacers, the male component is not subject to Label criteria, not evenin the case of women-only elite events with a mass race with men and women.

2.8.

Nothing in Regulation 2.8 prevents applications being submitted for single-sex
competitions.

2.9.

The acceptance or rejection of an application is at the sole discretion of World Athletics.

3.

Elite Race Requirements

3.1.

Each Race Organiser wishing to apply for an “Elite Label” in 2025 must in their 2025
Race edition have at least 5 athletes per sex (irrespective of their Country or Territory
representation) who have recorded in 2023, 2024 or 2025 at least one World Athletics
legal performance within the standards set out in the table below (corresponding to
1,115 points as per 2022 “Scoring Tables of Athletics - Outdoor”) and who haverecorded the standard in the distances stated in the table that apply to the Race
Organisers’ Race;
1115
pointsMEN(Elite)WOMEN(Elite)

50KM

5000m

5km

10000m

10km

15km

10 miles

20km

Half
Marathon

25km

30km

Marathon

13:26.46

13:26

28:11.28

28:11

43:17

46:36

58:17

1:01:48

1:14:31

1:31:10

2:12:47

2:49:00

15:25.28

15:25

32:27.97

32:27

49:20

53:09

1:06:52

1:10:44

1:25:17

1:44:18

2:31:50

3:12:30(indicative)

For applications from Race Organisers for <15KM
For applications from Race Organisers for 15KM,10miles, 20KM, Half Marathons, 25KM
For applications from Race Organisers for
Marathons and races >25KM
For applications from Race
Organisers for 50KM

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AND have the “Minimum Gross Guaranteed Prize Money” structure as set out
in Regulation 7.1.
3.2.

Each Race Organiser wishing to apply for a “Gold Label” in 2025 must in their 2025
Race edition have at least 4 athletes per sex (irrespective of their Country or Territory
representation) with Gold Status or superior, and have the “Minimum Gross
Guaranteed Prize Money” structure as set out in Regulation 7.1. If required, Race
Organisers have a choice of replacing a maximum of one athlete per sex with Gold
Status with 3 ‘’Elite Label level’’ athletes in accordance with the table set out at
Regulation 3.1.

3.3.

Each Race Organiser wishing to apply for a “Platinum Label” in 2025 must in their2025 Race edition have at least 3 athletes per sex (irrespective of their Country or
Territory representation) with Platinum Status + at least 4 athletes per sex with Gold
Status (or higher). If required, Race Organisers have a choice of replacing a maximumof one athlete per sex with Gold Status with 3 ‘’Elite Label level’’ athletes in accordancewith the table set out at Regulation 3.1.

3.4.

Races may lower their label status provided that the Race Organiser notifies World
Athletics in writing not less than 2 months prior to scheduled race day in order that thenecessary adjustments can be made to budgets and plans for Anti-Doping Tests.

3.5.

For “World Athletics Label” Races (basic tier), there are no elite athlete participation or
prize money requirements.

4.

Athletes’ “Label Status” for 2025, and their inclusion in the International
Registered Testing Pool

4.1.

Athletes’ “Label Status” for 2025 is assigned automatically. The Athlete
Representatives’ financial contribution for Platinum and Gold Status athletes iscalculated on the basis of the prize money the athlete wins (see Regulation 5.2).

4.2.

Platinum Status (45 athletes per sex)
• First induction (based on positions in the World Rankings as of Tuesday 1 October2024):o Top 25 ranked in the “Marathon” event groupo Top 5 ranked in the “Road Running” event group (excluding athletes who alreadyacquired Platinum Status from the “Marathon” event group)o Top 1 ranked in the “10,000m” event group (excluding athletes who alreadyacquired Platinum Status from the “Marathon” and “Road Running” event groups)•oooSecond induction (based on positions in the World Rankings as of
Tuesday 3 December 2024):
Top 8 ranked in the “Marathon” event group among those not yet Platinum
Top 2 ranked in the “Road Running” event group among those not yet Platinum
Top 1 ranked in the “10,000m” event group among those not yet Platinum

