RULES & SAFETY
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YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle requires all participants to abide by the event rules in order to create an ideal and fair event. Additionally, please be aware of your surroundings and help foster a culture of safety at the race.
EVENT RULES
The event rules are intended to help produce and direct a large scale event, to ensure the safety of all participants, to meet the requirements of local government permits and to be compliant with applicable USA Track & Field (USATF) regulations for participant performance records and event liability.
EVENT ALERT SYSTEM
The Event Alert System (EAS) communicates the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day. The levels range from Low (green) to Moderate (yellow) to High (red) to Extreme (black) based on a variety of factors, including weather conditions.
- E-mail and website communications during race week will inform participants of the current Event Alert System status and provide preparation tips based on advance weather forecasts.
- Updates will be made at Participant Packet Pick-Up via public address announcements.
- On race day, the current Event Alert System status is communicated via public address announcements and color-coded signs/flags at the start and finish areas, along the course at each Aid Station and via large digital traffic message boards.
All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior to the race, remain alert for directions from race officials and announcers and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day.
EVENT ALERT SYSTEM TABLE
| ALERT LEVEL | EVENT CONDITIONS | RECOMMENDED ACTIONS |
|---|---|---|
 | EVENT CANCELLED/EXTREME AND DANGEROUS CONDITIONS | PARTICIPATION STOPPED/FOLLOW EVENT OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION |
 | POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN/OBSERVE COURSE/FOLLOW EVENT OFFICIAL INSTRUCTION/CONSIDER STOPPING |
 | LESS THAN IDEAL CONDITIONS | SLOW DOWN/BE PREPARED FOR WORSENING CONDITIONS |
 | GOOD CONDITIONS | ENJOY THE EVENT/BE ALERT |
PUBLIC SAFETY MESSAGE
Please join us in being vigilant of your surroundings during the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle. If you see a suspicious person, object or vehicle along or near the race course, report the sighting to 9-1-1 or to law enforcement personnel.
Do not store, hide or leave any personal items, backpacks, packages or clothes along or near the race course, including the start and finish line areas. Use designated Gear Check areas to check your personal belongings or leave your personal items with a friend or family member.
Thank you for helping to keep yourself and those around you safe.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Participants, volunteers, event staff and spectators may be subject to random security screenings prior to entering the event site. Items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate will be confiscated or denied access at the sole discretion of security personnel.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
- Large bags (backpacks, suitcases and rolling bags)
- Hard-sided coolers
- Props and non-running equipment, including flagpoles and sticks
- Bicycles
- Pets/animals (except for service animals)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Illegal substances
- Chairs
- Weapons
- Remote controlled aircrafts and drones
- Motorized devices of any kind
Prohibited items list is subject to change.