All runners must:

• accept primary responsibility for their own safety
• familiarise themselves with the FRA ‘Hypothermia’ leaflet
• familiarise themselves with and comply with the FRA Requirements for Runners 2026 (the “Runners’ Rules)  (This race is held under FRA Rules)
• carry the following kit throughout the race:
  • FRA minimum kit:
    • (Waterproof whole body cover (with taped seams and integrated attached hood),
      hat, gloves, physical (not electronic) map of the route, navigational compass, whistle and emergency food)
      • Whole body cover must be waterproof (windproof/showerproof kit e.g. Montane Featherlite will not be accepted).
      • Your compass should be an adequate navigational compass with transparent base plate, compass needle, 360 degrees marked rotating bezel/dial, orienting lines and arrow and, a direction of travel arrow. If you are unsure if your compass is suitable – please contact the RO before hand.
  • Additional kit if the race organiser requests it due to weather conditions. This will be communicated in the pre-race email the week before the race
• attend kit check before registration from 8am to 9.30am. If you don’t pass kit check you cannot claim your number to start the race. No refund of race fee will be provided if it is judged you do not have the required kit to start the race.
• if asked to, undertake a further check upon completion of the race – anyone completing the race without the required kit will be disqualified and reported to the FRA.
• not fold or cut down their race number and, at the start, at all checkpoints and at the finish, race number must be clearly visible on your chest. Failure to show your number at checkpoints will lead to disqualification.
• not take dogs on the course. (Spectators to keep dogs on short leads.)
• if retiring from the race inform the Race Organiser directly and not just a marshal, using one of the methods below:
  • Report to a checkpoint and then return directly to the finish to report to race organiser. Note it is not sufficient only to report to a marshal that you have retired.
  • Report directly to the race organiser at the finish line.
  • Telephone Race Organiser and speak to them. Note there is limited mobile reception around the course. Voice or text messages may not be received, please speak to the organiser directly.