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Third induction (based on positions in the World Rankings as
Tuesday 4 March 2025):
o Top 3 ranked in the “Marathon” event group among those not yet Platinum

4.3.

of

Gold Status (130 athletes per sex)
• First induction (based on positions in the World Rankings as of
Tuesday 1 October 2024):
o Top 84 ranked in the “Marathon” event group (excluding athletes with Platinum
Status)o Top 18 ranked in the “Road Running” event group (excluding athletes with Platinum
Status, and those who already acquired Gold Status from the “Marathon” event
group)o Top 6 ranked in the “10,000m” event group (excluding athletes with Platinum Status,
and those who already acquired Gold Status from the “Marathon” and “Road
Running” event groups)
o
o
o

o

o
o
o

Second induction (based on positions in the World Rankings as of Tuesday 3
December 2024):
Top 9 ranked in the “Marathon” event group (excluding athletes with Platinum
Status)Top 2 ranked in the “Road Running” event group (excluding athletes with Platinum
Status, and those who already acquired Gold Status from the “Marathon” event
group)
Top 1 ranked in the “10,000m” event group (excluding athletes with Platinum
Status, and those who already acquired Gold Status from the “Marathon” and“Road Running” event groups)
Third induction (based on positions in the World Rankings as of Tuesday 4 March
2025):
Top 8 ranked in the “Marathon” event group among those which have not acquiredGold.
Top 2 ranked in the “Road Running” event group among those which have notacquired Gold.

4.4.

The Athletics Integrity Unit (‘AIU’) may in its absolute discretion identify Platinum andGold Status athletes for inclusion in the International Registered Testing Pool. In
accordance with Rule 5.5.3 of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules, athletes includedin the International Registered Testing Pool shall be required to comply with thewhereabouts requirements of the International Standard for Testing andInvestigations, including (a) advising the AIU of their whereabouts on a quarterly
basis; (b) updating that information as necessary so that it remains accurate andcomplete at all times; and (c) making themselves available for Testing at suchwhereabouts.

4.5.

Platinum and Gold Status athletes will be notified by the AIU before they are includedin the International Registered Testing Pool and when they are removed from the pool.
They may be added or removed from the International Registered Testing Pool at any
time.

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4.6.

In addition, the AIU may add athletes to the International Registered Testing Pool who
are not Platinum or Gold Status athletes but who nevertheless compete in World
Athletics Label Road Races. Such athletes will be subject to the same whereabouts
requirements as the Platinum and Gold Status athletes in the pool.

5.

Financial obligations for the funding of dedicated road races anti-doping
programmes
The dedicated Road races anti-doping programme will be managed by the AIU. It will
include:•Out-of-competition tests for Elite athletes (including planning, performancemonitoring, whereabouts management, sample collection and analyses)•

Targeted pre-competition tests at World Athletics Label and Elite Label races•

Athlete Biological Passport Programme (testing, profiles monitoring and follow-up)•

Results and case management (review and follow-up of atypical results, managing
anti-doping rule violations including referral to World Athletics Disciplinary Tribunal
and, if applicable, to the Court of Arbitration for Sport)•

Education programme for Elite athletes•

Investigations and intelligence service

The extent and depth of the dedicated anti-doping programme will vary according to
the number of races participating in World Athletics’ label programme under theseregulations.
On top of World Athletics’ annual contribution to the AIU, the anti-doping programme
will be financed as follows:
5.1.

Label Fee. As a condition of receiving a World Athletics Label each Race Organiser isrequired to pay a “Label Fee”, to contribute to the funding of the dedicated Races antidoping programme. The Label Fees for 2024 are as follows (half for single-sex events):

World
Athletics
Label

Elite
Label

Gold Label

Platinum Label

Marathons$3,000$9,000$20,000$50,000

Any other distance$1,200$3,600$8,000$20,000

2024
Fees

5.2.

