What does it mean when a race is licensed "Under UKA Rules"?

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It means the organiser holds a UKA road race licence, issued through the home country athletics federation, and has agreed to run the race under the UK Athletics Rules for Competition (UKA Rule CR1 S2(4)). A race needs a licence if it gives awards or prizes by finishing order, or pays appearance money to athletes. Before applying, the organiser must consult the local authority Safety Advisory Group (or equivalent) and inform the local authorities and emergency services, and meet UKA licence standards. Licensed races must print "Under UKA Rules" and their unique licence code on all race material, and give the affiliated club member discount on senior entries. An advertised distance must be measured by a qualified course measurer. Under UKA Rule TR4 S3(13), runners who compete in a road race without a UKA licence may make themselves liable to suspension. This doesn't apply to fun runs. parkrun is a timed run, not a race, so it falls outside the UKA Rules for Competition.