OCR World Championship 2025 Terms & Conditions

Introduction

By registering for the OCR World Championship 2025, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions. Your participation is conditional upon your compliance with these terms.

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Event overview

The OCR World Championship 2025, including the Adaptive OCR categories, is organized under the authority of the World Obstacle, representing athletes from over 140 countries. Events include:

  • 100m
  • Short Course
  • Standard Course
  • Team Relay
  • Open Event

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Organizers

The OCR World Championship 2025 is organized by Swedish Athletics in collaboration with Tough Viking.

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Corporate details:

Swedish Athletics

Heliosgatan 3

Organizational number: 802001-0719

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Tough Viking AB

Tegeluddsvägen 31, 115 41 Stockholm, Sweden

Organizational number: 556888-4158

VAT number: SE 556888 4158 01

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1. Eligibility

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1.1 General requirements

  • All elite and age group athletes must be in good standing with their National Federations(NFs)
  • Athletes under suspension by any FISO-affiliated body are prohibited from competing.

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1.2 Minors

  • Participants under 18 years of age must present a signed waiver by their legal guardian at check-in.

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2. Registration

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2.1 Sign-up

  • Registration is conducted exclusively through https://www.ocrwc2025.com.
  • By registering, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.

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2.2 Participant Limits & Identification

  • The organizer reserves the right to limit the number of participants per race.
  • Valid identification is required to collect the start kit at check-in. Start kits will not be issued without a valid ID.

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2.3 Refund policy

  • Registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

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3. event rules

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3.1 code of conduct

Participants are expected to:

  • Practice good sportsmanship and adhere to all event rules.
  • Respect other athletes, officials, volunteers, media, sponsors, and spectators.
  • Compete without receiving outside assistance, except from event personnel or officials.
  • Obey all instructions from race officials.

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3.2 Prohibited conduct

The following may result in disqualification or dismissal from the event area:

  • Use of abusive, derogatory, or inflammatory language.
  • Disposal of litter outside designated zones
  • Any attempt to gain an unfair advantage.

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4. Liability & insurance

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4.1 Health & fitness

  • Participants must be in good health and appropriate physical condition for the race.
  • Time limits for course completion will be established and communicated pre-event.

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4.2 Insurance

  • Each participant must have personal insurance. This insurance must cover:
    • Accidents occurring before, during, or after the event.
  • Sickness during travel or the event.
  • Liability for damages caused by the participant.

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5. Equipment & attire

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5.1 Footwear

  • Proper shoes are mandatory. Shoes with metal spikes are strictly prohibited.

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5.2 uniform

  • Athletes must wear uniforms conforming to FISO Uniform Rules.
  • Gloves with rubber textures are recommended and available for purchase at the venue.

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6. prohibited substances & alcohol

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6.1 Anti-doping

  • Athletes must comply with FISO Anti-Doping Rules and WADA Code.
  • It is the athlete’s responsibility to understand prohibited substances and testing procedures.

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6.2 Alcohol & drugs

  • Intoxication by alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited for participants.

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7. enviromental responsibility

Participants must:

  • Respect the environment.
  • Dispose of all trash in designated containers.

Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

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8. emergency services

  • Medical support, including mobile teams, ambulances, and health care tents, will be available on-site.
  • Officials are equipped to coordinate timely medical assistance.

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9. course adjustments

  • The organizer reserves the right to modify the course layout, length, obstacles, and drink station placements. Pre-race maps are indicative and subject to change.

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10. Media rights

  • Photos and videos taken during the event may be used by the organizer and partners for marketing and promotional purposes without further consent or compensation.

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11. personal data

  • By registration, participants agree to the collection and use of their personal data for event administration and marketing purposes.

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12. force majeure

The organizer reserves the right to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to:

  • Natural disasters
  • War or riots
  • Epidemics
  • Government restrictions

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13. Behaviour & local laws

  • Participants must comply with local laws and act respectfully towards others. Aggressive or inappropriate behavior may result in disqualification.