{"id":977,"date":"2026-10-24T01:22:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T01:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jaspercanadianrockieshalf.ca\/?page_id=977"},"modified":"2026-10-28T05:05:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T05:05:13","slug":"jasper-2027-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jaspercanadianrockieshalf.ca\/jasper2027\/jasper-2027-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 DESIGN \u2014 Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"977\" class=\"elementor elementor-977\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5116088e e-con-full j-page-banner e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5116088e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cd9e656 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6cd9e656\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HOME \/ SAFETY<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd03e44f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd03e44f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">RACE SMART.<br><span class=\"j-glacier\">RUN SAFE.<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4abab057 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4abab057\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A great experience depends on respect for the course and one another.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-207594f1 e-con-full j-section j-info-columns e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"207594f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-884ad5c3 e-con-full j-info-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"884ad5c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7464826c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7464826c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ON THE COURSE<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90414612 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90414612\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFollow marshals and signage. Stay on the designated route. Do not litter or enter closed areas. Wear your bib on the front.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbcf6799 e-con-full j-info-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cbcf6799\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d167dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66d167dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CUTOFFS &amp; PACING<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0e4577e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0e4577e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The historical Half Marathon course close is 4 hours after the 21km start.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-066e16e6 e-con-full j-info-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"066e16e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e358967d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e358967d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SAFETY &amp; WILDLIFE<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eff90451 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eff90451\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRespect wildlife. Follow official instructions; courses may change when conditions require.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b21a4521 e-con-full j-info-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b21a4521\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02038ad3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02038ad3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PARTICIPATION<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2e9753e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2e9753e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo personal support vehicles or outside pacers. 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Please review these guidelines to help ensure a safe, fair and enjoyable race for everyone.<\/p>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n  <div class=\"jr-stats\">\r\n    <div class=\"jr-stat\"><span class=\"jr-stat-label\">Half Marathon Distance<\/span><strong>21.1 km<\/strong><small>13.1 miles<\/small><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"jr-stat\"><span class=\"jr-stat-label\">Course Time Limit<\/span><strong>4 hours<\/strong><small>From the 21km start start time<\/small><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"jr-intro\">Our event takes place in Jasper National Park. Protecting the environment, respecting fellow runners and listening to race marshals are essential parts of a great race day. Select a section below for more details.<\/p>\r\n  <div class=\"jr-accordion\">\r\n    <details open>\r\n      <summary>Conduct &amp; Course Safety<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"jr-body\"><ul>\r\n        <li><strong>Respect the land:<\/strong> Do not litter. Waste bins are available at every aid station.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Wear your timing chip:<\/strong> Your assigned chip is required for accurate results.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Use the road shoulder:<\/strong> Run on the shoulder unless a race marshal directs you otherwise.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Plan your hydration:<\/strong> Stay ahead of your hydration needs and use the aid stations along the course.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>No headphones or music devices:<\/strong> You must be able to hear approaching traffic and marshal instructions. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Respect other runners:<\/strong> Be courteous and aware of your surroundings, especially in the finish chute.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Complete the full course:<\/strong> Failure to follow the designated route or official instructions may result in disqualification.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>If you withdraw:<\/strong> Notify the nearest race official so your status can be accounted for.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul><\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Permitted &amp; Prohibited Equipment<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"jr-body\">\r\n        <h3>Not permitted on course<\/h3>\r\n        <ul><li>Bicycles or rollerblades<\/li><li>Personal support vehicles or pacers<\/li><li>Pets<\/li><\/ul>\r\n        <h3>Strollers &amp; baby joggers<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Strollers and baby joggers are permitted but must start at the back of their event category. Please be considerate of surrounding runners and follow marshal instructions.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Timing &amp; Official Results<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"jr-body\"><ul>\r\n        <li><strong>Chip timing:<\/strong> Race results are based on chip time.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Preliminary results:<\/strong> Results will be posted for review and disputes.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Final results:<\/strong> Once awards are presented, results are considered final.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul><\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Emergency &amp; Medical Procedures<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"jr-body\">\r\n        <p>Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be stationed along the course.<\/p>\r\n        <ul><li>Listen for emergency announcements and marshal instructions.<\/li><li>Follow directions from emergency personnel promptly.<\/li><li>If you see a runner requiring help, notify the nearest race official.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n    <details>\r\n      <summary>Minimum Age Requirements<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"jr-body\">\r\n        <table class=\"jr-age\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Distance<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Minimum Age<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Half Marathon (21.1K)<\/td><td>16 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10K<\/td><td>12 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5K<\/td><td>8 years<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody><\/table>\r\n        <p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yumpu.com\/en\/document\/view\/6418514\/children-and-marathoning-final-version-1102-aims\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IMMDA Advisory Statement on Children &amp; Marathoning<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <aside class=\"jr-footer\"><strong>Run Safe. Respect Jasper.<\/strong><p>We are privileged to race through Jasper National Park. Please respect the landscape, volunteers, fellow runners and local community. <strong>Enjoy the journey. Respect the course. Celebrate the finish.<\/strong><\/p><\/aside>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d92dedf3 e-con-full j-cta e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d92dedf3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30e23cf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30e23cf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">YOUR MOUNTAIN MOMENT STARTS HERE<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27c93275 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27c93275\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BE PART OF THE 10TH.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdd7ff23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdd7ff23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSaturday, April 24, 2027 \u00b7 Jasper, Alberta\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3e9d87a elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c3e9d87a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"http:\/\/jaspercanadianrockieshalf.ca\/jasper2027\/registration\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">REGISTRATION DETAILS \u2192<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HOME \/ SAFETY RACE SMART.RUN SAFE. 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