BLUE CASTLE RUN EVENT RULES / Ts & Cs
The Blue Castle races are run in accordance with the ASSOCIATION OF RUNNING CLUBS (ARC) RULES FOR TRAIL RUNNING COMPETITION
The following event rules and guidelines are intended to help ensure the safety of all participants. By entering this event participants agree to these terms and conditions.
Please note the Blue Castle Run is a CUPLESS event, there are no disposable cups at the aid station or at the finish. Please bring your own re-usable cup.
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It is your responsibility to ensure you are capable, fit and well to participate. Participation is at your own risk.​ It is recommended that you run with a mobile phone, and before the event download the “What3Words” app to help locate you in case of emergency. If you retire from the event, please let us know, we need to know you are not dead in a ditch somewhere.
Due to the nature of the course, some of the terrain will be uneven or slippery. It is up to the participant to decide whether they will proceed on that section or not.
Participants must be considerate to other users of bridleways, footpaths, or byways (such as walkers and horse-riders) and are required to pass with care. Where possible participants should stop and wait at the side of the track to allow other users to pass safely.
All entry fees are non-refundable and we reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone declaring false information, or failing to meet the entry requirements.
Race number bibs will be issued on the day, and must be worn conspicuously on the front so that they can be seen by race crew at all times during the race. Race number bibs may not be exchanged with or transferred/ sold to any other person, unless the transfer is arranged directly with us or via the entry system. Running under someone else's number without the correct transfer will result in a DQ.
The entry system will close 7 days before the race and we will not accept any more entries after this date. Deferrals and transfers will only be accepted up to 7 days before the event (eg while the event entry system is open)
You must be 17 years of age or above on race day to take part in the 7 mile, and 12 years of age or above to take part in the 3 mile.
Arriving at the event in good time is your responsibility and participation in the event may be denied if you don't arrive within the publicised time, therefore missing registration and/or the race briefing. Circumstances beyond our control may cause the event to be modified, or postponed. If access to the planned course is restricted for any reason an alternative route may be used. If the event has to be postponed for any reason, we will attempt to arrange an alternative event, and you will be notified of the new date of the rearranged event. These terms and conditions will continue to apply to the rearranged event.
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Any personal belongings brought to an event are left entirely at your own risk. You are advised to bring only necessary items and leave them securely locked in your car or in an agreed place/scenario with the event director for the duration of the event.
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You agree to photographs and video being taken at the event and that any images may be used without cost by the organisers in any media regarding the event and to market and advertise the event or any other similar events. Copyright in this website, its design, imagery and contents is owned wholly by The Blue Castle Run
You are to abide by the rules and conditions of the event and to follow instructions issued by the event crew. We reserve the right to remove, disqualify and ban you from current and future events for knowingly flaunting the rules, behaving in an unsporting way, being disrespectful, discourteous and rude to fellow participants, event crew, general public and defacing/littering the natural environment.
Race routes may cross or use public roads for small parts of the race route as directed by the event crew or event signage and markings. These public roads will not be closed to traffic and you agree it is your responsibility to cross, join and use safely any public road and that you do so at your own risk. The absence of warning signs or marshals does not signal there are no dangers and it’s the decision of the participant to decide whether to continue on a section or not.
Car parking of vehicles and traffic movement in car parks and crossing any roads in or near event venues is entirely the responsibility of participants.
You are responsible for recognition and understanding of event signage and symbols. These will be identified in the race instructions.
The courses are not suitable for wheelchairs or baby joggers.
Anyone who has been found by a course marshal, event official or surveillance equipment to have gained an unfair advantage by intentionally “cutting the course”shall be disqualified from the event.
​Devices plugged into the ear are not advised whilst running for reasons of health & safety, but if you do wear one you must remove the earplugs at road crossings and when you see a marshall in order to hear any instructions. Do not have ear devices set to “noise cancellation” at any time during the event.
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Canicross Specific - If you have selected the tick box when entering the race to tell us that you will be running with your dog, you agree to be bound by the following conditions.
You must have public liability insurance to cover your dog for any third party damage claims. (it is usually included in most pet insurances and some household insurance).
Your dog should be wearing a harness and be attached to you at all times, to a waist belt of some kind with a shock absorbing lead. A hand-held lead is not permitted and you would not be allowed to run. Kit checks may be made on race day.
We also reserve the right to remove you from the race if we consider your dog to be in distress at any time.
Please note that there may be livestock on parts of the route
You must pick up after your dog.
Canicross runners will not be eligible for any of the main 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ladies and Men's prizes. (there will be separate prizes for dog-assisted runners)