Adverse Weather Policy
Byron Days Festival
Adverse Weather Policy
THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS
The Byron Day Festival events may be canceled or delayed if any of the following weather conditions exist: Tornado Watch/Warning, Thunderstorm Warning, "Heavy" Rain
START OF THE RACE and/or PARADE
The start of any of the events can be delayed no more than 30 minutes from the posted start time if any of the above mentioned conditions exist.
CANCELLATION OF THE RACE and/or PARADE
The event may be canceled if one of the following weather conditions exist: Tornado Warning, Tornado Watch or Thunderstorm Warning.
AUTHORITY TO CANCEL THE RACE and/or PARADE
Festival officials (5K Race Director, Festival Director) and local law enforcement has the authority to cancel any of the events. If threatening weather conditions force cancellation of the event, no refunds will be provided to 5K participants or parade participants.
BROADCAST OF CANCELLATION
Announcements will be made on-site at the event to participants/spectators regarding any delay and/or cancellation. An email will be sent to all registered participants and social media posts will be completed with details, if conditions permit.
