Please note the following Terms and Conditions before applying for entry into TBR Dream Marathon.
Applicants or participants who do not comply with the following rules will be rejected in the screening process or, if discovered after registration, will be disqualified from the event without refund.
PRE RACE
FIRST- OR 2ND-TIME MARATHONERS ONLY: TBR Dream Marathon is strictly for first- and second-time marathoners only. Participants must have 1) never run a marathon (42.195km) so that TBR Dream will be their first marathon, OR 2) only completed one marathon (42.195km) prior to race day so that TBR Dream will be their second marathon.
A previously completed marathon is considered official if it was done in a professionally organized 42km race with official results released.
A full Ironman counts as one marathon. An ultramarathon or a Spartan Ultra counts as one marathon. A professional organized virtual marathon with official results count as a marathon. A virtual marathon completed over several days does NOT count as a marathon.
Second time marathoners are welcome to join but priority will be given to first time marathoners.
We expect full transparency and honesty from each participant upon registering for the event. Any participant who fails to comply with this rule will be disqualified and/or removed from official results should proof arise before or after event day. No refund will be given.
MINORS: We discourage minors (below 18 years old) from participating in a 42km event. A minor who is caught participating in the race will be disqualified and/or removed from official results.
TRAINING: While TBR Dream Marathon provides Marathon Training Programs, free Bull Sessions and Bull Circles, and support, participants are solely responsible for their own training during the training period.
TBR Dream Marathon is a beginner’s marathon, but we also want to instill the value of discipline and commitment in training for a marathon and respecting the 42k distance. We believe that any runner who follows our Training Programs will be able to finish the marathon well within our generous cut-off time.
BULL SESSIONS & BULL CIRCLES: We encourage all participants to join the Bull Sessions and Bull Circles. Attendance is free of charge. Guests are welcome to attend. Date and venues are subject to change. Confirm the schedule on our website and social media before joining.
RUNNER CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds and transfers are allowed based on TBR Refund and Transfer Policy. Deferments are not accepted.
RACE POSTPONEMENT/CANCELLATION: If the race is postponed or cancelled for any reason, including postponement or cancellation by the organizer or a government agency due to Covid-19 related circumstances, the registration fee is non-refundable and the standard TBR Refund policy will not apply. Runners will be given the option to: 1) participate in the new scheduled date, 2) participate in a “virtual” marathon on the scheduled date, or 3) pay a deferral fee to participate in the next event.
SALE POLICY: Sale of race slot is strictly prohibited. A runner caught using a race bib on race day under a different name will be disqualified and will not be included in the official results.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATES: All participants will be required to submit a medical certificate from a licensed physician confirming that they are fit and ready to run 42km on race day. This is for the safety of each participant. The medical certificate must be dated September 1 to 1 day before race day. Medical certificates will be collected upon redemption of race kit. No medical certificate, no race kit. Click HERE for more details.
HEALTH POLICY: All runners, volunteers and pacers are encouraged to practice proper hygiene and avoid training or racing when feeling ill. The organizer reserves the right to modify race rules to comply with government regulations on race day.
COMPLIANCE: Participants are required to follow instructions from all event officials including organizers, race marshals, volunteers, medical staff, and security personnel during the Bull Circles, Bull Sessions, Send Off Party and Marathon day. Any participant who refuses to follow the officials of the race may be disqualified.
CONDUCT: Participants should conduct themselves in a respectable and courteous manner during the event and other events prior to race day. A participant who is offensive to organizers, staff, volunteers, participants or spectators may be disqualified from the event.
USE OF LOGO/BRAND: Race participants are allowed to use TBR Dream Marathon logo only to denote participation in the marathon on the following: website, social media, posters, or singlets/shirts/team uniforms. Please email jaymie@tbrdream.com requesting permission to use the race logo before production.
Use of the names “The Bull Runner,” “The Bull Runner Dream Marathon,” and “Forty Freakin’ Two” is strictly prohibited in connection with any products, merchandise, packaging, marketing, or promotional materials that suggest affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship, or for any commercial purpose involving the sale of goods or services.
Reproduction, copying, or distribution of any logos, race merchandise, or official materials—whether for personal or commercial use—is likewise prohibited. The brand names and logos may not be used in any manner that misrepresents, falsely implies association with, or otherwise misleads the public regarding the brand. Any unauthorized use constitutes infringement of intellectual property rights and may result in legal action.
