Terms and Conditions

• Inland registration is done by paying in the entry fee into PK 25-10491-2 or via internet.
• Registration from abroad is done with the printed version of the entry form, enclosed with the announcement leaflet, and with transferring the entry fee into PK 25-10491-2 or via internet. Registration from Germany is also possible by paying into “Deutsche Bank, Filiale Lörrach, Kto 0310649, Bankleitzahl 683 700 24, IBAN Code DE71, BIC Code DEUTDEDB683”.
• There is no separate confirmation of registration for the entries.
• Detailed information for the registered race type, together with route map, map of nutrition stations and a free of charge ticket for the transport services (for all entries received by the 7th of May), will be posted via mail about two weeks in advance of the race.
• Race numbers and timing-chip are not being posted. These materials can be obtained on Thursday from 18.30 – 20.30 and on Friday from 16.00 at the ice stadium only by showing the confirmation of payment.
• The starters list and the race results will appear on the webpage www.100.ch.
• By registering, the participants accept, that their address data may be handed down to sponsors listed in the card (announcement leaflet), the official photographers, other race event organizers and to “Swiss Athletics”. Please notice that the address data also could be communicated to any third party through the distribution of the race results.
  
• Runners of the Running Days of Biel accept, that movie shots and pictures and interviews can be taken without entitlement to remuneration.
• The organizer refuses liability for all personal injury and material-damage. The conclusion of insurances (for sickness, accident and liability) is up to the participants. By registering, the participants confirm that they have the necessary insurance coverage and the needed preparations considering training for the event. When registering online, there is the possibility to conclude an insurance for the withdrawal from the race.
• The organizer reserves the right to cancel the event because of force majeure or because of official constraints. Payments made will be transferred to the next year. Further claims can not be asserted.
• The event is part of the “SLVS-Meisterschaft 2010” (a championship of the Swiss Senior Running Club).
• Participants will only be counted in the running category they have registered for.
• The policy recommendations for data privacy protection are valid. These can be found on www.edoeb.admin.ch.

Competition Regulations

• By registering the participants comply with the terms and conditions and competition regulations and commit themselves to adhere to them strictly.
• Race timing is done by using a data chip which is delivered with the race number. Data chips are supposed to be returned in the destination area in Biel (Night Half Marathon and Night Nordic Walking Half Marathon in Aarberg, Night Marathon in Oberramsern) or sent back in a padded envelope. Data chips can not be transferred to third party persons. For data chips which not have been returned, a replacement fee of CHF 50.- / € 36.- will be absorbed. The distribution of the t-shirt and certificate will be made only at the ice stadium in Biel (apart from the Night Half Marathon, Night Nordic Walking Half Marathon and Night Marathon). The medal is given out when the data chip is returned in the respective target area. The organizer can refuse to give out the medal if the data chip has not been returned.
• The Run is to be absolved on the route marked out by the organizer. The use of non-approved means (like bikes, cars etc.) is strictly forbidden. Solitary exception are accompanying cyclists with a licence for the Runnings Days of Biel. Accompaniment is only possible from Lyss without «Emmendamm». Accompaniment on foot is not allowed. Instructions of the organizer and of the helpers are to be followed. Non-observance leads to disqualification from the race. The organizer can deny registration in the following years. Starting can be refused for runners who attracted attention because of unsportsmanlike behaviour towards other runners. The disqualification can be effected on the route, in the finishing area or subsequently, when offences have been assessed. Complaints and protestsagainst disqualifications have to be handed in to the arbitral court of the Running Days of Biel, in written form, within 2 hours of their deliverance. The decision of the arbitral court is final. Taking further legal action is impossible.
• Only runners who have obtained all checkpoint stamps or all checkpoint times can be ranked. Participants without data chip will not be ranked.
• Only well prepared runners will be able to cope with the challenges of the Running Days of Biel. The participants take part at their own risk and their own responsibility. The organizer does not assume liability for accidents, consequential loss or illnesses. It is recommended to the participants to prepare for the competition carefully and during a long period of time. The organizer has the right to take groggy runners out of the race for a period of time (or completely) or to deny them to start. Participants, who arrive after the closing times of the checkpoints or after 17.15 in Büren and after 18.00 in Pieterlen will be taken out of the race. This means the data-chip and the race number will be collected.
• The anti doping statute of Swiss Olympic applies for this competition. Doping tests can be carried out. Athletes comply to the anti doping rules of Swiss Olympic by participating and accept the exclusive responsibility of the Disciplinary Commission for cases of doping of Swiss Olympic, as well as of the Tribunal Arbitral du Sport in Lausanne without recourse to the ordinary courts of law (see also www.dopinginfo.ch).
• The participation in the running events of the Runnings Day of Biel is a possibility to qualify for the acquisition of the “Leistungsbrevet” (gold, silver, bronze) of the SLV and DLV.
• Regulations and admission requirements for the Swiss Championship 100 km can be found here.
• The court of arbitration is appointed each time by the OK (Organisations Committee) of the Runndays of Biel and operates independently.