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CODE OF CONDUCT & SAFETY INFORMATION Houston Marathon Committee, Inc. (HMC) Code of Conduct and Safety Information Safety is our top priority. We work closely with local public safety agencies to provide a safe and secure event. Please read important information below from our race officials. PACKET PICK-UP: All runners must have a valid, government-issued photo ID to pick up their packets. A photo ID is not required for children 17 and under. Participants are limited to picking up ONE additional race packet for another person. BAGGAGE INSPECTION/GEAR CHECK: On race weekend, all bags and items may be subject to search. To expedite lines and avoid bag searches, we discourage bringing any bags other than the race-issued clear Gear Check bag. Clear Gear Check bags will be provided to all registered runners at Packet Pick-Up in the EXPO. Runners may check their clear Gear Check bag in the GRB on Race Day. Clear bags containing other bags will not be accepted. START CORRALS: No bags of any kind will be allowed in the start corrals or on the course. ‘Camelbacks’ or other similar hydration systems are allowed. RUNNING ETIQUETTE: Be considerate of those around you and be aware of your surroundings. Do not run in groups of more than three abreast. Do not stop abruptly for any reason. The wearing of headphones is discouraged. COURSE TIME LIMITS: Participants are not allowed on the course after the streets are reopened to vehicular traffic. If you fall behind the pace, you will be asked by HPD to take the race-provided SAG transportation to the finish area. MOBILE DEVICES: Do not stop abruptly to take photographs on the race course or on the finish line. Be aware of the people around you and do not create an obstacle for others. Avoid taking a photograph if you are in a pack or crowd if there are other participants directly behind you. The use of selfie sticks is prohibited for your safety and the safety of those around you. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: If you see a runner in distress, offer assistance and alert the nearest race official. If the situation appears to be urgent, call 911. Visit our website to learn about Hands-Only CPR and how you can help save a life! SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING: If you see suspicious behavior, make the call. Notify a race official, uniformed official or call 911.
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