Blind Runners

To participate in the blind/visually-impaired category, you must qualify for one of the following classes:

• T11: Visual acuity is poorer than LogMAR 2.60. From no light perception in either eye to light perception, but inability to recognize the shape of a hand at any distance or in any direction.

• T12: Visual acuity ranges from LogMAR 1.50 to 2.60 (inclusive) and/or the athlete has a visual field that is constricted to a radius of less than 5 degrees. From ability to recognize the shape of a hand to a visual acuity of 2/60 and/or visual field of less than five degrees.

• T13: Visual acuity ranges from LogMAR 1.40 to 1 (inclusive) and/or the athlete has a visual field that is constricted to a radius of less than 20 degrees. From visual acuity above 2/60 to visual acuity of 6/60 and/or visual field of more than five degrees and less than 20 degrees.

Hand or waist tethers are permitted. Tethers should be no longer than one (1) meter.

You may be asked to provide medical documentation.

Blind and visually-impaired runners may participate and are required to supply their own guides. Runners may use up to two guides (one at a time) to complete the marathon or half marathon. The half marathon guide exchange occurs at Relay Exchange 1. The marathon guide exchange occurs at Relay Exchange 2.

Guides are required to complete registration and waiver information for the race.

For details, go to the Rules and Start Procedures page.