The Cobbler Hill Race

I have read and accept the Scottish Hill Runners Safety Guidelines below.  If I am entering anyone else on their behalf I confirm that they have read and agree to the guidelines too.

Scottish Hill Runners Safety Guidelines

The competitor shall:

1. comply with these safety rules and any additional event specific safety rule imposed by the Race Organiser (RO).
2. follow the procedures described by the RO if they fail to start or abandon the race.
3. obey all instructions from race officials.
4. be aware of the serious disabling consequences of hypothermia, dehydration and heat exhaustion and act appropriately during the race.
5. carry sufficient safety equipment (including food and drink) throughout the race to be able to navigate and provide protection from hypothermia, or dehydration and heat in the worst foreseeable weather conditions during the race, noting that rescue could take a long time.
6. take note of the local weather forecast for the day and judge their capabilities accordingly.
7. consider how any health impairments may jeopardise the safety of him/ herself or of others and act accordingly.
8. take note of RO information on the nature of the terrain on the race route, checkpoints to be visited or course to be followed and any restrictions to route choice, and ensure they have the skills and experience required to safely negotiate the course.
9. have the skills and experience required to comply with the RO’s navigation and safety requirements, having assessed conditions on the day.
10. take reasonable care not to create hazards that may cause harm to other people and support anyone in need of assistance, even if it means abandoning your race.
11. Additional rule which applies as from January 2021:

The SHR Committee have taken the decision that use of walking poles/sticks in hill races is not compatible with the safe running of hill running events. These generic safety instructions for race organisers and competitors are thus updated to reflect this decision. Please be advised that the insurance will be invalidated if competitors use these types of equipment.