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COVID-19 SPORTS PRACTICE GUIDANCE FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS Remember that staying at hotels can create another environment where teammates gather in close proximity, which increases risk of transmission. Requirements for outdoor recreational race events Key information ✓ The guidance in this section is for outdoor organized recreational races or non-competitive similar events (e.g., running races, "fun runs"/walks, triathlons, bicycle races/rides, charity walks, or cross- country skiing events). This guidance is not applicable to motorized races. For these events, please use the Stay Safe Guidance for Entertainment and Meeting Venues (https://staysafe.mn.gov/industry- Ruidance/entertainment.isp). Unless this section imposes a different or additional requirement, any organized race event must also follow the requirements in other sections of this guidance document. Spectators are allowed at race events that are held in a defined venue. Any such events must follow the requirements of the Stay Safe Guidance for Entertainment and Meeting Venues (https://staysafe.mn.gov/industry-guidance/entertainment.usp) regarding limits on the number of spectators allowed and the steps that must be taken to protect the health and safety of spectators and workers or volunteers. The person or entity responsible for organizing the race must incorporate applicable requirements from both this guidance document and the Stay Safe Guidance for Entertainment and Meeting Venues into the COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for the event. Key elements of an organized race plan In order to prevent COVID-19 transmission at an organized race, to maintain control over the event, and to facilitate social distancing between participants, volunteers, and employees, all organized races must adhere to the following basic requirements: Advance registration. Registration must occur prior to the race through online or other contact -less methods. Any racing equipment, promotional products or handouts, bibs, etc. should be mailed to participants prior to race day. Participant, employee and volunteer attendance. The number of participants allowed on the race course at any one time depends on the size and structure of the course: The "course maximum" —meaning the number of people allowed on the course at any time is 250 participants or the total square footage of the course divided by 113, whichever is less. Further, races that choose to exceed the course maximum must ensure an entire participant group has completely finished the race and vacated the course before releasing a new group of participants. The design of the course must ensure that there is at least 113 square feet for each person on the course (113 square feet is the U.S. Fire Administration's recommended space per person to ensure safe social distancing). 11 of 18