Label

Athletes’ Contribution. In all Elite, Gold and Platinum Label Races, there shall be a 2%
levy on the published gross prize money (i.e. before any penalties and taxes) for the
top 8 (where applicable) overall finishers. This levy represents the elite athletes’

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contribution to the anti-doping fund. The contribution will be deducted by Race
Organisers from the sums paid to elite athletes and paid by the Race Organiser directly
to World Athletics.
5.3.

Athletes’ Representative Fee. The Athletes Representatives’ contribution to the fundwill be calculated as the 1% of the published gross prize money won by their athletesin Elite, Gold and Platinum Label Races, and only on the top 8 (where applicable)
overall finishers.

6.

Appearance negotiations, athletes’ contracts, prizes and payment terms

6.1.

For any Athlete (including a ‘Ranked Athlete’ as defined in the Athletes’
Representatives Rules), Race Organisers must only negotiate their participation in the
Race with:
6.1.1. a World Athletics licensed Athletes’ Representative;
6.1.2. a Member Federation who has received the prior written consent of World
Athletics’ CEO to represent the athlete;
6.1.3. the Athlete themself (if they have chosen to represent themself). A complete
list of registered ARs is available from World Athletics website athttps://worldathletics.org/athletes/athlete-representatives.

6.2.

In negotiating an Athlete’s participation in a Race, no Race Organiser may enter into
an arrangement (whether directly or indirectly and whether for benefit or not) thatseeks to direct, control or determine the Athlete’s performance in a race, or otherwiseseeks to influence the result, progress, outcome or conduct of a race.

6.3.

When, upon written request from World Athletics, Race Organisers are asked toprovide a post-race report, this must include a list of the Athletes and their Member
Federation or Athlete Representatives with whom each Race Organiser negotiatedthe Athlete’s participation.

6.4.

Race Organisers must pay all sums due to the contracted Athletes for reimbursementof expenses and appearance fees and any prize monies and bonus awards within the
period of time specified within the contract which is normally 60 days after the receiptof doping control results conducted at the race. Suitable accommodation, meals andtransportation shall be provided for the Athletes. Generally, all travel expenses arepaid upon the Athlete’s arrival at the race venue and no later than the day before theathlete’s departure from the race venue.

6.5.

A contract established in good faith by both parties outlining clearly the arrangements
between the Race Organiser and the Athlete shall be signed and respected by bothparties. The contract shall specify that:
6.5.1. any withholding taxes in respect of appearance fees, prize monies or bonuses
that may be levied by the fiscal authorities of the country hosting the race. The
Race Organiser shall in due course supply the Athlete or their Athlete

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Representative with the relevant document from the fiscal authorities certifyingthat any such charges have been duly paid.
6.5.2. any Athlete who is subsequently determined to have committed a doping
offence at the time of the event or is suspended from competition due to an
offence committed prior to the event resulting in his/her performance at theevent being invalidated, shall be liable to refund any and all sums (including
expenses) from the Race Organiser relating to his/her performance at theevent. This includes any commission paid to an Athlete Representative. Prizemoney offered to competitors, including bonuses for times achieved shall beequal for all competitors regardless of their nationality or sex – (i.e. prize money
for places should be equal for men and women and for nationals of the hostcountry and athletes of other nationalities). Races may offer specific incentive
prizes to nationals of the host country to encourage national participation anddevelopment.
6.6.

In accordance with the Marketing & Advertising Regulations concerning Athlete kit,
Athletes are permitted to wear their personal sport manufacturer sponsor clothing
during the competition and at awards ceremonies. Therefore, Race Organisers cannot
insist or force Athletes to cover their personal sport manufacturer sponsor logos unlessthey do not comply with the Marketing & Advertising Regulations in respect of their size
requirements. Race Organiser may not insist or force Athletes to wear clothing of theRace Organiser’s sports manufacturer sponsor unless the Athletes have agreed inwriting to do so and this agreement is submitted in writing to the designated LabelRoad Race contact at World Athletics no later than a week prior to race day.

7.

Minimum Gross Guaranteed Prize Money in ‘Elite and Gold Label Races’

7.1.

In Elite and Gold Label Races, for the overall men’s and women’s competitions,
there shall be at minimum a prize structure as follows:

Minimum
Prize money(per sex)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
7.2.

