Autonomous runner with assistance

The Autonomous runner with assistance category allows people whose physical, intellectual or visual limitations affect their ability to run and take part in events.

Eligibility

Any participant with a physical, intellectual or visual disability which significantly limits their ability to run is eligible for this category. The participant must be able to run the entire distance of the event on his or her own effort. The participant who registers via this program must be accompanied by a support runner. The organization reserves the right to request medical documentation to confirm eligibility for this category.

Eligible races

All races are open to eligible riders.

Guide runner (visual impairement)

Participants with a visual impairment may have a guide runner. This person will receive a free race number, but will not have a timing chip. Therefore, the time recorded will be that of the visually impaired runner only. If the guide runner wishes to obtain the runner’s kit, the medal and an official time, a 50% discount is offered on the regular registration fee.

Support runner (physical or intellectual disability)

A participant with a physical or intellectual disability may be accompanied by a support runner who can assist him/her during the event (provide directions, help at the aid stations, etc.). The support runner will receive a free bib, but will not have a timing chip. Therefore, the time recorded will be that of the runner with a disability only. If the support runner wishes to obtain the runner’s kit, the medal and an official time, a 50% discount is offered on the regular registration price.

Registration

Both participants must register via the Race Roster platform. The eligible athlete must register first via the Race Roster platform. The athlete’s fees are the regular prices in effect at the time of registration.

Upon registration, the athlete will receive an email with a promotional code for the support runner. A 50% discount is offered on the regular registration price if the support runner wishes to obtain the runner’s kit, the medal and an official time . If the support runner only wishes to accompany the athlete, registration is free.

Bib

A special bib will be given to the athlete and his/her guide or support runner so that other athletes and volunteers can easily identify the athlete with a disability.

Regulations

Athletes must abide by the general rules of the event. The wearing of headphones (to listen to music) for athletes in this category is strictly prohibited.

Specific rules applicable to the guide runner

• If used, the tie between the runner and the guide must not exceed 61 cm in length.
• It is mandatory that the athlete and his guide have trained together before their event.

Specific rules applicable to the support runner

• The support runner may not push, carry or pull the athlete he/she is accompanying during the race.
• The support runner may not have prolonged physical contact with the athlete he/she is accompanying. The support runner may assist the athlete to regain balance, get up, etc.

Ranking

No distinctive ranking will be produced. The athlete will be ranked in the general classification.