The race will continue as long as conditions are deemed safe for participants, volunteers and staff. If severe weather threatens, the following procedures will be followed:
Before the Event
If severe weather conditions exist prior to the event, please listen to local radio stations for weather updates. If it is possible to adequately predict a severe weather event, announcements regarding cancellation will be made by as early as possible on the event day.
On the day of the 5k, the Tuscaloosa Mayor's Cup race director in conjunction with the Mayor's Cup committee members will decide if any changes will be made to the event due to weather. No refunds will be given if the event is cancelled due to severe weather.
Visible lightning will cause the 5k to be delayed for up to two hours or cancelled if by 10 a.m. visible lightning is still present.
Severe Weather Once on Site
After volunteers and spectators begin arriving at Government Plaza, any severe weather warnings issued by the National Weather Service, or in general, any life threatening condition will initiate a weather safety alert.
In the event of a weather safety alert, all participants in and around Governement Plaza will be directed to take shelter inside their vehicles or inside the Intermodal Facility. Participants and spectators along the course will be directed to abandon the course and to seek the nearest, most accessible shelter.
