TEAM CAPTAIN AND MEMBERS
Dash for Dialysis RULES and GUIDELINES
It is the team captain’s responsibility to ensure that all team members are aware of and follow the rules.
These rules are in place to make the Dash for Dialysis relay Run safe and fun for participants, volunteers, and observers.
General Rules:
- NO HEADPHONES. Running with headphones is unsafe as it impedes the ability to hear traffic, directions from race officials and volunteers.
- Dash for Dialysis Relay Run 2026 will start at 6:00 am SHARP in Ben Auger Memorial Park, Calling Lake, Alberta.
- Prior to their anticipated start, runners must check-in at the station at the beginning of their assigned leg. The runner’s start time will be recorded at the time of tagged by or arrived by the previous runner.
- All runners/walkers must complete the online or paper waiver prior to the race day.
- Transfer between teammates will occur in the tent located at each checkpoint. Transfer of bear spray will be the basis for the starting time of the next runner.
- Run on the shoulder or far right of the road facing, along the white line. Do not run in the driving lane or center of the road.
- Support and drop-off vehicles banners are issued with the team race kit. These must be prominently displayed on the appropriate vehicles.
- Runners are responsible to know the route (see race map)
- Liquor or prohibited drugs will not be allowed. Any team observed with open liquor or prohibited drugs on the course will be subjected to immediate disqualification and will be reported to the RCMP.
- Out of respect for the commitment of Dash for Dialysis volunteers, absolutely no physical or verbal abuse will be tolerated.
- NO running with pets or strollers.
- Captain is responsible to pick up of team SWAG package at Lakeview Sport Center on Friday, August 28, 2026, between 5-7 pm.
Forced Start:
- Purpose:
Forced starts are used to manage race times and ensure all teams finish within daylight or other specified time constraints.
- Timing:
In relay races, particularly long-distance ones, teams may have a designated time limit. If a team is behind schedule, a forced start for the next runner is initiated. An additional 10-minute per-force start will be added to the total running time of the whole team.
- To ensure that the race can be completed within daylight or projected time of 13 hrs, forced starts will be initiated throughout the latter legs of the relay. Please see race guide for details of the forced start.
- Runners must obey the instructions of race officials, RCMP, Fire Department and volunteers.
Runner Substitution:
These rules apply to substitution for the part of a leg.
- If a runner is unable to complete their assigned leg, a substitute runner may be selected from the same team.
- The substitute runner must take the bear spray from the replace runner, upon completing the leg, the runner must immediately report the substitution to the station marshal.
- If a substitution occurs before the start of a leg, please notify the check-in volunteers or the station marshal prior to beginning the leg.
- A penalty will be assessed if a leg is split by two runners who both have or both will run another to complete leg, meaning the team completed the race with less or more than 12 runners.
- In such cases, only a longer leg may be shared, and it may be divided between no more than two (2) runners.
- Please NOTE: If you are sharing a leg with 2 runners/walkers above the 12 registered runners, your team will NOT qualify for the ‘fastest time’ award. An additional 10-minute will be added to your team total running time.
- Switching Runner in the middle of a leg is not permitted.
Safety Rules
The following rules have been developed to make the Dash for Dialysis Relay Run a safe and enjoyable race for the runners, supporters, volunteers, and race officials. It is essential to the success of the race that these safety rules are adhered to.
- LEG 1, 2 & 3 – MANDATORY: Your leg 1, 2 and possibly 3 MUST wear SAFETY VEST!
- All teams must abide by the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act of Alberta and follow the directives of the race officials.
- Left turns must be done safely.
- Motorhomes may not be used as support vehicles.
- Bicycles may not be used to support runners on the course at any time.
- Support vehicle will follow the runners at safe distance.
- CHECKPOINTS - All vehicles MUST park in the ditch clearly off the road after the checkpoint, only support vehicle will be allowed to idle after the checkpoint in support for the next runner.
- At checkpoint station, vehicle may use the designated drop off zones to stop and drop off a runner. Do not let runners out the vehicle in the middle of the road.
- When stopping, vehicles must pull off the road with left wheels parallel to, and two feet from the while line. Please no stopping in the middle of the road.
- When pulled over, hazard lights must be on.
- Amber light or hazard light from the support vehicles must be always on.
