Knee Knacker strives to provide an event that is fun, welcoming, and positive. We believe it is important to create and reinforce an inclusive and respectful environment where all participants feel safe and supported. With this in mind, we’ve adopted a Transgender and Non-Binary Runner Policy.
Entrance Policy for Transgender Athletes
We will accept each entrant’s declared gender at face value, and no additional supporting evidence is required.
A transgender female (male-to-female) entrant can register to compete as a female, provided they have undergone continuous, medically supervised hormone treatment for gender transition for at least one year prior to the race.
A transgender male (female-to-male) entrant can register to compete as a male.
Transgender male runners cannot register to compete as a female if they have begun hormone treatment for gender transition, that includes testosterone or any other banned substance (as defined by the World Antidoping Agency).
Runners may compete in the category of their sex assigned at birth if they have not undergone hormone treatment.
Challenges of Results Involving Transgender Athletes
KKNSTR has adopted this policy and the ability to challenge results out of a desire for inclusion and fairness. As such, we expect all parties to behave in a manner that is honest, compassionate, and respectful.
Challenges may be made to results, which are directly related to a runner’s self- declared gender, only when a top 3 position is at stake. A challenge must be made in writing or email to the Race Directors within 72 hours of race completion and must be submitted privately and with the utmost discretion and respect for all parties involved. We request that neither party publicly post or discuss the challenge until a decision has been reached by the race. Challenges not related to a runner’s gender status, such as course cutting or other rule violations, will be handled via our standard review and inquiry process.
In the event of a challenge, or as deemed necessary, KKNSTR may request supporting documentation from a medical professional. Transgender entrants, at their option, may provide medical documentation related to their transition to the Race Directors prior to the race. All information about the runner’s medical details, including any information provided pursuant to this policy, will be kept strictly confidential. The Race Director will review the relevant facts and make a final decision.
If the runner is not in compliance with this policy, they will forfeit any place positions but will retain their official finish. Any announcements made by the race will simply state whether a runner was or was not in compliance with our policy and the associated action taken by the race. We will not disclose, unless requested or allowed by the transgender runner, any medical information related to the decision.
Entrance Policy for Non-Binary Athletes
KKNSTR opened a category for non-binary registration in 2024. This options will appear when registering for the event.
Please note, currently there will be no podium awards in the non-binary category. If you identify as non-binary but would like to compete for place awards we ask that you register for the category of your sex assigned at birth.
We will review this policy annually to ensure everything is up to date and equitable. Please contact the Race Director at rd@kneeknacker.com if you have any questions, comments, or feedback.
We want to thank CMTR Events for laying the groundwork for this policy and granting us permission to adopt and build on their policy wording. Together, we have completed extensive research and gathered input from BC, Canadian, and International sport organizations.