Elite Label:
Marathon

Elite Label:other distancesGold Label:
MarathonsGold Label:other distances$15,000$7,500$5,000$2,500$2,000$1,500$1,000$500$5,000$2,500$2,000$1,500$1,000$50,000$20,000$10,000$5,000$4,000$3,000$2,000$1,000$10,000$5,000$4,000$3,000$2,000

There are no minimum prize money requirements for races categorised as a World
Athletics Label and Platinum Label (except as stated in Regulation 2.3.2.3).

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Categorisation of races for World Rankings

8.1

For the determination of the athletes’ “Placing Scores” in the context of the World
Athletics Rankings, Label Road Races shall be categorised as follows:

Label Road Races 2024
and World Rankings categorisation
Platinum Label Races
Gold Label Races
Elite Label Races
WA Label Road Races

Marathon
GW
A
B
E

Any
other
distance
GL
B
C
E

9

Observers and Technical Delegates

9.1

World Athletics may nominate one Observer or International Technical Delegate (TD)Label Races. The Observer / TD will ensure compliance with all applicable Rules andRegulations and World Athletics Label Road Race Regulations and may also be
available to assist the Race Organiser if such assistance is requested by the Race
Director.

9.2

The Race Organiser will provide all necessary passes, accreditation and assistance togive to Observers and TDs access to the requested operational areas and pre-race
meetings, and generally facilitate their work.

9.3

World Athletics will send to the Race Director a copy of the report completed by World
Athletics Observer/TD whenever relevant.

9.4

The Race Organiser shall pay the following for one designated Observer or TD:
economy class travel, on-site accommodation for a maximum of three nights, meals
and local transport.

10

Technical

10.1

Races shall be organised in accordance with World Athletics Competition Rules andTechnical Rules.

10.2

Race courses must hold a World Athletics international measurement certificate valid
at least throughout the race day. For Gold and Platinum Label races, it isrecommended that the course be “pre-verified” (i.e. measured in advance by two World
Athletics accredited measurers, one of the accredited measurers should be of “GradeA”) to ensure the accuracy of the measurement and speed up ratification in case ofWorld Records.

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Before race day

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11.1

It is recommended to organise a pre-race technical meeting with the international elite
athletes and their representatives, where all arrangements for the race (warm-up
schedule, desired configuration of refreshment stations, how to reach the finish line incase of drop-out; etc.) must be communicated, and the pacemakers introduced to theinternational elite athletes. If the technical meeting is conducted in a language otherthan English, English translation shall be provided.

11.2

The Referee must be present at the technical meeting.

11.3

A check of the international elite athletes’ race kits and competition shoes (whereapplicable) shall be organised on the eve of the competition (or, for afternoon/evening
competitions, no later than the morning of the race day) to ensure compliance of theinternational elite athletes’ race gear with the Technical Rules and Marketing &Advertising Rules and Regulations.

11.4

It is recommended to provide personalised bibs with names of the elite athletes, forthem to wear on race day.

11.5

Race Organisers shall permit their international elite athletes to provide their own
refreshments, in which case the elite athlete shall nominate at which stations they shallbe made available to them. Refreshments provided by the international elite athletes
shall be kept under the supervision of officials designated by the Race Organiser fromthe time that the refreshments are lodged by the international elite athletes or theirrepresentatives. Those officials must ensure that the refreshments are not altered or
tampered with in any way.

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Before the start

12.1

There must be adequate means to control access to secured areas (ID accreditationor similar).

12.2

Sign-posting in start areas shall be clear and sufficiently informative.

12.3

There shall be adequate, safe and well-lit space for elite runners to warm up.

12.4

Separate men/women changing facilities must be provided.

12.5

If wheelchair or hand-bike races are held with the event, there must be disabled toilets
provided.

12.6

Efficient baggage drop-off service must be provided for both the elite and, if applicable,
the mass race.

12.7

Starting corrals (or waves) must be seeded by pace / expected finish time.

