Oxfam TowerRun

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In accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Health Bureau-Large-scale Sports Safety Guidelines and in order to ensure that participants have enough space and time to complete the event, there will be a limit on the number of people in each group. Places are limited, first come first served.

When entering the venue on race day, participants must either show valid proof of a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result issued by a medical institution in Macau or in mainland China, or valid proof showing that you have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the event.

In light of the 11th anniversary of our Principal Sponsor AIA's listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this month, AIA will make an additional donation of HK$100 for each runner who completes the designated number of steps 1,299 x 11 = 14,289 to support the Oxfam’s poverty alleviation work worldwide.

*Special remarks: Oxfam reserves the right to make the final decision on whether to go virtual with the event or cancel the event due to force majeure or the COVID-19 epidemic. Once you registration is completed, the donation will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.

prizes and gifts 

Results will be published on the Oxfam TowerRun webpage after the event. All participants will receive exquisite gifts from our sponsors:

*Event tee and medal

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Special Measures 

We will implement the following special measures in accordance with the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s ‘Special webpage against Epidemics’:

1. When entering the venue on race day, participants must either show valid proof of a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result issued by a medical institution in Macau or in mainland China, or valid proof showing that you have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the event. Please check the event webpage for the latest nucleic acid testing requirements: www.oxfam.org.hk/towerrun

2. Each category will be assigned to a designated gathering time. Participants from other categories will not be allowed to enter the Tower.

3. Everyone who enters the venue should have their temperature checked as they walk through the temperature detection area and present their Macau health code; our staff will also use handheld infrared thermometers when necessary.

4. If participants show COVID-19 symptoms, such as a fever, they may be asked to leave the event and his/her qualifications would be forfeited; the donations that have been raised will also not be refunded.

5. To avoid increasing your body temperature and being denied entry, please warm up in an open and well-ventilated area at the venue.

6. Face masks and hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrance.

7. It is mandatory for participants and staff to wear masks throughout the event, except while warming up, during the race, eating, etc. Please try to stay at least one metre apart from others to keep a safe distance.

8. All participants and staff who have had their temperatures checked will have a wristband on their wrist for identification.

9. Participants are recommended to use wrist towels if possible and avoid touching the railings and other items with their bare hands.

10. During the race, participants may need to use both hands to hold the railing to run up. Participants are encouraged to use the gloves provided by the Organiser.

11. The venue will be separated into designated areas. For example, participants and staff are able to enter the start point area; relatives, friends, the media and spectators will need to stay in other designated surrounding areas.

12. The Organiser will control the flow of participants who enter the venue and limit the number of visitors to 50 per cent or less than the capacity of the venue. Entries to entrance will be closed to reduce crowds. Participants will be asked to line up in an open area and will need to keep at least one arm's length away from others.

13. In order to avoid unnecessary gatherings, participants should leave the finish area as soon as possible after finishing the race.

14. After participants have crossed the finish line, participants will not receive a medal on the spot but will need to pick it up in another designated area.

15. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided at the elevator entrance for participants to use, and the elevator buttons will be disinfected every half hour.

16. There will be marks on the elevator floor to ensure all maintain a safe distance. In order to avoid gatherings, the ceremony will be simplified, and the awards will be given after the event.

17. If a large number of participants or staff show symptoms of COVID-19, the Organiser will notify the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. For guidelines on the matter, please refer to: https://www.ssm.gov.mo/PreventCOVID-19.

Notes

1. All participants must be aged 18 or above on the event day.
2. The Organiser will send a confirmation email to participants after they have registered successfully.
3. The Organiser will send out ‘Notes for Runners’ to all participants by email before the event so all are informed the arrangements, including gathering time, event schedule and luggage storage services.
4. Participants must ensure that their health is in good condition to join this event, and all participants must sign the Waiver Agreement before the race.
5. Participants must follow the instructions from the Organiser during the event; if a participant is found to have broken the rules or is disruptive, Oxfam staff will request the participant to leave the venue immediately, and they will be disqualified.
6. The results of the race will be announced after the event. The Organiser reserves the right to make the final decision; participants cannot contest the results. For details, please visit the event website.
7. The event is subject to change without prior notice. The Organiser and partner organisations reserve the right to make the final decision on the rules of the event. Participants cannot contest the decisions that are made.
8. Participants must submit all donations to Oxfam on or before 12 October 2021.
9. All donations raised from this event will be donated to Oxfam. Donations will not be returned.
10. In order to cut administrative costs, receipts will only be issued for donations of MOP/HKD 100 or above.
11. At 6 o'clock in the morning, if typhoon No. 8 signal or black rainstorm signal is hoisted, the event will be cancelled. Participants should pay attention to the announcement on event webpage and our Facebook page (Oxfam in Macau).

Please complete and return the form together with the bank-in slip/ online transaction record to Oxfam on or before 24 September.

1. Virtual Run notes
2. Participant Groups
3. OTR2021 Application Form and Disclaimer (Individual)
4. OTR2021 Application Form and Disclaimer (Team Relay)
5. Payment method 
6. Redemption of Oxfam Towerrun Gift Pack