Inclement Weather
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
The event organizers and the Rock Hill Police Department reserve the right to alter or cancel the event due to inclement weather if conditions are deemed to be unsafe. Please note refunds will not be issued in the event of a weather-related cancellation. If you are at the race start when it is cancelled, you will be able to get your finisher medal and any additional items.
COMMUNICATION & WEATHER ACTION PLAN
Communication:
Announcements will be made over the PA system at the event. As we are able, we will communicate delays and schedule updates on Facebook, Instagram, and email. Please follow @runrocktoberfest for real-time updates.
Weather Procedures:
If lightning is detected within 20 miles of the venue we’ll enter into a “Heads Up” mode, watching the weather pattern to see if the lightning is moving towards the venue.
If lightning is detected within 10 miles or less we will begin safety procedures and encourage participants and spectators to seek shelter. The course and Athletes’ Village area (including the tent area) must be completely cleared by the time lightning is within 6 miles.
The start will be delayed until the storm has passed or 30 minutes after the last lightning strike is detected at a distance greater than or equal to 10 miles. We’ll do our best to communicate a “restart time” giving athletes adequate time to get warmed up and to the starting line.
POSTPONEMENT POLICY
Inclement weather determination is at the discretion of the race directors. We are looking for dangerous conditions for our runners and volunteers or impassable flooding on the course along the river.
The postponement announcement will be made as early as we can. If there is surprise weather, we reserve the right to postpone the race up until race morning.
A Postponement announcement will be by 5am race morning at the VERY LATEST.
If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic or health emergency, there will be no refund. We will do our best with a virtual event or socially distanced race.
Race postponement will be emailed out to runners using the email used during registration, posted on the race website as well as posted on our social media platforms.
Race updates will be sent to the email address you registered with. Always make sure that your email is correct.
In the event that the postponement date needs to be canceled, there will not be another postponement and there will not be any refunds.
If you wish to move to a virtual runner, you will be required to pay the shipping cost for your race bib and race swag.
