25th Founders Challenge

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 have read and agree to abide by the rules of the event. I confirm I am in good health and have no medical condition that may cause undue concern or inconvenience to others. I understand that I participate at my own risk and that no liability is accepted by the organisers for any injury, damage or loss sustained by me during the event.

RULES

Minimum age of entrants 11 years. Entrants under 14 years on the day of the event must be accompanied by a named adult at all times, who is accompanying not more than two such children.

• Data Protection
  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. Photographs are likely to be taken at the event, which may be featured in Strider magazine or on LDWA websites and LDWA social media. In addition, Summary Information* may be published immediately and may be held in perpetuity for the purposes of providing a record of the event. Entrants will have the right to request that all their personal Summary Information is anonymised, should they so request.
  
  * 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 as well as any other linked walking achievement.

•  The route description must be followed. Checkpoints must be visited in the correct sequence, during their opening times.
  
  
•  Dogs are allowed but must be covered by the owner’s liability insurance and should be kept on a lead when farm animals are present (please see LDWA guidelines at ldwa.org.uk/library/policy/dogs_on_walks_rev2.pdf )
  
  
•  Marshals have the right to withdraw participants if their fitness is in doubt or if they are behind schedule.
  
  
•  Anyone who RETIRES must inform the organisers. If possible, retire at a checkpoint, by informing the officials and handing in your check card. Alternatively call the organisers on the number that will be provided

The following items must be carried:

• Appropriate footwear and clothing
• Route description, maps and compass
• A mug
• Torch and batteries
• Personal first aid kit
• Emergency food/drink

FORCE MAJEURE
If the event is cancelled for reasons beyond the control of the organisers, the London Group reserves the right to keep such portion of the entry fees received as are needed to defray costs already incurred.