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Road Closures

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13.1

The whole course must be closed to vehicular traffic, with the exclusion of official
vehicles, for the duration of the event until the published cut-off time. The start will be
traffic free until the last runner has started and the finish will be traffic free until the last
runner finishes or the cut-off time is reached.

13.2

In the case of dual carriageways, only the carriageway on which the participants will
run needs to be closed to vehicular traffic. Whenever possible, for safety reasons, allcarriageways should be closed to vehicular traffic.

13.3

Police and/or traffic controllers must be present at all intersections.

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The Race

14.1

The original Course Measurer or other suitably qualified official designated by the
Course Measurer with a copy of the documentation detailing the officially measured
course shall ride in the lead vehicle during the competition to validate that the course
run by the athletes conforms to the course measured and documented by the official
Course Measurer. In the case of separate men and women races, a certified Measurer
or other suitably qualified person should be in the lead vehicle for each race. Allintermediate timing points shall be measured and marked by the Course Measurer andincluded in the course map. Mile and/or kilometre markers shall be installed, prominentand easy to see.

14.2

In Elite, Gold and Platinum Label competitions, the main Race(s) shall be started
independently of the Race(s) on any other distance. Exception to this rule can be madeonly if the buffer between the elites taking part in the Label competition and theparticipants of other races is ample enough to prevent disruption to the elite race. Once
the Race is started, it is essential that international elite athletes participating in the
Label race do not enter in contact with persons not participating in the same race, as
this would result in a violation of Technical Rule 6.3.1 on assistance.

14.3

There shall be a lead vehicle preceding the lead runners to direct the runners aroundthe course and, wherever possible, that shall also include a time clock indicating thetime elapsed since the start of the race. Where it is safe to do so, in mixed races, alead vehicle shall precede both men’s and women’s race leaders. The lead vehicle andany other vehicle on the course should not block the athlete’s view of the shortest
possible path. Where possible, for Elite, Gold and Platinum Label races, a distinctive
line of any colour should be painted on the course to indicate the shortest possible
route.

14.4

The Referee, or designated race official, shall have the possibility to follow the leadinggroups of a road race closely, on a motorbike or bicycle, if he or she so determines.
The Referee can give warnings in case of rule violations and, for particularly serious
cases, disqualify athletes.

14.5

In Platinum Races, a photo-finish device shall be utilised to determine the placings incase of close finishes and is recommended for any other Label Race with prize money.

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Pacing15.1

Pacemakers are authorised and should be clearly identifiable through a distinctive
uniform or similar. To better promote the image of all international elite athletes, apacemaker’s main bib shall include their name. If a pacemaker has no distinctive
uniform, it is allowed to have the word “PACE” together with their name on the bib, oron a second bib to be placed either on the chest or on the back of the pacing athlete.

15.2

Athletes employed by Race Organisers as pacers are bona-fide competitors.They
must start the competition together with all other international elite athletes, must berecorded in the race start list, timed like other international elite athletes, and if they
complete the race they must be officially ranked.

16

Drinking/ Sponging and Refreshment Stations

16.1

Drinking/Sponging and Refreshment stations adequately staffed by competentpersonnel shall be available on the course in accordance with Technical Rule 55.8.

16.2

Umpires or other suitably qualified officials designated by the Referee shall be present
at all refreshment stations, to ensure the treatment provided to all international elite
athletes is fair, and to report any violations.

16.3

Elite athletes may only take water or refreshments at the official stations provided by
the Race Organiser.

16.4

Without prejudice to the individual races’ hygiene policies, refreshments can be shared
between competitors, including pacemakers. However, any continuous support fromany athlete to one or more others may be regarded as unfair assistance and warnings
and/or disqualifications may be applied. In mixed-sex races, the handing of arefreshment from a male to a female athlete may result in the disqualification of thefemale athlete if a situation of unfair assistance occurs.

17

Timing Data Processing and Results

17.1

Races must provide fully electronic timing by transponders to all finishers.

17.2

Official results based on the “gun time” (Note to Technical Rule 19.24.5) shall be madeavailable to media, spectators and on the official race website within the shortest
possible time.

