Malvern Midsummer Marathon
DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT:
“I understand that the personal information submitted as part of this entry form will be held by the event organisers for a period of up to three years after the event is held for the purposes of managing this event only. I further understand that photographs are likely to be taken at the event, which may be featured in Strider magazine or on LDWA websites. In addition, I understand that Summary Information* may be published immediately and may be held in perpetuity for the purposes of providing a record of the event. I will have the right to request that all my personal Summary Information* is anonymised.”
*name, age, gender, address, email, membership no, event, distance, time(s).
RULES:
1) The Malvern Midsummer Marathon is open to all persons aged 18 or over on the day of the Event.
Entrants under 18 are allowed but must be either:
a) A member of the LDWA (those under 16 must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult), or
b) If a non-member, he/she must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult
In either case the relevant adult/parent/guardian must sign the Entry Form.
2) Entries must be made on sientries.co.uk The closing date for entry is 18th June or when the entry limit is reached.
3) ENTRY FEE: LDWA Member £10 / NON-MEMBER £20
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: 26ml at 8.00am and 14ml at 9.05am. Runners starts: 26ml at 9.00am and 14ml at 9.30am. The walk must be completed by 8:00pm and participants must pass through each checkpoint in the correct order, and arrive before closing time. They 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.
7) 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!
8) The checkpoint marshal may retire anyone showing signs of undue stress or who has broken the rules.
9) NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THIS EVENT. Except registered assistance dogs.
10) Read the statement on Data Protection.
NOTES
1) It is a requirement that all participants carry OS maps LR 149 & 150 or Exp 190 or GPS maps, compass, spare food/drink/waterproof clothing, basic first aid, and a mug.
2) There will be several checkpoints on the route, all will supply cold drinks and simple food, some will also supply hot drinks. All entrants should carry food/drink in case of emergency.
3) There will be hot drinks and a simple meal at the finish.
4) All successful finishers will be given a certificate. Results will be posted on our website.
5) Observe marshals’ instructions when parking on residential streets around the school. Late arrivers will park further away from school, 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 20th June. If you do not receive yours by 21st June contact the Entries Secretary.
9) Supporters and their children are welcome at the event but there is no admission to the school at the start or to the hall at Ledbury checkpoint.
10) Any urgent information will be displayed under Events on the LDWA website. www.ldwa.org.uk or contact MMM, 37 Lineholt Close, REDDITCH, Worcs B98 7YU or Email heartofengland@ldwa.org.uk