Operational Safety Reference

Safety

POLJT 2026 safety operations are coordinated by UMTR with trained personnel, structured checkpoints, and clear emergency escalation paths so every runner understands support coverage before race day.

Core support systems

Medical support

Medical teams are placed at key aid stations and the finish zone, with first-response kits and stabilization capability for heat stress, dehydration, falls, and fatigue incidents.

Route marshals

Marshals monitor junctions, enforce route direction, and report runner flow to race control to reduce navigation errors and speed up response to unusual movement patterns.

Communications

Race control operates dedicated communication channels linking checkpoint captains, medical leads, and sweep teams for real-time updates on weather, course status, and runner condition.

Evacuation readiness

Pre-mapped extraction points and vehicle access routes are assigned by sector so injured or non-ambulatory runners can be transferred quickly under official supervision.

Emergency procedure timeline

Step 1

Secure immediate safety

Move clear of technical hazards when possible, stop the runner safely, and assess breathing, consciousness, bleeding, or major trauma risk.
Step 2

Alert nearest official

Contact the nearest marshal, aid station, or race official and provide bib number, exact location marker, and observed condition.
Step 3

Activate response chain

Race control escalates to medical or evacuation teams, dispatches support by sector, and logs incident details for coordinated command visibility.
Step 4

Transfer and report closure

Runner is transferred to care point or extraction route; checkpoint records and control logs are updated before route is fully cleared.

Communication codes for runners

Urgent (medical or immediate danger)

Use a clear, loud call for help and repeat: “Emergency, runner down.” Include location marker and bib number. Stay visible and do not move a seriously injured runner unless there is direct environmental danger.

Non-urgent (fatigue, minor issue, route concern)

Report to the nearest marshal or aid station using: “Assistance requested, non-urgent.” Provide bib number, symptom, and whether you can continue walking independently.

Withdrawal procedure (mandatory)

Runners who decide to stop must withdraw only through an official checkpoint, marshal, or race-control contact. Silent self-exit is prohibited because it triggers unnecessary search and rescue escalation.

State your bib number and confirm withdrawal intent to an official.
Remain at the instructed point until release or transport is confirmed.
Allow officials to log your status as SAFE WITHDRAWN before leaving event supervision.