Terms and conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern your booking with I Run the Globe (License #78259). By submitting your registration and deposit, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

It is your responsibility to review this document carefully. Please contact us prior to booking if you require clarification.

1. Payment Terms

A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration to secure your package and race entry (where applicable).

The full balance is due ninety (90) days prior to the first day of travel.

Failure to remit payment by the due date may result in cancellation of your booking and forfeiture of all amounts paid.

I Run the Globe reserves the right to cancel any booking for which payment has not been received in accordance with these terms.

2. Prices and Currency

All prices are listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD) and include applicable taxes unless otherwise specified.

Prices are subject to change due to:

  • Currency fluctuations
  • Supplier rate changes
  • Government taxes or fees
  • Circumstances beyond our control

Rates are not guaranteed until payment is received in full.

3. Race Entry Policy

Race entries included in our packages:

  • Are non-transferable
  • Are non-refundable
  • Are non-deferrable unless explicitly permitted by the race organizer
  • Are subject to the rules and regulations of the race organizer

Once confirmed, race entries cannot be reassigned, transferred, refunded, or deferred.

Participants are responsible for meeting all qualification, health, and documentation requirements imposed by the race organizer.

4. Cancellation by Participant

All deposits are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in writing.

If you cancel your booking:

  • 90+ days before departure: Deposit forfeited
  • 89 days or fewer before departure: 100% of total package cost is non-refundable

No refunds will be provided for:

  • Unused services
  • Missed flights
  • Illness or injury
  • Voluntary withdrawal
  • Visa denial
  • Travel disruptions
  • Personal choice

We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance including trip cancellation, interruption, and medical coverage.

5. Marathon Cancellation, Postponement or Modification

In the event that a marathon is:

  • Cancelled
  • Postponed
  • Converted to a virtual event
  • Modified in format or capacity

I Run the Globe shall not be held responsible for the decisions of the race organizer.

Refunds, deferrals, or credits related to race entry will then strictly be subject to the policies of the race organizer.

Hotel accommodations and other travel services remain subject to supplier terms and may not be refundable.

6. Minimum Participation Requirement

I Run the Globe reserves the right to cancel a group trip if a minimum number of participants is not reached.

In such case, participants will be offered:

  • A full refund of all amounts paid to I Run the Globe, OR
  • The option to proceed with travel arrangements without on-site assistance.

No additional damages or compensation shall be payable.

7. Shared Accommodation (Twin Share Option)

Participants selecting the shared room option agree to be paired with another participant of the same gender.

If a suitable roommate cannot be matched:

  • Single occupancy rates will apply
  • The participant is responsible for any additional charges

I Run the Globe is not liable for compatibility issues between roommates.

8. Booking Changes

Any changes requested after confirmation are:

  • Subject to availability
  • Subject to supplier approval
  • Subject to a $100 CAD administrative fee per modification
  • Subject to any supplier-imposed penalties

9. Force Majeure

I Run the Globe shall not be liable for failure to perform or delay in performance resulting from events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:

  • Acts of God
  • Weather events
  • Natural disasters
  • Government restrictions
  • Border closures
  • War (declared or undeclared)
  • Civil unrest
  • Strikes
  • Terrorism
  • Pandemics or epidemics
  • Quarantine restrictions
  • Transportation disruptions
  • Supplier insolvency

In such cases, refunds shall be subject to the recovery of funds from suppliers.

10. Responsibility and Limitation of Liability

I Run the Globe acts solely as an intermediary in arranging travel services provided by independent third-party suppliers.

We exercise reasonable care in selecting reputable suppliers; however, we are not liable for:

  • Acts or omissions of suppliers
  • Personal injury
  • Property damage
  • Loss of belongings
  • Financial loss
  • Emotional distress
  • Event cancellation

Participation in marathon events and related activities involves inherent physical risks. Participants assume full responsibility for their health, safety, and fitness to compete.

Our maximum liability, if any, shall not exceed the total amount paid directly to I Run the Globe.

11. Special Requests

Special requests (dietary needs, bedding preferences, room location, accessibility) must be communicated at time of booking.

We will forward requests to suppliers but cannot guarantee fulfillment.

Special requests do not form part of the contractual agreement.

12. Hotel Incidentals

Hotels may require a credit card at check-in for incidental charges.

Participants are solely responsible for:

  • Mini-bar charges
  • Telephone use
  • Room service
  • Damages
  • Other incidentals

13. Travel Documentation

Participants are responsible for:

  • Valid passport
  • Visa requirements
  • Vaccination requirements
  • Travel authorization (e.g., ESTA, eTA)

Failure to obtain required documentation does not qualify for a refund.

14. Assumption of Risk

By participating in marathon travel and related activities, participants voluntarily assume all associated risks.

I Run the Globe shall not be liable for injuries sustained during:

  • Training
  • The race itself
  • Transfers
  • Tours
  • Independent activities

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia, and the applicable federal laws of Canada.

Subject to the arbitration clause below, any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that Province.

The participant hereby attorns to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives any objection based on forum non conveniens or similar grounds.

16. Mandatory Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to:

  • This Agreement
  • The booking
  • The travel package
  • Participation in any event
  • Any services arranged by I Run the Globe

shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration.

The arbitration shall:

  • Be conducted in the Province of British Columbia
  • Be administered by a recognized Canadian arbitration body
  • Be conducted by a single arbitrator
  • Be conducted in English
  • Proceed on an individual basis only (no class or collective actions permitted)

The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Each party shall bear its own legal fees unless otherwise awarded by the arbitrator.

By agreeing to these Terms, the participant waives the right to:

  • Bring a lawsuit in court (except to enforce an arbitration award)
  • Participate in a class action
  • Participate in a representative proceeding

17. Chargeback and Payment Disputes

By submitting payment, the participant agrees not to initiate a chargeback, payment reversal, or payment dispute with their credit card provider or financial institution except in cases of proven fraud.

In the event of a chargeback initiated in violation of these Terms:

  • The participant agrees that this Agreement and cancellation policies constitute valid evidence of authorization and contractual obligation.
  • I Run the Globe reserves the right to dispute the chargeback and provide these Terms and Conditions, booking confirmations, and signed waivers as evidence.
  • The participant shall be responsible for any fees, penalties, administrative costs, and legal expenses incurred by I Run the Globe in responding to or reversing a wrongful chargeback.

Initiating an unjustified chargeback shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.

18. Accuracy of Information

All information is accurate at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.

Contact

For any questions contact us at:
I Run the Globe Inc.
Phone: 604-355-0358
https://iruntheglobe.com
[email protected]
Consumer Protection British Columbia. Travel Agent 78259