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Download Event Rules...
1.
The event will be run in accordance with FRA rules as modified
and extended by the following: ( Special attention should
be paid to the FRA safety requirements rules 9 and 14 )
2. Each team must comprise of
Ten different runners.
3. Teams may be made up of runners
from different clubs but such teams may not be entered under
a club name ,the organisers should be made aware that the
team entered is a composite team and any such team will not
be eligible for prizes or leg records.
4.
The minimum age is 18 yrs of age for legs 1,2,3 and 5 although
16yrs of age for leg 4 which is the shortest leg ( 5.5 miles
)
5.
Pairs should run together at all times and must be together
when entering the changeover.
6. It is the responsibility of
the team Captain to ensure that team members are fully aware
of all Race rules and details and in particular to rule 7
below and FRA safety requirements 9 and 14.This
must be confirmed in writing on the form supplied.
7.
In accordance with FRA rules and having regard to the nature
of the route and the time of year,
8.
Bum bags must not be passed on at leg changeovers from one
runner to another.
9. Kit checks will be made in
accordance with FRA rules at the start and finish of each
leg. Competitors must ensure that they are at the start of
their leg in sufficient time for kit checks to be carried
out.
10.
The route is definitive i.e. there is no route choice.The
correct route is the one as outlined on the official map sent
out to teams and defined on the ground by the Waymarking signs.
Any reports of deviation from the permitted route will be
investigated by the organisers and could result in disqualification
of the whole team. There should be no excuse for shortcutting,runners
should preferably have some prior knowledge of their own leg
route and maintain the spirit of the event by taking extra
care on the day to ensure the correct route is followed. Shortcutting
or deviation from the proper route causes ill feeling and
resentment by other teams and should be avoided at all costs
!
11. Club vests should be worn
to assist officials at changeover points to identify incoming
teams. ( Weather conditions may however determine that a club
vest be worn under a cagoule )
12. Race numbers previously sent
out to Team Captains and distributed to team members must
be worn by each runner on the front of the chest. Numbers
must not be folded or cut down in size.
13.
Please take care crossing main roads.
14. This is a bridleway and you
may encounter horses and cycles on the route. Please slow
down and give way and take extra special care around horses.1
15. Mixed teams must comprise
of 5 ladies and 5 men.
16
Cut off times. To ensure the safe passage of all runners given
the shortage of daylight hours at this time of year cut off
times will be introduced at the final 2 changeover points.
There will be a mini mass start at the cut off times for all
teams whose incoming runners have not yet arrived. Slower
teams should be especially aware of the cut off times and
make their runners available for a possible mass start. Teams
missing the mass start at the last 2 changeovers will not
be allowed to continue ! (see the leg
changeovers page on this site for details of the cut off times
at the final 2 changeovers)
17. We will be using the Sprortident timing system
which requires an electronic “dibber” to be carried
by one team member who will check in by placing the “dibber”
into a control box and then pass the “ dibber”
on to the outgoing team.
See separate sheet for details of the Sportident
Timing System.
18. Special care should be taken
parking at changeover points. Parking space is limited and
we would advise incoming/outgoing runners to car share as
much as possible. We would advise spectators to avoid the
changeover points.
See the leg changovers page
for details of parking.
19 Every single
gate must be closed. Teams observed
not closing gates will be instantly disqualified. Do not assume
that the team behind will close the gate. Even if it means
closing a gate on an approaching team......close it !
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