Bear Spray Requirements
We are requiring all runners to carry bear spray from the beginning of race to the end of the race whilst running. Not every person needs to purchase bear spray – you can pass it from runner to runner at each relay station. However, if you will be utilizing the forced start on Leg 3, 6, 9 and/or 11, you’ll need to be sure that those runners have their own bear spray as they won’t be “tagged’ by the previous leg runner. For example, start you leg 1 runner with the bear spray which can then be passed all the way through leg 5. Then make sure your leg 6 runner has bear spray that can be pass it to leg 8. Your leg 9 & 11 runner will need their own spray. So, three or four cans of bear spray for a team that will be in the forced starts. Teams that know they won’t be in the forced starts will only need one can of spray.
Check out this video on the use of bear spray. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIvpLzHiCrg
DASH FOR DIALYSIS RELAY RUN GENERAL WAIVER FORM
As lawful consideration for being permitted to participate in the DASH FOR DIALYSIS RELAY RUN (the “Event”), you agree to all the terms and waiver (the “Agreement and Waiver”) set forth below. For the purposes of this Agreement and Waiver, “Race Parties” shall refer to Bigstone Health Commission and MD No. 17, Race Roster North America Corporation (“Race Roster”) and their parents, affiliates and subsidiaries, and all of the respective officers, directors, employees, and agents thereof, and Event sponsors, volunteers, contractors, subcontractors and their employees, representatives, agents and heirs.
You agree to abide by any decision of the Race Parties relative to any aspect of your participation in the Event, including the right of the Race Parties to deny or suspend your participation in the Event for any reason whatsoever. You attest that you have read all applicable rules of the Event including this Agreement and Waiver and the Terms of Service located at: https://raceroster.com/terms-and-conditions/ and agree to abide by them. You assume all risks to you associated with running in the Event, including but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants or pedestrians, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road or trail, with all such risks being known or unknown and appreciated by you when out running on your own without any type of support from local officials or Race Parties.
1. Authority to Register and/or to Act as Agent.
You represent and warrant to the Race Parties that you have full legal authority to complete this Event registration on behalf of yourself and/or any party you are registering (the "Registered Parties"), including full authority to make use of the credit or debit card to which registration fees will be charged. If you are registering a child under the age of 13 or an incapacitated adult, you represent and warrant that you are the parent or legal guardian of that party and have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement on their behalf and agree that all sections of this Agreement and Waiver shall apply equally to all Registered Parties as if the Registered Party were completing this Event registration. For the avoidance of doubt, references to “you” or “your” apply to Registered Parties. If you are under the age of 18 or the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which you reside, you represent and warrant that your parent or legal guardian on your behalf agrees to this Agreement and Waiver and consents to the collection of your personal information which you provide for the purposes of registration.
2. Waiver.
YOU ARE VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AND UNDERSTAND THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT IS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, AND THAT A REGISTERED PARTY SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE UNLESS THEY ARE MEDICALLY ABLE AND PROPERLY TRAINED. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT EVENTS MAY BE HELD OVER PUBLIC ROADS AND FACILITIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE EVENT AND UPON WHICH HAZARDS ARE TO BE EXPECTED. PARTICIPATION CARRIES WITH IT CERTAIN INHERENT RISKS THAT CANNOT BE ELIMINATED COMPLETELY RANGING FROM MINOR INJURIES TO CATASTROPHIC INJURIES INCLUDING DEATH. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IN CONSIDERATION OF BEING PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT, YOU AND/OR ANY REGISTERED PARTY, THE HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS OF YOU AND/OR THE REGISTERED PARTY DO HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE THE RACE PARTIES FOR ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT BY YOU OR ANY REGISTERED PARTY. YOU AGREE TO ASSUME YOUR OWN MEDICAL EXPENSES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR OTHER INJURY RESULTING FROM OR OCCURING DUE TO YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT.
YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND YOU ARE FOREVER GIVING UP IN ADVANCE ANY RIGHT TO SUE OR MAKE ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE RACE PARTIES IF YOU SUFFER SUCH INJURIES AND DAMAGES EVEN THOUGH YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT OR HOW EXTENSIVE THOSE INJURIES AND DAMAGES MIGHT BE AND ARE VOLUNTARILY ASSUMING THE RISK OF SUCH INJURIES AND DAMAGE.
ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST HAVE A SIGNED WAIVER AND PARENTAL/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING.
3. Limitation of Liability; Disclaimer of Warranties.
THE RACE PARTIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (A) RESULTING FROM THE EVENT OR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT; (B) FOR THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES; (C) FOR ANY GOODS OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO WITH OR THROUGH THE RACE PARTIES; OR (D) RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE, EVEN IF THE RACE PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT ENTERING INTO THE EVENT IS BY YOUR OWN FREE WILL AND AT YOUR SOLE RISK. YOU AGREE THAT YOU WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT UNLESS YOU ARE HEALTHY, MEDICALLY ABLE AND PROPERLY TRAINED. THE RACE PARTIES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
4. Indemnification.
You agree to indemnify and hold each of the Race Parties harmless from and against any and all damages, costs, claims or demands, including reasonable attorneys‘ fees, made by you or any third party due to, arising from or relating to your participation in the Event or use of Race Roster or the violation by you of any term of this Agreement and Waiver as well as the Terms of Service located at: https://raceroster.com/terms-and-conditions/.