RACE DAY
RACE BIB: Participants must securely pin their race bib on the front of their shirt so it remains clearly visible at all times. Personalized bibs are designed to help spectators and Dream Chasers cheer you on by name.
TIMING DEVICE: Official time will be based on an RFID Timing Chip attached to the race bib. Failure to wear the bib and the chip will mean no official results.
BAGGAGE: Runners are advised to leave valuables at home. The race organizer will not be responsible for any lost items in the parking or race area. A baggage counter will be available at the Dream Village.
PORTALETS: Portalets will be available at the assembly area, Dream Village, and designated areas on the race course. See course map.
HYDRATION: Water and Gatorade stations will be provided at a minimum of every 1.5km.
TRASH: TBR Dream Marathon is committed to becoming a more sustainable race. Please help keep the course clean by disposing of cups and other waste properly. Trash bags will be available at all water stations.
MEDICAL AID: Medical aid will be available on the course and at the Start/Finish area. Aid stations with a Medic will be available at every other hydration station providing basic First Aid. Runners who feel ill or any kind of discomfort are advised to stop and get medical assistance immediately.
BOOSTER STATIONS: Designated “Booster Stations” will be available along the route, stocked with sponges, ice, bananas, petroleum jelly, and foam rollers to support and refresh runners.
DREAM CHASERS & SUPPORT ZONE CREWS: Dream Chaser Stations and Support Zones from various run clubs will be available along the route. Dream Chasers and Support Zone Crews are experienced runners/volunteers, will cheer, support, and run a few kilometers with runners who request. Click HERE for more details.
PACERS: Personal pacers are permitted to run alongside their assigned participants. Online registration will open prior to October and will be strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Only officially registered pacers will be allowed access to the race route. A pacer registration fee applies. Click HERE for more details.
PHOTOS: Photos of runners will be taken during the race and upon crossing the finish line. TBR and its official photographers will make every reasonable effort to photograph all participants; however, the availability of individual participant photos cannot be guaranteed. High-res photos will be available for purchase after the race.
MEDALS: At TBR Dream Marathon, every finisher is a winner. Medals will be awarded to each finisher. There will be no prizes for top finishers.
FINISHERS’ SHIRTS: Official finishers’ shirts will be distributed at the Dream Village and are reserved exclusively for runners who complete the race. Non-finishers are not eligible to claim a shirt.
SWAG BAG: Swag bags will be awarded to all official finishers at the Dream Village. Non-finishers are not eligible to claim a swag bag.
SPECTATORS: TBR Dream Marathon is a family-affair. Invite your family and friends to watch you run and cross that finish line.
RACE “BANDIT” POLICY: Race bibs are strictly non-transferable and may only be used by the officially registered Runner or registered Pacer assigned to that bib. Any runner found using a bib registered under another person’s name will be immediately disqualified and excluded from the official race results. Any pacer found running without an official bib, or using a bib registered under a different name, will be removed from the course. The runner accompanied by an unauthorized or “bandit” pacer will likewise be subject to disqualification.
FINISHING TIME: We strictly implement beginner-friendly cut-off times at the 21KM mark and at the Finish Line to help ensure the safety and well-being of all runners. TBR reserves the right to remove any participant from the course at any time if deemed necessary for the runner’s safety or the safe conduct of the event.
Cut off time is as follows:
- 21km Mark: 4 hours from gun start
- Finish Line: 8 hours from gun start
CERTIFICATES: Certificates will be emailed to all finishers one month after the race. Runners who fail to receive the emailed certificate may follow up until April 30 only.
WEATHER: The event takes place rain or shine.
RACE CHANGES: TBR reserves the right to add, modify, replace, postpone, or cancel any venue, activity, or event at any time as circumstances may require and without prior consent from participants. TBR likewise reserves the right to amend, revise, or update these race rules and regulations at any time. Any official updates or changes will be communicated through The Bull Runner’s official channels, including www.tbrdream.com and social media platforms, and participants are responsible for staying informed of such announcements. TBR shall not be held liable for any participant’s failure to receive, review, or act upon published updates or notices.
All participants are expected to comply with and respect the decisions, instructions, and authority of TBR, race officials, staff, volunteers, and event personnel at all times.