TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please find below the terms and conditions for the Bracknell Samaritans Run.

 

Conditions of entry

By signing up to take part in this event you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of entry and any race instructions given by the organisers and officials of the Bracknell Samaritans Run.

 

Children (under 16 years of age)

The parent or legal guardian agrees to the following terms and conditions if the entrant is under 16 years of age:

 

1. Participants entering the 10k Run must be 16 years of age or over on the day of the event.

2. Particpants entering the 5K Run must be 11 years of age or over on the day of the event.

3. All children under 7 years of age running in the Teddy Bear Kids Run must be accompanied by an adult (who will not be charged). There is no set lower age limit for this event but as a guide it is suited to children between the ages of 3-10 years (upper age limit). However, parents / guardians must use their own discretion & judgment when deciding to enter their child.

4. Parents / guardians must supervise their children at all times.

5. Accepts the hazards of such an event and acknowledges that the child participates at their own risk.

6. Confirms that the child understands that during the race they will obey instructions given by marshals / officials.

7. Accepts that 20 minutes is allowed for the Teddy Bear Kids Run 

 

Medical / emergencies

1. All participants must write their name, next of kin details and any health problems or medication on the reverse of the race number, which must be worn on the front of shirts during the event.

2. In the event of illness / accident during the event, gives full consent to any necessary medical treatment being administered.

3. All participants should be medically fit to complete the race on the day and understand that they may be putting their health at risk if they are not capable of running the distance of the race in the prevailing conditions. Any participant unsure of their physical ability to take part in the race should seek medical advice from a general practitioner prior to the event.

4. In the case of an emergency the organisers may use the details provided by you to contact your home.

 

Health & Safety

1. The use of headphones or any music playing devices is NOT permitted during the race, except for bone conducting earphones. This is for your own safety as listening to music may distract you from being able to hear instructions from race officials or other runners on the course.

2. Runners must ensure they adhere to any instructions given by the marshals / officials. This is most important for your own safety and that of the other runners. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and / or being banned from future events.

3. Runners should be conscious that the course is situated in an open, public area and respect this at all times. Please give way to pedestrians / cyclists and members of the public wherever possible. At no point should you run on the public highway.

4. Runners are responsible for their own safety when crossing any roads. Marshals / officials will assist by alerting motorists but are not responsible for stopping traffic.

5. All runners should wear appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for the ground and weather conditions. Please note that part of the course is run across a field which could be muddy, slippery and uneven in places.

 

Refunds

We regret that no refunds can be given if the race is cancelled or postponed due to circumstances outside of our control. The moment you enter our race we start to incur costs. Your entry fee is invested in the staging of the race and main costs to contractors, suppliers etc., which are committed well before race day.

 

Entrants information / photography

1. An acceptance email will be sent confirming your entry to the event. It is the participant's responsibility to inform the organiser if any of these details are incorrect by the time the event closes to entries.

2. Your photograph and/or video footage may be taken by the official race photographer as part  of our legitimate interests to record and publicise the event and future events. Should you have any objections to your image being used for these purposes, please contact the race organisers. 

 

Refusal of entry

The organisers reserve the right to limit, revoke or refuse entries at their discretion.

 

General

1. We regret dogs are NOT permitted at the start and finish or anywhere on the school premises.

2. All participants enter the races at their own risk. No responsibility whatsoever shall be attached to the race organisers or partners involved in the organisation of the event for any accidents, loss or damage, claims or actions of any kind (including negligence) suffered by participants, or by reason of the event, however such may be caused.

3. It is a NO SMOKING SITE

 

Data Protection – how will we use information about you?

The Bracknell Samaritans Run is organised by and on behalf of the Samaritans of Bracknell, Wokingham, Ascot & Districts. Click here to view our full Privacy Statement.

 

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