17.3

Where available, split times shall be properly recorded and made available forstatistics, records and judging purposes.

17.4

Races, included basic-tier Label Races, shall email the official results of the elite fieldof the competition to statistics@worldathletics.org and editor@worldathletics.org
immediately following the completion of the competition. As per the Note of TechnicalRule 19.24, with “official time” it is meant “…the time elapsed between the firing of thestarting gun (…) and the athlete reaching the finish line…”.

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Insurance

18.1

Race Organisers shall subscribe to an appropriate third-party liability insurance policy
to cover the risks for which the race organisation may be held liable, including any
accident which might occur to athletes and officials.

19

Medical19.1

The availability of medical services shall be commensurate with the number ofparticipants in the race and the prevailing weather conditions. A Medical Director shallbe identified, and his/her contact details be provided to the TD should World Athletics
appoint one for the race.

19.2

Medical Directors of Label Road Races will be required to demonstrate participation inat least one Race Emergency Medicine Course (or other World Athletics recognised
educational activity) every 3 years, as part of their continuing medical education. Raceorganisers will be required to include the name of the Medical Director who holds suchparticipation certificate(s) when applying for a World Athletics Label. A list ofrecognised courses is available on the Health and Science section of the World
Athletics website (www.worldathletics.org/about-iaaf/health-science/next-events).

19.3

Race Organisers should fully comply with World Athletics Competition Medical
Guidelines in the organisation of the medical services provided to participants. Medical
Directors will be required to share with World Athletics anonymised, aggregated dataon medical encounters, using a dedicated report which will be made available by theWorld Athletics Health & Science team (contact: Dr Paolo Emilio Adami, MD,paoloemilio.adami@worldathletics.org).

20

Anti-Doping Tests at Label Road races

20.1

Ten weeks prior to race day, Race Organisers must submit up-to-date entry lists, aswell as details of the official hotel where any elite athletes are to be accommodated.
Entry lists must indicate whether athletes are ‘confirmed’ (i.e. definite), ‘contracted’ (i.e.
subject to conditions) or there are ‘ongoing negotiations’ to enter the race. Race
Organisers must submit updated entry lists on a weekly basis prior to race day. Race
Organisers will be contacted separately with details on how to send the entry lists to
the AIU securely.
Pre-competition tests

20.2

Except for Platinum races (see below), pre-competition tests will be organised directlyby the AIU on a targeted basis, as part of the dedicated anti-doping programme, at anumber of Label Road Races. Race organisers will be informed sufficiently in advancethat pre-competition tests will be conducted at their race but must keep this information
confidential on a need-to-know basis, so as not to provide the competing athletes with
notice of the testing.

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20.3

Pre-competition tests will mainly consist of blood tests in the context of the Athlete
Biological Passport, to be conducted in the period preceding the race, preferably at themain athletes’ hotel.

20.4

Race Organisers may be requested to assist with facilitating pre-competition testing
operations (for example, accreditation for doping control staff, access to venue,
booking at race’s main hotel).

20.5

Platinum Label races are required to organise, at their own expense, systematic precompetition tests for athletes identified by the AIU in the International Registered
Testing Pool in accordance with Regulations 4.4 to 4.6 above. The International
Registered Testing Pool is published on www.athleticsintegrity.org.
In-competition tests

20.6

In-competition tests are key to preserve the integrity of performances achieved at LabelRoad races. The minimum number of tests to be conducted at label races shall be as
follows:
World Athletics Platinum Label
12 tests (6 men and 6 women) including 6 with EPO
analysis
World Athletics Gold Label
10 tests (5 men and 5 women) including 5 with EPO
analysis
World Athletics Elite Label
8 tests (4 men, 4 women) including 4 with EPO
analysis
World Athletics Label
6 tests (3 men, 3 women) including 3 with EPO
analysis
For single-sex Races the minimum number of tests above are reduced by half.

20.7

All tests shall be conducted in accordance with the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules
at the expense of the Race Organiser.

20.8

The doping samples shall be analysed by a WADA accredited laboratory.

