⚡ Race Cancellation or Delay

• ⏱ Delay Protocol:
  ➤ The race start will be delayed 30 minutes if any of the following occur:

  • 🌩 Lightning strike within 8 miles

  • 🌪 Tornado watch

  • 🌧 Heavy rain that affects course safety

• 🚫 During the Race:
  ➤ If lightning occurs within 8 miles while the race is in progress:

  • The course will close for 30 minutes.

  • Staff will direct runners to stop and find safe shelter away from trees and tall structures.

• ❌ Event Cancellation:
  ➤ The race will be canceled if any of the following are in effect:

  • 🌀 Tornado warning

  • ⛈ Severe thunderstorm warning

  • ⚡ Active lightning in the area

☀️ Severe Heat

• 🌡 Monitoring Threshold:
  ➤ A heat index of 100°F or higher triggers enhanced runner monitoring.

• 🧑‍⚕️ Staff Training:
  ➤ All staff are trained to recognize heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

🔴 Heat Stroke (Medical Emergency)

• Symptoms: confusion, fainting, lack of sweating, very high body temp

• 🚨 Action: Runner must stop immediately and be taken to onsite medical staff.

🟠 Heat Exhaustion (Moderate Risk)

• Symptoms: dizziness, heavy sweating, nausea, weakness

• 🧊 Action: Runner will be encouraged to stop, provided with fluids, ice packs, and cold towels, and monitored until recovered.

📡 Weather Monitoring & Communication

• 🌦 Pre-Event Monitoring:
  ➤ Race staff monitor local weather conditions and maintain contact with local emergency officials beginning 48 hours prior to the event.

• 🛰 Ongoing Updates:
  ➤ Monitoring continues throughout event day to track any developing severe weather threats such as lightning, tornado activity, or extreme heat.

• 📞 Coordination:
  ➤ Race leadership will coordinate with local authorities and emergency management to determine any necessary delays, course closures, or cancellations.