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Finish Line and Commemorative Items
After finishing the race , please move quickly through the finish line to avoid causing congestion . Medical staff will be on hand for anyone who feels unwell or needs medical attention . After the finish line all runners will receive a t-shirt , medal , goody bag , water , banana and other items .
Commemorative T-shirts
All runners will receive a commemorative sports t-shirt upon completion of the race . There will be six sizes of t-shirt available : XS , small , medium , large , extra-large and XXL .
Please look for the signs and listen to the instructions of the race supervisors and volunteers to ensure you pick up your correct size as you will not be able to return into the post-finish area once you have exited .
T-shirts are given out on a first-come-firstserved basis . T-shirts are ordered according to the ratio of sizes outlined by participants when registering , but please note that we cannot guarantee you receive the t-shirt size requested when entering if others change their original choice on the day .
Toilet Facilities
There will be several banks of toilets around the Civic Centre in the Runners ’ Village and on the way to the start , including :
• On King Edward V11 Avenue , outside the Law Courts
• On Boulevard de Nantes , outside the Law Courts
• Near the starting pens
There will be several toilets positioned within the first mile ( urination on the street will result in disqualification and a ban from the event in future ). Race officials will be monitoring for offenders .
Lost Property & Unwanted Clothes
There will be a lost property point situated at the Event Information point in the Runners ’ Village . Beyond race weekend , please contact the events team at cardiffhalfmarathon @ run4wales . org or on 029 2166 0790 . Where possible , please avoid leaving clothes at the start . Any unwanted clothes left behind will be donated to charity .
Cut-off Time and Road Re-Opening
This year ’ s event carries a 4.5 hour cut off time , to ensure roads can safely re-open within a reasonable time frame to minimise impact on the city . If runners fall behind the pace required to finish in this time a sweep vehicle will collect them . Runners wishing to continue , must must do so on the pavements ( as roads will be re-opening ). You do so at your own risk and will no longer be a part of the event .
The course will be signposted from this point and volunteer marshals will ensure the safe crossing of junctions .
Your Safety
If at any time during the race you feel unable to continue , please stop , rest and locate the nearest marshal for advice . Medical teams will be on hand around the course , as well as at the start and finish areas . The primary and secondary medical tents will be situated near the finish line and post-finish area respectively .
IT IS VITAL that you ensure the medical information on the back of your runner number has been completed . It is your responsibility to inform the organisers if you have any special medical conditions .
In the unlikely event of any major incident , the Race Director and Emergency Services have the right to :
• Alter or shorten the route , but still provide a race if possible
• Stop the race at any time if deemed necessary
This would be in circumstances beyond the control of race organisers and no refunds would be given .
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CARDIFF UNIVERSITY / CARDIFF HALF MARATHON 2017