allowable & PROHIBITED ITEMS
ON-COURSE
Here are some items that participants can bring with them on the course:
- Headphones: You can wear headphones, we just ask that you keep the volume at a level where you can hear race announcements. If you need some tunes for the course, we have plenty of playlists on our Team Milk Spotify account.
- Hydration pack
- GPS device
- Belt bag
- Strollers: We do allow strollers, but because this is a marathon, we ask that you take the time and distance into consideration when preparing your little one for the big day. We recommend that you start towards the back of the corrals to not interfere with other athletes.
- Wheelchairs
All items and bags may be subject to search.
EXPO & FINISH FESTIVAL
The Wellness Fair & Expo and the Finish Line Festival will take place at the Scottsdale Civic Center and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Only small, personal-sized bags will be allowed into the venue, no larger than 18 x 14 x 8 inches. All attendees will be subject to a security screening upon entering the grounds. Anything from the prohibited items list will be confiscated, and attendees may be asked to leave.
GEAR CHECK
Mobile gear check will be available for participants on race day. Gear check will accept only personal-sized bags, no larger than 18 x 14 x 8 inches. No rollers bags, suitcases, bikes, scooters or anything larger than a personal bag will be permitted. Athletes with disabilities will be able to check larger items like protheses. All bags will be subject to search. Every Woman’s Marathon is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
The following items are prohibited from all race weekend events and venues:
- Guns, knives or any item that may be used as or appear to be a weapon
- Any bags larger than 18 x 14 x 8 inches
- Any material that may be intended to cause harm to person or property
- Illegal substances, flammable liquids, aerosols, fuels, fireworks, toxic chemicals and explosives
- Dangerous items or “dual-use” items that could be considered dangerous, including hammers, saws, sharp objects, poles, sticks, etc. Items needed for personal assistance will be allowed at the discretion of security.
- Costumes or hoods that cover the face or are obstructive, offensive or violent. Masks may be worn for health purposes.
- Animals or pets, except for service animals. Athletes with service animals should start towards the back of the corrals for the safety of the animals and all athletes participating in the race.
- Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, inline skates or any other non-approved wheeled device
- Glass containers
- Coolers
- Folding chairs, tables, etc.
- Flags on a pole longer than 15 inches in length
- Alcoholic beverages
- Portable speakers are banned at our events. Do not run with a speaker during a race, as the amplified noise may diminish the race experience for other runners.
- Opaque trash bags and any non-transparent plastic bags (clear trash bags are allowed)
- Cigarettes, vaping devices, other electronic smoking devices, tobacco products and marijuana products
- Unmanned aerial devices, drones, survey balloons, photography mini-copters and any flying device with an on/off switch