Competitors Terms and Conditions
The following Terms and Conditions relate to all events promoted by Pacesetter events ltd
Terms - The above named organisation and its event partners will be collectively referred to as 'The Promoters'. All applicants both prospective and successful from this point forward will be referred to as 'Event Applicants'. Once the promoters have started to organise an event, there is a considerable amount of work, expense and risk. The event takes many hundreds of hours of forward planning and huge financial risk. The following Conditions of entry are designed to ensure we have a safe and enjoyable event. We appreciate your support for the event and request you adhere to the conditions outlined in this document.
1: Conditions of Entry
By entering any events as made available on the www.pacesetterevents.com website by use of the online entry system, applicants are agreeing to abide by the following Terms & Conditions' as outlined below.
2: Confirmation of Entry
Satisfactory completion of transactions through the online payment systems confirms the applicants place in the event for which they have applied.
3: Race Information
All necessary race information is published on www.pacesetterevents.com Please note that provisional race information is subject to change. Updated details of any alterations to provisional race Information initially issued will be made available on the website no later than one week prior to the event date. It is the responsibility of event applicants to ensure that they have accessed the relevant information relating to their event. Runner must be on time, there will be no late starts for this event. If you do not make it to the start line on time, you forfeit your entry in this event.
4: Competitor Withdrawal
If you need to withdraw from the race you accept that there are no refunds on entry fees.
5: Transferral of entries
There are no transfers on unwanted entries.
6: Credit Policy
We regret that we are unable to offer credit on unwanted entries.
7: Refunds
Unwanted entries cannot be refunded.
8: Registration
Details of race registration times will be posted on confirmed race information. All event applicants are required to attend registration within the times specified. Event applicants who do not attend registration within these times will not be allowed to race. It is the responsibility of event applicants to ensure they have accessed the relevant information relating to registration at their event.
9: Photography
The promoters maintain the right to use images and photographs taken by their contracted photographers and employees without informing or recompense to event applicants. These images can be used for promotional purposes as undertaken by the promoters and their partners, This will cover a range of possible uses including advertising press and media, printed information items, editorial coverage and any other promotion directly related to the promoters or their sponsors.
10: Prizes
Prizes at each event will be awarded as published on the events website.
11: Completion of Entry Form
It is the event applicants’ responsibility to ensure that the information is correct.
12: Late Entries
There are no entries on the day of this event. We will close entries two days before the race unless we sell out sooner. There will be price increases for late entries at the discretion of the promoter.
13: Event Changes
The above named Promoters have the right to change any event for the reason of safety without prior notice.
14: Event Cancelation
If for reasons beyond the control of the Promoters, including but not exclusively an 'act of nature' due to unforeseen, naturally occurring events that were unavoidable; or the race/event, which event applicants have entered is cancelled or postponed for any reason, we will automatically transfer you into the race for the following year.
15: Right of refusal for entry
The Promoters maintain the right to refuse or revoke entry to any event applicants, where they believe that accepting the entry could prejudice the event. This right of refusal extends to include applications where acceptance is considered by the promoters to be likely to infringe upon the enjoyment of any persons connected with the event, including staff, marshals, volunteers & other competitors.
16: Timing
Event applicants are responsible for returning their timing equipment (when applicable, i.e. a reusable chip is issued) to race registration. If dropping out then you must tell officials. Anyone not returning their race chip will incur a fee of £20 and risk disqualification. They may also be banned from participation from future events.
17: Littering
Anyone littering on the course will be disqualified, Litter zones will be provided next to feed stations. Throw litter in these areas only or use the public bins around the course. This is not only against the event rules but is also illegal in this country and is a criminal act. We have no choice but to take this seriously and penalise anyone caught breaking this rule with disqualification.
18: Race rules
A comprehensive race rules document will be published prior to the event. Please read these carefully. They will be published separately and within the athletes pack. They may be subject to change and amendments up to a week before the event. We will endeavour to inform participants of any changes, however it is the athlete’s responsibility to make sure that they are up to date. Amendments will be posted on the event website.
19: Event Applicants conduct
It is the event applicants’ responsibility to ensure they conduct themselves in not only a courteous, but lawful manner. The event takes place on public areas and you will encounter people who aren’t competing. Anyone not adhering to local laws and byelaws automatically forfeits any association with the promoters. You will accept complete responsibility for your personal actions should it incur any complaint or legal action. The promoters will not accept liability for your actions should they incur this kind of attention. Anyone subject to such attention will be immediately disqualified. Marshalls on the course will also have the discretion and authority to enforce penalty to anyone not acting in a courteous manner to staff, the public or their fellow event applicants.
20. Fitness to run
By registering for this event, you are accepting complete responsibility for, but not limited to, any discomfort, illness or injury while preparing for or taking part in this event. You also understand and acknowledge that participating may involve inherent risk that cannot be eradicated completely. You take responsibility and participate accepting this and assume all risk associated with your participation. By arriving on the start line you are confirming your ability to participate. It is the runner’s responsibility to ensure that they are fit and well. If You’re in any doubt, please consult a medical professional.
