Vientiane International Marathon (VIM)

Security Measures and Prohibited Items

Vientiane International Marathon (VIM) places the highest priority on the safety and security of runners, volunteers, spectators, and staff. The VIM works closely with the provincial authorities and city agency partners to ensure the safety of all our events. The runners should also be aware of their surroundings and should alert the nearest race official or law enforcement officer if they see anything that looks out of place.  In addition, runners should familiarize themselves with our prohibited item guidelines to ensure a safe event environment.

We strive to implement necessary security features while causing as little disruption as possible to race-week activities.

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited from VIM events and race venues:

  • Containers of liquid larger than one liter
  • Portable speakers are banned at our events. Do not run with a speaker during a race as the amplified noise may diminish the race experience for other runners.
  • Backpacks, suitcases, rolling bags, or any other similar bags other than the official VIM clear bag check bag
  • Weight vests and any vests with multiple pockets, especially those that can be used as a water reservoir
  • Selfie-sticks and any camera mount or rig that isn’t attached directly to the head or torso
  • Opaque trash bags and any non-transparent plastic bags (Clear trash bags are allowed.)
  • Cigarettes, vaping devices, other electronic smoking devices, tobacco products, and marijuana products
  • Strollers
  • Costumes that cover the face and any bulky outfits that extend beyond the perimeter of the body (Form-fitting outfits are allowed)
  • Props, including flag poles, sporting equipment, military and fire gear, and signs larger than 11”x17”
  • A weapon of any kind, including firearms, knives, Mace, etc.
  • Dangerous items or “dual-use” items that could be considered dangerous, including hammers, saws, sharp objects, umbrellas, poles, sticks, etc.
  • Flammable liquids, aerosols, fuels, fireworks, toxic chemicals, and explosives
  • Large packages, coolers, tents, and lean-tos
  • Duvets, sleeping bags, and large blankets or comforters
  • Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances of any kind
  • Unmanned aerial devices, drones, survey balloons, photography mini-copters, and any flying device with an on/off switch
  • Animals or pets (If you are a person with a disability, please contact info@efglaos.com)
  • Folding chairs, camp chairs, and tables of any kind
  • Glass containers
  • Chemical compounds, or biological agents that could be considered toxic