Race Rules & Additional Information

Race Rules & Expectations

 

Our goal is to help every runner go as far as possible while keeping the competition fair. No participant should receive an unfair advantage.

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Cash Purse

• Runners may not agree to split or redistribute the cash purse after it has been awarded.

• Anyone who makes such an agreement must return their entire cash award, including all associated fees, within 30 days of making that agreement.

• Failure to comply will result in legal action.

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Runner Responsibilities

All runners agree to:

• Follow all event rules and standard Backyard Ultra rules. (Link below)

• Stay on the designated course without cutting the course or cheating.

• Treat other runners, volunteers, and staff with kindness and respect.

• Follow all instructions and requests from medical personnel and race staff.

• Receive aid only where and when permitted.

 

Competition Categories

• For competitive purposes, runners must compete in the category corresponding to their sex assigned at birth.

• We welcome and respect participants of all gender identities; this requirement applies to competition categories.

 

Spectators, Media & Photography

• Spectators, media representatives, photographers, and videographers are welcome, but everyone must check in and follow the race rules.

• They may not provide unauthorized assistance to runners, including verbal assistance such as updates about other participants, remaining time, or other information that could provide a competitive advantage.

• We kindly ask anyone taking photos or videos to tag our event when sharing their content and grant us permission to reshare or use it to promote the event.

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​Prize Winners & Tax Responsibilities

• All cash and prize winners must complete an IRS Form W-9, or other applicable tax documentation, and provide accurate taxpayer information as requested by Run Bum Tours, LLC before receiving their award. Run Bum Tours, LLC will issue the appropriate Form 1099 or other tax reporting document when required by law and withhold taxes when legally required.

• Winners are responsible for reporting their cash winnings and any taxable value of noncash prizes and paying all applicable federal, Georgia, and other state or local taxes, regardless of whether they receive a Form 1099.

• Additional information is available from the Internal Revenue Service and the Georgia Department of Revenue.

 

Questions

Please ask any questions about these rules at least two weeks before the event.

 

We love y’all!

Thank you for being part of our event and helping us keep the experience fair and supportive for everyone.