Kong Mountain Marathon

I accept the following terms for my own entry. I also accept the terms on behalf of any other participants I am entering in this event, all of whom have been provided with a copy of these terms and accept them:

I declare that the information on this form is complete and correct. I understand that this race is held in accordance, and that I have familiarised myself, with the rules as specified on the website www.kongmountainmarathon.org.uk. I confirm that I am suitably physically fit for the event, have navigational skills appropriate for this race and will carry throughout the race any equipment specified by the organiser. I accept the hazards involved in fell running and acknowledge that I am entering and running this race at my own risk. Other than the Organiser’s liability for causing death or personal injury by negligence, I confirm that I understand that the Organiser accepts no liability to me for any loss or damage of any nature to me or my property arising out of my participation in this race.

Weather conditions/postponements/entry fees: in the event of inclement weather we will do our utmost best to run the event (including restricting certain competition areas and moving to bad weather routes) but safety will not be compromised under any circumstances. Should we have to postpone the event all entries and fees will be transferred to a re-scheduled date; if you cannot make this date then entry fees will be held over as a credit towards a future Mountain Marathon OR refunds will be given less £25 admin fee (to cover our ongoing event costs). 

When entering via SiEntries you can choose an option to protect your entry fee by purchasing a refund protect option. This however does NOT protect against cancellation of the event due to Covid-19. Hopefully by June 2022 we are in a much better place but in case the event does need to be cancelled due to Covid-19, we will be moving all entries automatically to the same weekend in 2022, 3rd and 4th of June 2023.

We’re sorry but entries cannot be deferred until the next year under any other circumstances and the refund policy will be strictly applied. You can change a partner prior to the event, provided your team still meets the qualifying criteria for the chosen course.

If we are notified by email prior to midnight on 31st March we will refund the entry fee and the costs of any T-shirts purchased less an admin fee of £25 per team. After 1st April, a refund less £25 admin fee will be given only if the course is full and a replacement can be taken from the waiting list.

Occasionally runners lose or even break their dibbers. We are sorry but we will have to charge you £35 for any broken or lost dibbers so please take care of them!

Rules:

1. By entering this event you fully accept the inherent risks of participating in a challenging navigation and fell running race in mountainous terrain in potentially bad weather:
1. You accept the hazards inherent in fell running and acknowledge that you are entering and running this race at your own risk.
2. You are aware of the rules imposed on me by the Race Organiser and you will comply with them.
3. You acknowledge and agree that you are responsible for determining whether you have the skills equipment and fitness to participate in this event.
4. You confirm that you have the navigational skills appropriate for this race and will carry throughout the race any equipment specified by the organiser.
5. You accept that the Race Organiser shall NOT be liable for any injury, loss or damage of any nature to you or your property arising out of your participation in this race (other than in respect of death or personal injury as a result of their negligence).
2. All competitors MUST report to the overnight camp/finish and present themselves and their dibber as soon as possible, especially if they are retiring. This is a vital safety check. Failure to do so could result in a mountain rescue call out and may result in a lifetime ban from the Kong Mountain Marathons.
3. All competitors must follow the Countryside Code. In particular it is forbidden to climb maintained walls or fences. Enclosed farmland may only be crossed on a public right of way.
4. We have a strict NO littering policy – any participant seen dropping litter will be disqualified.
5. Participants must comply with the minimum and therefore mandatory kit list as specified on this website. Random kit checks will be in operation and you will be disqualified if you do not have the right kit.
6. The map may have Out of Bounds areas, Uncrossable Boundaries and Crossing Points marked on it. These must all be respected. An Uncrossable Boundary may not mean it is physically uncrossable, but crossing it is deemed to be in breach of the rules and will lead to disqualification.
7. Any competitor who acts in a manner that brings the event into disrepute or endangers another competitor, marshal or member of the public will receive a lifetime ban from the Kong Mountain Marathons.
8. There is a minimum age limit on the A and B linear courses of 18 years old; on the Long score course of 16 years old and on the C linear course and the short score courses of 14 years old (all ages on the Saturday of the race).
9. A junior runner is one who is under 18 on the Saturday of the event. Where one of the two runners is under 18, the other runner must be 21 or over and must be the “accompanying adult” appointed by the parent or guardian of the junior runner.
10. Where the “accompanying adult” is not the parent or guardian of the junior runner a Kong Mountain Marathon Parental/Guardian Consent Form must be completed and signed by the parent or guardian – link to be provided later and the signed form needs to be brought to registration.
11. Every pair must remain together, with all of their equipment, at all times except in the event of an emergency. This means within voice and visual contact. Both team members must visit every control.
12. If one team member retires then the second team member must also retire and accompany his/her team mate back to the event centre.
13. No dogs are allowed on the competition area.
14. The use of GPS, GPS phones or any satellite navigation devices are not permitted,  barometric altimeters however are allowed. Mobile phones may be carried for emergency use and for use of camera function only. Anyone using any such device for navigation purposes will be disqualified. A GPS tracker may be used to record a competitor’s track solely for use after the event.
15. Competitors must carry all of their event food with them. No food or drinks can be purchased at the overnight camp. Meals will be provided to all runners after the finish on Sunday.
16. By entering the race you consent to publication of your name, club, race category, race number, finishing time and race position in race pre-entry and results lists and accept that the Race Organiser may use photographic or video equipment to record the race and use for marketing purposes.