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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, it is mandatory that every competitor must wear or carry windroof ( preferably waterproof ) whole body cover i.e. cagoule and overtrousers, other body cover appropriate for the weather conditions, map suitable for safely navigating the course,compass, whistle plus hat and gloves. Emergency food should also be considered and competitors should bring such additional equipment in the event that it is required.

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.

15. Mixed teams must comprise of 5 ladies and 5 men. Can be used in combination.

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 !