Cape Cod Marathon Weekend Disabilities Divisions

Duo Teams and Push-Rims may compete in the Half Marathon, Marathon and Chowdah Challenge ONLY. Pushrim/Duo Team athletes must email info@capecodmarathon.com prior to registering. Registration for Pushrim & Duo athletes closes on September 1st. (This allows our staff to ensure the safety and security of each athlete on the course and to prepare the ES (early start) corral).

Rules:

  1. The wheelchair must have two large wheels and one small wheel.
  2. No mechanical gears or levers shall be allowed that may be used to propel the chairs. Hand crank cycles or chairs are NOT permitted.
  3. Duo Teams:
    1. Both parties must register and sign waivers.
    2. One person must push the person with the disability the entire race distance within the official course time limit.
    3. The able-bodied participant must maintain contact and control of the wheelchair at all times.
    4. Only the able-bodied participant can propel the wheelchair forward; no outside assistance is permitted at any time.
      1. The rider’s time will be scored in the “Duo Team” division.
      2. The pusher’s time will be scored in their age category.
  4. To provide a safe experience for all participants there is a limit of 3 Push-Rim Athletes in any race and 3 Duo Teams in any race.
  5. The Cape Cod Marathon will provide bicycle course marshals for wheelchair athletes. No outside bicycles are allowed on the Half Marathon or Marathon course.
  6. Any athlete racing to obtain a Boston Qualifier must do so following the rules set forth by the B.A.A. Boston Marathon qualifying standards.
  7. Although Push-Rim and Duo athletes receive a complimentary entry they are required to be registered for the event they wish to race in.

***Please note that the Cape Cod Marathon has the right to prevent athletes from starting and/or removing them from the course if they do not meet the standards listed in these Rules***

Questions or concerns? Please email info@capecodmarathon.com