Pennine Bridleway 270km Trail Challenge

TERMS, CONDITIONS & PARTICIPATION STATEMENT

1. I am over 20 years of age by the start of the event. Proof of age may be requested.
2. I have read, understood and agree with all statements and conditions within the race brief, race rules, race documents and participant waiver.
3. I understand the nature of the event. I agree that I enter the event at my own risk and take full responsibility for my own safety and actions during the event. I do not hold Ranger Ultra or its parent company, Ranger Expeditions Ltd., or any of its Directors, employees, support workers, volunteers or agents responsible for any damage or injury sustained to me, my property or any third-party injury caused by me during the event.
4. I do not have any medical condition that would deem me as a medical risk during the event.
5. I understand that the £395 Race entry fee includes a non-refundable deposit of £200.
6. If I choose to cancel my entry up to 30 days prior to the event I will be entitled to a refund of £195.
7. Due to investment of entry funds into the current year’s race, deferrals are not permitted to the following year or other event.
8. Race event entries may be transferred to another person (within the same race held on the same date and year) up to 10 days prior to the event. This is not as simple as just changing names, hence a charge of £20 will be made by Ranger Ultras to cover administration costs and time. It will be the responsibility of the outgoing participant to inform Ranger Ultras in writing of their intention to transfer their entry and name of the person receiving that entry. It will be the responsibility of the recipient to provide either an Si-Entries number and additional information necessary for Ranger Ultras, in addition to the £20 administration charge, before the transfer can be completed. Ranger Ultras will not engage, be responsible for, or party to, any exchange of monies between the incoming recipient and the outgoing participant.
9. I accept that in the event of personal injury I will respect the opinions of the Event Organisers and their medical staff if they choose to withdraw me from the event.
10. I agree to abide to all instructions, directions or decisions given by Ranger Ultra personnel, during the race and at all checkpoints.
11. I understand that any abuse or discrimination of any nature towards fellow contestants or Ranger Ultras personnel, will result in immediate expulsion (without reimbursement of paid fees) from the race.
12. I will abide by the countryside codes of practice, keep to recognised marked pathways where appropriate, close gates after passing through them and not drop litter in any shape or form. I will be respectful to other non-race users of the trail and their rights of way.
13. Cut off times may be amended during the race to accommodate adverse changes in weather at the discretion of the Event Organisers.
14. I will adhere to any pre-advertised or amended cut-off times during the event.
15. The Event Organisers have complete autonomy during the event and their decision is final.
16. The Race Organisers will do everything in their power to ensure that the race proceeds as planned.
17. In the event of adverse or extreme weather, acts of God, natural or man-made disaster the race may be delayed, cancelled or modified. The Race Organisers may modify, change or shorten the course at short notice. This will be notified to participants by the Race Organisers as soon as possible. This may be at the prior to the event, at the race brief, or in developing circumstances whilst the race is in progress. The decision will be made by the Race Organisers and the participant will respect any decision made in the interests of safety without complaint or recompense. Refunds or deferrals will not be given for changes to the course.
18. In the event of the race being cancelled through no fault of the Race Organisers, for example:
    a) Extreme Weather including and not limited to floods, fire, dangerously high winds, natural disasters, pandemic or acts of God then no refund will be offered.
    b) Man-made factors including and not limited to accidents, countryside incidents such as foot and mouth or any other man-made incident which could stop the race then no refund will be offered.

RACE RULES

1. You must ensure your race number is recorded by our course monitors during the race.
2. In some instances, athletes may be advised on their pacing to safely meet any cut-offs.
3. The use of support teams is not allowed.
4. The use of mules, pacers or non-entered accompanying runners is not allowed.
5. You must complete the course on foot with no assistance from vehicles of any kind for transportation.
6. No illegal drugs or alcohol are allowed during your race.
7. You can use pubs, shops and cafes along the route to resupply. 
8. If you stop for a substantial length of time (over 45 minutes) find an area with mobile phone reception and contact RACE HQ via SMS or a phone call.
9. The course route as described in the Race Roadbook (available on Ranger Ultras website and sent to all participants). You must remain on the course at all times, unless directed to make a course amendment to detour around a hazard.
10. You must have demonstrable navigation skills.
11. You must carry the COMPULSORY KIT at all times whilst on the course. We may spot check at any time during the race for safety. If you don’t you will be deemed unfit to continue and withdrawn from the race.
12. If trackers are used during for the race, these will be taped to your rucksack strap in a position which ensures best signal transmission. This should not be moved or removed until the end of the race. You are responsible for looking after the tracker device and for handing it in to Race HQ when you finish. If you fail to do this you are responsible for any charges associated with returning the tracker.
13. The tracker may have an SOS button fitted. This is for emergency use only. Its activation will result in race safety team(s) being mobilised and potentially blue light services such as Mountain Rescue, Police and Ambulance. Racers understand that by pressing the SOS button their race is over at that point.
14. In the event of adverse or extreme weather the race organisers reserve the right to amend the route and programme accordingly. You will be informed a.s.a.p. at the nearest checkpoint (or monitoring position) and will be briefed when appropriate. However, athletes who have completed the route prior to any significant amendments (original route) will rank higher if they complete the course.
15. In the event of adverse or extreme weather you may be held in certain areas on the course or at a checkpoint. This is when course conditions are a danger to your wellbeing. In this scenario we cannot be held responsible for any additional time this adds to your race and you will be released as soon as possible, and when possible in order. However, cut-off times may be amended to allow for delays. We are not in charge of the weather.
16. If you are deemed unsuitable to continue at any stage of the race, the race organisers reserve the right to withdraw you from the event. This could be for the following:
• Medical grounds – Fatigue, injury, previous medical condition etc. Not all injuries will require withdrawal from the event and it is at the discretion of the medical staff.
• Cheating – Not completing the course as marked/ instructed, using public transport or receiving outside assistance etc other than what is specified.
• Unable to complete the course in the allotted time.
• Unsociable behaviour.
• Poor navigation skills.
• Unsafe racing.
17. If another team or individual is in need of emergency assistance it is expected that you provide assistance. Once reported the race organiser will credit any time spent assisting with the aid or rescue of a fellow participant.
18. You must agree with the participant waiver prior to joining the race, and complete the medical questionnaire and supply this prior to race start.
19. The race organisers reserve the right to amend or update the rules or terms of entry at any time.