Rules

Race Across Toronto rules

Short version: play fair, stay safe, respect the city and the people in it. The full rules below are agreed to at registration.

Teams and timing

  • Race solo or in a team of up to five participants. Every participant needs their own account and a ticket.
  • The race starts and ends at times announced by organizers on race day.
  • Submissions close when the race ends. Late submissions are not scored.

Scoring and proof

  • Points are earned only from submissions that pass review.
  • Follow the proof requirements on each challenge card exactly.
  • Photo and video challenges must show the team members the challenge requires.
  • A submission can be rejected or sent back for a resubmission.

Fair play

  • Do not reuse a photo or video across multiple challenges.
  • Do not submit another team's proof or content you did not capture that day.
  • Do not edit, stage, or fabricate proof.
  • Every submission is checked automatically first. If anything looks unclear or suspicious, a Race Across Toronto team member does a second review before a decision is made.

Safety

  • No running into traffic. Cross only at crosswalks and obey all signals.
  • No trespassing on private, restricted, or closed property.
  • Do not climb, hang from, or damage anything.
  • Follow all TTC rules and staff instructions.
  • Stop immediately if organizers pause the race.
  • Call 911 first in a real emergency, then notify event HQ.

Conduct in public

  • Never interfere with businesses, workers, or their customers.
  • Ask before photographing or filming anyone, and accept no as an answer.
  • Harassment, discrimination, and intimidation cause immediate disqualification.
  • Be respectful of residents and neighbourhoods you pass through.

Photo and video consent

  • Participants agree to a photo and video release at registration.
  • Project Noor may use race day content for recaps, social media, and event promotion.
  • Tell organizers at check-in if you do not want to appear in published content.

Disqualification

  • Cheating, falsified proof, unsafe behaviour, or harassment can end your race.
  • Organizers make the final call on all scoring and disqualification decisions.
  • Manual score changes are logged with the reason behind them.

Weather and cancellation

  • Organizers can pause, shorten, or cancel the race for weather or safety at any time.
  • If paused, stay where you are and follow the instructions shown on your dashboard.
  • If the event is cancelled outright, refund or transfer terms will be communicated by email.

Refunds

  • Refund and transfer windows will be published with ticket sales.
  • Tickets are transferable to another participant before race day.
  • No refunds for no-shows or mid-race withdrawals.