The Dorset Doddle

You agree that you participate in the event at your own risk.

You understand that you are responsible for ensuring that you have undertaken the necessary preparation and training to participate in the event, that you are sufficiently fit and healthy to participate and that you will comply with all relevant COVID laws and guidelines.

You understand that if you have a medical condition that would cause you to doubt whether you can participate in the event, then you will not do so unless you have sought medical advice to confirm your fitness to participate.

You will abide by the Countryside Code and understand that the Long Distance Walkers Association will not be held responsible or liable for any loss, damage, action, cost, expense, claim, injury, illness and in worst case scenario, death suffered as a result of your participation.

On entering the event, you assume full and complete responsibility for any injury, accident, costs, expenses, damages, losses and any other liabilities which may occur while you are travelling to and from the event and during the event.

Event Rules
Entrants agree to be bound by the rules; in all circumstances event officials’ decisions are final.

Minimum age for entrants is 16. Entrants below 18 must obtain parent’s consent and be accompanied by a named adult, and other conditions may apply.

The maximum time limit of 12 hours and checkpoint closing times will be enforced.

Entrants must follow the prescribed route (without mechanical assistance) and ensure their arrival at checkpoints is noted by marshals.

No entries on the day. Entries are not transferable.

Dogs are not allowed

Entrants should carry waterproofs, spare food and drink, and personal first aid items.

Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy tries to be fair to both organisers and entrants. We incur costs from the moment of entry. However, we appreciate that entrants plan their events up to a year in advance and the unexpected does happen. Therefore, we will offer refunds less a £3 administration charge up to two weeks prior to the event. After that time, no refunds can be given.

Data Protection
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, Summary Information* may be published immediately and may be held in perpetuity for the purposes of providing a record of the event. You will have the right to request that all your personal summary information be anonymised.

* Summary information is limited to the participant’s name, age, gender, postal town, email address, LDWA membership number, event name and date, distance covered, time recorded.