Registration terms and conditions
Please read all cancellation policies carefully before registering. By completing your registration, you agree to these terms and conditions.
The Vientiane International Marathon (VIM) has established clear policies regarding registration cancellations, refunds, and entry transfers. These policies are designed to ensure fair treatment of all participants while maintaining the operational integrity of the event.
We encourage all participants to carefully consider their commitment before registering, as our policies are strictly enforced.
After registration, there will be no fee refund for a Participant who does not eventually take part in the VIM, for any reason whatsoever.
This policy applies to all circumstances including but not limited to:
Participants cannot transfer their race entry to another person under any circumstances.
Race bibs are non-transferable for safety and insurance purposes. Running with someone else's bib is grounds for disqualification and may result in being banned from future events.
Race category modifications are permitted up to 4 weeks before race day. After this deadline, no category changes will be accepted.
Participants who fail to begin within 30 minutes of their designated start time will be disqualified.
For safety reasons, late starters may be prohibited from participating entirely. This policy ensures:
In the unlikely event that VIM is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control (force majeure), the organizing committee will:
Force majeure includes but is not limited to: natural disasters, pandemics, government restrictions, civil unrest, or other events beyond reasonable control of the organizers.
By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our cancellation policy.
