Malvern Midsummer Marathon

Please tick to confirm agreement to the rules and data protection statement. 

RULES:

1)    The Malvern Midsummer Marathon is open to all persons aged 18 or over on the day of the Event.
        Under 18s must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult who has explicit parental authority for them.
        A parent/guardian of the under 18 must sign the Entry Form for that under 18.
        In the event either the responsible adult or the under 18 retires they must remain together.
2)    Entries must be made on sientries.co.uk The closing date for entry is 12th June or when the entry limit is reached.
3)    ENTRY FEE: LDWA Member £18 / NON-MEMBER £26
4)    The organisers reserve the right to refuse any entry and return the full fee.
5)    Walkers must register at the start between 6.45am & 15 mins before start times to receive their tally and details of any route changes. The route description will show checkpoint opening and closing times. Entrants must reach each checkpoint before the closing time. Anyone arriving after the closing time will be retired by the marshals.
6)    Start times for walkers: 27ml at 8.00am and 15ml at 9.15am. Runners starts: 27ml at 9.00am and 15ml at 9.30am. The walk must be completed by 8:00pm and participants must pass through each checkpoint in the correct order, and depart the checkpoint before closing time.
7) Entrants must ensure that they are recorded and have their tally punched at each checkpoint. Anyone missing two checkpoints will be deemed to have retired and MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE ORGANISERS or navigate straight to the nearest open check point to retire.
8)  Retiring entrants should hand in their tally at a checkpoint and transportation to the finish will be arranged as soon as possible. In an emergency - if retiring entrants cannot reach a checkpoint - they should pass their tally to another entrant to hand in at the next checkpoint. Under no circumstances retire without telling the organisers!
9)    The checkpoint marshal may retire anyone showing signs of undue stress or who has broken the rules.
10)    NO DOGS ALLOWED  ON THIS EVENT. Except registered assistance dogs.
11)    Read the statement on Data Protection.

DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT:

"I understand that the personal information submitted on this entry form will be held by the event organisers and retained securely for up to seven years after the event is held for the purposes of managing this event only.

I accept that photographs or videos are likely to be taken at the event, which may be featured in Strider magazine, group newsletters, on LDWA websites and on LDWA social media. I understand this will be held in perpetuity and I have the right to request deletion where it is physically possible for the LDWA to do so. 

I understand that my personal data may be published immediately and may be held in perpetuity for the purposes of providing a record of the event. I have the right to request that all my personal data be anonymised or removed where it is possible for the LDWA to do so. 

Please see the Data Protection and Privacy User Guide on www.ldwa.org.uk for more information."

NOTES

1)    It is a requirement that all participants carry
                   OS maps LR 149 & 150 or Exp 190 or GPS maps with sufficient power for the event and a compass
                   Emergency food/drink
                   Appropriate clothing(waterproofs/sun hat/sun screen, basic first aid kit
                   A Mug/Drinking vessel.
2)    There will be (4 - 27 miles, or 2 - 15 miles) checkpoints on the route they will supply cold drinks and simple food, some will also supply hot drinks.
3)    There will be a simple meal at the finish, hot and cold drinks.
4)    All successful finishers will be given a certificate and badge. Results will be posted on our website.
5)    Observe marshals’ instructions when parking on around the village. Late arrivals will park further away from HQ, allow plenty of time in order to park, register and prepare yourself.
6)    Baggage may be left  at the School, at the owners risk. Name on bags.
7)     Accommodation overnight is the responsibility of the entrant. Malvern Tourist Information 01684 892289.
8)    Final details & route description will be sent out by 16th June. If you do not receive yours by 16th June contact the Entries Secretary.
9)    Supporters  are welcome at the event but there is no admission to the hall at Ledbury checkpoint for supporters, also at the start there is limited space so supporters should remain outside the hall to avoid overcrowding.
10)    Any urgent information will be displayed under Events on the LDWA website. www.ldwa.org.uk a text message/email will be sent out via SI entries for last minute communications.