Entrance Policy for Non-Binary Athletes
To ensure inclusivity, our registration platform, Race Roster, includes a non-binary option, as well as ‘prefer not to disclose’. During registration, entrants may select their gender from the following options:
- Prefer not to disclose
- Man
- Woman
- Non-Binary, Gender Fluid, Gender Non-Conforming, or Gender Queer
If you already have a Race Roster account, you can update your gender selection when registering for any event.
Results
- There are currently no series points awards available in the non-binary and prefer not to disclose category.
- To be eligible for series points awards, non-binary and prefer not to disclose entrants must select Man or Woman as their division.
Upon periodic review of this policy, updates regarding series points awards for the non-binary category will be made based on registration uptake.
Entrance Policy for Transgender Athletes
We respect and affirm each entrant’s declared gender at registration. No additional documentation or evidence is required to participate.
- A transgender women (male-to-female):
- may register to compete in the women’s category if they have undergone continuous, medically supervised hormone treatment for gender transition for at least one year prior to the race.
- may register to compete in the men’s category if they choose.
- A transgender man (female-to-male):
- may register to compete in the men’s category.
- may register to compete in the women’s category unless they have begun hormone treatment for gender transition, including testosterone or any other substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Participants who have not undergone hormone treatment may compete in the category of their sex assigned at birth.
Transgender participants may, at their discretion, provide medical documentation related to their transition to the Race Director prior to the race. All medical information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Challenge of Results
Coastline Endurance Running is committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity. We expect all participants and stakeholders to act with honesty, compassion, and respect. Hateful or discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated at our events.
Grounds for Challenges: Challenges to race results related to a runner’s self-declared gender may only be made when a top 3 age group category position is at stake.
Submitting a Challenge: Challenges must be submitted in writing or via email to the Race Director within 72 hours of race completion. Submissions must remain private and handled with the utmost discretion and respect for all involved. Both parties are required to refrain from publicly posting or discussing the challenge until a decision has been finalized by the Race Director.
Review Process: The Race Director and Medical Director(s), will review all relevant facts to determine the outcome. If deemed necessary, we may request supporting documentation from a medical professional. Transgender participants may also choose to provide medical documentation proactively before the race. All medical information will be kept strictly confidential.
Outcomes: If a runner is found to be non-compliant with this policy, they will forfeit any podium or place positions but will retain their official finish time.
Any announcements regarding the decision will only state whether the runner was in compliance with the policy and any resulting action. Medical details will not be disclosed unless explicitly requested or permitted by the runner.
This policy is designed to maintain fairness while respecting the privacy and dignity of all participants. As this is an evolving area in sports, we plan to review and update this policy as necessary. We appreciate your understanding as we work toward greater inclusivity in our events. If you have any questions, please contact the Race Director at myke@coastlineendurancerunning.com.
