COURSE SAFETY
The safety of our participants is the top priority for Charm City Run. With that in mind, please review the resources on this page, which have been included to keep you and your fellow participants safe.
We have trained medical personnel at every Charm City Run race, and our entire race-day team is CPR certified and trained in AED use. However, unexpected medical events can occur on the course and in areas not immediately accessible to our team. In the case of a true emergency, please dial 911 and then alert event staff and volunteers as soon as you are able.
We also encourage all volunteers and participants to review the American Heart Association's 90 second Hands-On CPR video:
RACE DAY WEATHER/CONDITIONS
Charm City Run utilizes the industry standard Event Alert System (EAS) to communicate important information about weather conditions at our races. This system was designed to help participants, course support, and medical personnel plan accordingly for changing safety conditions, particularly around heat and humidity. Colored flags ranging from Green to Black convey expected or current conditions.
The expected EAS level is often communicated in pre-race emails to registrants, so please check your participant email for the latest flag status and information on where to find the flags on race day.
WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
Stop running and seek medical assistance immediately if you experience:
- Chest pain
- Severe shortness of breath
- Dizziness or fainting
- Confusion or disorientation
- Chills or goosebumps during hot weather
- Nausea or vomiting that prevents hydration
- Any injury that makes it unsafe to continue