5. Applicable Law; Consent to Jurisdiction.
By completing this Event registration, both you and the Race Parties agree that the statutes and laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof, will apply to all matters relating to this Event, this Agreement and Waiver, the Terms of Use and/or other use of the Race Roster sites. You agree that exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute with Race Roster resides in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and you further agree and expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in connection with any dispute, including any claim involving the Race Parties or its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, contractors, officers, directors, telecommunication providers and content providers.
6. Severability.
You further expressly agree that this Agreement and Waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and that if any provision of this Agreement and Waiver shall be found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and Waiver and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
7. Individual Registrant
BY INDICATING YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND WAIVER, YOU ARE AFFIRMING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND WAIVER AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE SIGNING THE AGREEMENT AND WAIVER FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AND INTEND BY YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
8. Multiple Registrants
BY INDICATING ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND WAIVER, ALL REGISTRANTS IN THIS TRANSACTION ARE AFFIRMING THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND WAIVER AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS. ALL REGISTRANTS UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. ALL REGISTRANTS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY ARE SIGNING THE AGREEMENT AND WAIVER FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY AND INTEND BY THEIR ACCEPTANCE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
9. Photo Video Release
By participating in the Event, you will be taking part in activities where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By registering for the Event, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by the Race Parties, their affiliates and representatives, and Race Roster. You permit, authorize, grant, and license to Race Parties the right to use your name, image, likeness, appearance, and voice, and all materials created by or on behalf of the Race Parties that incorporate any of the foregoing (the “Materials”) in perpetuity throughout the world in any medium whatsoever without further consent from or royalty, payment, or other compensation to you. In the event that you are registering a minor, you represent that you are the parent or legal guardian of the minor and permit, authorize, grant, and license to Race Parties the right to use the minor’s name, image, likeness, appearance, and voice in all Materials in perpetuity throughout the world in any medium whatsoever without further consent from or royalty, payment, or other compensation to you or the minor. Race Parties shall be excusive owner of all rights in the Materials, including copyright. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar races or events in the future. You release the Race Parties including its officers and employees, Race Roster including its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By participating in the Event, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by the Race Parties or the person or entity designated to do so by the Race Parties. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before participating in this Event.
Privacy Notice:
I agree that my personal information collected through my participation in the Event will be processed by Race Parties for the purposes of operating the Event or in connection with the Event.
I also acknowledge and agree that, after I complete my race, my results, along with my name, gender, age and state/place of residence may, at the discretion of the Event, be publicly available on Race Roster’s leaderboard.
Please read the Privacy Policies of the Race Parties for more information on how your personal data will be handled.
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Signature
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PARENT CONSENT for Minor:
I, _____________________________________, hereby give my consent to the Dash for Dialysis Committee to grant permission for my child, _________________________________, to participate and run for the relay race.
Thank you.
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Parent or Guardian’s Signature
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Parent or Guardian’s Name – Printed
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Date:
PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO RELEASE
I, _____________________________________, hereby give my consent to the Dash for Dialysis/Bigstone Health Commission to record my voice, my person, and/or my place of work, business, or school.
OR
I, the undersigned, do hereby grant permission to Dash for Dialysis/Bigstone Health Commission (BHC) to use the image of my child, _________________________________________.
I waive all rights to my recorded (electronic or printed) image and voice, and I also further agree that the above consent is given freely and voluntarily without expectation of payment.
I further consent or decline (circle choice) that my name or identity may be revealed therein or by descriptive text or commentary.
The Dash for Dialysis/Bigstone Health Commission and its partners, stakeholders and agents will be harmless in any event which may arise from this consent.
Such uses may include the display, distribution, publication, transmission, or otherwise use of photographs, images, and/or video taken of me or my child for use in Dash for Dialysis/Bigstone Health Commission materials that include but may not be limited to the development of print (brochures, annual reports), electronic (website) or video materials (training materials) et cetera.
I represent that I am at least 18 years of age, have read and understand the foregoing statement, and I am competent to execute this agreement.
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Signature Date
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Printed Name
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Witness
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Parent or Guardian’s Signature
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Parent or Guardian’s Name – Printed