20.9

Race Organisers may contact the AIU to assist with the organisation of in-competition
tests at their race including identifying the most suitable testing service provider, atpreferential rates.

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Communications

21.1

On-site Video Screen
All Platinum Label Races must provide in the finish area at least one giant video screen
to allow spectators to follow the race.

21.2

Race Website
Elite, Gold and Platinum Races should have a dedicated website with at minimum startlists and results in English. For Gold and Platinum Races, a fully-functional website inEnglish is required.

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TV images to World Athletics

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22.1

If requested by World Athletics Race Organisers will provide full race footage (“Dirty
International Feed”), in the form of a web-link to a video-sharing website (YouTube,
Vimeo, YouKu, etc.) or a digital file. This is for reviewing purposes only, and World
Athletics will NOT have the right to use any of this footage unless approved in writingby the Race Organiser.

22.2

Upon request of World Athletics, the Race Organiser shall provide a broadcast-quality
record of the competition (“Clean Feed”), allowing World Athletics to use, free ofcharge, up to five minutes of footage, unless existing media rights contracts prevent
the Race Organiser from doing so.

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World Athletics Branding and Promotion

23.1

All Race Organisers are recommended to:
23.1.1 Produce and display, at their cost, at least two promotional, perimeter boards
or banners (using artwork provided by World Athletics) in the finish area within
the final 100 metres, and/or prominently display the World Athletics Road Race
Label logo on the finish gantry, as part of the non-commercial partner
recognition programme. The placement of the boards and/or logos should
ideally be visible in key broadcast views.
23.1.2 Display the relevant Road Race Label logo on the homepage of the race
website.
23.1.3 Include the relevant Road Race Label logo all promotional printed and digitalmaterial (examples may include marketing campaigns, posters, brochures,
leaflets, official programme, start lists, results, press and victory ceremony
backdrops social media, etc.).
23.1.4 Allow a full-page advert in any official programme made available to spectators
or media artwork provided by World Athletics in line with specifications provided
by the Race Organiser.

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24.1

Sustainability
Race Organisers must meet and report in accordance with the Sustainability Event
Standard set out in the following link https://worldathletics.org/athletics-betterworld/sustainability/athletics-for-a-better-world-standard

25 Breaches & Sanctions
25.1

In the event of an allegation of breach of any of these Regulations or World
Athletics’ Rules or Regulations generally, the alleged breach will be investigated and,if applicable and subject to Regulation 25.2 below, sanctioned in accordance with the
Disputes and Disciplinary Proceedings Rules.

25.2

If the Disciplinary Officer finds there has been a breach of these Regulations or otherrelevant World Athletics Rule or Regulation, in addition to the sanctions set out in the
Disputes and Disciplinary Rules, they may impose any one or more of the following
sanctions:

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25.2.1 withdrawal of the Race Organisers’ current Label;
25.2.2 downgrade the Race Organiser’s Label;
25.2.3 not accept the results from the Race Organiser’s meeting as being ‘official’ andinvalidate the results in the World Athletics statistics or results;
25.2.4 place conditions on future applications from the Race Organiser for a World
Athletics Label;
25.2.5 prohibit the Race Organiser from applying for a Label for a period as may beappropriate in the circumstances.
25.3

Where the Disciplinary Officer makes a finding against a Race Organiser:
25.3.1 World Athletics or its delegate(s) may publish the decision and/or the sanction
as World Athletics (or its delegate(s)) considers appropriate.
25.3.2 a copy of the findings will be provided to the Member Federation where theRace Organiser race is or would normally have been held.

25.4 If at any point during the Disciplinary Officer’s investigation into an alleged breach ofthese Regulations, it becomes apparent that the alleged breach is a potential breach of
the Integrity Code of Conduct, the Disciplinary Officer’s investigation shall be paused andthe Disciplinary Officer shall report the matter to the Head the Integrity Unit in accordancewith the Reporting, Investigation and Prosecution Rules – Non-Doping to investigate as apotential breach of the Integrity Code of Conduct.

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