Beach Run – 2 Km and 1 Km
Αγώνας Δρόμου 2km και 1km
Event description – 2 km
Competitors race 2 km on the beach. The course design shall maintain the total distance and be set based on the venue’s features. The default lap distance is 500 metres. The Chief Referee may set a 1 km lap distance on beaches with more room. On the starting signal, competitors race along the left side of the lane to round clockwise or right hand in or as otherwise advised by the Referee) the turning poles 250 m distant and return 250 m toward the start/turn flags. Competitors round all turning flags (clockwise or right hand in or as otherwise advised by the Referee) at the start/turn line, proceed back down the beach to round the turning flags as before and repeat four times. On the last lap competitors cross the finish line to complete the race. Deliberately jostling or obstructing another competitor so as to impede his or her progress is not permitted. Judges shall be placed to observe the conduct of the event as well as determine competitors’ place at the finish line. The finish is judged on the competitor’s chest crossing the finish line. Competitors must finish on their feet in an upright position.
Event description – 1 km
Competitors race 1 km on the beach on the course as described above. The course (as shown in the following diagram) shall be laid out on the beach (on soft sand where practical) parallel to the water’s edge. The start line shall be designated by a line in the sand or a brightly coloured synthetic cord stretched between two poles with green and yellow flags attached. The finish line shall be two green flags placed approximately five metres apart and on the shoreward side of the start/turn line. The Chief Referee shall determine the length of the start/turn line. Running lanes: The course shall be divided into two lanes parallel to the waterline The lane closest to the water shall be for legs running from the start/finish lines. The lanes shall be divided by coloured tape, bunting, or other appropriate material. Note: Should the course be run in the reverse direction the outwards legs shall be on the shoreward side and the return legs on the water side. Two poles with green and yellow flags attached approximately five metres apart and situated approximately 250 m from the start at the end of the lane divider shall designate the turning point.
